Eat this Minute: ‘The Pile’ at Parkdale’s Tennessee Tavern
This quirky new Grant van Gameren haunt offers up a smorgasbord of eastern European fare.
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Restaurant Review: Atlas is a boîte with bite
I continue to adore the food at Cava; Chabrol is a triumph of la cuisine française; and Atlas, their third resto, follows their model of both impeccable food and service.
Lawsuit over sale of Wekerle chapel closed
Property dispute between siblings and buyer comes down to ‘uniqueness’
Local fave Feist falls for Massey Hall
Toronto’s Leslie Feist isn’t interested in following convention. She’s an artist and goes where the music takes her, so when her latest album, Pleasure, was released in the spring, no one was surprised by the gloriously subtle and sparse backdrop for her emotionally wrought and introspective lyrics, and it soon garnered significant critical acclaim. So … Continued
Three fashion month finds all from local sources
There seems to be a frenzy of Fashion Week fever in Toronto this month with events ranging from Toronto Fashion Week (TFW) in Yorkville, to Toronto Men’s Fashion Week (TOM), Sept. 26 to Oct. 1 downtown, and ReSet Fashion at the Great Hall on Queen West. Here’s a guide to some of the designers who … Continued
Taste Test: Victor Barry helps pick the best options for pint-sized, plant-based eaters
We had chef Victor Barry of Piano Piano and the new restaurant Cancan — along with his two daughters, Sofie, age two, (left) and Charlotte, age three — sample the best kid-friendly vegan food from around Toronto.
Raising vegetarians: Do your kids really need meat?
Upeslacis consulted a nutritionist and did her research. She wanted her daughter to grow up without depending on animal products, so she stood firm in her decision.
Thornhill mom-and-pop shop fights back
A new campaign initiated by the Ontario Korean Businessmen’s Association (OKBA) kicked off at Bros. Convenience store in Thornhill last month. The Save Our Stores campaign is hoping to rally support for independent convenience stores while protesting several concerns in time for the 2018 provincial elections. The OKBA hopes to send a message to the … Continued
How to have a happy relationship
By Jarrod Daley
If you want a happy, lasting relationship, it’s time to dispense with romanticized notions of happily ever after and instead turn to science for a reality check. Here’s what researchers have reported you can do to have the best relationship: 1. Respond to your partner’s “bids” by turning toward them when they seek your attention. … Continued
Of sonic avatars and planetary orbits
As the front person for Metric, Emily Haines has toured the world, playing the band’s big rock tunes in big rock venues. But there are many facets to this multi-dimensional artist, and once in a while, like a solar eclipse, we get a chance to get a look at another side through her Soft Skeleton … Continued
Fall in love with new fiction
By Jarrod Daley
When September rolls around, as the kids head off to school and the cool fall breezes start to blow, many reach for a warm cup of tea and a good book and wait it out. To that end, here are a few choice reads that should be on your radar. There is no shortage of … Continued
Fashion: Jeanne wrangles up 14 selections from the current western wear trend
By Jarrod Daley
Whether you want to go full on western or just get your boots wet, we got Jeanne to lasso the city’s coolest pieces to giddy-up in.