Sitting down at Brandon Olsen’s French affair, La Banane, we know we’re in for torture. Every plate that whizzes by tempts us. From the perfectly glazed duck breast with endives to the elegantly braided sea bass en croute, it’s all a feast for the eyes. And alas, that will have to sate us because we’re … Continued
I am often sentimental and very driven in that sentimental respect by taste memory. I recently met a guy in a store and found out that his dad owned a restaurant where I had adored the gateau basque 30 years ago. On the spot, the guy could have sold me anything. And so it was … Continued
Anyone who lives anywhere near midtown knows first-hand how difficult it is to drive on Eglinton Avenue. The construction of the LRT has made a real mess of things. As hard as it is to drive along Eglinton, trying to keep a business open is even harder.
Nadège has been a Toronto fave since 2009 when the owners opened their first shop downtown, making a name for themselves with the city’s best cakes, macarons and more. With summer here, patrons can sample their luxurious soft serve at the Yorkdale and Rosedale locations. The dessert destination also has a new draw — ice … Continued
As the debate over school-based sex education continues across the city (and beyond), parents on both sides of the aisle question whether their kids may, in fact, know more than they do about sex. Most people are familiar with the basics, but if your formal sex education stopped when you graduated, an update is likely … Continued
This year's 30th edition of the Toronto Fringe Festival features almost 160 shows over 12 days, extending farther across the city than ever. We dug through the program for suggestions that reflect the incredible variety the Fringe offers, from clown shows and dramas to musicals, kids shows and improv. Cheri, Al Green Theatre Sky Gilbert, … Continued
QUIRKY KAWARTHA Actor Yannick Bisson on his new-found cottage persona For Yannick Bisson, who spends much of his time on the period sets of CBC’s Murdoch Mysteries where he stars as William Murdoch, escaping the city (whether it’s the historic version or today’s) is a priority. So he and his wife Shantelle bought a little … Continued
A) CLASSIC CUTOFFS Want, 1788 Avenue Rd., $239.95, “These could be a real summer staple.” B) HOLLYWOOD GLAM Thursdays, 1130 Yonge St., $155, “With the mirrored lenses, these look really late ’50s early ’60s glamour.” C) COOL & CASUAL (Shirt) Intermix, 130 Bloor St. W., $395; (Hat) Guess, Promenade mall, $29; “This looks like a poor-boy … Continued
big opens Finally, the space that formerly housed Shōtō and Daishō has reopened! MOMOFUKU KOJIN (190 University Ave.) — named after a Japanese deity of fire and the hearth — is inspired by the young executive chef Paula Navarrete’s childhood in Colombia and features local meats and seasonal produce cooked over an open flame. Serving … Continued
Savion Glover will be performing alongside exciting young drummer Marcus Gilmore on June 26 at Koerner Hall as part of the Toronto Jazz Festival. The two engaging and energetic artists play off one another, creating an instrumental dialogue that is beyond compare.
Maria Alyokhina of the Russian punk art collective Pussy Riot performs in Burning Doors at the Luminato Festival
A) THE OG GUCCI$690: “The Gucci look has wildly reinvented itself, but these classic logo runners hearken back to a simpler, stylish time in Gucci’s past.”Holt Renfrew, 50 Bloor St. W. B) MAKING ME BLUSH$475: “This is gorgeous, it’s so feminine. It’s almost like frayed silk ribbon that’s been woven. So elegant with a vintage vibe.”Davids, 66 Bloor St. W. … Continued
