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A massive Marvel’s Avengers exhibit opens in Toronto next week

By Marlene Mendonca

Fans of Marvel will be thrilled to learn a new respite from reality is coming to Toronto and setting up shop at Yorkdale Mall. Marvel’s Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N is an interactive, immersive walk-through experience where guests can submerge themselves in the origin stories, science, technology and genetics of their favourite superheroes like Iron Man, Black Widow, … Continued

Toronto gets a new Caribbean takeout pop-up

By Jessica Huras

A wave of pop-ups continues to sweep across the city, as restaurants seek ways to better cater to takeout diners amid the pandemic. Adrian Forte, a semi-finalist on the most recent season of Top Chef Canada, is the latest chef to help shake the city out of our collective takeout rut with his new to-go … Continued

Made in Toronto: Gorgeous conflict-free jewelry by Omi Woods

By Ron Johnson

Omi Woods is a fine and semi-fine jewelry brand constructing thoughtful pieces reflecting Africa and the diaspora. The company uses conflict-free silver and fair-trade African gold.  Everything is made sustainably in Toronto and produced with local jewellers. Elizabeth McFarlane the company’s founder says she was drawn to jewelry because of its sustainable nature, that it’s … Continued

The scoop on our favourite holiday theatre shows in 2020

By Ron Johnson

Holiday shows will look a bit different this year. Most of the city’s favourite productions are happening online though some are cancelled completely, including the National Ballet‘s annual Nutcracker production. While nothing beats going to the theatre on a winter night, especially around the holidays, there are some benefits to catching a show from home, … Continued

Made in Toronto: Ride the Great Lakes with Whit Surfboards

By Ron Johnson

Haynes Kent’s passion for surfing began with an eight-month stint in Australia, where he hit the waves almost every day and gained an appreciation for the sport. Although his original plan was to attend teacher’s college when he moved back to Toronto, he decided to forgo that option in favour of focusing his efforts on … Continued

A popular Taiwanese croissant chain is opening soon in Toronto

By Jessica Huras

Taiwanese bakery chain Hazukido is landing in Toronto next week, marking the brand’s first North American location. Launched in 2014, Hazukido now has a whopping 200 locations around the world. The chain is known for its carefully-crafted croissants, which are available in dozens of sweet and savoury flavours. “People who may have travelled are very … Continued