By Nisean Lorde
As Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman enters the final season of his five-year, US $110 million deal he signed with Toronto (a contract that helped reshape the team’s rotation heading into 2022), he’s become noticeably reflective about what comes next. This week in Dunedin, Fla., the Jays right-hander didn’t exactly dismiss the idea that his … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Kensington Market is about to lose one of its most recognizable food counters. After 35 years of feeding the neighbourhood, Jumbo Empanadas, the tiny Augusta Ave shop known for its Chilean comfort food and massive empanadas, is preparing to say goodbye as owner Irene Morales looks to lease the space. The loss is a major … Continued
You might not remember exactly when it happened, but sometime in 2016, suddenly, The Ordinary was everywhere. The Toronto-based brand, immediately recognizable for its no-frills packaging, extremely low prices and unconventional marketing strategy, turned the skincare industry on its head at a time when transparency was a rarity. But a couple years later in 2018, … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Most Torontonians cringe (just a little) when someone hits Toronto with a hard second “T,” and Raptors star Scottie Barnes just proved it. In a now-viral moment from NBA All-Star Media Day, Barnes paused an interview after a reporter pronounced the city’s name in a way that sounded very, well, not-from-here, hitting it with the … Continued
In a cozy spot just off of Bathurst called El Pocho, Cesar Ramirez and his team serve up authentic gluten-free Mexican eats, flavourful tacos and a range of complimentary cocktails. It garnered so much success that the team has decided to expand, opening up El Chino in the Junction. “El Chino is more refined and … Continued
Toronto’s diner scene is trading in the greasy spoon for the silver spoon, undergoing a serious glow-up that swaps burnt coffee and sticky menus for thoughtful design. From farm-to-table sourcing to Cantonese-inspired comfort food, a new generation of eateries is proving you can keep the soul of a neighbourhood spot while elevating every other detail. … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Geary Avenue has quickly become one of those Toronto streets you can spend an entire afternoon on, wandering through an epic indie food scene, lively patios, cafés and warehouse-style art spaces (it’s no wonder it was recently named Toronto’s coolest neighbourhood). And next month, the neighbourhood is getting an extra dose of creative love in … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
With FIFA World Cup 2026 landing in Toronto and Vancouver this summer (June 11-July 19, 2026), demand for stays in host cities is already surging, with Airbnb searches for stays up about 80% year-over-year for trips around match dates. Now, Airbnb is offering a new cash incentive to convince more people to list their homes. … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
If your commute could use a little more of a plot, Toronto’s busiest transit hub has transformed into a browsing spot for readers who like their stories either heart-fluttering or hair-raising (or perhaps a bit of both?). Hopeless Romantic Books and Little Ghosts Books have teamed up for a limited-time pop-up that puts romance and … Continued
From throwing the first pitch for the Jays last season to judging for competition shows he grew up watching, Toronto food content creator chef Dwight Smith has lived out some pretty epic dreams over the past few years — and it’s all because he took a chance on himself. Though he’s now a full-time content … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
For years, cauliflower and kale were the only vegetables that mattered. It was everywhere— mashed into rice, charred into steaks, even posing as pizza crust. But in 2026, the spotlight has finally shifted to cabbage. It’s cheap, it’s remarkably good for your gut, and it actually holds its own under a high-heat grill. Here are … Continued
If you’ve noticed more photo booths popping up around the city lately, you’re not imagining it. Within the last five years photo booths have slowly taken over the corners of our city. Toronto is deep in its analog era, and that means two things: both offline adventures and the pursuit of true vintage photo booths. … Continued
