With omakase counters, sushi bars and ramen shops opening across the city, Japanese food isn’t hard to find. What’s been missing is variety. Just a few months ago, Yakiniku Legend opened on McCaul Street, bringing table-side Japanese BBQ to downtown Toronto. The McCaul Street Japanese BBQ restaurant is rooted in the tradition of yakiniku, a … Continued
The holiday season is officially here! The time for seeing family and friends, eating delicious treats, giving gifts, giving back, and catching up on all your favourite TV shows (or starting a new one). STACKTV through Amazon Prime Video is making TV watching a little more festive and fun this year. Running from Dec. 22 … Continued
If you can’t make it to the North Pole this year, there’s plenty of fun going on in the city to keep the kids entertained during the winter break in Toronto. From outdoor excursions to keep them moving, to indoor activities that are sneakily educational, get them engaged and unplugged… at least for a little … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
As the year comes to a close, it’s the ideal time to reflect on life and celebrate the arrival of 2026 with family and friends. Of course, there will be tons of New Year’s Eve events taking placing throughout Toronto, but this magical holiday will give you the perfect opportunity to get away for a … Continued
Get ready to dine like a star in Toronto on New Year’s Eve! From cool downtown spots to hidden gems, there’s a ton of awesome places where you can have a blast and enjoy some amazing food. Here are 10 Toronto restaurants that are still taking New Year’s Eve reservation. Lee Restaurant Still hunting for … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Canadians who’ve got a knack for reading people, and maybe a tolerance for deception, now have a new reality-TV opportunity to consider. CTV has officially opened casting for Season 4 of The Traitors Canada, giving everyday Canadians a chance to enter the franchise’s famously tense manor and compete in one of the most psychologically social … Continued
Byblos Uptown quietly closed its doors on Oct. 20, and just a few months later, the space at 2537 Yonge St. has been reborn as Melani. After seven years serving Mediterranean and Middle Eastern fare, the restaurant has been reimagined as a Greek-inspired spot, combining traditional culinary methods with a modern twist and Instagram-worthy presentation. … Continued
Last updated: Dec. 20, 2025 There are so many fun ways to start off the new year — and one of the most popular, it seems, is stripping down to your underwear and braving the cold for a good cause. Polar dips, ice plunges and more have become all the rage in Toronto, and they’re … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
One of the best ways to get into the festive spirit is by strolling through Toronto’s eclectic mix of neighbourhoods and admiring the magical Christmas displays! Featuring everything from immersive light shows and giant, inflatable lit-up Santas to glowing LED trees — here are the best neighbourhoods in the city where you can admire the … Continued
Cinnamon buns are a year-round treat, but there’s something extra cozy about indulging during the chilly winter months. Whether it’s a lazy Sunday morning or a quick pick-me-up after holiday shopping, these gooey, sweet rolls are the ultimate comfort food. Here’s where to find the best buns in the city — because really, any time … Continued
As 2025 comes to a close, it’s time for our annual showcase of the city’s most inspiring people, featuring artists, activists, athletes and more who have led by example, achieved against all odds and made this city and this year special. We’re shining a light on some of the most incredible people in Toronto and … Continued
The champion | Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. led the Blue Jays to the World Series and showed the world he was born ready By Mark Shapiro — President and CEO, Toronto Blue Jays My first impression of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was that he was clearly a different level of talent — it was … Continued
