A blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Tannat, this red blend is the best Wildass Red yet. Deep ruby in colour, it offers a nose of cedar and red- and blackcurrants. A medium-bodied wine, dry with well-extracted fruit and a herbal note on the finish.
A critic is warning that property values in Thornhill and Richmond Hill are at stake after a narrow City of Vaughan council vote has taken the city one step closer to potentially hosting a casino. Ending a marathon committee meeting that concluded at 3 a.m., the 5–4 vote favoured putting Vaughan in the running for … Continued
An infusion of French film culture makes its way to Toronto this weekend as TIFF Cinematheque presents a series devoted to Jacques Demy, a Parisian master of sight and sound.
It’s Thursday, and the weekend is fast approaching. Need stuff to see or do? We’ve got you covered. In this edition, a two-day electronic music festival, barbecue galore, celebrating the true north strong and free and more.
The city is awash in new southern barbecue spots — from Barque to Stack and back again. Whose Hogtown smokehouse is putting out the tastiest ribs? Chef Grant van Gameren gives us the Texas lowdown.
One of the city’s few successful sports teams, the Toronto Argonauts’ defence of their Grey Cup Championship is underway. Will there be another parade this November? Star quarterback Ricky Ray seems to think there is a chance. We tracked him down to get his take on the city and the 2013 season.
As part of its summer beer release, the LCBO has brought Mikkeller’s American Dream to Ontario. The Danish brewer of this beer was good enough to rebrand the hoppy lager as “Canadian Dream” for us, though the recipe is the same.
Just a few weeks after Toronto dined on Italian food during the annual Taste of Little Italy festival comes another Mediterranean experience. The 2013 Italian Contemporary Film Festival kicks off tonight, with over 60 features, shorts and documentaries playing for 10 days across Toronto.
Summer is finally here, which means that the top thing on every Torontonian’s mind is keeping cool. Herewith, a guide to being cool, dressing cool, eating cool and having an all-round cool time in the city.
A couple of weeks ago, Valdez, Toronto’s latest Latin street food purveyor, opened shop on King West. Stepping into the former Cheval space, this highly anticipated eatery comes tricked out with an open kitchen, eye-catching murals and a soon-to-open rooftop patio to boot.
Modern-day patrons of the theatre have it made. We have plush seating, fancy cocktails and a roof over our heads. However, our theatre-loving predecessors didn’t have it so good. The ancient Greeks and the Romans had their “come rain or sun” amphitheatres that held tens of thousands of people at once. Even London’s the Globe Theatre, which opened centuries later, had an open roof and a dirt floor.
Kate Spade New York has brought its timeless style to the Yorkville area with a new two-level flagship store. Originally a handbag brand, Kate Spade New York has successfully transitioned to a full-on lifestyle brand, selling shoes, clothing and even beauty products.
