According to a recent report by the Chinese Canadian National Council (CCNC) Toronto chapter, there were 1,150 cases of attacks against Asians across the country from March 10, 2020, to Feb. 28, 2021. It’s an alarming and unforgivable number, brought on by racist stereotypes that blame Chinese Canadians for the current economic conditions caused by … Continued
It looks like Toronto is in for another Easter at home, with Premier Doug Ford urging Ontarians not to proceed with Easter plans as COVID cases continue to rise. Although we’ll be celebrating with friends and family virtually this year, that doesn’t mean we can’t eat well. Make the most of the long weekend relaxation … Continued
By lindsaylow
Toronto’s Perdita Felicien is best known as a hurdler, a former World Champion and Olympic athlete of the highest calibre. Despite her incredible ups and downs as a world-class athlete, the story of how her family came to Canada and how she survived and thrived thanks to the sacrifices of her mother is about as … Continued
By Nikki Gill
If there’s one upside to the pandemic, it’s the sense of creativity many people have rediscovered since spending more time at home. Toronto mom Nyla Obaid became one of those people when she started her own preloved childrenswear brand, the Lode Store, on top of working and parenting full-time from home in May 2020. Obaid … Continued
For Siamak Masoumi, head chef at the new Noon Eatery at 3190 Yonge St., offering something different to Torontonians was key. He began dreaming up his own restaurant after immigrating to Toronto from Iran just a few short years ago. While in his hometown, Masoumi worked in advertising, providing design and brand ideas for start-up … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Fitness studios and gyms across the city have been closed since October, and with the weather warming up lots of residents are ready to take their workouts outside. Thankfully, Premier Doug Ford announced last week that outdoor fitness classes of up to 10 people can resume on Monday, March 29. Here are 10 studios that … Continued
By Nikki Gill
More than a decade after moving to Milan to pursue a career in fashion, Canadian designer Christopher Bates has built an impressive resumé, landing partnerships with the likes of Harry Rosen, Nordstrom and even Paramount for a line of Top Gun merchandise. In late 2020, he realized his long-time dream of opening a multi-purpose space … Continued
By lindsaylow
Greta Constantine — a high-end fashion label started by Toronto’s own Stephen Wong and Kirk Pickersgill — has become a celebrity favourite for awards season. In the last month, actor Viola Davis rocked the Bayview gown from the spring 2021 collection on her virtual red carpet at home while attending the Critics Choice Awards, and … Continued
By Ron Johnson
With a community of more than 200,000 people and counting, online food and culture platform Black Foodie is quickly becoming the go-to hub for recipes, restaurants and lifestyle through a Black lens. Having grown up around her parents’ Ethiopian restaurant, the company’s founder Eden Hagos says she first launched the platform in 2015 after an … Continued
With warmer weather finally upon us, socially-distanced picnic season is back! Rather than making your own sandwiches at home, pack your blanket, load up the cooler and consider grabbing a bite from one of these five spots. These are our picks for some of the best sandwiches in Toronto. Gold Standard View this post … Continued
Chef Haan Palcu-Chang is going back to his roots with his new pop-up Mamaliga Romanian Kitchen. Born to a Romanian mother and close with his maternal grandparents, Palcu-Chang was raised on cabbage rolls, apple cake and root vegetables. He began to focus more on Asian-influenced cuisine during his training and career (Toronto foodies will know … Continued
If you’ve never had matzo ball soup, get ready to meet your new favourite comfort food. It features a lot of the same soothing flavours as chicken noodle soup but, instead of noodles, you get juicy dumplings made out of matzo meal (crushed unleavened bread), eggs and schmaltz (chicken fat). It’s a traditional dish for … Continued
