The onslaught of the unexpected pandemic may have quashed your Montreal travel plans, but it can’t keep you away from savouring some of the city’s finest, award-winning foods. That’s right, you can now get a taste of the wildly innovative and endlessly creative culinary delights that Montreal is famed for, without having to leave the … Continued
Long-running burger pop-up Burger Drops is getting a permanent home in Liberty Village this fall. For over two years, Burger Drops has been bringing its unfussy smash burgers to various locations around Toronto. Recent pop-ups have been hosted at spots like Spaces Queen West, Henderson Brewing, and Eastbound Brewery. The brand shared via Instagram that … Continued
By Jarrod Daley
See all posts by Diamond and Diamond Lawyers After a long wait, BBQ season is finally here! Get ready to enjoy those beautiful backyard evenings with your family and friends responsibly this summer, but make sure you do it safely as firing up the BBQ doesn’t come without its own set of risks. Jeremy Diamond … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Red Barrinuevo is the property stylist on HGTV Canada’s Hot Market and is the principal designer at Redesign4More. He is an award-winning interior stylist who was also named one of the most influential people in real estate home staging this year by RESA Global. There’s no magic in styling your home to look like it’s … Continued
Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu has announced that she will not be participating in the U.S. Open this year. The Mississauga native let fans know in a tweet on Thursday, citing a lack of preparedness for her decision and adding that she aims to focus on fitness in the coming months. “I have made the … Continued
The award-winning Don Alfonso 1890 has permanently closed the doors of its Toronto Street location. The Italian restaurant initially shuttered on March 19 to comply with government mandated closures due to COVID-19, but now it’s lights out for good. Known for its tasting menus and refined take on cuisine from the Amalfi Coast, Don Alfonso … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Get your cameras ready, Yorkville is about to get a lot more colourful. Inspired by Miami’s iconic Wynwood Walls, a series of murals will be painted throughout the area from Friday, Aug. 28 to Sunday, Aug. 30. The three-day festival, dubbed Yorkville Murals, will feature a three-course dinner series at Sofia Restaurant, alongside the work … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto writer André Alexis is teaming up with experimental theatre company Volcano to create a new audio drama Metamorphosis: a Viral Trilogy. The new production premieres on Aug. 17. In keeping with the times, Metamorphosis tells the story of a fictional global pandemic in Canada’s largest city through three fictional diaries from a 13-year old … Continued
By Nikki Gill
The Toronto Ice Cream Festival is going down this weekend at Scarborough Town Centre and will feature cold treats from Eva’s Original Chimneys, Fugo Desserts, Ihalo Krunch and many more. The festival will run from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15 and Sunday, Aug. 16. Many of the city’s annual summer food festivals … Continued
Detroit-style pizza seems to be having a moment in Toronto. Descendant Pizza was the first to bring this deep-dish style to the city back in 2015. More recently, Grant van Gameren got into the Detroit-style game, converting Tennesse Tavern into Gianna’s Patties and Pies. Now, Pabalos Island Pies is bringing a Filipino spin to the … Continued
Italian restaurant group Terroni and butcher shop Cumbrae’s are teaming up to launch Stock T.C, a new restaurant and marketplace set to debut in mid-August. Located north of Eglinton on Yonge, the new concept is housed in a grand limestone building dating back to 1936, which previously served as a Canada Post office. The history … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Charles Khabouth and Danny Soberano are not letting a pandemic slow them down. The duo behind some of the city’s most popular restaurants recently announced the opening of Amal, a modern Lebanese restaurant at 131 Bloor St. W., with a second location opening soon in Coconut Grove, Miami. Amal (pronounced: am-elle) is a traditional Arabic … Continued
