The city’s most transient chef Matty Matheson, who has hosted pop-ups in Japan, Hawaii and all across North America, is putting down new roots in Toronto at the end of the month. Matty’s Patty’s, which started as a pop-up collaboration with partner Pat (PM) Tenore during Hawaii’s RVCALOHA, skate event in 2018, is now making … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Ontario reported an additional 783 cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, with an increase of 779 resolved cases for a total of 53,291 recoveries to date. The death toll increased by five to 3,022. New cases are concentrated in the usual four public health units: Toronto: 239 Peel Region: 136 York Region: 127 Ottawa: 89 While … Continued
By Nikki Gill
After a much-anticipated wait, Janet Zuccarini’s Gusto 54 restaurant group has announced it is opening its new Middle Eastern restaurant later this year at 96 Ossington Ave. The group teamed up with well-known Toronto chef Stuart Cameron (Mira, Patria, and Byblos) for this eatery which was first announced back in 2019. Cameron will focus on … Continued
By lindsaylow
Although COVID-19 has led to unconventional post-secondary education experiences this year, students are still being recognized for their achievements within and outside of their high schools. These four Toronto 2020 high school graduates are some of the students who have earned scholarships to support them in their post-secondary endeavours. NAME: Senaida Ng GRADUATED: Havergal College … Continued
By Erin Neilly
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. A change in seasons is always an inspiring time to make some changes for a fresh new start. When it comes to the home, cooler temperatures mean more time indoors, so cosy up and … Continued
By lindsaylow
“I get whole smoked pork racks from the Butcher Shoppe, and it’s to die for. Starting with an already exceptional product is key,” says Anthony Rose of this Big Crow classic. BRINE 1 L water 6 tbsp kosher salt 6 tbsp brown sugar 10 juniper berries 10 bay leaves 3 L ice water 1 … Continued
There’s no need to cancel Halloween this year, according to Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s chief public health officer, as long as trick-or-treaters respect the new normals of the pandemic. While mayors across the GTA are calling on the province to provide “one clear public health message,” Dr. Tam, while addressing a briefing in Ottawa on … Continued
Penthouse 1204 at 29 Queens Quay E. is the peak of luxury that sits on the edge of Lake Ontario. The building was crafted by architect Peter Clewes and this unit’s interior was envisioned by the Toronto-based design firm Studio Munge. It has three bedrooms, three bathrooms and a terrace overlooking the water. Residents living … Continued
With the recent announcement that indoor dining rooms in Toronto will be closed for at least the next 28 days, it’s more important than ever to support local restaurants by ordering takeout. One bright spot for diners is that restaurants across the city have been continuing to adapt their menus to create takeout-friendly formats over … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Designer Hayley Elsaesser’s latest capsule collection, titled Champion the Truth, launched online last week, and she says her inspiration came from her grandfather. “I often say that newspapers are in my blood and it’s true! My Opa was actually the owner and publisher of a local community newspaper in British Columbia for many years, so … Continued
By Erin Neilly
There’s no doubt Halloween will look a little bit different this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still get your creep on — in a safe and socially distant manner, of course. Although haunted houses and packed clubs may be a no go, there are still plenty of ghoulish activities to keep you busy … Continued
