When it comes to big weekends in Toronto, there's big, there's bigger, and then there's the August long weekend.
One on one with Thornhill tennis ace Milos Raonic as he takes another step toward greatness after his semifinal appearance at Wimbledon; is he ready to challenge the big four at this month’s Rogers Cup?
Over the years, West Queen West has become synonymous with the latest and hottest fashion trends, and Zumel & Co. may be its newest go-to destination.
The iconic milkshake is reinventing itself as a crazy concoction with wacky ingredients. Which T.O. milkshake purveyor really knows how to shake things up? You choose.
The case of legislative intoxication that struck North America in the early 20th century—otherwise known as Prohibition—may have been less severe in Canada than the US, but we are still dealing with the hangover.
Toronto may soon be home to a chain of DIY backyard bee hotels and a natural forest in a downtown alleyway.
The little white dress has never been so hot, so we got Jeanne Beker to tap into the trend and pick the city’s coolest frocks to don before Labour Day — or after, should you dare
Councillors John Filion and David Shiner of Wards 23 and 24, respectively, in Willowdale have both been in office for 23 years, both elected to North York council in 1991. Although some may expect the election to be a cakewalk for the long-time politicians, two new candidates are convinced they have what it takes to snatch their seats on council.
Joanne Yolles, creator of the famed Scaramouche coconut cream pie, joins Grant van Gameren in tasting the city's most scrumptious summer pies. Whose berries are the most bodacious? Find out here.
While the Carbon Bar doesn't want to be typecast as a BBQ joint, its wood-fired proteins are doing quite the job of seducing meat lovers across town.
The best days are when you can say you learned something, and we learned something today. For example, did you know that Fool's Gold was popularized by Elvis?
Arkells, the five-piece rock and roll band from Hamilton, have been busting their tails since 2008 and watching their stars gradually rise from playing small campus bars to packed houses across Canada, the US and Europe.
Le Ti Colibri has been a Kensington favourite since it opened a couple years back. Creole cuisine has taken something of a back seat compared to other food from the Caribbean (we're looking at you, Jamaica) but this joint is helping to make a name for it.
All our mayoral candidates and the mainstream media seem to talk about are transit and the shenanigans of our current mayor. But what about neighbourhood issues right in our backyards?
The iconic milkshake is reinventing itself as a crazy concoction with wacky ingredients. Which T.O. milkshake purveyor really knows how to shake things up? You choose.
The case of legislative intoxication that struck North America in the early 20th century—otherwise known as Prohibition—may have been less severe in Canada than the US, but we are still dealing with the hangover.
Joanne Yolles, creator of the famed Scaramouche coconut cream pie, joins Grant van Gameren in tasting the city's most scrumptious summer pies. Whose berries are the most bodacious? Find out here.
While the Carbon Bar doesn't want to be typecast as a BBQ joint, its wood-fired proteins are doing quite the job of seducing meat lovers across town.
The best days are when you can say you learned something, and we learned something today. For example, did you know that Fool's Gold was popularized by Elvis?
Le Ti Colibri has been a Kensington favourite since it opened a couple years back. Creole cuisine has taken something of a back seat compared to other food from the Caribbean (we're looking at you, Jamaica) but this joint is helping to make a name for it.
When The Chase Hospitality Group describes a forthcoming new property as "upscale," it's pretty safe to say they know what they're talking about.
As a sign of our noteworthiness in the global food arena, foodie fest Taste made it to Toronto this year. Last night’s festivities ushered in the weekend-long fest which is bound to be a trip and a half for those passionate about all things pertaining to the culinary world.
Here’s the weekly roundup of restaurant news. Montecito is in the soft-opening phase, there's a new tapas place to try in Leaside and a lot of new places popping up along Pape.
This crisply-dry, light-bodied grape is fast becoming a favourite.
Caplanksy's has had quite the ride this last year. Which isn't surprising if you know anything about the College Street purveyors of smoked meat and all things deli-style delicious. Since its inception, the delicatessen has been on a crazy ride, period.
Every autumn Ontario beer drinkers get a crack at a world-class stout or porter, one of the top high-octane Belgians in the winter, an IPA in the spring, and something sour in the summer. The LCBO seems to have found a rhythm this way and for summer 2014 they brought in the St. Louis Gueuze Fond Tradition.
Until a few months back, Me Va Me was a bit of a Thornhill secret. The mini-chain recently set up camp in the heart of Hogtown and has been wooing downtowners with its Israeli eats ever since.
Many restaurants pull dishes from southeast Asia, but Indonesia does not register near the top of that list. The challenge of breaking new ground is part of the reason that the owners of Little Sister Indonesian Food Bar chose to strike out in that direction.
Over the years, West Queen West has become synonymous with the latest and hottest fashion trends, and Zumel & Co. may be its newest go-to destination.
