British designer Oliver Spencer has opened his first Canadian shop, bringing his utilitarian-style menswear to Toronto. For a designer who is all about details, the colourful Queen West area was a natural home for his unique brand, says owner Jeremy Logan.
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.
Toronto’s Queen Street West has a new spot for coffee and doughnuts and it’s perfect for anyone who’s tired of the usual café chat. I’m Mochi is here to keep things short and sweet — literally. No need to smile at the barista or make awkward conversation. Here, it’s just you, a screen and a button.
With Ossington Avenue getting crowned one of the coolest streets in the world, you might be thinking of taking a trip there to see what the fuss is all about. Last fall, Lowest of the Low released a new album, Welcome to the Plunderdome. Anyone familiar with this iconic Toronto band knows of the magical
A culinary duo known for showcasing the best of Ontario with pop-ups around Toronto is finally moving into a space of their own in Leslieville. With an anticipated opening on April 4 at 996 Queen Street E., Ricky + Olivia will not only showcase all that Ontario has to offer through both familiar and all-new
For those who prefer not to pack their own lunch, Leslieville boasts a new talk-of-the-town sandwich shop. However, Leslie’s Sandwich Room offers more than just grab-and-go options—it serves elevated sandwiches to add pizzazz to your office lunches. Inspired by owners Katherine McCallum and Nora Smith-Beckett’s travels around the world, the menu at Leslie’s Sandwich Room includes a
This month, a rare books Instagram shop called Bellwoods Books, which has gained quite a following for its collection of antique and vintage books, has opened its first brick-and-mortar location — in the basement in another book shop that is quite new to Toronto. Flying Books also began as a pop-up of its own, a
Imagine an exclusive atmospheric haven where you can indulge in hand-crafted cocktails and savour seasonal flavours, all while a curated collection of timeless tracks sets the mood throughout the night. This is the experience awaiting you at Kissa, Toronto’s first Japanese-inspired vinyl-only listening lounge, located on King Street West. Serving up a fusion of Japanese cuisine complemented by an array
Toronto has no shortage of trendy neighbourhoods complete with cool shops, bars and restaurants and while Ossington or Queen West might be the first that come to mind, Dundas West is not to be slept on. With a slew of new businesses and restaurants opening regularly, coupled with its proximity to other cool, more established
Like many talented Toronto actors before him, André Dae Kim started his career acting on Degrassi. And, like Nina Dobrev and Vampire Diaries, André Dae Kim is stepping into the teen vampire romance genre with his lead role in W Network’s Vampire Academy. Who is your favourite vampire? I always say that I like the
For those venturing into Toronto this summer, there’s a good chance you’re hoping to snag an ice cream at a local, trendy spot. This summer, a set of sisters and a one-woman operation are becoming the hotspots for frozen dessert. Some might even call the pair the queens of frozen dessert in Toronto. King West’s
Adrak Yorkville is serving up elevated Indian cuisine, blending traditional flavours and fine dining flair to bring something completely new to the trendy Yorkville neighbourhood chock-full of Italian and contemporary eateries. Unique to Adrak Yorkville is the kitchen hierarchy, which is bucking tradition, filling its back-of-house with category leaders who have specific subject matter and
The pandemic has led to countless individuals re-evaluating their relationship with work. How they work, when they work, why they work. When even the New York Times is picking up on a trend worthy enough to write about, it must be real. For Danielle Green, the owner of Toronto’s latest vintage, consignment and rework shop
For the first time in months, restaurant owners across Toronto will be reopening their patios to eager residents after the province announced that Ontario will be entering the first stage of its reopening plan today. With the warm weather this weekend, patio drinks are the perfect way to commemorate the return of patio season. Here
1. Nightwood Theatre’s Lawyer Show After a cancelled 2020 production, Nightwood Theatre’s annual Lawyer Show is returning with a first ever digital, audio performance of the new musical The Stars of Mars. The unique 12th annual show stars over 40 lawyers and is directed by Andrea Donaldson with music direction by Paul Moody. The Stars
Showing love and support for local businesses is simple to do but gets even easier when free stuff is involved as an incentive. The Queen Street West BIA has teamed up with the Riverside BIA to create 28 days of giveaways with the Loving Queen Street initiative that spans from the east end of the
Thornhill’s Milos Raonic lost the Western and Southern Open final against Novak Djokovic on Sunday, Aug. 29. He advanced to the final after defeating Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas in the semifinal. The original semifinal match between Raonic and Tsitsipas was to be played on Aug. 27, but Raonic and the rest of the tennis athletes joined
Widely-acclaimed pastry shop Roselle Desserts has announced it’s closing one of its two locations. Known for its beautiful French-inspired pastries, Roselle’s Corktown shop opened in 2015 and was followed by a West Queen West outpost, which launched last summer. Owners Stephanie Duong and Bruce Lee shared the news on Instagram on Friday, saying they plan
This is a strange and challenging month for restaurant openings. Although we don’t know when dining out will return to our lives, we’re giving love to newly opened restaurants you can still try using takeout or delivery. We’re also sharing restaurants slated to open soon, so you can build your must-try list for when we
With a passion for Neapolitan pizza and a tomato sauce recipe that came from the old country, Queen Margherita Pizza is serious about a good pie. The Dundas West Pizzeria sits on the corner at Markham Street and is cooking up some zesty Italian fare, with a focus on perfect Neapolitan-style pizza. After the success
Funny how chef David Lee couldn’t last at Nota Bene selling upscale normal snazzy restaurant food, and now that he’s doing vegan, there’s a lineup at the door. Go figure. Vegan? Oh sorry, they never use that word. At Planta it’s called “plant-based” food. And also, not just one Planta. I call to change my
What was once lightly inhabited land is now on the up and up. Here’s where to nosh and sip in the new harbourfront
Thornhill stays a Conservative riding following by-election.
For a few months this year, it almost seemed as though Toronto’s explosively popular ramen scene was slowing down. Then, both Sansotei Ramen and Kinton Ramen announced new locations, and last week a Tokyo restaurateur opened Touhenboku Ramen near McCaul on Queen West. While many ramen shops emphasize the milky, creamy pork broth known as
There are only a few stores in Toronto that are decidedly Canadian in spirit, but Francesco Fiore and Pamela Hopson are hoping to generate enthusiasm towards our home and native land with their new Parkdale store, North Standard Trading Post.
