If the growing demand for omakase in Toronto tells us anything, it’s that Toronto diners are always seeking an experience. The latest to open, The Onda, is serving up no short of that by featuring a 20-course omakase dinner. If you haven’t heard by now, omakase can be loosely translated to “I leave it … Continued
By Ron Johnson
One of the hottest dance parties in the city doesn’t take place in a club, and it doesn’t even take place in a coffee shop. The grocery store dance party is here, it is real, and it is sensational. Seafood City Canada and local creative group Kalamansi Collective are closing out their popular Late Night … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
If you love Italian food but can never decide between pizza, pasta or a cheesy panzerotti, there’s a little eatery just a short drive from the city that combines all three into one delicious mashup! Sapori Di Italia opened earlier this year in a Stouffville plaza, just under an hour from Toronto, and it’s rolled … Continued
Dear Sangita: Last New Year’s Eve, my boyfriend made a promise to me. It’s almost the end of the year and he hasn’t fulfilled it. He told me by the end of this year, we would be engaged. He said he just needed to get his finances together. I waited all year, and we even … Continued
We’re halfway through December, which means bakery windows across Toronto are fogged with sugar, spice and everything nice! So the timing couldn’t be better for a new ranking of the most sought-after cake shops across Canada and the U.S. — and Toronto shows up like it always does, right on top. The list comes from … Continued
When a new luxury retailer from the U.S. decided to open its first store outside the country in Toronto in 2021, no one was surprised that Yorkville was the location of choice. The Webster, a multi-brand luxury shop that found success in multiple high-traffic cities south of the border (including New York City’s SoHo and … Continued
Flurries are fast approaching, and with it comes the annual sartorial challenge facing all Torontonians — what the heck do we wear to stay warm and stylish? This year, fashion trends from the runway and beyond take classic winter staples and style them in new and unexpected ways. Here are five fashion trends you’ll be … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Toronto foodies are absurdly easy to shop for — at least in theory (there are only so many bottles of grocery-store hot sauces and random charcuterie boards one can use). If you’re looking for something that actually feels special while supporting local businesses at the same time, these Toronto-based brands and experiences make perfect Christmas … Continued
Canadian TV watchers everywhere will recognize Toronto’s Jake Epstein from his seven-season run as Craig Manning on Degrassi: The Next Generation, starring opposite Drake. But the actor’s career extends far beyond the Canadian classic, and includes multiple stage roles on and off-Broadway as well as starring in numerous TV shows including The Umbrella Academy to Suits. … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Fans of the original Rasta Pasta restaurant in Kensington Market are in luck. The popular takeout spot unexpectedly shut its doors in late October due to unpaid rent, but on Saturday, a new Jamaican-Italian fusion space reopened in the same spot under a different name: Kensington Jerk and Pasta. The new owner is Mary … Continued
Foodies with a penchant for Italian cuisine are about to get very excited: There’s a new pasta restaurant that just opened on Queen West. Pastalia’s concept functions similar to a poke or burrito restaurant – you pick your fresh, handmade pasta base (and its size), you pick your toppings, and it all goes together in … Continued
By Nisean Lorde
Matty Matheson’s chaotic YouTube cooking show is officially heading to Netflix. The streaming service has acquired exclusive global rights to Season 3 of Just A Dash and will also be the new home for Seasons 1 and 2. All three seasons are set to drop globally on Netflix on Jan 20, 2026. If you’ve somehow … Continued
