By Ron Johnson
The silly walks quarantine-trend that stretches from England across the pond to the United States and Canada has come to the Toronto neighbourhood of North Leaside. Yes, the sleepy family node near Bayview and Eglinton has its own John Cleese-worthy zone, and people are loving it. This hilarious social media phenomenon seems to have come … 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. Who can resist the zing of a really good jalapeño sauce? Answer: nobody. Enter the founder of Ossington’s BFF (Burgers n’ Fries Forever), Jamil Bhuya, for a quick and easy recipe … Continued
With social distancing measures still in place, many of Toronto’s outdoor markets will be going virtual, just in time for Mother’s Day. You can still buy handcrafted goods from Toronto artisans, fresh flowers from local farms or unique vintage cards all while supporting local vendors. View this post on Instagram A post … Continued
Eataly Toronto is bringing residents another option for getting a comforting dose of carbs at home with its new meal kits, which launched Thursday. Available on Uber Eats, Doordash, and Foodora (keep in mind, the latter will soon be ceasing operations across Canada) from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. daily or pick-up in store, the … Continued
An employee at Pusateri’s Fine Foods has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), after visiting two of the gourmet grocery stores in Toronto. On Wednesday, April 29, the company was notified of its first confirmed case of COVID-19. Although the employee in question was working primarily out of head office, they had reportedly visited … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Pride Toronto plans to go virtual this year. The decision was made after the city confirmed the cancellation of all mass participation events and permits for festivals, conferences, events and cultural programs, organized by the City or external groups, until June 30, to help slow the spread of COVID-19. “We are excited to announce that … Continued
Minimalism is a major interior design trend in Toronto these days, and suite A at 34 Coulson Ave. pulls it off nicely. The white, wood and black colour palette seen throughout the condo gives it a clean and spa-like ambiance. The two-storey condo has three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a trio of private terraces. Along … Continued
The global pandemic or COVID-19 has had a tremendous impact on our lives and especially on our kids. I recently saw a meme that read, “I’m either coming out of this quarantine 20 lb. lighter, chakras balanced and a house full of completed craft projects or … 20 lb. heavier with an unhealthy relationship with … Continued
Another much-missed Toronto restaurant returns this week with the reopening of downtown Thai restaurant Pai. The restaurant initially closed its doors on March 17 amid the COVID-related restaurant shutdowns but announced on Instagram yesterday that they’re now back up and running for takeout and delivery. View this post on Instagram We are … Continued
By Nikki Gill
One of Toronto’s favourite bakeries, Roselle Desserts, is run by Stephanie Duong and Bruce Lee. Although the shop is temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 health crisis, they will be running a pop-up shop just in time for Mother’s Day. Orders can be placed starting Monday, May 4 at 11 a.m. on their website and … Continued
Popular Italian pizza joint Lambretta Pizzeria announced its closure this week, leaving the Roncesvalles community reeling at the loss of another much-loved business from the COVID-19 pandemic. Lambretta took to social media to express their frustration at the lack of support for local businesses. They revealed on their Facebook page that they have not received … Continued
