By Nikki Gill
Filmmaker and Forest Hiller Robin Baker Leacock’s latest documentary hits real close to home. Leacock’s film, Stella & Co., is about her mother, Estelle Craig, who lived in Forest Hill Village for most of her life and who wrote five books after turning 100 years old. Leacock spent two years filming Craig inside her seniors … Continued
One of Toronto’s most beautiful bars is back in action, with Bar Isabel set to reopen today for takeout and patio dining. Grant van Gameren’s beloved tapas destination had been temporarily closed since mid-March amid the pandemic but it’s now relaunching to offer “a pared-down menu with signature delights and of course a bevvy of … Continued
With most of Ontario entering phase three this week (and Toronto expected to soon follow), many businesses are beginning to bounce back from the financial struggles caused by the pandemic. Sadly, however, the wave of COVID-related closures hasn’t come to an end, with several Toronto restaurants announcing over the past week that they’re shutting down … Continued
About the meal Auberge avec Canoe is a collaboration between two well-known Toronto restaurants: Auberge du Pommier and Canoe. The joint effort sees Canoe’s chef Ron McKinlay and Auberge’s chef Tim Schulte teaming up to create a multi-course tasting menu that changes each week. Both restaurants are owned by the Oliver and Bonacini restaurant group, … Continued
With so many restaurants and local businesses struggling or closing amid the pandemic, it’s heartening to see that others are managing to adapt to the new normal and finding ways to thrive. One such spot is Brockton Village’s Miss Pippa’s, which is reopening its storefront this week after four months of closure due to COVID-19. … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The 45th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is still slated to run Sept. 10-19 and now it has an opening night film. Today, the festival announced that the Spike Lee-directed film version of David Byrne’s American Utopia concert will kick off the festivities on Sept. 10. The film documents former Talking Heads … Continued
By Ron Johnson
At long last, acclaimed Canadian singer and songwriter Kathleen Edwards is set to return from what she calls a “working sabbatical.” Her new album Total Freedom is set for release Aug. 14 and her new single “Options Open” is out now. The new album is her first since 2012’s Voyageur, after which she announced a … Continued
After one full quarter fully under the effects of COVID-19, how did the Toronto retail and commercial real estate market fare? Actually not as bad as may have been predicted. Sales volumes are down, likely not unexpected, and the number of high dollar sales is way down as well. What we do not see this … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Canadian womenswear brand Nonie has added sustainable and ethically-made reusable face masks to its summer collection. The masks are Canadian-made with 100 per cent upcycled cotton. The new collection was just released and includes light pink, bright pink and an army green option to fit with the current season. “As masks become a daily part … Continued
Suite 539 at 22 Leader Ln. is proof you shouldn’t have to spend millions on a home to enjoy modern upgrades, even in Toronto. This one-bedroom and one-bathroom condo spans 675 square feet of living space. Located inside the historic King Edward Hotel, it’s listed for $679,000 and boasts more amenities than your average condominium. … Continued
Anthony Rose has revived his restaurant Big Crow, which reopened last week for takeout and patio dining. The restaurateur and chef had previously shut down Big Crow and adjoining restaurant Rose and Sons last fall to make way for a new concept called the Grand Elvis. The Grand Elvis opened in December 2019 to widespread … Continued
By Ron Johnson
A new rental building will soon be proposed for Bayview and Millwood, adding another development to the area that is already seeing a major uptick in interest from developers. The application for 1466-1500 is planned to be submitted to the City of Toronto’s planning department by the end of August by developer Medallion Corp. It … Continued
