Roncesvalles has a new destination for game day burgers and beer with the launch of BAR*Q. This revamp sees the former Barque Butcher Bar, which is located six doors down from Barque Smokehouse, transformed into a relaxed sports bar. The bar’s pared-down menu features griddle-smashed burgers complemented by handmade spice blends and rubs, served on … Continued
By Ron Johnson
A bi-annual celebration that was once considered to be the leading fashion event in Canada is on hiatus. For the last 20 years, Toronto Fashion Week celebrated Canadian fashion, arts, and culture by allowing local designers to present their work to the world on chic catwalks across Yorkville. But on Tuesday, TFW organizers stated that … Continued
A soon-to-open Toronto restaurant is coming under fire for the imagery reportedly being used in recent publicity materials. Uncle Ray’s Food & Liquor, a restaurant with a “Southern-inspired” menu, is helmed by restaurateur Yannick Bigourdan (Splendido, Nota Bene and the Carbon Bar) and chef Michael Angeloni (Grand Electric), along with industry veterans Adam Teolis and … Continued
By Erin Neilly
When better to start a new diet or health plan than in the new year, after the caloric onslaught of the winter holidays. We are lucky in this city to have every kind of restaurant for every kind of diet, but it can take a bit of research. Here are just a few to get … Continued
By Ron Johnson
When eTalk correspondent Lainey Lui strutted down the stairs to the red carpet at the Golden Globes on Sunday night, people couldn’t help but stare. As she told the CBC, it was because her dress was “spectacular and eye-catching.” Lui’s rose-ombre floor-length pleated gown, with cut-out sides and a thigh-high slit that would make Angelina … Continued
The former home of a beloved Parkdale bar may be turned into a seven-storey mixed-use tower. Long-running Parkdale favourite the Cadillac Lounge closed its doors last July after almost 20 years in business. Now, a developer may be applying to rezone the iconic bar’s one-time address. According to Toronto city councillor Gord Perks’ website, a … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Musical comedy The Boy Friend is set to premiere at the Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto this March, starring Kelsey Grammer, best known as Dr. Frasier Crane, to lovers of ’80s sitcoms. “I’m delighted to be in The Boy Friend,” Grammer says. “I look forward to being a part of this charming and funny … Continued
Animal rights activists stormed into the famed Joe Beef restaurant in Montreal this weekend disrupting a Saturday evening dinner service. The protest was captured in a video posted to Facebook by Gabriel Prince, who claimed to be a member of animal rights activism group Direct Action Everywhere. The group is headquartered in California and widely … Continued
Parkdale is about to get a new wine bar from the hottest team in the restaurant game right now. Nice Nice wine bar sees chef and restaurateur Jonathan Poon (Paris Paris, Superpoint, Favorites Thai BBQ) and his team creating a cosy new neighbourhood wine and burger space in Parkdale. Yes, wine and burger. Nice Nice … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Jess O’Reilly is a sought-after speaker, author and sexologist (www.SexWithDrJess.com). For many of us, the new year brings a sense of adventure and optimism as we look forward to new beginnings and growth in the areas of health, wealth, business and pleasure. But for some couples, January also brings increased tension, stress and conflict, as … Continued
