As store owners around the city gear up for the holidays, one store at the corner of Eglinton Ave. and Avenue Rd. is spreading some dubious holiday cheer.
The Woolrich brand, as the oldest U.S. manufacturer of outdoor wear, has long been associated with quality workmanship and classic hunting style. Founded in 1830 by John Rich in Pennsylvania, the label started out distributing its fabric to lumber camps, miners, and trappers, and went on to supply blankets during the American Civil War.
You have to get cold to go to the hottest new restaurant in Toronto — and that may be its undoing.
While touchscreen gloves are not exactly news in the realm of menswear, stylish ones are having a moment right now. This is due in no small part to Torontonian-born brand Quill & Tine, which, thankfully, crafts the kind that don't scream, "I've got a neat, technologically-friendly feature underneath all of this raffishness!"
Winter is coming. For those of us who balk at the bitter cold, an indoor workout is probably ideal. But if you’re sick of trudging around on a treadmill and you just don't get what's so fun about Zumba, consider something on the other side of the spectrum — ballet, perhaps?
Weekly Restaurant Recap rounds up the week’s Toronto restaurant news. In this edition: a popular Queen West brunch destination expands, Jamie Kennedy’s return to dinner service, and a new barbecue spot gets ready to open in the east end.
Spanish sparkling wine made by the champagne method is called Cava. The wine has a yeasty, nutty nose; it’s medium-bodied and bone dry on the palate with a lemony, chalky finish. Great value.
Our weekly recap of the week’s news nuggets in Toronto will bring you up to date and add some fuel to your small-talk tank heading into the weekend.
Last winter, the Fords pushed Toronto’s head public medical officer, Dr. David McKeown, into the limelight. Robbie was furious because a) the top doc wanted to lower Toronto’s speed limits and b) McKeown’s $300K salary enraged the fiscal conservative. We caught up with our metropolis’ top doc to gab about the projects he’s launched and planning to launch.
You have to get cold to go to the hottest new restaurant in Toronto — and that may be its undoing.
Weekly Restaurant Recap rounds up the week’s Toronto restaurant news. In this edition: a popular Queen West brunch destination expands, Jamie Kennedy’s return to dinner service, and a new barbecue spot gets ready to open in the east end.
Spanish sparkling wine made by the champagne method is called Cava. The wine has a yeasty, nutty nose; it’s medium-bodied and bone dry on the palate with a lemony, chalky finish. Great value.
What would happen if two cowboy-themed bars opened up simultaneously in Toronto? Would the space-time continuum implode? We’ll soon find out, because two new saloons — Boots & Bourbon and Rock ‘n’ Horse — hosted their grand opening parties on Wednesday.
With the holiday season now in full swing, chances are those with a sweet tooth (or two) are busy rifling through a mental checklist of desserts to make over the holidays. Giada De Laurentiis’ recipe for chia seed pudding is a snippet of dessert for breakfast.
Craft beer in Ontario is changing at such a quick pace that it sometimes takes an outside perspective to judge our progress. Conversations with beer enthusiasts from other provinces often focus on Amsterdam’s Tempest Imperial Stout as an example of an Ontario beer that they wish could get more of.
For Anthony Rose, of Rose and Sons and buzzy back-patio barbecue joint Big Crow, cooking is about more than putting food on a plate - the experience of preparing it is of equal importance.
The Emerson, part of the Blansdowne restaurant renaissance, just turned one. A narrow storefront belies its cavernous interior, which boasts all the hipster-approved fixings: fussball up front, bearded staff rocking whimsical bow ties, and comforting eats that are nostalgic with a twist.
When Matty Matheson added the burger to the menu at Parts and Labour, he had no idea that it was about to become the most popular kid in school. The much revered duet of meat and bun ended up being labeled the city’s best burger on Burger Wars. After that, there was only one thing to do: open a burger joint.
The Woolrich brand, as the oldest U.S. manufacturer of outdoor wear, has long been associated with quality workmanship and classic hunting style. Founded in 1830 by John Rich in Pennsylvania, the label started out distributing its fabric to lumber camps, miners, and trappers, and went on to supply blankets during the American Civil War.
