Today in Toronto you can relive your childhood with a live perfomance of E.T. at the Sony Centre. If you want something equally as nostalgic, there's a Saved by the Bell trivia night going down that will make you considerable less embarrassed than watching re-runs of the show alone at home.

Toronto Restaurant Openings highlights the latest restaurant openings and closings in Toronto and also gives a preview of what's coming soon. Find us here every Thursday morning.

Open now

• El Local Loco, a "Taberna Mexicana" from the owner of Loaded Pierogi next door, is now open at 9 Church St.
• Odd Espresso Bar has opened at 1111 College St. (at Dufferin).

Recently reviewed

• Tavazo Dried Nuts and Fruits
• Dirty Food

Opening soon

• Brandon Olsen's French resto La Banane is set to open on January 3 at 227 Ossington Ave.
• Japanhako, a new sushi spot in Koreatown, should be opening soon at 712 Bloor St. W.
• Rosie's Eatery, a gluten-free and vegan cafe, will be opening in March at 1726 Avenue Rd. in North York.
• Argyle Street Grill looks to be opening sometime next year at 1161 Dundas St. W. in the old Cooper Cole gallery space.
• Piccadilly Delicatessen is moving into what was previously Absolute Bakery at 547 Danforth Ave.
• Taiwanese cafe Charidise seems set to open any day now at 27 Baldwin St. in what was formerly John's Italian Caffe.
• Petite Shell, presumably a transplant kosher cafe from NYC that specializes in a variety of sweet and savoury rugelach, will be opening soon at Yorkville Village (formerly Hazelton Lanes) on Avenue Rd.
• Cake and pastry design boutique Staij & Co. will be opening at 552 Parliament St. come 2017.

Closed

• Oh Boy! Burger at 296 Gerrard St. E. in Cabbagetown has shuttered and will be replaced by a new joint called Tasty Pita.
• Bocca at 26 Baldwin Ave. is no more.

Have you seen restaurants opening or closing in your neighbourhood? Email tips to editors@blogto.com

Retail brands coming to Toronto in 2017 may not be quite as exciting as the ones that moved in this past year (Uniqlo, Simons, Nordstrom, Saks...), but they'll still keep shoppers happy, whether you're a fashionista, a hockey fanatic, or a bit of both.

Here are 5 exciting new stores coming to the Toronto area in 2017.

Caroline Néron

French Canadian actress Caroline Néron is bringing her namesake jewellery and accessories brand outside of Quebec and plans to open four stores in and around Toronto (at Sherway Gardens, Square One, the Eaton Centre and Yorkdale) in 2017, according to Retail Insider.

Off-White

Virgil Abloh, Kanye West's creative director, will open up a 2,150 square-foot store in Yorkville next year. This streetwear brand already has locations in cities such as Tokyo and Hong Kong.

Own the Moment

Bauer, the hockey equipment company, is getting ready to open a massive 24,000 square-foot store at Vaughan Mills this summer. According to the Canadian Press, it'll even include an indoor ice rink.

RYU Apparel

The Vancouver-based fitness and lifestyle brand Respect Your Universe will make its way to Toronto next year. It's supposed to be going into 361 Queen St. W., right beside the NYX store. 

Seafood City Supermarket

Square One will get its very own Seafood City Supermarket next year. This Filipino chain already has locations around the world and this will be its first location in Canada. 

If you have $1.1 million to spend on a condo, you're going to get a space that's vastly more nicer than a Toronto home at that price point. Obviously the size won't compare, and you'll have maintenance fees to deal with, but the worlds of the million dollar condo and million dollar house couldn't be further apart.

This penthouse unit at 38 Niagara is a good example of the luxury features on offer for condos in this range. It comes in at around 1,600 feet with an additional 1,000 outside. That's not too shabby.

Add to that things like a built-in audio system and a custom kitchen, and you have the recipe for a very attractive living space for anyone without multiple children. Having your own backyard is certainly nice, but so too is this view of the skyline from your soaring terrace.

SPECS

• Address: 38 Niagara St. PH 4
• Price: $1,099,000
• Bedrooms: 2
• Bathrooms: 2
• Parking: 1
• Walk Score: 95
• Transit Score: 100
• Maintenance Fees: $1,042.31
• Listing agent: Tim Bosworth / Brad J. Lamb Realty
• Listing ID: C3669429

NOTEWORTHY FEATURES

• 1,000 square feet of outdoor space over two balconies
• Bang & Olufsen integrated audio system
• Poliform kitchen

GOOD FOR

A lot of people. It's size disqualifies it from anything other than starter family duty, but other than that, this is highly functional space with plenty of room outdoors that will appeal to young professionals, couples, and even those with a single child.

MOVE ON IF

Your idea of a condo is attached to an array of amenities. There's no pool, gym,or dog-washing station here. The selling point is the unit itself, not the building. 

