Friday Restaurant Recap rounds up the week’s Toronto restaurant news. In this edition: a Brazilian steakhouse for Richmond Hill, an Iberian-Asian restaurant opens on Avenue Road and a classic U.S. diner prepares to open its first downtown Toronto location.
Once you’ve seen one pair of black winter gloves, you think you’ve seen them all, right? Not so with these knitted wool and sheep leather gloves from J. Lindeberg. The Swedish king of cool knows a thing or two about looking good in a snowstorm, which must be why these Normann gloves give off an aura of biker swagger.
I am involved in a wide range of difficult decisions on the City of Toronto: Budget Advisory Committee. We must present a balanced budget while being mindful with property taxes, fees and service charges. Despite this constraint, I am firmly committed to ensuring that the arts and literature receive the funds necessary to thrive in our … Continued
The tradition of outdoor hockey on a natural rink returns to Goulding Park this winter, and along with it a story that would make Don Cherry smile. Hockey in Goulding Park started with an outdoor rink (the arena that encloses it wasn’t built until 1962), and the area has been a hotbed of community hockey … Continued
My office has collaborated closely with city staff and residents to redesign many of the park playgrounds in our ward. In 2009 and 2010, we redesigned and constructed three new playgrounds, including Glen Cedar Park, Laughlin Park and Ben Nobleman Park, in Ward 21. Recently, I joined community members to officially open the new Suydam … Continued
Of all white wines, Chablis is perhaps the most versatile when it comes to matching with food because of its vibrant acidity. Straw coloured with a nose of white flowers and green apples, this one is fresh and lively on the palate; medium-bodied, with a lemony, minerally, green apple flavour and good mid-palate fruit.
Renowned food critic Joanne Kates has made some changes to her top 100 restaurants list in light of recent closures, menu changes and chef switch-ups. This isn’t a new top 100, just an update to keep the list current. Two new entries have been added: Edulis and Hoof Raw Bar, and the listings for Acadia, Splendido, Morton’s and Yours Truly have been updated. Stay tuned for Kates’ 2013 list, which will be revealed in May.
If you’re looking for something more subdued over the weekend, we recommend the comedic stylings of With Love and a Major Organ, part of the Next Stage Festival at Factory Theatre. Actors Julia Lederer, Robin Archer and Martha Ross take you through some of the crazy things people do to find love, satirizing situations such as speed dating and star-crossed TTC moments — because only native Torontonians would understand falling for someone on the Rocket.
Melt Grilled Cheese is set to make its downtown debut near John and Richmond next month. The franchise — which bills itself as “grilled cheese with a twist” — has two other locations, one in Etobicoke and another in Oakville. Melt prides itself on keeping its meals under $10, which means club-goers can load up on cheese without lightening up their wallets. The new spot is slated for a mid-February opening.
“Uptight” and “condescending” were just two descriptors used to critique North Toronto’s Arta Ghanbari during season one of reality web series The Avenue. The show, which follows four twentysomethings in Toronto, first aired in 2011 with Ghanbari playing the role of fashion editor and villain extraordinaire. “At first, I did mind being portrayed as an … Continued
At just 20 years old, North York’s Albin Choi is quickly becoming one of Canada’s star golfers — an accomplishment that he’s been working toward when he’s not busy cramming for his university courses. The amateur golfer is in his third year at North Carolina State University, where he’s built a successful career that initially … Continued
Going to university full time and running a business is no easy feat, but jewellery designer Desiree Girlato does both with style. Back in high school, Girlato was “really into school.” She was on the swim, field hockey and soccer teams, all while taking a keen interest in her studies. It was during her time … Continued
