For nearly a month, Canadian star chef (and all-around delight) Matty Matheson has been teasing something food-related and mouth-watering coming to Toronto over social media. Having finally opened on April 1, we now know that special something is Birria Balam (“balam” meaning jaguar), a pop-up at 147 Spadina Ave. dedicated to what else but birria, … Continued
By lindsaylow
Michael London was the design director at Gluckstein Design before starting his own firm. He now creates luxury spaces in Toronto’s most prestigious areas. After a year of the pandemic, are you sick and tired of looking at the same old rooms in your home? This spring, embrace the five top trends in interior design … Continued
Mohamed Haddis opened Ethiopian House, one of the first places to serve Ethiopian cuisine in Toronto, in 1996. He has worked nearly every day to keep it open since then and, for the restaurant’s 25th anniversary this year, Haddis was anticipating hosting a huge customer appreciation day. Instead, Ethiopian House has been closed since February, … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Toronto has always been a city of neighbourhoods, distinct enclaves offering everything from unique architecture and vibrant parks, to diverse dining options, excellent shopping, art galleries and more. One neighbourhood currently gaining acclaim for being a one-stop shop for cool local boutiques is Rosedale. A spate of retailers – focusing on everything from luxury fashion … Continued
By lindsaylow
Maya Tisdale is a Toronto artist who goes by the name of Maya Zita. She launched her music career during the pandemic with her first single and music video dropping back in January. She says she was one of those people who always knew she would pursue music. It clicked when she was just seven … Continued
Less than two weeks after giving restaurants the green light to reopen patios, the provincial government pulled the emergency brake last week due to rising COVID-19 case counts, meaning restaurants would need to close once again. After surprising Toronto restaurants with the news that outdoor dining could reopen on March 22, the new measures came … Continued
Summerhill Market’s new outpost in Forest Hill is its largest location yet, totalling 7,200 square feet and spanning two floors. Located on Eglinton just west of Avenue Road, the high-end grocery store has an intimate, inviting ambiance in spite of its significant size. There’s a massive parking lot found at the rear entrance, and the … Continued
Toronto restaurants that closed this week Café Plenty’s King West location has closed after 7 years, but you can still get takeout from their 250 Dundas Street outpost or their new pop-up at 138 Danforth. Another King West staple, the Citizen, is temporarily closing, promising a “brand new concept” for summer 2021. No further details … Continued
Soft-shell or hard-shell, with cilantro or without— whichever way you prefer them, tacos are the handheld favourite that’s always worth the mess. These are our picks for some of the best tacos in Toronto. Tres Compadres View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tres Compadres (@tres_compadres.to) Located inside the Folly … Continued
Animal adoption agencies, dog breeders, and animal rescue groups saw a surge in demand for pandemic pets in the last year, with long waiting lists for more. The trend is so popular that it spawned a new term among pet owners — the “pandemic puppy”. Canadian dog ownership is at an all time high, surpassing … Continued
By Jarrod Daley
See all posts by Diamond and Diamond Lawyers Over the last year, most businesses have had to hire and onboard new team members while working from home – which can be quite challenging. You may find yourself asking: how can you make new hires feel welcome? How can you help them succeed? Throughout the pandemic, … Continued
By Ron Johnson
It’s been a long winter but spring, it seems, is finally here. With the warmer weather comes the much-anticipated re-opening of restaurant patios just in time for Easter weekend. Few things will feel better than sitting on a patio eating food you didn’t have to cook, and these restaurants are topping off the warm weather … Continued
