Fish tacos are humble in their basic makeup — cooked fish wrapped in a flour tortilla (though some prefer corn) — but it’s the preparation and accoutrements that take this simple street food to a whole other level. When well-executed, fish tacos have the ability to conjure up feelings of summer days on the patio. … Continued
Tennessee Tavern, Parkdale’s outpost for Eastern European eats, has closed to make way for a new concept. Owner Grant van Gameren has already replaced the restaurant, known for its all-you-can-eat pierogi nights, with a pizza and burger joint called Gianna’s. Launched last Friday, Gianna’s is offering Detroit-style pizza and unfussy burgers for curbside pick-up or … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Puzzling was one of those trends that took off quickly when the pandemic hit and residents were told to stay home and socially distance from others. Toronto-based creative designer Paddy Harrington and printer Rich Pauptit decided to hop on that bandwagon and create puzzles as a way to help struggling local businesses that were forced … Continued
Toronto’s takeout options keep getting better and better, with Michelin-starred chef Akira Back’s restaurant Dasha launching pick-up and delivery this week. The splashy King West restaurant is known for its inventive Chinese fare and private karaoke rooms. The takeout menu gives diners a bit of the Dasha experience at home (and who’s to say you … Continued
When Lambretta Pizzeria announced its permanent closure at the end of April, it looked like the pandemic had claimed another neighbourhood favourite. Now, largely thanks to community support, the Roncesvalles pizzeria is coming back to life. Owner Celina Blanchard says she felt like she had no choice but to shut down the restaurant after she … Continued
Jane Lockhart is an award-winning designer, TV personality and author. She is also the principal designer of the Toronto firm she founded in 1997, Jane Lockhart Interior Design. As life continues to roll forward and our world copes with a new normal, for many of us this means daily activities will remain at home. Even if you haven’t … Continued
By Nikki Gill
A north Toronto student has been using the 3D printing skills he learned in school to create face shields for frontline health-care workers — with a twist. When 13-year-old Upper Canada College student Warren Richmond-Kalaci saw that the company of the 3D printer he owned, Prusa, had put out a design guide for printing face … Continued
By Nikki Gill
The Burger Showdown kicks off today — National Burger Day — at some of the best burger joints across North America. Here in Toronto, local restaurants teamed up with local celebs to create new burger recipes for fans to enjoy. Options include Mitch Marner’s pick at Burger’s Priest, Jason Priestley’s concoction at Rudy and Katheryn … Continued
By Jarrod Daley
See all posts by Diamond and Diamond Lawyers While working from home can be a privilege under normal circumstances, during uncertain times like these, it can come with some challenges. Learning how to work from home while balancing the responsibility you have for your job with the needs of your family can be difficult. Diamond … Continued
A new public project is covering the city with art depicting real-life experiences and feelings during the COVID-19 crisis in Toronto. The team behind the Bentway, an innovative public space beneath Toronto’s Gardiner Expressway, launched the public art initiative on May 25. The new project, called “It’s All Right Now,” will run until the end … Continued
By lindsaylow
As many of us find ourselves cooking at home instead of dining out, we’re sharing recipes from some of Toronto’s top chefs and restaurants. When celebrity chef Massimo Capra (of Capra’s Kitchen, Top Chef Canada and Wall of Chefs) started experimenting with red beets and risotto years ago, he concedes the results were less than … Continued
Long-running Toronto bakery Dufflet Pastries is permanently closing its location near Yonge and Eglinton after 18 years. The announcement, which was made on the Facebook pages of both Dufflet and the Uptown Yonge BIA, states that the bakery will not be reopening after the pandemic. Best known for its small rectangular cakelets, the bakery’s original … Continued
