By Nikki Gill
Over the past week, Premier Doug Ford has made several announcements regarding the slow reopening of the economy. Starting today, all retail stores with a street entrance are allowed to offer curbside pickup and delivery services, while other businesses are now able to open their doors to customers. Here’s a list of what’s open in … Continued
Giulietta will soon be bringing its wood-fired pizzas, housemade pastas, and other thoughtfully-executed Italian eats into our at-home lives. The much-lauded Dufferin Grove restaurant is set to reopen for pick-up and delivery through Uber Eats, Tock, and phone-in orders this Friday. Like many restaurants that have been gradually debuting takeout programs amid the pandemic, the … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The Hot Docs documentary film festival is moving online for 2020 featuring a number of official selections from this year’s program beginning on May 23. Hot Docs Festival Online includes more than 135 films. Audiences will also have access to pre-recorded Q&As with filmmakers and subjects. Additional virtual events are also being planned. The online … Continued
By lindsaylow
Tour these luxury homes through interactive 3D walk-throughs or a virtual viewing via Zoom from the comfort of your own home. $4.299 million for an elegant mansion in North York The five-bedroom home at 33 Cotswold Cres. boasts more than 7,000 square feet of space with elegant finishes around every corner. Take the virtual tour … 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. “Japanese curry is a comforting staple; it’s hearty with balanced flavours,” says chef Kazuya Matsuoka of Aburi Restaurants, which includes Toronto restaurants Miku and Tora. “Easy preparation and approachable ingredients make … Continued
After being closed for nearly two months due to the coronavirus pandemic, retail stores across the province have been given the green light to reopen for curbside pickup next week. Premier Doug Ford made the announcement on Wednesday, but noted that only stores with a street entrance could qualify. And while Toronto shoppers eagerly anticipate … Continued
Mary Anne Shaw is an established lawyer whose law practice focuses on Wills and Estates, Residential Real Estate and Family Law. Mary Anne Shaw is very active in the community, and has served on many boards and foundations in the not-for-profit arts and health sectors. She provides personal service and practical solutions. Getting a Will … Continued
By Nikki Gill
With summer around the corner, summer camps would normally be in the middle of preparations for opening day. But camp directors are unsure whether summer camp during COVID-19 will be possible at all, and are waiting patiently for the signal from Public Health Ontario (PHO). Joanne Kates, director of Camp Arowhon in Algonquin Park, says … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto’s beloved restaurant scene is starting to crumble before our eyes, and if something isn’t done soon, it will soon be unrecognizable. The latest closure since the COVID-19 pandemic is one of Grant van Gameren’s establishments — one of the city’s most celebrated chefs and restaurateurs. A photo of a notice of distress on the … Continued
By lindsaylow
When Thomas Herring was in kindergarten, he and his classmates were asked what they wanted to be when they grew up. Herring, at age five, already had an answer — a robotics engineer. Now, as a fourth-year engineering student specializing in robotics at Rice University in Texas, Herring is fulfilling his dream as a member … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Brian McCourt is a trusted contractor, design expert and real estate flipper. Co-host of HGTV Canada’s Backyard Builds, he helps homeowners turn their backyard wastelands into dreamlands, with breath-taking custom builds. Tune-in for new episodes on Thursdays at 9 p.m. on HGTV Canada. It looks like we’ll be spending a lot more time at home … Continued
Jen Agg’s restaurants have remained among the few notable holdouts in Toronto that have chosen not to start offering takeout amid the COVID dining room closures. While it seems like we’ll have to wait a little longer to have Le Swan’s tuna melts and late-night fondue back in our lives, there’s one way to get … Continued
