By Ron Johnson
One Toronto restaurant is set to defy Premier Doug Ford and open his restaurant to the public on Nov. 24. Yes, today. Never one to shy away from controversy, Adam Skelly, the owner of Adamson Barbecue with locations in Leaside, Aurora and Etobicoke, announced on social media today that he will open his Etobicoke location … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto City Council, Executive Committee voted in favour of moving forward with consultations into redeveloping Deer Park Library. According to a report from CreateTO, the property was originally identified for proposed redevelopment back in 2009, but “the continuing interest for retaining a library on the site has posed significant challenges, which have limited the ability … Continued
With Toronto currently sitting in the control (red) level of the COVID-19 response framework, indoor dining in the city remains off-limits for at least another month. On top of that, the city has implemented a 9 p.m. curfew on alcohol, meaning that despite some restaurants staying open past 9, they are not permitted to serve … Continued
Bubbles, fire pits, heated patios and personalized chalets are just some of the creative set-ups you can expect from Toronto’s outdoor brunch scene. With indoor dining still on pause, restaurants across the city have transformed their summer brunch patios into cosy winter dining spots. These are the best heated brunch patios in Toronto. Against … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Alex Chan had no idea what he was getting into when he decided to open a cannabis store at 1605 Queen St. W. Chan expected to find a new space for his project, but he never thought he’d uncover the remnants of a once-famous 1920s theatre after walking into a utility closet. “I went into … Continued
Another Toronto favourite has closed its doors as the city moved into the red zone of Ontario’s COVID-19 response framework, forcing indoor dining to remain closed for 28 days. Montecito Restaurant, owned by Hollywood director Ivan Reitman and chef Jonathan Waxman, seats 400 and is situated just at the foot of the Daniels Cinema Tower … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Tiffany Pratt is a designer, artist, creative director and television personality on HGTV Canada’s Family Home Overhaul. Gestures of love, kindness and compassion don’t have to cost a lot of money. They take a little time and thought — but creating something for someone or putting that extra special touch on a project or a … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Once named the second coolest neighbourhood in the world by Vogue Magazine, the Queen West area is a source of great pride for Torontonians and the business owners who call it home. With countless experimental restaurants, avant-garde art galleries and some of the hippest shops in the city, the hood is a playground for the … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Vinyl purists know that a perfectly pressed record is a thing of beauty. Precision Pressing is one of the largest vinyl pressing plants in North America, and the records Precision presses are known for being top-quality. In 2017, Precision Pressing made 50,000 units per month, but lately, that number has grown to more than 500,000 … Continued
Bag of Toronto is returning this holiday season with a unique shopping option to help out small businesses as COVID-19 cases jump in the city. After a successful spring launch, Bag of Toronto has partnered with five local BIAs to offer customers “a curated assortment of specialty products from local vendors in five different neighbourhoods … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Starting now until Jan. 16, 2021, passengers riding line 1 of the TTC will have a chance to appreciate some art during their commute. Life on the Line is a project wherein works relating to mental health by 10 different artists are being exhibited across 200 posters to raise awareness for mental health and funds … Continued
By lindsaylow
Gil Adamson, author of Writers’ Trust fiction prize shortlisted novel Ridgerunner, wrote her first poem when she was six or seven at the encouragement of her teacher, and that sparked her love of writing. In high school at Oakwood Collegiate, Adamson says she was on the swim team and did choral music in her school’s … Continued
