Morning Throwback: even in the ’40s, there were binders full of women walking the streets
These Toronto women have binder-potential written all over them.
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Cineplex to Toronto: you’re about to go VIP, bro
Moviegoing is about to get a whole lot swankier for those cinephiles who are old enough to attend R-rated movies solo: Cineplex Entertainment has just announced that Canada’s first-ever all-VIP standalone cinema will open at Shops at Don Mills in late 2014. So what does VIP mean exactly? Basically, booze, and no kids. Here’s our pros and cons about the elite movie palace.
Theatre Review: Bloodless
Last week I saw a new Canadian company, Theatre 20, using a Mirvish-owned theatre to present its first-born production, Bloodless. What could be more satisfying and exciting than discovering a promising new musical? The only disappointing thing to report: it closes Oct. 28, so you have only a few weeks to catch it.
The Black Hoof undergoes a chef change-up
Toronto’s chef incubator (a.k.a. The Black Hoof) is seeing the exodus of one more righteous chef and, in turn, is welcoming new talent. According to The Black Hoof’s website, Brandon Olsen is calling it quits after running the show at the Dundas West institution for about a year and a half, and Jesse Grasso is taking the reins.
Toronto Style Radar: Adrian Wu, Fall into Fashion, Sauvage, Paria Shirvani, OSC Cross and a movie wardrobe sale
Every week, we round up the best events from the city’s fashion scene. In this edition: Sauvage celebrates its new permanent store location, a movie wardrobe sale, Adrian Wu’s official Toronto Fashion Week Party and more.
Morning Throwback: before fist bumps, Torontonians used to “shake hands”
If Toronto strip clubs have their way, hand shakes are about to get a whole lot sexier. (Yes, sexier than these guys).
Rush still find risks to take at their latest ACC show
It would only be too easy for Rush to rest on their laurels. With more than 40 years worth of music to fall back on, the hometown prog-rock trio of frontman Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson and drummer Neil Peart could spend three hours cranking out old reliable hits in their sleep. But as Sunday night’s sold-out ACC performance proved, the newly-minted Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees are far from being a nostalgia act.
Hopgood’s Foodliner is opening an “oyster shack” in its back room
If you’re looking for a new spot to shuck some oysters and hang with some buddies, Hopgood’s Foodliner has you covered — come November at least. The restaurant plans to open its back room for private seafood feasts for groups of 15 people or less.
Heritage Minutes are back; here are our five favourites from the past
After almost a decade, the Historica-Dominion Institute is bringing back the Heritage Minutes, beginning tonight at 6 p.m. First introduced in 1991, the one-minute short films were the ultimate Coles Notes of Canadian history, highlighting iconic Canuck milestones — from the naming of Canada to the 1972 Summit Series — and holding a special place in Canadians’ hearts (mostly because of all the bragging rights). Below, our five favourite minutes from the past.
Meet a Comedy Troupe: Slap Happy
The folks in the Canadian Comedy Award-winning Slap Happy don’t perform together much anymore, which is a shame because when they do, things can get, well, a little slap happy during their long-form improv sets. Luckily for us, they’ll be performing tonight as part of the Big City Improv Festival launch tonight. We chatted with member Dave Pearce about open-mouthed kissing, Xenu and getting stranded in Belgium.
Morning Throwback: before Fearless Felix, jumping was decidedly less exciting
Before Fearless Felix broke the sound barrier with his space jump, Torontonians thought the long jump was the hardest thing ever.
Friday Restaurant Recap: Japas, Fancy Franks, Skin and Bones, Patria, Richmond Station, Rebozos
Friday Restaurant Recap rounds up the week’s Toronto restaurant news. In this edition: gourmet hot dogs, a barbecue food truck, Japanese tapas, a brewery in the Junction and more.