While touchscreen gloves are not exactly news in the realm of menswear, stylish ones are having a moment right now. This is due in no small part to Torontonian-born brand Quill & Tine, which, thankfully, crafts the kind that don't scream, "I've got a neat, technologically-friendly feature underneath all of this raffishness!"
Clued-up Forest Hill gals have set their sights on a new Upper Village fashion destination: Crimson and Clover.
Winter is the time of year when the quality of your clothes matters most. No longer can you shrug at a cheaply-made polyester shirt, or be contented with an acrylic-blend knit. These fabrics tend to be less durable then their higher-end counterparts, can produce annoying amounts of pilling and static cling, and most importantly, are pretty terrible at keeping you insulated on those below-zero nights.
With the holidays nigh, Jeanne selects her eight favourite parkas that are perfect for the stylish, urban gentleman.
Most heterosexual women (and certain discerning gentlemen) have, at some point during their dating and romancing years, probably felt the desire to dress their boyfriends/life partners up like a doll. If not, you are obviously lying to yourselves, or are just blessed with a sartorially-gifted significant other who knows the difference between wingtips and oxfords.
It’s no secret that leather is fashion’s fabric du jour. Sadly, for all you PETA supporters out there, no longer is it relegated to the respectable but extremely limited corners of fashion, the accessories market. For the past few seasons, leather was seen in everything from vests to baseball caps, pleated skirts to track pants, even T-shirts made from pristine, laser-cut leather showed up on the runways (and in your local Zara).
A limited-time pop-up shop debuts on the Ossington strip (where else?) next week combing the curated goods from two of Toronto's fashion boutique frontrunners. AWOL Gallery, a pioneer on the Queen West Gallery District scene since its establishment in 1999, will be playing host to the affair, housing collections from LAB Consignment and RAC Boutique, which will range in styles from elegant to eclectic.
It is all about compromise and dual purpose when it comes to designing a space for couples.
As store owners around the city gear up for the holidays, one store at the corner of Eglinton Ave. and Avenue Rd. is spreading some dubious holiday cheer.
Winter is coming. For those of us who balk at the bitter cold, an indoor workout is probably ideal. But if you’re sick of trudging around on a treadmill and you just don't get what's so fun about Zumba, consider something on the other side of the spectrum — ballet, perhaps?
Our weekly recap of the week’s news nuggets in Toronto will bring you up to date and add some fuel to your small-talk tank heading into the weekend.
Last winter, the Fords pushed Toronto’s head public medical officer, Dr. David McKeown, into the limelight. Robbie was furious because a) the top doc wanted to lower Toronto’s speed limits and b) McKeown’s $300K salary enraged the fiscal conservative. We caught up with our metropolis’ top doc to gab about the projects he’s launched and planning to launch.
We’ve reached that point in the week where one’s mind wanders to carefree pursuits beyond the office walls. In this edition, we’ve mapped out a battle plan for finding unique holiday gifts, and found an epic comedy showcase and a great concert series to keep your spirits up.
Tonight, Dec. 4, live music enthusiasts can help send some much needed aid to the Philippines by doing what they do so well: going to a show.
Over the course of the last month, Rob Ford has been many things: the butt of late night talk show jokes, the subject of high-minded political debate, and for the most part, a perplexing figure whose increasingly erratic behaviour has sparked both ridicule and concern. But as of this Thursday, you'll see him in a whole new light.
There are a number of holiday traditions in Toronto — from the National Ballet of Canada’s Nutcracker to Andy Kim’s festive concert. One of the best-kept secrets is Jason Collett’s Basement Revue Series. But after Feist backed up a reading by Michael Ondaatje at one of last year’s shows, the secret is out.
Once, the 2012 Tony Award winner for best musical that's based on the 2006 film of the same name, opened last week at the Royal Alexandra Theatre. There is energy, there is emotion, there is even good acting, and the story has as much depth as a reality TV show. But that’s okay, because the bar is open, right on stage!
