By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s matcha fixation is getting a full-on festival moment! Pretty Sweet Gelato has announced a Matcha Festival happening this weekend in partnership with Matcha House, promising freshly whisked matcha dirty drinks, seven premium matcha and hojicha gelato flavours, as well as an exclusive sampling kit featuring seven shades of matcha, each meant to showcase a … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The Duke Blue Devils are once again a team to watch in NCAA March Madness—and in Toronto, all eyes remain firmly on Toby Fournier. The team kicks off its NCAA championship run on March 20 versus Charleston Cougars. One year after bursting onto the national stage as an ACC Rookie of the Year, Fournier returns … Continued
The “Chino” from Uncle Pete’s might be Toronto’s most controversial sandwich, but its brilliance is hard to deny. While a mozzarella arancini tucked into homemade focaccia sounds heavy, the dish is elevated by a crucial finishing touch: Rippah Chili Oil. Yet, like many of the city’s best culinary breakout stories, this one didn’t begin in … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The city’s new WNBA team, the Toronto Tempo, is nearing its inaugural season and single-game tickets are going on sale, with none hotter than Aug. 18 when Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are in town. Single-game tickets now available for select matchups in Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver as part of what the Tempo is … Continued
Spring has officially sprung in Toronto (finally!), and with it comes the long-awaited return of one of the city’s most beloved ice cream institutions: Tom’s Dairy Freeze. A local legend since 1969, Tom’s is back open for the season, and if you’ve got a soft spot for creamy swirls and nostalgic treats, this is your … Continued
Over the past year, housing prices have finally started to come down — but not by a ton. Just last month, the average sale price in the GTA dropped below $1 million for the first time in five years. Still, there’s value to be found, if you know where to look. Located in Toronto’s Englemount-Lawrence … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto skywatchers might want to keep an eye on the northern horizon this weekend. A geomagnetic storm is expected to intensify aurora activity across Canada after a solar eruption earlier this week, and while nothing is guaranteed, the setup could give parts of southern Ontario a rare chance to spot the northern lights! The National … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
For years, Banksy’s identity has existed somewhere between urban legend and art-world gossip. Now, a new Reuters investigation claims the mystery may finally be solved. According to the report, the elusive street artist is Bristol-born Robin Gunningham, with Reuters tying the name to a 2000 New York arrest record and a handwritten confession linked to … Continued
Spring officially begins on Friday, but unfortunately it won’t look like it in Toronto. The city’s weather will remain cold and unsettled; according to Environment Canada, scattered flurries are expected across parts of Ontario on Friday, the first day of spring, with temperatures staying near freezing. Thursday, March 19 will be mostly dry. Temperatures will … Continued
If you thought snagging a Friday night reservation at Prime Seafood Palace was already a tough one, we have some bad news: it’s about to become impossible. Toronto’s Top Chef Canada Season 12 winner, Coulson Armstrong, just shared a “full circle” moment on Instagram — one that puts the popular steak and seafood restaurant in … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s long list of niche social nights has a new addition, and this one’s equal parts bingo game and swap meet. Other People’s Treasure Bingo is an event that asks guests to bring something from home they once loved but no longer need, then put it into the prize pool for the night! As numbers … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
One of Toronto’s prettiest dessert spots is no more. Delysées Luxury Desserts permanently closed its Yorkville boutique on Sunday, then posted a farewell message on Instagram on Monday. The former outpost at 161 Yorkville Ave., was known for serving the most elegant, modern French pastry creations for dine-in or takeout, along with cocktail pairings. “Yorkville, … Continued
