With the future of indoor dining still in flux amid the pandemic, Toronto restaurants are continuing to pivot their business models to stay afloat. Kinka Family, the hospitality group behind restaurants like Kinton Ramen and Neo Coffee Bar, is expanding its delivery options with the launch of two new virtual restaurants. Also known as “ghost … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Local designer Ela Aldorsson and influencer and entrepreneur Sasha Exeter are collaborating to create a limited edition belt bag, which released today on Nov. 2. Aligning with the new direction of Aldorsson’s handbag line, called Ela, the belt bag is entirely vegan, made in a black croc-embossed vegan leather. Additionally one of the pair’s goals … Continued
By Nikki Gill
The latest project that filmmaking duo Zach Melnick and Yvonne Drebert have been working on is TVO’s Striking Balance. The nine-episode series explores nine of Canada’s UNESCO-designated biosphere reserves and is narrated by the one and only Jim Cuddy. The series puts a spotlight on how important these natural landscapes are and seeks to challenge … Continued
By Erin Neilly
What’s the one thing on every Torontonian’s mind this time of year? Getting away. Anyone who had a vacation planned for this year likely had to cancel it due to the pandemic, leaving us all dreaming of the perfect escape. Well, interior design duo Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan have put those dreams on paper … Continued
By Nikki Gill
It would be an understatement to say the pandemic has put a damper on 2020 and all its festivities. Many of us have had to cancel or change plans for holidays such as Thanksgiving, and Halloween will be no different. This year, the province has advised against trick-or-treating for kids in Toronto and other regions … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Elvis Costello is set to release his incredible new album Hey Clockface on Oct. 30. Post City caught up with the legendary songwriter while he is holed up in British Columbia waiting out the COVID-19 pandemic. One of your best-known albums in Canada is a recording of a live show you played at Toronto’s El … Continued
By Nikki Gill
There’s a new mural on the corner of Dupont and Dufferin that’s purposely hard to ignore. The mural, named The Renaissance of Mother Gaia, is by local artist Jacquie Comrie and draws upon colour psychology to help brighten pedestrian moods. “My work has always been inspired by colour and the incredible impact it has on … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Karen Stintz is a former city councillor, elected in 2003, and was a chair of the TTC. She lives in Ward 8. Traffic is an ongoing issue for the city. Residents call their local city councillors to complain about cars speeding through the neighbourhood or the volume of cars on local roads. Many communities have reconfigured … Continued
By Erin Neilly
David Suzuki is the host of the CBC’s The Nature of Things and author of more than 30 books on ecology (with files from Rachel Plotkin). Blame culture is rampant in wildlife management. Across Canada, governments are implementing culling programs, blaming predators for declining wildlife populations, even though humans are the problem. Nature is complex. It’s … Continued
Named after Vesuvio’s late head pizza maker of over 40 years, Juniors Pizzeria is run by the junior staff of the now-closed Dundas West favourite that was best known for its pepperoni pizzas and authentic Italian fare. The website states that Juniors is an homage to a time when pizza was an art form. The … Continued
Barberian’s Steak House was among the many Toronto restaurants forced to pivot earlier this year when dining rooms closed amid the pandemic. As a temporary solution to meet the demands of steak lovers citywide, Barberian’s launched an online butcher shop specializing in premium cuts of meat, spirits and wines. The butcher shop was put on … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Back in March when Ontario first began to implement restrictions to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Ford government ordered Toronto restaurant owners to shut down indoor dining rooms. No longer able to welcome patrons for dine-in service, thousands of eateries, ranging from mom-and-pop joints to full- fledged restaurant chains, had to find new ways … Continued
