Summertime allows Toronto residents to enjoy the warm evenings and catch an outdoor movie. Whether it’s a new flick at the local drive-in or a free classic at the park, open-air cinema can make for a great evening.
There are more than a few shops that sell jewellery in Toronto, but few do it with as much charm as Bluboho. After a few successful years running their first shop in Oakville, co-owners and close friends Maggie Aurocco and Cheryl Labbett decided to open Bluboho’s second location in the Yonge and Eglinton area.
An application to build two condo towers of 16 and 18 storeys near Yonge Street and 16th Avenue have some local residents concerned about the development’s impact on the surrounding neighbourhood. The plan calls for 396 residential units and 482 parking spaces for the site of an existing car storage lot at 370 Maple Rd. … Continued
Around two years ago, chef Rodney Bowers opened Hey Meatball! on College Street. He’s seen much success since then, having made a television appearance on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and opening another restaurant, Hey!, on Roncesvalles last year. Now, he’s ready to say “hey” to Leslieville.
Made from the Pais grape — the grape first planted by Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century — this light pink sparkler has flavours of sour cherry and blood orange. It’s beautifully dry and refreshing. Makes an excellent aperitif.
It’s Thursday, and the weekend is fast approaching. Need stuff to see or do? We’ve got you covered. In this edition, an outdoor movie and music festival, a day-long yoga class, cool boats at the waterfront and more.
During the first week of December in 1837, William Lyon Mackenzie led a ragtag gang of rebels down Yonge Street in an attempt to overthrow the government and capture Toronto. The insurrection was quickly and easily put down by colonial authorities.
The weather was flawless last night as The Stop once again set up shop in the alley and parking lot behind Honest Ed’s for its annual Night Market. With tickets for the two-night event selling out in just two hours, you would have expected the usual pandemonium from a city food event, but instead, the crowd was calm as it weaved its way through 40-plus vendors serving everything from beef tartare to custom cocktails.
By lindsaylow
The restaurant space on Winchester Street has been a killer forever. Whoever goes in there sinks like stone. There have been some dogs in that space … and some good ones that also died. What do foodies have against Cabbagetown, other than it isn’t Dundas West? As the days lengthen, a stroll around Cabbagetown’s mannered … Continued
Bar Isabel is one of the city’s hottest eateries. Chef Grant van Gameren’s ode to the Barcelonan tapas bar comes gussied up with mismatched tiles and multicoloured pendant lamps, which act as a charming backdrop to the murmur of folks tucking into their grub. Noteworthy eats include the whole fish ceviche and a dish of porcini, scallop and oh-so-tender blood sausage.
Around two years ago, Arts Market opened on Queen East as a year-round indoor market selling art, clothing, jewellery, baked goods, antiques and more. Now the market is headed to the Dufferin Grove neighbourhood with an upcoming new location at 856 College, near Ossington.
Since opening his first coffee shop on Harbord Street in 2009, Sam James has tweaked his product relentlessly. He’s pimped out his espresso machines, added high-tech water filtration systems and undergone sommelier training to refine his palate. And now he’s taken one of his biggest steps yet: he’s roasting his own coffee.
