Tea haven sets up shop atop Hogg’s Hollow
Dawon has recently opened its first location atop Hogg’s Hollow.
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In search of Toronto's best wurst
Mark McEwan of North 44°, ByMark and McEwan foods salutes BBQ season by sampling the finest sausages in the city
Too close to call: Gladstone vs. Windsor Arms
Major chain hotels all seem to be reading from the same playbook these days: overcharge and offer uninspired service, 1980s wallpaper and overpriced bottled water. Fortunately, Toronto boasts two hotels as unique as the local luminaries who run them. The Windsor Arms is renowned for playing host to the high-end, while the Gladstone Hotel has become the celebrated home for the bohemian. Now which boutique big shot is best?
Cute as a button-down
Jeanne Beker shows Toronto the sexiest way to steal from your significant other
Morning show host rises and shines in the west
Canada AM’s Seamus O’Regan tours his Dundas and Ossington neighbourhood
Baby bump your way into this Midtown shop
With so many empire waist blouses, loose fitting tunics, and billowing dresses out there, if you’re pregnant in Toronto you can usually find maternity clothes at your favourite stores. The hard part is finding great structured pieces like pants and blazers that flatter your new shape.
Guu-reat Japanese tapas at Church hotspot
This brand new restaurant is noisy and uncomfortable and, were it not for the food, the phenomenon that is Guu would puzzle me. The cuisine is izakaya – that is, Japanese tapas, and nothing on the menu is priced higher than $9.80.
Three hot new trends to salute spring in T.O.
Be on the lookout for utilitarian or military looks in anything from safari jackets to cargo pants. The 1940s have also had a renaissance: think of the bold shoulder pads and matched suits worn by Lauren Bacall in the movies.
Sham-rock your guests with these party foods
So you’re going to throw a St. Pat’s party. You have the Guinness (in the can as they travel and pour the best) and you have the Bushmills Whiskey. Now, what are you going to serve for food?
Ice Ice Baby at Queen West hipster hotspot
If you’ve ever felt the desire to experience the culture of Iceland, but are more into taking baby steps, the Drake Hotel is your logical destination from March 17 to 20.
Revamp your wardrobe at Yorkville dressmaker
As You Like It impresses me every time I go. The owner, Julia, greets you with a smile and detail-oriented eyes. The goal – transforming your clothes into pieces that look like they were made custom for you.
The Source: Run for Public Office on Queen
If the phrase “lightly or never worn” seems sketchy to you, there’s a phrase that should take your mind off it: “60 per cent off retail.” That’s how much you can get off once worn Betsey Johnson clothing at Public Office.