The little white dress has never been so hot, so we got Jeanne Beker to tap into the trend and pick the city’s coolest frocks to don before Labour Day — or after, should you dare
For fashionable and thrifty consumers, you no longer have to wait an entire season to cop that must-have piece, which is a huge relief. What's the fun in buying a pair of half-priced sandals in September?
Although the Mala Go-Tique only launched last May, owner Lauren Wise and stylist Jordana Belillti have always kicked around the idea of taking their collection of kids and adult clothing on the road.
For its tenth anniversary on the local fashion scene, Canadian menswear brand wings + horns collaborates with Japanese outerwear label nanamica for a special, robust, Gore-Tex trimmed capsule piece.
There are few destination shops that fashionistas can identify outside of Toronto, but Tucci Armadio in Unionville is quickly gaining a reputation of being the hidden gem outside of Toronto. Owner Lucia Tucci has created a warm and welcoming atmosphere backed by a strong list of brands that she not only promotes, but personally loves.
With a grand, two-storey foyer to greet you, as soon as one steps into 124 Arnold Avenue you know you are stepping into sheer elegance.
Few things go better together than sunshine and white cotton dresses. Band of Outsiders is a label that knows a thing or two about classic and effortless clothing. Starting out in L.A. as a menswear line, Band of Outsiders soon branched out into womenswear, with a focus on well-made, classic American apparel with a twist.
Ramy Sellouk, owner of Mount Plesasant’s Wish List YYZ, admittedly has more of a love toward women’s fashion than men’s.
The 155th running and first event of the Canadian Triple Crown series, the Queen’s Plate, was just held at Woodbine Racetrack last weekend. If you were suitably impressed, and are now clamouring for a career in the ponies, one way to get there is to buy a horse; one way to increase those odds is to buy a horse farm and have many.
Dressing for the office in the summer is a huge headache. Try as you might, there’s just no easy way of maintaining decorum in the workplace and not be drenched in sweat in the hot summer heat, but that’s where Brooklyn’s General Assembly comes in.
Los Angeles–based celebrity stylist Annie Jagger has found her life’s work in taking things that are beautiful and making them striking. Jagger’s clients include Bradley Cooper, January Jones, Vanessa Hudgens and Anna Faris. Instead of opening a shop in Los Angeles, Jagger decided on Toronto’s Distillery District.
Stay (and look) cool this summer with Jeanne Beker’s vintage-inspired swimwear
picks from Toronto boutiques that would evenget Bettie Page’s approval
Since Gerhard opened its doors in 2013, its focus has been to push Canadian designs and clothing that have been made in the country. Over the past year, the store has curated a large selection of casual streetwear for men, veering away from suits, which once dominated the shop’s racks.
When it comes to big weekends in Toronto, there's big, there's bigger, and then there's the August long weekend.
One on one with Thornhill tennis ace Milos Raonic as he takes another step toward greatness after his semifinal appearance at Wimbledon; is he ready to challenge the big four at this month’s Rogers Cup?
Toronto may soon be home to a chain of DIY backyard bee hotels and a natural forest in a downtown alleyway.
Councillors John Filion and David Shiner of Wards 23 and 24, respectively, in Willowdale have both been in office for 23 years, both elected to North York council in 1991. Although some may expect the election to be a cakewalk for the long-time politicians, two new candidates are convinced they have what it takes to snatch their seats on council.
Arkells, the five-piece rock and roll band from Hamilton, have been busting their tails since 2008 and watching their stars gradually rise from playing small campus bars to packed houses across Canada, the US and Europe.
All our mayoral candidates and the mainstream media seem to talk about are transit and the shenanigans of our current mayor. But what about neighbourhood issues right in our backyards?
When interviewers ask actors what they do in their downtime, the answers have a tendency to feel a little scripted.
Some people might think hanging out with a telepath all day would be a bit creepy and invasive. For Toronto actor Ennis Esmer, though, the experience has actually shown him a better side of himself or, rather his character on the TV drama The Listener.
Danielle McGimsie had no idea she was just 62 steps away from her future husband, Randall Graham, for five years. The two both work in the CTV offices in Toronto; McGimsie as the senior entertainment reporter on etalk, and Graham as the creative director of MuchMusic.
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.
Where in the world has Mike Myers been? I’m sure I’m not the first person to ask that question. It’s been four years since his last significant role, in the fourth Shrek movie, and even that was a voice-over.
There's no shortage of craft beer activities in Toronto any given summer weekend, but this time we have one of the big ones. There's also festivities in Parkdale and down in the Port Lands but if you're in the mood for more competitive displays of talent there's an art battle and a parkour jam to take in as well.
If you ask Ron Mann about the Toronto and North York of his early years, chances are you'll hear a lot about movie theatres. That's not so surprising given that Mann is not only one of the city's most acclaimed documentary filmmakers, but one of its most passionate film lovers, too.
The Distillery District's Love Installation, a feature on Tankhouse Lane since the beginning of July, takes the idea of public displays of affection and runs with it.
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