Toronto’s annual Luminato Festival has brought another cool exhibit to town. The immersive art installation “House of Mirrors,” will make its North American debut at the festival from June 7-23. Creators Christian Wagstaff and Keith Courtney designed the 12-foot-tall mirror maze in the hopes that they’d bring a bit of joy to a few hometown … Continued
By lindsaylow
Ever feel like Dad’s wardrobe is a bit drab? Fashion expert Jeanne Beker is here to help give him a hipster refresh. Whether his style is cool and casual, summer chic or urban and sophisticated, there’s a look that will suit him (outfits from left): LOST & FOUND “Great classic styling with this shirt unbuttoned … Continued
By lindsaylow
The Rolling Stones Although it was touch and go for a while, when His Majesty Mick Jagger released a Twitter video of himself shaking and shimmying like a young man of 65, local concert-goers knew the show was on and the legendary Rolling Stones would indeed play their show at Burl’s Creek north of Toronto … Continued
By lindsaylow
A chic bar and restaurant is taking over a former abandoned piano factory. The Parlour (642 King St. W.) was started by two Vancouverites who got their start at B.C.’s Cactus Club and have brought their experience and style to this new spot. It’s been 18 months since the terrible fire that ravaged Oakwood Hardware (337 … Continued
Each year the Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery holds an awe-inspiring annual fundraiser that promises to deliver elaborate art projects, food, fashion and (of course) spectacle. And this year’s Power Ball: 21 Club on June 6 appears to be no different. Ahead of the event, we chat with executive director Gaëtane Verna to find out … Continued
Toronto’s 7 Numbers restaurant is bringing its classic Italian fare to Prince Edward County this summer. With two beloved locations already under their belt in Toronto (Danforth and Eglinton West), this new locale will bring the tally up to three for the 7 Numbers team. The new digs have already been picked out in Picton … Continued
By lindsaylow
Arguably North America’s most famous lifestyle brand, Goop, created by Gwyneth Paltrow, is coming to Canada for the first time. The goop MRKT Toronto will open on June 7 inside the Hazelton Hotel in Yorkville. The pop-up market, open until Sept. 22, will offer a range of home essentials, alongside clean beauty, wellness and luxury … Continued
Before teens can head into summer break, they have to get through the dreaded exam period. Local entrepreneur Vanessa Vakharia (pictured above) wanted to take the dread out of studying sessions by making it fun. Last year, she opened a pop-up Xam Study Lounge, at 2581 Yonge St., with the goal of creating a safe, … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Named for its seating capacity, Ten Restaurant is a tiny new restaurant in Brockton Village, at the corner of Dufferin and College, with a big vision. Led by 25-year-old Julian Bentivegna, Ten offers five- and 10-course tasting menus comprising mostly vegetable-forward, seasonal and Canadian dishes with or without pairings of mostly organic and biodynamic wines. … Continued
By lindsaylow
Where do Toronto’s favourite chefs go when they’re off the clock? They grab burgers and tacos, just like the rest of us. We’ve reached out to 60 of the best chefs in the city and asked them for their favourite street-side, late-night, down-home eats under $50 (excluding tax, tip and alcohol). We tallied their answers … Continued
