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Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse art director gives back to Toronto
By Ron Johnson
When it comes to animation, Patrick O’Keefe is a big deal. As the art director for the groundbreaking movie Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, he recently won an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. The Toronto artist recently announced that he was creating an art scholarship to help a student learn animation. He chose the place … Continued
Hot new restaurants opening in Toronto this November
By Erin Neilly
Oliver & Bonacini, the restaurant group behind Auberge du Pommier and Maison Selby, expands its exceptional roster of restaurants with the opening of BABEL at Bayview and York Mills. Opened Nov. 1, the Mediterranean restaurant has an emphasis on dishes cooked on a massive open hearth in the centre of the space. One of Montreal’s … Continued
Cake Boss vending machines arrive in Toronto
Carlo’s Bakery, the popular shop from TLC’s hit TV show Cake Boss is now in Toronto, sort of. Three Cake Boss vending machines are open now in the PATH — the city’s downtown underground pedestrian walkway. The cake vending machines are aptly named Carlo’s Bake Shop Express and carry four varieties of Buddy Valastro’s buzz-worthy … Continued
Toronto’s sustainable clothing brands: Alder Apparel
By Nikki Gill
Sustainability is a buzzword in the fashion industry, and Toronto fashion entrepreneurs are taking note. First up in our sustainable style series, where we put a spotlight on local brands straying away from fast fashion, is Alder Apparel. When Mikayla Wujec was travelling abroad, she found herself pretty unsatisfied with outdoor clothing for women. And, … Continued
Rental of the Week: $9,000 per month for a converted CBC warehouse turned loft
Since Sorbara Development Group converted the old CBC warehouse at 90 Sumach St. into residential lofts in the mid-’90s, the fourth-floor unit has continued to undergo a dramatic transformation. In 2015, a private balcony was installed to unit 405 at a cost of about $50,000. Then, after purchasing the loft the following year, the current owner … Continued
Chef Anthony Rose opens new taco joint in the former Schmaltz Appetizing space
Before the dust had even settled on the old Ossington outpost of Schmaltz Appetizing, Anthony Rose was ready with a completely new concept and restaurant. Welcome, Gordy Smiles. A taco joint introduced by Robert Wilder and chef Anthony Rose in the former Schmaltz space at the corner of Dundas and Ossington. This new restaurant is … Continued
Truffles are the star of Oretta’s new tasting menu this week
All hail the precious, pungent truffle, one of the most coveted ingredients in the culinary world. It’s truffle season in Italy, and that means white and black truffles have also made their way to Toronto. Enter Oretta‘s new tasting menu, where truffles are the focus and the star. For two days only, the King West … Continued
The hit TV show Suits is holding a massive auction in Toronto
The award-winning TV series “Suits” just wrapped up its ninth and final season in September, which means that it’s time to auction off furniture, TVs, home decor, artwork, and wardrobe items used in the production. According to 403 Auction, thousands of dollars worth of designer clothing and footwear will be included in the auction. You … Continued
Toronto band Metric plays The Funhouse four times this month
By Ron Johnson
One of Toronto’s finest musical exports, Metric is giving a little love back to its hometown fans this month. The band is hosting a month-long residency set up at an artistic wonderland dubbed the Funhouse. The evenings are unique in many ways. The acoustic shows feature Emily Haines alongside guitarist Jimmy Shaw in a custom … Continued
Popular Toronto bistro says independent businesses are being taxed to death
Le Select Bistro, the upscale French restaurant on Wellington Street that traces roots back to 1977, has taken to social media to fight for its survival in a city that it claims is waging war on independent businesses. This is a familiar trend in Toronto. As neighbourhoods begin to thrive and attract larger developments, taxes … Continued
The 10 must-see art shows in Toronto this fall
Fall is one of the best times of year to be an art lover in Toronto. Not only was there the city’s largest gala in the form of Art Toronto, there’s also a host of spectacular work on display in galleries both big and small across the city. It’s time to embrace sweater weather and … Continued