Dance music festivals in and around Toronto this year are more diverse than ever before. From the more laid back Electric Island and quirky Bestival, to the all-out production that is Veld, there's an electronic music event for just about everyone. Whether you're looking for a huge lineup, a camping getaway, or something experimental, this is a big summer for EDM fans.

Here are my picks for the top dance music festivals in and around Toronto this year.

Electric Island (May 23, July 1, August 1, September 4-5)
With dates set for every long weekend of spring/summer 2016, Electric Island brings the party to Hanlan's Point. Individual lineups haven't yet been announced but Jamie Jones, Nicole Moudaber, and Get Real are all set to perform over the course of the summer.

Ever After Music Festival (June 4-5)
Borrowing a psychedelic fantasy vibe from Tomorrowland, the second-year festival in Kitchener features a solid lineup including Adventure Club, Zedd, RL Grime, Dillon Francis, Toronto-favourite Rezz, and more. Attendees can book a campsite or a four-person cabin.

Unsound Toronto (June 10-11)
Part of Luminato's 10-year anniversary, Unsound promises a unique experience at the Hearn Generating Station. The industrial setting is a perfect fit for headliners sunn o))) and Tim Hecker. Each night runs from 9:00 PM to 3:00 AM, making it the city's latest running festival, with tickets selling separately for $25 apiece.

Bestival (June 11-12)
Rob Da Bank's UK export returns for its second year in Toronto, this time ditching the ferry to the Island for the 501 Queen car to Woodbine Park. The lineup includes Porter Robinson, Jamie XX, ODESZA, Grimes, Tchami, Malaa and more. Expect to see the inflatable church, as well as a costume party and parade.

Digital Dreams (July 2-3)
Set for Canada Day long weekend, Digital Dream's fifth year should meet EDM fans' expectations after booking Armin Van Buuren, Knife Party, Bassnectar, Above & Beyond, Axwell & Ingrosso and many more to play the Flats at the Molson Amp. Fingers crossed for good weather.

Electric Eclectics (July 29-31)
Meaford is the setting for three days of experimental music and sound art. The lineup will be announced in April, and for $65 you can buy yourself three days and nights of music and camping at the Funny Farm, complete with some of the best sunsets you'll ever see.

Veld (July 30-31)
Consistently one of the biggest EDM events of the summer, Veld is once again slated for the Simcoe Day long weekend. The lineup does not disappoint, with Flume, Deadmau5, Steve Aoki, Martin Garrix, and Kygo among the headliners. As per usual, there are also some hip-hop acts booked to offer some variety in the form of Travis Scott and Post Malone.

Zeds Dead presents Deadbeats (August 12)
Toronto-based Zeds Dead recently announced their label Deadbeats along with a new showcase this summer at Echo Beach. Other than the date and location, the event remains somewhat of a mystery, but with tickets starting at $20, fans of the hometown heroes are sure to jump on board before the special guests are revealed.

TIME Festival (Mid August)
Although the official date has yet to be set, TIME Fest's recent social media activity suggests an upcoming lineup announcement. The one-day festival is expected in mid-August, and you can expect the early-bird passes to be around $25 if the last two years are any indication.

Mad Decent Block Party (Late August)
After expanding the MDBP festival internationally in India this past February, Diplo is sure to bring the popular all-ages event back to North America this summer. The huge roster of artists results in different lineups depending on the city, but fans of Mad Decent can be sure Diplo or Major Lazer will perform at every date.

What festivals did I miss? Add your suggestions to the comments.

Writing by Julian Staniewski. Photo of Veld by Jesse Milns.

Scarborough and Markham have a reputation for housing some of the best Hakka restaurants in the city but now's there's a new player in town that serves up spice a little closer to the downtown core.

Read my profile of Hakka Wow in the restaurants section.

Now that spring is upon us (don't mind the weather), festivalseasonis here and the cherry blossoms will be blooming soon it's time for us to do a bit of spring maintenance and add a few members to our team. We have three one month, full-time contracts for the month of May available. Read on to find out if one of them is a fit for you.

