By Nisean Lorde
Blue Jays fans barely had time to shake off the Kyle Tucker gut punch before the next one landed. Multiple reports say longtime Jays shortstop Bo Bichette is headed to New York, agreeing to a three-year, $126 million deal with the Mets. Bichette’s exit comes after he turned down the Jays’ one-year qualifying offer of … Continued
Not everyone has been loving the Team Canada merch designed by Lululemon. Luckily, Ontario’s own Lauren Kyle McDavid — wife of Richmond Hill-born NHL star Connor McDavid — just designed a super trendy alternative. The founder of fashion brand Sports Club Atelier partnered with Hockey Canada to create a line of red-and-white gear that dropped … Continued
Toronto’s diners aren’t chasing trends, and that’s exactly why they’re still standing. Most of these spots cropped up mid-century, built on a foundation of bottomless coffee and a “get in, get fed” attitude that served a growing, working-class city. The city’s diner culture traces back to early establishments like The Senator Restaurant, founded in 1929, … Continued
There’s a lot of things happening at chef Michael Hunter’s restaurant, Antler. It’s celebrating its ten-year anniversary this year, but it also mysteriously shut its doors on Monday for a month-long period. So what’s happening within those walls? “With the temporary closure, we’ll be completing a thoughtful renovation that supports the next chapter of Antler. … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Yesterday, the buzz around the Toronto Blue Jays’ pursuit of star outfielder Kyle Tucker hit a new level after MLB insider Jon Heyman suggested a deal could be close. But, Tucker instead signed with the Blue Jays’ rivals from California, the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 28-year-old star has agreed to a four-year, $240-million contract with … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
If you’re looking for a rare Ontario getaway that’s big enough for modern museums and galleries, yet still full of historic landmarks and natural scenery, then head to Peterborough (aka, the “the gateway to the Kawarthas”). The city is nestled along the Otonabee River and Little Lake, about a 1.5-hour drive from Toronto, and pairs … Continued
Undoubtedly, Toronto’s big social scenes extend from nightlife spaces to wellness hubs. But what if you didn’t have to choose between the two? A new Toronto social club, NRG Haus, is bringing a different cultural hub to the city. If you’re over bottle service but still want to be part of a place that feels … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto could see up to 40 cm of snow today in what’s expected to be the city’s biggest storm since 2022. Environment Canada placed the city under an Orange Warning (Snowfall), urging residents to avoid non-essential travel and brace for major disruptions throughout the day. “Reduced visibility at times in heavy snow and local blowing … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Our favourite restaurateur-actor-celeb chef is cooking up something new for Canada. Matty Matheson has created a Canada-exclusive KFC menu scheduled to drop on January 19! Right now, we don’t know exactly what will be on the menu, just that it’s part of a broader North American push toward warm, value-driven comfort food (but, looking at … Continued
In 2015, the idea of a stranger dropping a burrito at your door in Toronto seemed completely bonkers. Eleven years later, we’ve reached a point where Canadians have collectively ordered 16 million bananas and 60 million orders of fries through our phones. Uber Eats just pulled the receipts on a decade of Canadian data, and … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
If you’re craving a small-town day trip that feels like it was built for a cute holiday rom-com, Millbrook is the move. This tiny village in Cavan Monaghan is about 15 minutes southwest of Peterborough (about a 1.5-hour drive from Toronto) and has a picturesque downtown core that looks more like a storybook village: think … Continued
When Dave Sidhu first launched Taberna Social as a pop-up at Muskoka’s Katalyst Brewery, he knew he had something special — so special, in fact, that he turned it into a permanent location in Bracebridge. That location has since permanently closed, and the concept has moved to Wellington Street in Toronto, featuring a refined menu … Continued
