If music be the food of love…
Recently wed Rufus Wainwright and Jorn Weisbrodt fell in love over eggs and opera
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Secret Recipe: Sweet dreams
It’s harvest season, and the sweet potato crop runneth over. Delicious, packed with vitamins, this is one terrific tuber.
Flushing away precious resource to produce fossil fuel?
‘Fracking’ process wastes millions of litres of water — and it could be coming to Ontario
What I Wore: an homage to the best of Toronto fashion
It’s a refreshing feeling to look down at an outfit — one that makes you feel at your most stylish — and realize that every item was bought at home, in Toronto. So often, when I’m asked about items I’m wearing, or when I ask other people, the answer is always: “Oh, I got this in New York!” Or Paris, or London, or Hong Kong… you get the idea.
Drink This: the elderflower martini at Park Hyatt Toronto
Although the weather is rapidly cooling off, there are still some patio-worthy days remaining. With that in mind, the rooftop lounge at Park Hyatt Toronto is a cozy space, outfitted with tufted leather banquettes, tables nestled closely together and Joe Gomes behind the bar (he’s only been there 53 years). Out on the patio, imbibers can sip on one of his cocktails while taking in the season’s changing colours and peering out at the CN Tower.
Morning Throwback: in the 1900s, cycling in Toronto was the worst
Whatever your feelings are about the Jarvis Street bike lanes controversy, we think both sides can agree that — lanes or no lanes — biking sucked way more in the 1900s.
Eastern promises: five fab fall getaways
Our writer serves up tasty travel treats to temper the inner workings of a serial hibernator
Keriwa Cafe ditches a la carte dinner service in favour of tasting menus
Parkdale’s tribute to Aboriginal cuisine, Keriwa Cafe, has just announced that its last a la carte dinner service will be on Oct. 6, after which the restaurant will focus on tasting menus. The restaurant will also act as a venue for private dinners and other special events. Keriwa’s first tasting menu will take place on Oct. 13, then on select evenings afterwards. The tasting menus will change monthly.
What’s the deal with Zanta? Find out in an upcoming graphic novel
New York has the Naked Cowboy, but we’ve got Zanta. The infamous Toronto weirdo and scantily-clad street performer, who has a penchant for getting banned from places, is known for bobbing around the city doing pushups in a Santa hat. And now he’s once again getting some recognition in the form of a graphic novel.
Kensington Market is getting a new Montreal-style bagel shop this fall
Kensington Market will welcome a new bagel shop to its midst later this fall. Showcasing traditional Montreal-style bagels, Nu Bügel will be a sort of hybrid between a takeout shop and a sit down café.
Meet a Comedy Troupe: pomme is french for apple
Pomme is french for apple. It’s also the name of a comedy sketch group created by Liza Paul and Bahia Weston. “Pomme” is also a homonym for “pum,” which refers to a lady’s lady parts in West Indian Culture. This is key information when attending a pomme is french for apple show. We chatted with Liza and Bahia about performing in last week’s JFL 42, their inspiration and, well, pum.
Toronto Style Radar: Elizabeth Hurley, Topshop, Le Parc, Puma and more
Every week, we round up the best events from the city’s fashion scene. In this edition: Elizabeth Hurley hits Toronto, the new Topshop store launches at The Bay, a Thanksgiving designer sale and more.