There are few writers in Canada who have reached the peaks of international success achieved by Toronto’s own Margaret Atwood. It has long been known that her novels and short stories are almost inevitably satisfying; they are witty, insightful, powerful, meaningful. So how wonderful it is to report that her fine “myth novella” of seven-plus years ago, The Penelopiad, has returned as an astoundingly good theatre production by Nightwood Theatre.
If Sauvage looks familiar, that’s because it is. When Jaya Kahlon was ready to open shop, there was one thing missing: a space to open it in. Deciding to do away with her original plan, Kahlon popped up in Queen West’s Burroughes Building, which helped get her name out there and swiftly wooed the fashion crowd with her distinct, hard-to-find accessories. When a spot down the street became available, she naturally jumped on it.
Friday Restaurant Recap rounds up the week’s Toronto restaurant news. In this edition: seafood sandwiches make their way to the Path, a new bakery for King West, a new restaurant for chili lovers and more.
Although a vest should be considered a staple in your winter wardrobe (especially for those who don’t like to trade in dress shirts for sweaters), finding one that’s worth the investment is rare. This ombre knit vest from Canadian label Wings + Horns combines contemporary styling with comfort and warmth, and although it may be priced on the high end, its versatility will more than earn its worth over the years. It’s also currently on sale at Uncle Otis.
Whether it’s your New Year’s resolution to expand your cinematic awareness or break up your Oscar-movie viewing — or maybe you’re just sick of January releases — there are plenty of reasons to go early and often to the new film series Spotlight Japan at TIFF Bell Lightbox, which opens this weekend.
The best wine to stimulate your appetite is a glass of dry sherry. Not far from the region where they produce sherry is the region of Montilla-Moriles, where they make wines in the same style as sherry but they’re cheaper. This fortified wine is crisply dry with flavours of camomile and green nuts. Served chilled it’s the perfect aperitif to make you feel hungry.
Quiet, subtle and peaceful is everything the Maple Leaf Monster Jam Tour is not. Those looking for a thrill that requires earplugs should head over to the Rogers Centre this weekend, where more than a few cars should end up literally flat on their backs.
With all the recent buzz surrounding the Oscar-nominated film rendition of Les Misérables, it’s almost hard to remember the original musical upon which the movie was based, especially for Torontonians: the Tony award-winning musical hasn’t been performed here for seven years. Well, die-hard Les Miz fans, David Mirvish confirmed with Breakfast Television this morning that a “new version” of the musical will be returning to Toronto.
By featuring Shipyard Brewing in the fall of 2012, the LCBO gave customers another snapshot view into how advanced the craft beer scene is south of the border. The Pugsley’s Signature Series Barley Wine stands out as one of the more memorable beers from the lineup.
Toronto loves to eat. Left, right and centre, we are a city full of foodies. We love everything from fancy food we can’t pronounce to food we can buy on the street. So it’s no surprise that the Drake General Store has produced a tea towel featuring the city’s most popular eats. Illustrated by one of its own staff members, Joanne Cheung, the towel is special enough to frame.
Chef Rodney Bowers wants to help feed some of Toronto’s underprivileged residents by implementing a meal token program that has seen some success in Vancouver, The Star reports, but not everyone is enamoured with the concept.
And if I want to find parking at Yorkdale, I have to talk to the angels
