A new partnership between the City of Toronto and ordering platform Ritual could be good news for restaurants, as the debate around the steep fees charged by third-party delivery apps continues to heat up. Mayor John Tory announced today that the city is teaming up with Ritual to offer local businesses an affordable solution for … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the cancellation of several major events across the GTA, but Toronto band July Talk is taking a different approach to reach their fans. They will perform live in a pair of concerts on August 12 and 13 at a drive-in movie theatre just outside of Toronto. SHOW ANNOUNCE … Continued
O&B’s popular North York Mediterranean restaurant Babel is reopening for takeout today. The Bridle Path restaurant, which first opened in late 2019, is known for its live-fire cooking and cuisine that draws influence from countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, including Greece, Turkey, Israel, Morocco, and Lebanon. Babel’s new takeout menu features a mix of prepared … Continued
With the Victoria Day long weekend on the horizon, it’s high time to take a well-deserved break from balancing Zoom meetings and virtual spreadsheets. What better way to enjoy the extra time off than by ordering some gourmet eats by takeout or delivery? You can stock up for a weekend of cooking or grab prepared … Continued
Each year, we bring together 60 of the top chefs in the city to come up with the definitive list of Toronto’s 50 best restaurants. That won’t happen this year thanks to the pandemic. But, we’ve tweaked our current list, dropped those who are not operating currently and added some from our list of the … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Cat and Nat tackle motherhood with wit and wisdom. Find them at catandnat.ca or @catandnat. COVID hit like a ton of f**king bricks and it took us with it. When we thought about COVID, when we thought about being locked in the house, we thought we would be a specific kind of mom. At the beginning, we jumped … Continued
By Jarrod Daley
See all posts by Diamond and Diamond Lawyers We all know the drill by now. Wake up. Get ready and get ready to go to work….in our home office or living room or t.v. room or dining table. We have heard the mantras – my work is my home, my home is my work. Wash … Continued
In an effort to ensure important rites of passage aren’t overlooked during the COVID-19 pandemic, some students and schools across Ontario are making plans to celebrate student achievement. Although proms and graduation ceremonies have been cancelled en masse across the province, the Minister of Education Stephen Lecce has asked schools to pick up where they … Continued
By Nikki Gill
The Immersive Van Gogh exhibit was supposed to make its world premiere in Toronto this week, but of course the COVID-19 pandemic derailed those plans. The exhibit was meant to be a 600,000-cubic-foot digital art experience featuring a selection of Van Gogh’s masterpieces. While waiting for guidance from health officials on when it will be safe … Continued
Toronto’s patio season might be back with a bang this summer as the city looks for creative ways to support the restaurant industry while it recovers from losses incurred during the pandemic. In an interview with CP24 this week, Mayor John Tory said that he’s evaluating the possibility of expanding restaurant patios in some areas … Continued
As the era of social distancing drags on, more Toronto restaurants are transforming into grocery stores, supplying home cooks with pantry items, produce, and proteins. Whether you’re looking to avoid a trip to the supermarket or to mix up your home cooking routine with ingredients you might not find in a traditional grocery store, these … Continued
The Oakwood Hardware Food & Drink has reopened for the third time since COVID-19 hit Toronto and the decision did not come without its hardships. Through a post on Instagram, Anne Sorrenti, chef, owner and Chopped Canada Champion, hinted at the difficulties The Oakwood Hardware has faced while trying to reopen. https://www.instagram.com/p/B_0FBYCh8jj/ Unlike hundreds … Continued
