Every week we gather our favourite tweets from in and around Toronto’s fashion scene. This week we’ve got news from London Fashion Week and a show invite from Mulberry, a celebrity twin spotting via Jeanne Beker and details on the Jason Wu for Target pop-up in Toronto.
I admit it: I stopped reading the Harry Potter books after book four (the progressive thickness of the books, plus my adult ADHD kicking in, may have been a factor). So, you can understand my skepticism about watching Potted Potter, a parody that condenses all seven Potter books into a 70-minute performance. But, as it turns out, no prior knowledge of J.K. Rowling’s world of wizardry is necessary for watching this Mirvish production.
Collaborations between high-end designers and retail chains have become a bit of a trend lately. H&M has produced collections by Lanvin, Sonia Rykiel and Versace, while Target also boasts an impressive list of designers like Rodarte and Missoni, to name a few. Most recently, Jason Wu’s collection for Target was released in the States. Sadly, with no retail stores in the country, Target’s collections have long evaded Canadian fashionistas. That’s about to change sooner than we expected.
This is a tasty claret at an even tastier price. Dense ruby colour; a nose of cedar, sweet red berry fruit; medium-bodied, nicely balanced, dry currant and blackberry flavours. Food match: lamb stew, veal and mushrooms.
In an age where news is broadcast almost as fast as it happens, it seems impossible that any celebrity, no matter how passé, could die without any media attention. That’s exactly what happened to Neil Hope, who played Derek “Wheels” Wheeler on Degrassi: The Next Generation, Degrassi Junior High and The Kids of Degrassi Street.
Owned by the aptly-named Jason and Rachel Hazzard, Parkdale’s newest café is devoted to the mighty pinball machine. After growing up on a pinball diet, it dawned on the adult Mr. Hazzard that “you can actually buy these things when you’re a grown up!” A collection ensued, and the next logical step was to open up The Pinball Cafe. Current fans include folks from the Toronto Pinball League in addition to champion player Sean O’Neill.
Camarra Pizzeria Ristorante, the Toronto landmark that opened its doors over 50 years ago, will be expanding in order to cater to its clientele’s busy lifestyle. Opening up at 8700 Dufferin Street, the new Camarra will be smaller, with only a few tables and chairs, and will focus on takeout food.
The Ace and The Westerly lead charge as centre of the culinary universe heads west
When it was announced that The Bachelor’s train wreck of final roses and hot tub dates was rolling into Canada this year, I was asked to write a story about the reality TV show’s arrival. It wasn’t until after I perused its ridiculously chipper application form and its sign-your-life-away fine print that I realized there was more than just a story here, there was a journey. My journey of attempting to marry meet Canada’s most eligible bachelor.
This week, we asked Alexandra Feswick, chef at Brockton General, for her breakthrough dish. She gave us her take on Swedish meatballs, which she’ll be cooking for the lunch buffet at this year’s Terroir Symposium. The dish brings back fond memories for her.
Harmonies swell and surround you, clinging to the air like moisture to the outside of a cold glass in a sweltering basement room. Feet stomp and plastic picks hit metal strings while fiddle and electric guitar manoeuvre through songs like a seasoned waitress in a crowded bar. This is The Pining: five (sometimes six) ladies singing and dancing their way through some of the most joyously bittersweet songs this side of the 49th parallel.
These days, there’s no shortage of extreme sports out there. Now, Ultimate Tazer Ball has joined the fray. Played in an indoor soccer arena, the sport pits teams of four burly, taser-wielding men against each other — all of them looking to throw a 24” ball into a large net. Yes, it’s a real thing, and fans of football, rugby and, well, stun guns, might actually enjoy it. And Toronto, of course, hasn’t failed to get in on the action.