EVENTS EDITOR - FULL TIME (MAY)

We're looking for an Events Editor to join the team on a full-time, contract basis for the month of May. As an Events Editor you'll have your pulse on what's happening in the city and be able to effectively curate event recommendations for the site. Scope of responsibilities include:

• Select events for and write our daily Today in Toronto posts, weekly Weekend Events and Free Events posts, as well as additional event-related articles and preview posts as applicable.
• Attend and write about events as applicable. Note: most events will take place during evenings and weekends so you must have weekend and evening availability to attend.
• Visit and write about new bars and event venues as applicable.
• Moderate and approve events submitted to our events section.
• Collaborate with other members of the editorial team to discuss and plan event coverage for the site.
• Administer and execute contests for the site.

NEWS WRITER - FULL TIME (MAY)

We're looking for a News Writer to join the team on a full-time, contract basis for the month of May. As a News Writer you'll have a keen understanding and interest in subject areas the site covers. You'll be tasked with writing short, breaking news articles multiple times a day as well as some longer-form investigate articles each week. Scope of responsibilities include:

• Monitor the daily news cycle, social media, reader tips and other news sources and select news items to write about that are a fit for the site.
• Pitch and accept a variety of less time sensitive, original assignments that require field and/or investigate research or interviews.
• Collaborate with the editorial team to discuss and plan content for the site.

REQUIREMENTS - EVENTS EDITOR AND NEWS WRITER

• Demonstrated writing capabilities and experience. A Journalism (or similar) degree is preferred.
• A keen eye for photos and other multimedia that will make your articles shine and the ability to format and edit photos using Photoshop.
• Familiarity with writing for an online publication using Wordpress or similar CMS.
• Social media, Instagram, Snapchat, photography and/or video skills are a definite asset.

SNAPCHAT AND INSTAGRAM EDITOR - FULL TIME (MAY)

We're looking for a Snapchat and Instagram Editor to join the team on a full-time, contract basis for the month of May. As a Snapchat and Instagram Editor you'll be tasked with taking our social media accounts to the next level. You'll post daily photo and video based content to both Snapchat and Instagram and make recommendations to help refine what we're doing on these platforms going forward. Scope of responsibilities include:

• Create photo and video based content for Instagram and Snapchat.
• Monitor analytics and discuss findings and strategies with the editorial team.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested in applying for one of these roles? Just send an email to jobs [at] blogto [dotcom] with the following info:

• Identify the role you're interested in.
• Send us a bit of information about yourself (how long you've lived in Toronto, what neighbourhoods you have lived in) and your education and work experience. A link to your Linked-In and social media footprint (Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat etc.) will be helpful here.
• Let us know why you're interested in this role.
• Send us links to any relevant online content you've created that you think will wow us.
• Detail your technology prowess including what type of computer and O/S you use, your current smartphone model, photography, video and photo editing capabilities.
• Specify your minimum compensation requirements for the one month contract.
• If applying for the Events Editor role, suggest at least 10 May events that you feel blogTO should be writing about or covering in some capacity.
• If applying for the News Writer role, suggest at least 3 longer-form investigate articles that you'd be interested in pursuing for the site.
• If applying for the Snapchat and Instagram Editor role, explain some things you would do to take what we're doing on these social media platforms to the next level.

Thanks in advance to everyone interested in applying for one of the above roles. We aim to respond to all applicants who send us a complete application as per the instructions above.

Today in Toronto kick your case of the Mondays at Nana. The restaurant is celebrating Songkran (Thai New Year) with all-you-can-eat food, and of course, the annual water fight. If you don't have $40 to spare, head to Comedy Bar to catch Aine Davis, Andrew Cook, Patrick Ronan and co. deliver some lols.

For more events, click on over to our events section.

• BOYS CLUB! (Comedy Bar)
• TechToronto Meetup (RBC WaterPark Auditorium)
• Porches and Alex G (Horseshoe Tavern)
• LANGsura Spring Pop-Up (Wabash Sales Centre)
• Gilmore Girlprov (Comedy Bar)
• All You Can Chew - Art Talks (Hart House)
• St. Royals 5 Year Anniversary Party (Drake Hotel)
• Songkran 2016 (Nana)

Have an event you'd like to plug? Submit your own listing to the blogTO Toronto events section.

Photo of Songkran 2014 by Jesse Milns.

