Proposed Leaside condo draws concerns
There is a proposed development that could see the rise of Laird Drive’s first condo, a seven-storey, 78-unit building, and people are worried it’s going to be a slippery slope for the neighbourhood.
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It’s a Madd world: a look at Margaret Atwood’s latest literary offering
If there’s one thing Margaret Atwood should not be wanting for, it’s credibility. As the high priestess of CanLit, she has given us 14 acclaimed novels and a towering stack of poetry, short fiction and non-fiction tomes.
Chef Tip: it’s time to get into brining
Poultry and pork are easy to overcook, which can lead to dry, flavourless meals. But chef David Neinstein of Barque Smokehouse has a tip for keeping these meats juicy and flavourful.
Q&A: ’80s pop star Thomas Dolby on his award-winning short film and his upcoming Toronto performance
Thomas Dolby has one powerful memory from his childhood home on the eastern tip of an island off the coast of East Anglia: a beam of light forever flashing along his bedroom wall coming from a nearby lighthouse. When he found out the lighthouse was to be closed, it hurt. And he took action — well, creative action.
Drink This: La Cubana’s Periodista
Thanks to La Cubana, Cuban food is suddenly on the map in Toronto. (It’s about time the city stepped back from tacos.) The relaxed Roncy eatery, which is but a stone’s throw from the Revue Cinema, features a menu of easy-to-share grub including cod croquetas, yucca frita and a roster of sandwiches.
A look inside Jeanne Beker’s closet
Ever wondered what the first lady of fashion’s wardrobe looks like? Of course you have. Here, the story behind nine of Jeanne Beker’s most prized accessories and accoutrements.
Obikà Mozzarella Bar closes its Toronto location
After a much-anticipated opening in Toronto a few years ago, Obikà Mozzarella Bar at Brookfield Place appears to have closed. The restaurant, known for its menu of Italian cheeses and other fare, expanded to Toronto after becoming a hit in cities such as Rome, Tokyo, New York and Los Angeles.
Theatre Review: The Double
The Double is TheatreRUN’s clever adaptation of Dostoevsky’s eponymous 1846 novella about an office clerk, Golyadkin, who finds himself in competition for his own identity when he is confronted with a stranger who is his exact lookalike. It takes identity theft to a whole other level. First staged last year at Factory Theatre, this version has been further developed at Tarragon, where it runs until Nov. 24.
The decades-old Cookbook Store makes way for yet another condo development
The building that houses the legendary Cookbook Store at the corner of Yonge and Yorkville has been sold to condo developers, Quill & Quire reports. But longtime store manager Alison Fryer tells us that this is not the end of the road for the store, which has been around for over 30 years.
Concert Review: Josh Groban at the ACC
To call Josh Groban a singer is to limit the multi-faceted contributions he brings to his live shows. On Friday night at the Air Canada Centre, Josh Groban the singer certainly showed up, but so did Josh Groban the drummer, Josh Groban the comedian and even Josh Groban the sex object.
Joe Fresh shows off denim and lots of blue at Toronto Fashion Week
At Joe Fresh there was denim for miles. Denim skirts, denim shirts, a denim coat and, well, jeans. Mostly it worked (faded horizontal stripes, head-to-toe!) but occasionally it didn’t (frayed cuffs on a button down had too much trash and not enough Euro).
Concert Review: Drake at the ACC
On his 27th birthday, it became readily apparent that Drake wasn’t going to be sharing the spotlight. Where his annual OVO Fest at the Molson Amphitheatre has come to be a Pavlovian exercise in anticipating who else might make an appearance, Thursday night at the Air Canada Centre was unmistakably Drake’s show.