From the top neighbourhood shops to the most delectable places to dine, we know you want to experience the best Toronto has to offer (and so do we!). So we’ve scoured the city all year to bring you the cream of Toronto’s crop and, now, we’re looking back at 2019’s best of the best. Here … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Fashion lovers in 2019 were focused on getting back to the basics. Resident fashion columnist Jeanne Beker gave us everything from embracing your inner Sophia Loren to giving Dad a millennial makeover, but the stories that resonated the most were those focused on building a wardrobe that will stand the test of time. Here are … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Joy McCarthy is the holistic nutritionist behind the Joyous Health brand and website that includes podcasts, books and a very popular YouTube channel. McCarthy is also releasing her latest cookbook, The Joyous Cookbook, on New Year’s Eve. Here we chat with her about how she met her partner in business and in life, Walker Jordan. … Continued
After more than a decade of a dining, Globe Bistro, a longtime staple of Danforth Avenue recently announced it will be closing its doors at the end of this year. Ed Ho, the owner of the beloved Canadian farm-to-table restaurant, left a heartfelt message on Globe Bistro’s Facebook and Instagram pages thanking everyone involved in … Continued
By lindsaylow
The luxury market in ski country is exploding as more and more city folk from Toronto head to the hills for glam vacation retreats and weekend homes. Here are three stunning multimillion-dollar homes a short drive from the city. LUXE LAKESIDE VIEWS With Calabogie Lake in the backyard and just 10 minutes from Calabogie … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Parenting columnist Joanne Kates is an expert educator in the areas of conflict mediation, self-esteem and anti-bullying, and she is the director of Camp Arowhon in Algonquin Park. Last month we talked about teens vaping and then it blew up around us. The government of British Columbia freaked out and dramatically increased the tax on … Continued
The year 2019 saw some major moves from some big names in Toronto. Powerhouse restaurateur Jen Agg opened her newest Dundas West installation in the old Black Hoof spot, chef Jonathan Poon brought northern Thai food to Ossington and Grant van Gameren returned to the kitchen. All the while, our esteemed reviewer Joanne Kates was … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Jess O’Reilly is a sought-after speaker, author and sexologist (www.SexWithDrJess.com). Every day, I receive sex and relationship questions on every platform you can think of. Questions and answers range from the simple (Am I gay if I like anal sex? Of course not.) to 10-paragraph essays outlining detailed relationship issues that span decades and originated … Continued
By Ron Johnson
There were many serious, tragic and incredible news stories that gripped Torontonians this past year from the federal election to the climate strike movement to the Toronto Raptors winning the NBA championship. Our top stories were more community focussed, and reveal important grassroots achievements and pressing concerns over how the city is developing. Here are … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Jessi Cruickshank is no stranger to the small screen. She’s appeared on MTV, Etalk and CBC and now has a little show of her own. New Mom Who Dis? chronicles her experience as a mom of twins. Here we caught up with her to find out about her behind-the-scenes husband Evan Gatica and how the … Continued
The woodsy retreat at 634674 Pretty River Rd. lives up to its street name. The estate is nestled within the Niagara escarpment, just south of the Blue Mountains, next to a pond and surrounded by scenic trails. It’s perfect for those seeking a stylish and private residence, while still being minutes away from the wintry … Continued
It’s been nearly two years since chef Paul Kim exploded onto the Toronto dining scene. After staging (interning) in the kitchens of Buca and Nota Bene, the young chef decided to take the risk of opening his first solo venture: DOMA. Now Kim is doing a full one-eighty and has reimagined the DOMA space into … Continued