Chilaquiles for breakfast, avocado sandwiches and fish tostadas for lunch and an array of homemade sauces can all be found on the menu at this popular Toronto cafe.

Read my profile on Cool Hand Of A Girl in the cafes section.

If you can't score tickets to a Toronto Raptors game, don't fret because the Fan Zone (or Jurassic Park) will return for the upcoming NBA playoffs, which start on Saturday, April 16.

Located in front of the Air Canada Centre at Maple Leaf Square, the Fan Zone will be open for both home and away games starting two hours before tip-off. Along with screening the on-court action, the We The North parties will feature live DJs, contests and giveaways.

And if you can't make it downtown, a number of Cineplex movie theatres - including Cineplex Cinemas Scarborough, SilverCity Newmarket and Cineplex Cinemas Vaughan - will be screening Raptors playoff games. It will cost $6 to watch a game on the big screen but Cineplex is also promising giveaways.

Not sure what to expect in the Fan Zone? Here's what the scene looked like last year.

If you're looking to bike around Toronto, but don't want to invest in a Cervélo, you'll soon be able to cycle through the city with ease thanks to our souped-up bike-sharing system.

As CBC News reports today, the Toronto Parking Authority will now use PBSC Urban Solutions to bring 1,000 new bicycles and 120 new stations to the city this year, more than doubling the number of bikes that are currently available.

Cities such as Montreal, New York and London already use PBSC Urban Solutions for their rather extensive bike-sharing programs.

The city announced it'd be expanding its bike-sharing system last year, and now it's looking like this is finally coming to fruition.

Photo by Chris Yao in the blogTO Flickr pool.

When the King Portland Centre is complete, it'll give Toronto's King West neighbourhood a makeover. And the RioCan and Allied Properties REIT project looks like it's one step closer to reality now that it has an anchor tenant: Canadian internet darling Shopify Inc.

As the Canadian Press reports, Shopify will lease 112,000 square-feet of space at the King Portland Centre

Shopify, the popular e-commerce platform company that went public last year, is headquartered in Ottawa, but its current Toronto office at Adelaide and Spadina is already drool-worthy thanks to its recreation area (featuring ping pong tables) and spacious open-concept kitchen.

When it opens some time in 2019, the King Portland Centre, designed by Hariri Pontarini Architects, will include 12 storeys for offices and 15 for residential units. It'll also feature expansive pedestrian walkways.

If you're tired of snow, slush and sleet in Toronto, take a look at the weather forecast for the rest of this week. While tomorrow and Wednesday will still be chilly, Environment Canada is predicting it'll be balmy this weekend - think temperatures around 16 to 18 C on Saturday and Sunday, respectively.

Let's hope we can finally put our parkas away for good this time because winter has dragged on for far too long.

And if the forecast rings true, you can expect lots of Torontonians to flock to the city's various patios. If drinking in the sweet, sweet sunshine isn't for you, you can always take a hike or pack a picnic to enjoy in your local park or green space.

How will you enjoy the spring weather in Toronto? Let us know in the comments.

Photo by Frederic B Konkel in the blogTO Flickr pool.

Ever wondered what the cheapest neighbourhood for rent is near the subway line? This new subway/rent map of Toronto (high res version here) should help apartment hunters narrow their search.

Compiled by Sky View Suites, the overview of rental rates in this city is adequately scary, though the numbers are inflated due to what I might call a condo bias. By prioritizing these units in the composition of the map, the prices per stop tend to be higher than what you'd get if you factored in basement and bachelor units in sub-divided residential homes.

In other words, it's best to take these numbers with a grain of salt. It's better to use this map to track the way that rental rates shift from stop to stop than it is as a guide to the cost of renting in general. The average price of a one-bedroom at Lawrence West, for instance, is high at $1,300. Yet, it's interesting to note that Dufferin and Lansdowne stations are ranked the same.

I'm not sure that there are any major surprises here in terms of trends, but it's an exercise that's sure to pique some curiosity. Read it and weep, Toronto.

Toronto's Curryfest, now in its sophomore year, celebrated all things hot and spicy on Saturday night at the Aga Khan. Not only was the museum an absolutely stunning venue, but the crowds and vendors were convivial, and the quality - and variety - of food, from samosa chaat to curried ice cream sandwiches, was deliciously awesome.

