By lindsaylow
Gail Simmons is one of the biggest foodies to come out of Toronto. She was a judge on Top Chef, authored two books, has a monthly column in Food & Wine magazine and is now hosting Iron Chef Canada, which airs Wednesdays at 10 p.m. on Food Network Canada. Two decades ago, she left Toronto … Continued
You could say the skinny-yet-spacious Victorian house at 426 Ontario St. has been a work in progress. Over the past decade or so, the Cabbagetown home has been undergoing a painstaking renovation and restoration. The heritage home was built in 1880 (it even has a plaque to prove it) and the owners made sure many … Continued
By lindsaylow
Meet the most dynamic and innovative young people in Toronto. For part one, we got to know the star athletes and change-making activists in our city. In part two, we take a look at the tech wunderkinds, a chef on the rise, and artists ranging from actors to musicians and more. From the world’s youngest … Continued
By lindsaylow
While any chef would be laid low by some of what’s happened to Claudio Aprile’s empire over the past two years, this MasterChef Canada star is letting go of past missteps and moving into the new year with a new partner, a new restaurant and a plan to take back his crown as the king … Continued
By lindsaylow
There is no essential wardrobe staple quite as fun to constantly search for as a fantastic leather jacket. We asked Jeanne Beker to pick her favourite leather outerwear from local boutiques. Her top picks included local labels such as LaMarque, and leather experts like AllSaints. Whether it’s a pop of colour or a designer deal … Continued
By Ron Johnson
After premiering Off-Broadway in 2015, becoming the hottest ticket in New York City and garnering a slew of awards along the way, the song-and-rap musical Hamilton is set to make its Toronto debut on Feb. 11, 2020. Mirvish Productions announced ticket sales will be open to the public on Oct. 28 at 9 a.m. sharp. … Continued
It’s a disappointing week for coffee lovers in Leslieville as one of the neighbourhood’s staple cafés has announced that it’s closing. Grinder Coffee revealed the news this morning in a heartfelt post on their Facebook page and Instagram. After almost five years on Gerrard Street, the shop will serve its last espresso on Oct. 27. … Continued
By Jarrod Daley
The Toronto food scene is constantly changing. With an endless stream of food trends and new restaurants, it’s important to recognize the ones that have stood the test of time. Louis Nemes, of the former Mount Pleasant and Eglinton landmark Chick ‘n’ Deli known for their late night line-ups, the iconic St. Louis Bar and … Continued
By lindsaylow
Get to know the most dynamic and innovative young people in Toronto. In part one of our 20 under 20, we take a look at the star athletes and change-making activists in our city. Whether they are chasing an Olympic dream or fighting for gender equality, the environment, adequate sex education and more, these youngsters … Continued
By lindsaylow
If you stand at the corner of Bloor and Lansdowne, sometimes the air actually smells like chocolate. Over on Sterling Road, sharing the street with Henderson Brewing, the Drake Commissary and MOCA, is the Nestle factory where they make Smarties, Kit Kats, Coffee Crisps and Aeros. Though it’s not open to the public, if you … Continued
