By lindsaylow
Parenting columnist Joanne Kates is an expert educator in the areas of conflict mediation, self-esteem and anti-bullying, and she is the director of Camp Arowhon in Algonquin Park. “What you gonna do, report on me to the government?” Do we have a snitch line? If we had one, I’d be tempted. Why? Because COVID family politics are making parenting … Continued
Mel’s Pizza is bringing a distinctive new style of pizza to Toronto. Pre-pandemic, Toronto chef Matt Sullivan went on a pizza research journey that took him from Windsor to Chicago, Brooklyn, Detroit and beyond. When COVID-19 hit, Sullivan focused on using his newfound pizza knowledge to create “a Canadian-style, nostalgic pizza” that would be well-suited … Continued
By lindsaylow
“The Marked ceviche is our take on a traditional Peruvian ceviche,” says Dan Maltar of Marked restaurant‘s ceviche recipe. “We make our Tiger’s Milk fresh by blending a piece of hamachi with ginger, celery, garlic, shallot and lime juice.” Ceviche Ingredients 80 g fresh hamachi (cut into 1.5 cm cubes) (you can substitute any fresh … Continued
By lindsaylow
A hand sanitizer company may seem like an obvious idea for 2020, the year of COVID-19, but Amy Welsman, founder of natural and sustainable hand sanitizer brand Paume, actually came up with the idea well before the start of the pandemic. Welsman says it all started when she gave birth to her daughter in early … Continued
By Ron Johnson
This week, Toronto was greeted with the news that another beloved local bar and restaurant is closing down. Sweaty Betty’s on Ossington is a COVID-19 casualty, but since the news hit a fundraising campaign has picked up speed and could save the 17-year-old institution. “With the case numbers climbing in Ontario still, I realized that … Continued
By Erin Neilly
One of Canada’s most trusted authorities on style and fashion, Jeanne Beker has covered the industry for more than 30 years. Now watch her in her current style editor role on TSC’s Style Matters with Jeanne Beker or tune into her new podcast Beyond Style Matters, available wherever you get your podcasts. Winter is … Continued
By Ron Johnson
It’s no secret that restaurant and bar owners are struggling due to the indoor and outdoor dining restrictions, but many believe a wholesale discount at the LCBO might help. Hospitality owners holding a liquor licence can currently pay more than retail buyers at the LCBO. In-restaurant dining markups on alcohol are one way that restaurant … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Popular Leaside bar and restaurant McSorley’s is going on a hiatus after 10 months of trying to cope with running a food and beverage operation during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a note sent to the restaurant’s mailing list via email and then posted on social media, the long-time Bayview Avenue bar noted that after 10 … Continued
The Kushie pop-up is all set to open its doors next week in the spot that used to be home to a Summerhill neighbourhood treasure, My Favourite Ice Cream Shop. The tiny, seasonal ice cream parlour that has been serving up sweet and frosty delights to local families for more than 17 years has paved … Continued
By lindsaylow
HGTV Canada series Making It Home is currently casting homeowners in Toronto who have a fixer-upper that they are ready to renovate. The show stars real estate agent and interior design expert Kortney Wilson and contractor Dave Wilson who will turn the drab and outdated property into a gorgeous forever home. Torontonians from Rosedale to … Continued
The fashion world has been steadily moving away from mass-produced clothing, making way for more sustainable and local boutiques selling quality items at a higher price point. Toronto’s Ellie Mae Studios is taking that concept one step further by entering the scene with a style the company calls “luxury hippie.” With superstar clients including Gigi … Continued
North of Here, a Canadian hospitality collaborative founded by chef Roland Torok-Ducharme, has launched a series of do-it-yourself meal kits inspired by Michelin-starred restaurants. “The art of fine dining is in designing unique dishes, selecting spectacular ingredients and the key is preparation. All of which I have done, to make it easy for our guests … Continued