Here's what you missed at Toronto's second-ever Curryfest.

This basement record shop is a haven for Toronto's DIY arts scene and subversive culture in general. Less a conventional retail space than a community hub, the shop doubles as a live music venue with robust bookings for hardcore acts from near and afar.

Find out more in my review of Faith / Void.

The best lattes in Toronto are a wake up call for coffee lovers. Skilled baristas pour thick and frothy microfoam over espresso for a beverage that's better than your average morning cup of joe.

Here are the best lattes in Toronto.

With the baseball season now upon us, it's fair to say that Toronto's caught another bout of Blue Jays fever. We also have a thingforraccoons in this city. Now, one artist is bringing our two obsessions together in a parody logo, which I recently spotted at La Carnita John Street.

Yes, the local taco mini-chain partnered with visual artist Rob Collinet and it's now giving out 2,000 small prints of his re-imagined Jays logo to dinner-time customers.

La Carnita John Street still has plenty of prints to give away if you're looking to get your paws on one. Collinet is also selling them for $15 via online retailer Society 6.

What do you think of Collinet's logo? Let us know in the comments.

Today in Toronto |FAT| kicks off at the Daniels Spectrum. Expect an impressive roster of fashion-focused runway shows, photography, art exhibits, installations, performances, and films. If you're not into getting dolled up, head to Innis Town Hall for the closing night of the Toronto Silent Film Festival.

For more events, click on over to our events section.

• Toronto Silent Film Festival: Romance of Far Fur Country (Innis Town Hall)
• Smashing Pumpkins (Massey Hall)
• Platform 9 3/4 (Hart House)
• Fashion Art Toronto (Daniels Spectrum)
• Dance Dance Party Party (The Citadel)
• Chris Velan (Burdock)
• Comedy on College (Pour Boy)

Have an event you'd like to plug? Submit your own listing to the blogTO Toronto events section.

Photo by Peter Jung Photography via the blogTO Flickr pool.

7 Greenmount Road is a newly built three bedroom near the Queensway. The two-level property is situated on a corner lot and light-infused from every angle, thanks to multiple skylights, large windows and a floating staircase.

The asking price...drum roll please...is $1,795,000.

Designed By BlackLAB Architects, the footprint and overall design were carefully planned from its striking metal facade to the oversized doors and eat-in kitchen. Those who spend a lot of time cooking will appreciate the additional cupboard space, large island and bench seating.

At 2,000 square feet, there's ample room for a growing family. The master bedroom and closets are generous as are the room sizes in the more open lower level.

SPECS

• Address: 7 Greenmount Road
• Price: $1,795,000
• Lot Size: 44 x 115 FT
• Bedrooms: 3+1
• Bathrooms: 4
• Parking: 3
• Taxes: Not assessed
• Walk Score: 23
• Listing agent: John Francis Bell, Right at Home Realty
• Listing ID: W3432589

NOTABLE FEATURES

• Approx. 2,000 square feet
• Fireplace
• Skylights
• Floating staircase
• Sliding wall to the backyard
• Detached garage

GOOD FOR

A brand new house. Everything should be in good working order -- there's a new roof, new plumbing, and the comfort in knowing that no previous owners have used your toilets.

MOVE ON IF

You like to walk everywhere. This is a driving neighbourhood and the commute downtown can be a long haul.

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS
Is this house worth the almost $1.8 million asking price? Have your say in the comments.

Thanks to Bosley Real Estate Ltd, Brokerage for sponsoring our House of the Week. All content and editorial selected and written by blogTO.

Warm spring weather might be on the horizon in Toronto, but for now, it still feels very much like winter outside. It should come as no surprise then that the Weather Network confirmed April as the snowiest month of this cold weather season.

We've seen 20.3 centimetres of snow so far this month - that's more than double the amount we got in December 2015 (3.2 centimetres) and January 2016 (10.6 centimetres) combined.

Back in 1979, Toronto saw a whopping 25.8 centimetres of snow accumulate during the month of April. Though we're about centimetres away from beating that record, let's hope history doesn't repeat itself.

Photo by verok26 on Instagram.

