Given the massive influx in Italian shops popping up in every neighbourhood, 2025 could have been named the year of the artisan sandwich in Toronto. But one of the latest to open on Queen West is standing apart from the others by not serving up the soppressata and mozzarella on schiacciata or even a traditional … Continued
It’s a common feeling in Toronto right now: the city is changing so fast that even the places we thought were permanent are starting to disappear. The issue isn’t that people have stopped eating out or that the quality of the food has declined. It’s just that the city around these restaurants is becoming a … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
The Toronto Blue Jays just landed Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto, and fans might have his daughter to thank. Toronto agreed to a four-year, $60 million contract with Okamoto, including a $5 million signing bonus and no opt-outs, according to reports. Under MLB’s posting agreement with Nippon Professional Baseball, the Blue Jays will also owe the … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
If your idea of a dreamy winter getaway involves charming, small-town energy surrounded by frozen lakes and twinkly main streets, then Bobcaygeon should be at the top of your list. The community is nestled on the Trent-Severn Waterway between Sturgeon and Pigeon Lakes, in the Kawartha Lakes region, making it the perfect spot to slow … Continued
Grab your shakers and get ready to stir up some (non-alcoholic) fun! oronto’s top bars are making it easy to dive into a Dry January with their delicious mocktails stealing the show. Here are the 8 best places to enjoy Dry January in Toronto. BarChef At BarChef, Frankie Solarik is crafting spirit-free cocktails with premium … Continued
Dear Sangita: I want to make a New Year’s resolution — but for my boyfriend. I need him to stop sports betting. He’s always been obsessed with watching sports, but he’s taken that to a new level with all this sports betting. Now, when he hangs out with his friends, that’s all they do. I … Continued
Toronto Blue Jays star Bo Bichette has been making headlines for months now after news broke that he may not be staying on with our beloved Jays after all. While his future in the MLB is still up in the air, the slugger is making headlines for a different reason this week: his wedding. Back … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Winter has been swinging between flurries and sudden cold snaps in recent months, but the next three months of temperatures might come as a surprise. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) just published its latest three-month temperature outlook for Jan to March 2026, and for most of Ontario, the forecast will be milder-than-normal overall (just … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
If Toronto has a love language, it might be equal parts sports devotion and dinner reservations, and one King West-area steakhouse is combining the two in the most ingenious way. On Monday, Animl Steakhouse posted an open letter to Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette on Instagram. The pitch is simple: re-sign with the Blue Jays … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Toronto actor Simu Liu was back in town to shoot his latest series. Spy thriller The Copenhagen Test — airing Tuesdays at 9 p.m. on Showcase and all episodes are available on STACKTV — explores trust, identity, a rather nefarious look at technology through a hacked intelligence analyst. Liu sat down with Streets of Toronto … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto’s most famous tower is getting a big refresh just in time for its 50th anniversary. As we previously reported, the CN Tower has been undergoing a $21-million modernization since 2023, focused on its Terrace Level, which is part of the Lower Observation Level experience 113 storeys above the city. The goal is to make … Continued
Toronto’s bar scene is about to get a little more literary. Arriving in Toronto this upcoming spring is yet another sign that Toronto and New York are two sides of the same coin. Over the past two years, book bars — spaces that blend literature, conversation and cocktails — have gained momentum across New York … Continued
