Local hip hop legend Maestro returns to his roots with Juno Awards’ Songs of the ’80s at the Horseshoe tavern on January 8, 2011. He answers our questions. You, Platinum Blonde, Rik Emmett and others are doing a flashback to the ’80s. What do you miss most from that era? The energy of something new. … Continued
A CULINARY GUIDE TO FIVE OF THE CITY’S FINEST FRENCH RESTAURANTS
Fashion guru Jeanne Beker sizes up the GTA’s comfiest down-filled vests and retro-inspired trapper hats
Woodlot has kept some of its previous life’s bar feel but is still warm and cozy with rustic wood floor and tables as well as a big wood-burning oven that dominates the kitchen. Our table is on the second floor with a great view of the kitchen brigade headed by chef and co-owner David Haman (ex–Luce, Lucien).
Dynasty Chinese Cuisine in Yorkville has closed the doors on their old Colonnade location at 131 Bloor St. W. But dim sum devotees needn’t worry as the new shop just down the street is already open at 69 Yorkville Ave., the former location of True Restaurant, among others.
Cold weather often makes us reach for comfort foods — especially bowls full of pasta: we tested two of T.O.’s favourite al dente dishes … and, yes, the results were less than warming
Over at Print Vintage at College and Ossington, a vintage clothing shop the size of a university dorm hallway, owner Shelley Pulak pays less than $1,000 a month. She keeps her extra inventory at home, rotating her show stuff every few days. Where margins are small, every little bit of saving counts.
A server can make or break your impression of a restaurant. And I will be the first to admit that, if the food at Copper Chimney had missed the mark, I’d still probably go back — just to be the recipient of our waiter’s winning smile and overall optimism.
After a stint managing Joe Maggiano’s Italian Steakhouse and Bar — and many stints before that in the kitchens of various Toronto establishments — Nick Nada has opened up his own restaurant in North Toronto.
Thirty-one years ago Kiva’s Bakery, a GTA landmark, opened in Thornhill and 14-year-old Ben Rafael was there, working as a busboy. Eventually he and his two younger brothers, Elan and Steve, took over ownership. Now they’re branching out with the newly opened Kiva’s Bagel Bar, a makeyour- own sandwich-and-salad joint.
Guy Rubino is a three-ring circus unto himself. Ring one: chef and co-owner of Ame and Ushi Oni restaurants (formerly his celebrity eatery Rain). Ring two: vocals and guitar for local rock band BMD. Ring three: the man is shooting a pilot episode for a reality TV series.
Stay out of the malls this weekend and avoid the holiday stampedes with these juicy boutique sales. Vintage, menswear, lingerie, you’ll find it all here, with PostCity.com’s top five sales this weekend.
