Theatre Review: Les Misérables
Opening night, news vans were parked outside Princess of Wales Theatre three hours before show time. Glamour and cameras crowded the entrance as the hour approached. Les Misérables! Again? Isn’t that so 25 years ago?
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It’s 1969 and the socialites of Forest Hill Collegiate Institute are fuming. The prom has been cancelled and the blame all laid on Ira Basen and an article he wrote for the new school paper, From the Hart.
Moving ahead with new initiatives
As we arrive in the fall, I’m organizing campaigns that follow up on many initiatives I’ve presented to council, including the reinstatement of a Markham Sport & Fitness Council, and as chair of Markham’s information technology and communications committee, creating a report on our city’s road map to being a truly “smart city.”
Finding solutions to traffic mess
“Watch out for the brambles,” warns Raymond Jean — one of the few cautions he offers a group of residents, a city councillor and the councillor’s staff as he leads them fearlessly on a three-hour tour beneath Yonge and 401. And, yes, it really is much wilder down there than you might imagine. The group … Continued
Drink This: the Chimayo from Rose and Sons
By now, anyone who’s anyone has heard of Rose and Sons. The compact eatery from former Drake Hotel chef Anthony Rose is where comfort food aficionados head to stuff themselves on cornbread, monstrous sandwiches and yes, gasp-inducing brunch come the weekend. It’s also a place to suck back a cocktail or two, regardless of the time of day.
Bloody good theatre
You (OK, I) should be forgiven for confusing Evil Dead: The Musical with Night of the Living Dead Live. Both are based on cult classic horror films. Both have been directed by Christopher Bond. Both have the word “dead” in their titles. And both are returning to a Toronto stage just in time for Halloween.
Chef’s Secret: how to make Ted Corrado’s roast chicken
“This is something that we’ve been playing around with for a little while,” says Ted Corrado, executive chef at the brand new Drake One Fifty. “I wanted to do a large-format rotisserie chicken for people at the new restaurant.” Playing younger sibling to The Drake Hotel, the 290-seat restaurant dishes out everything from escargots to seafood towers on its inspired menu.
Comic Stripped: Toronto comedians play a big role in exploring Jewish comedy
Recently, I watched myself on the big screen at TIFF, in a documentary directed by Alan Zweig called When Jews Were Funny.
Steven Tai and Jeremy Laing elevate sportswear to new heights at day two of The ShOws
After an exciting — and educational — first day at The ShOws, the fashion crowd returned for a triumphant day two. This time, folks gathered to see creations from designers Steven Tai and Jeremy Laing.
TIFF looks back on French filmmaker Claire Denis
The compelling films of French auteur Claire Denis are full of sex, violence, deceit and tension, and starting today, you can witness her impressive body of work at TIFF Bell Lightbox. Objects of Desire: the Cinema of Claire Denis begins today and runs for the next four weeks. Here are our top picks.
Taste Test: Toronto’s best hot turkey sandwiches
There is no better way to get yourself revved up for Thanksgiving than with an old-fashioned hot turkey sandwich. Chef Grant van Gameren tells us which Toronto throwback diner is on the gravy train.
Tony Aspler’s Weekly Wine Pick: a grassy Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand
From the best district for Sauvignon Blanc in New Zealand. Very pale lime in colour; with a grassy, green pepper, asparagus nose; medium-bodied, dry, gooseberry and elderberry flavours.