Claudio Aprile has just announced that he is closing the highly acclaimed Colborne Lane. “I feel that I’ve said everything I’ve had to say with this restaurant,” Aprile tells us. “It’s time for me to focus on different projects. It just feels right.”
Most of us are looking forward to the spring, but a select few of us are hoping winter sticks around a little longer, especially for events like IceFest in Yorkville. Starting this Saturday, ice carvers will expertly cut down blocks of ice into various creatures of delight, including an “Enchanted Garden” display of gnomes, fairies and more. Bonus: it’s an all ages show, and it’s free.
Mary Di Pede has already enjoyed much success. She’s gone from opening her first Mi Janeaux boutique in Woodbridge 21 years ago to styling Breakfast Television’s Dina Pugliese to participating in on-air segments for the show, but that doesn’t mean she’s resting on her laurels. Yesterday, Di Pede opened a second, 1,300-square-foot Mi Janeaux location in North York.
Kensington Brewing Company’s second beer, Baldwin FishEYE-PA, needs a bit of explaining. The name refers to the densely packed row of fishmongers on Baldwin Street, around the corner from the brewery’s current home at 156 Augusta. The brewery’s Michael Gurr says: “For us, it’s about finding a connection to the neighbourhood around us through the names of our beers.”
This new third eye bracelet from local jewellery brand Biko tops our list as one of the best spring/summer accessories to own this year. The only problem as that purchasing a charm like this for yourself is considered bad luck; in order for it to protect you, it will need to be given to you by someone else.
The 34th annual Rhubarb Festival kicks off today, featuring over 100 artists partaking in theatre, performance art and more. Once such artist is Sook-Yin Lee, who writes, directs and performs in How Can I Forget? We caught up with the CBC host and former MuchMusic VJ to talk about the show.
Like so many other things in life, a concert that looks good on paper doesn’t necessarily translate that way in practice. That was the case with Maroon 5’s cold, unaffecting show at the ACC last night.
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Editor’s note: Patria now has exterior signage, which it did not have at the time that this article was written. How do you make something cool? Restaurants play the no sign game. If it has no sign, only cool people know where it is. Which is why we walk by Patria three times before asking … Continued
Boutique Bar has been teasing the Church Street coterie with its martinis for almost three years now. The swish spot is outfitted with plenty of nouveau rococo pieces, while an electric fireplace next to the bar adds a touch of warmth. Co-owner Julien Salomone has crafted an extensive cocktail menu that’s ideal for an after-work tipple.
Imagine if the movie Fight Club was about a secret society featuring competing painters and writers instead of, well, fighters. That’s the concept behind two new creative crazes hitting Toronto: Art Battle, an event going down later this month, and the Write Club, which is happening tonight.
Every Tuesday, we round up the best events from the city’s fashion scene. In this edition: a braid party in Yorkville, a pop-up shop featuring local jewellery designers, prom advice from Lisa Tant and more.
Map out your idea of a custom-made, surefire rock star from the ground up and you are likely to come up with someone bearing an awful close resemblance to Jon Bon Jovi. From his megawatt smile to his stage presence to his arena rock voice to his boundless charisma, the seemingly forever-touring JBJ is the embodiment of a true rock star.
