Tony Aspler’s Weekly Wine Pick: a fine Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand
Always a reliable Sauvignon. Pale straw colour with a nose of guava and cut grass, a palate alive with lime and gooseberry flavours and mouth-freshening acidity.
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It’s hot enough to fry a grilled cheese sandwich on the sidewalk — literally
This week has been hot enough to literally fry stuff on the sidewalk. In Death Valley, lovers of rogue literalism have been getting so carried away with their curbside cooking that officials had to put out an official kibosh.
Kind of a big deal: TIFF presents a cinematic retrospective of American comedy
For the next six weeks, TIFF Bell Lightbox is offering a chance to revisit and relive some of the greatest comedy films ever made as it presents TOGA! The Reinvention of American Comedy from July 17 to Aug. 29.
First Draught: Naughty Neighbour, a sessionable American-style pale ale from Nickel Brook
Years ago, before “beer knowledge” was added to my list of geeky obsessions, I struggled to remember the difference between pale lagers and pale ales. To some extent, they look the same, but they really share very little else in common.
Theatre Review: Shakespeare in High Park’s The Taming of the Shrew
Word of warning: I love Canadian Stage’s Shakespeare in High Park, but I will try to remain objective. It’s a wonderful Toronto tradition that appeals on many levels. I’ve seen some great productions and some not-so-great, but I’ve always enjoyed it. And last night was no different.
A satisfying role: Toronto’s Leah Renee co-stars in CTV’s new summer comedy, Satisfaction
Inside a TV studio at the eastern edge of Toronto, actress Leah Renee and her two Satisfaction co-stars are on set, comfortably sprawled across worn-in couches, discussing strategies for handling the mouse that’s been tormenting them in their apartment.
Drink This: the Napoli Reposado from Paese
Recognized as one of Toronto’s top mixologists, Moses McIntee has poured drinks at a who’s who list of sundown spots: Lucid, the Ritz-Carlton and Museum Tavern. Most recently, McIntee took the reins at Paese, where he’s built a well thought-out cocktail menu of crowd-pleasing libations.
Concert Review: Bob Dylan at the Molson Amphitheatre
If Bob Dylan ever decided that he wanted to get into the business of serving up crowd-pleasing concert performances, he wouldn’t have to go far to find a pretty good role model.
Poolside posh: Jeanne Beker picks seven of the city’s hottest bikinis
Stay (and look) cool this summer with Jeanne Beker’s picks for the GTA’s hottest bikinis.
Acclaimed menswear brand Suitsupply is coming to Yorkville this fall
The first Canadian location of popular menswear store Suitsupply is set to open in Toronto this fall. Though the upcoming store’s specific location has yet to be confirmed, a company spokesperson told us that it will be in Yorkville.
Concert Review: Train at the Molson Amphitheatre
Under a blue sky at the Molson Amphitheatre on Sunday, Train served up a show that was not only fun, but refreshingly absent of any real promotional agenda. In front of about 8,000 fans, the boys from San Francisco gave plenty of shine to their capable opening acts, and they even offered up a few covers during a show that was high on energy and low on self-absorption.
Wanted: this perfect biker jacket from Philistine
A high-quality leather jacket in a contemporary style that doesn’t cost a month’s rent seems nearly mythical these days. And hunting for it in a sea of “vegan” leather and outdated styles can sometimes feel like a fruitless endeavour.