This week on DineSafe, city health inspectors doled out yellow cards to a handful of Toronto's favourite watering holes on Queen including the Horseshoe Tavern and Queen St. Warehouse.

See which establishments landed on DineSafe this week.

Magic Oven (360 Queen Street East)
Inspected on: April 4, 2016
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 7 (Minor: 3, Significant: 4)
Crucial infractions include: N/A

Orchard (1174 Bloor Street West)
Inspected on: April 4, 2016
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 7 (Minor: 3, Significant: 4)
Crucial infractions include: N/A

Basso Pizzeria (320 Queen Street East)
Inspected on: April 5, 2016
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 5 (Minor: 1, Significant: 4)
Crucial infractions include: N/A

Horseshoe Tavern (370 Queen Street West)
Inspected on: April 5, 2016
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 2 (Significant: 2)
Crucial infractions include: N/A

Jerk King (522 Bloor Street West)
Inspected on: April 5, 2016
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 5 (Minor: 2, Significant: 2, Crucial: 1)
Crucial infractions include: Operator fail to ensure food is not contaminated/adulterated.

Lollicakes (559 Mount Pleasant Road)
Inspected on: April 5, 2016
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 2 (Minor: 1, Significant: 1)
Crucial infractions include: N/A

The Korean Kitchen (699 Bloor Street West)
Inspected on: April 7, 2016
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 4 (Minor: 2, Significant: 2)
Crucial infractions include: N/A

Baka Gallery Cafe (2256 Bloor Street West)
Inspected on: April 7, 2016
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 4 (Minor: 1, Significant: 3)
Crucial infractions include: N/A

Queen St. Warehouse (232 Queen Street West)
Inspected on: April 11, 2016
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 4 (Significant: 4)
Crucial infractions include: N/A

Note: The above businesses each received infractions from DineSafe as originally reported on the DineSafe site. This does not imply that any of these businesses have not subsequently corrected the issue and received a passing grade by DineSafe inspectors. For the latest status for each of the mentioned businesses, including details on any subsequent inspections, please be sure to check the DineSafe site.

Grilled cheese sandwiches in Toronto go beyond the standard pressed white bread and cheese offerings. In recent years a host of Toronto restaurants and food trucks have taken it upon themselves to elevate this comfort food staple with ingredients like pulled pork, macaroni and basil pesto.

Here are some must-try grilled cheese sandwiches you can eat in Toronto right now.

Uncle Betty's
With a name like the Ultimate Grilled Cheese this sandwich means business. Bread is topped with melted white and classic cheddar cheese, a slab of homemade mac 'n cheese, your choice of pulled pork or meatloaf and drizzled roasted garlic aioli. If that isn't enough already you can even add bacon.

Cut The Cheese
This Junction eatery has a full menu of grilled cheese offerings. Find everything from grilled cheese sandwiches stuffed with guacamole and chicken to specials like whiskey pulled lamb.

Bacon Nation
Gone are the days of when bacon can only be put into a sandwich. This all bacon destination debuted the infamous bacon wrapped grilled cheese at The Ex and it's still a staple on the menu of their food truck.

Hogtown Smoke
BBQ meets booze meets grilled cheese sandwich at this Beaches restaurant. Their Jack'd Up Grilled Cheese comes with thick sliced bread topped with Jack Daniels infused pulled pork, beer braised onions and red pepper, white and orange cheddar and Monterey jack cheese.

OM Grilled Cheese
This Kensington Market sandwich shop is entirely dedicated to grilled cheese. The menu boasts over a dozen grilled cheese offerings and you can even create your own. Toppings range from shaved roast beef to basil pesto spread.

What did I miss? Add your favourite grilled cheese sandwich in the comments.

Photos by @omgrilledcheese, @hungryupinthe6ix, @cutthecheeseto, @aj_legatsby and @chasyyz.

The founders of Arz Fine Foods have been busy since Loblaws bought their business in 2014. Their stunning new Middle Eastern restaurant, bakery and cafe serves up delectable sandwiches, salads, quiches and French pastries alongside Middle Eastern standards like shish kebabs, lahmajoun, baklava and halva flavoured gelato.

Read my profile of Beiruti Grand Cafe in the restaurants section.