By Jessica Wei
Jonathan Poon, the restaurateur behind some of the west end’s favourite restaurants including Bar Fancy, Superpoint and Paris Paris, has just announced his team’s new project. Favorites Thai BBQ (there’s no ‘U’ in Favorites — take it up with them!) is going to be a modern Thai-inspired restaurant in collaboration with the team from Khao … Continued
By lindsaylow
The beautiful weather is finally here, and we Torontonians can’t wait to get outside and make the most of summer. When setting up your outdoor space, it’s a good idea to first think about how you like to spend time outside. Your personality on the patio will be helpful in deciding what furniture, decor and … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Celebrated chef and restaurateur Grant van Gameren is teaming up with two alumni from his restaurant Bar Isabel, Nathan Morrell and Ellen Shrybman, to open Piquette, a new wine bar scheduled to hit Queen West next month. Piquette is a French term for a simple and refreshing wine made from pouring water into the leftovers … Continued
By Erin Neilly
DUNKING INDOORS AND OUT This palatial abode in south Richvale has, among many features, a salt water swimming pool with a sauna and, for cooler days, an indoor basketball court, all for $6,188,000. The property at 19 Fairview Ave. is listed with Alan Newton Real Estate Ltd. LOWER VILLAGE LAP POOL Entertaining is a breeze … Continued
By Erin Neilly
At a time when we spend much of our days staring at computer screens or cell phones, there’s something about “unplugging” that really strikes a chord. So as the warm weather arrives, it makes sense that many city dwellers opt out of the hustle and bustle of Toronto and search for pastoral views and tranquility … Continued
By Erin Neilly
A number of talented Toronto artists will perform at this month’s Luminato festival in a special concert highlighting Indigenous music, including two past Polaris Prize winners — Jeremy Dutcher (2018) and Lido Pimienta (2017). Biziindan gets its world premiere this month on June 14 at Koerner Hall. Biziindan means “listen or listen to” in Anishinaabemowin, … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Funny how chef David Lee couldn’t last at Nota Bene selling upscale normal snazzy restaurant food, and now that he’s doing vegan, there’s a lineup at the door. Go figure. Vegan? Oh sorry, they never use that word. At Planta it’s called “plant-based” food. And also, not just one Planta. I call to change my … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Chef Daniel Hadida doesn’t much care for lemons. He says relying on them is boring and that it signals a lack of creativity. Much better to ferment something acidic himself, like an emerald-green asparagus vinaigrette that somehow, magically, tastes like yuzu. “Lemons are lazy,” he says. “As a society, we’ve chosen to import this thing … Continued
By Erin Neilly
Decades ago, this ‘Sunglasses at Night’–wearing ‘Boy in the Box’ was on top of the world, selling millions of records and touring to packed arenas. Then he walked away from it all. He’s finally returning with a new album and a cross-country tour hitting Toronto’s Budweiser Stage on June 14. So what brought you back? … Continued
Tonight the Raptors have their first of three opportunities to close out their series with the defending champion Golden State Warriors and bring the first NBA championship north of the border. For those without tickets to the game yet, as of noon today, tickets were being sold on StubHub with prices ranging from $1482 to … Continued
