One of Toronto’s oldest diners faces an uncertain future thanks to a proposed new condo development in the early planning stages in the Yorkville neighbourhood. According to a statement released today, Greybrook Realty Partners Inc. has acquired five properties located at 148, 152, 156 Avenue Road, 224 and 234 Davenport Avenue. The parcel of land … Continued
Pizzeria Libretto is gearing up to open its fifth Toronto location at 3011 Dundas St. W. in the Junction. The new location will deliver the same simple, delicious Italian fare the brand is known for, including beautifully charred Neapolitan pies. Although the menu will mirror that of Libretto’s other outposts, Libretto Restaurant Group president Max … Continued
Beloved Toronto grocer Summerhill Market is set to soon open its fourth location at 484 Eglinton Ave. W., in the Forest Hill neighbourhood. Company president Brad McMullen says the new outpost, which takes over the former home of Edo restaurant, has been in the works for over a year and the building has been given … Continued
It’s cold outside and with Ontario also currently under a mandatory provincial lockdown, placing an order for delivery is safer and more convenient than going out to pick up your food yourself. It’s no secret that Toronto’s restaurant scene has suffered heavy financial blows due to COVID-19. The service fees charged by third-party delivery apps, … Continued
Dave’s Hot Chicken has officially arrived in Toronto to warm up our winter with its spicy Nashville chicken. The new Parkdale outpost, which takes over the former home of Pete’s Corner Grill, is the L.A. fast-casual concept’s first location outside of California. Blair Bitove, director of business development, first discovered Dave’s Hot Chicken while studying … Continued
By Jarrod Daley
See all posts by Diamond and Diamond Lawyers Staying active throughout the winter can be difficult. With the weather being unpredictable and offering many colder days and evenings, the importance of making sure you are being safe, both indoors and outside is of paramount importance. Diamond’s dynamic leaders, Jeremy Diamond, Sandra Zisckind, and her brother … Continued
By Jarrod Daley
See all posts by Diamond and Diamond Lawyers The new year, and winter months can be tough on employees’ mental health, especially amidst the unprecedented situation of a global pandemic. As employers, we should all make a conscious effort to support our teams by providing advice, reminders, and regular check-ins. At Diamond & Diamond, our … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Designer Nina Kharey of fashion brand Nonie has launched a line of medical scrubs called Folds. The fashion-forward scrubs are made from recyclable and sustainable materials while also being anti-viral, anti-bacterial and antimicrobial. Kharey has an engineering background and worked with a lab in Europe to create the nanotechnology material for the scrubs. After crowd-sourcing … Continued
By lindsaylow
Catch Brian Gluckstein on Cityline, where he is a regular guest expert, shop his collection, GlucksteinHome, at Hudson’s Bay and follow him @briangluckstein on Instagram. It’s a new year, and I think a resolution we can all benefit from is incorporating more self-care into our routines — and there’s no better space to do that than your own bathroom. … Continued
Beloved Queen West diner Aloette is set to open a new location in the coming months. Sister to upscale French restaurant Alo, which regularly ranks among the top restaurants in the country, Aloette first opened its doors in 2017. A more casual concept than Alo, Aloette is known for its menu of fancified diner fare, … Continued
Iconic Toronto restaurant Scaramouche is bringing back its annual Lobster’licious prix-fixe event in takeout form. Running yearly since 2009, chef-owner Keith Froggett says Lobster’licious originally started as a response to Toronto’s Winterlicious event. “We didn’t feel that the parameters of that worked for us, so we tongue-in-cheek started this Lobster’licious thing and it became the … Continued
By Nikki Gill
It’s no secret that Ontario has been churning out NBA stars in the last few years. A new CBC docu-series this month called Anyone’s Game is highlighting one of the world’s top basketball development programs right here in Ontario, where many of these stars are getting their start: Orangeville Prep. The series follows the high … Continued