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

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

The top new restaurants in Toronto this year offer something for everyone. From spots serving Lebanese to Filipino cuisine, the culinary options were plentiful in 2016, even if poke bowls and ice cream hogged all the attention.

Here are my picks for the top new restaurants in Toronto by neighbourhood.

Baldwin Village

Filipino food has been taking Toronto by storm lately, which isn't all that surprising for a city with a robust Filipino community. Platito bills itself as serving Filipino soul food, such as bok bok chicken and ube waffles.

Bloorcourt

Little Sito is a new Lebanese restaurant named for the Arabic word for grandmother. The great grandma who inspired it was barely four feet tall, but this spot is known for big flavours in its falafel, hummus, and other classics.

Bloordale Village

Dolly’s proves the first point made on this list true: Filipino food is taking over. It serves house-made noodles along with pitchers of mojitos garnished with beefy sticks of sugar cane. This is a neat and casual spot to try kare kare and lechon.

Canary District

When it comes to elevated Middle Eastern, the Tabule family of restaurants can't be beat. Souk Tabule is in the new Canary District neighbourhood and its features a cafe along with classic Middle Eastern platters and salads as well as brunch.

Chinatown

Patois has sadly been closed for a while now, but thankfully chef Craig Wong and team have opened up the casual, but refined eatery Jackpot Chicken Rice in the interim. Chinese chicken stars here, along with sides like soy sauce eggs, as well as local beer and fun cocktails.

Danforth

With a chef who came up at erstwhile Splendido as well as a homey vibe, Revere is fast becoming a Danforth favourite. Simple cocktails and a menu of seasonal, local, elegant fare like handmade pasta and house ricotta are go-to's at this new restaurant.

Dundas West

Ufficio serves seafood with an elegant flair, offering dishes like grilled octopus with risotto nero. It also highlights Canadian fish, like Ontario rainbow trout and BC clams.

Etobicoke

Pizzeria Oro di Napoli imported its very own wood fire pizza oven from Italy, so you know it means business. Delicately folded ravioli, light Neapolitan pizza, and whole fish dishes are all on the menu here.

Financial District

Spanish and Italian influences are brought together to showcase Argentinian cuisine at Lena, a new restaurant nestled into Saks at Yonge and Richmond.

Junction Triangle

Angolino is a cute little corner restaurant, but it's serving up some powerful flavours with rich ragu, sumptuous cheeses, thinly sliced salumi and classic Italian cocktails.

Kensington Market

A colourful new restaurant with an emphasis on mezcal cocktails called El Rey Mezcal Bar arrived this year. The impressively outfitted space is the perfect backdrop to savour some ceviche, beer and a shot of mezcal.

King East

Ardo is a new Italian restaurant that has classics, like buratta, carpaccio, ragu pastas and Margherita pizza on the menu.

King West

Baro is the reincarnation of the now-shuttered Valdez with a speakeasy-type bar upstairs as well as old favourites like duck chaufa.

Leaside

Adamson BBQ serves up Texas-style cooking in a rustic setting. Try trays of turkey, pulled pork, ribs, brisket, and of course, slices of white bread.

Leslieville

You can hardly get more Canadian with a name like Maple Leaf Tavern. This place is housed in a historic building that's been around since 1910, and the menu of lamb shoulder, grilled trout with lobster tartare, Pacific cod and bone marrow wows.

Little India

Lake Inez serves Asian-inspired dishes and craft beer, a match made in heaven coming to us from the folks behind The Wren.

Little Italy

In a unique combination that feels very Toronto, Doma combines French and Korean cuisines. Mackerel in papillote, grilled octopus and duck confit dumplings are all examples of the kind of creative dishes found here.

North York

MeNami is a traditional artisanal udon house that also serves sake on draft. Sink your teeth into soft noodles made with special ingredients in udon dishes that are oven baked, or with fish roe, curry or spicy seaweed.

Ossington

With classic pepperoni, cheese and some slightly fancier pizzas on offer in an upscale environment that also boasts organic wine, bitter shots and cocktails, Superpoint is Toronto's coolest new pizza joint.

Scarborough

Lageez prepares many of its dishes and pillowy fresh naan in its own tandoor, and offers rich butter chicken, saffron rice and spicy lamb vindaloo with sweet, crunchy pearl onions.

St. Clair West

With a Chopped Champion in the kitchen and one of the guys from The Shore Leave behind the bar, Oakwood Hardware is a fun new restaurant. It serves up dishes like arepas, burgers, charcuterie plates and drinks, such as mouse melon martinis.

West Queen West

In an area known for its bars, clubs and packed restaurants, Otto's Bierhalle is bringing a little Kensington-esque breathing room to the neighbourhood. From the same people behind Otto's Berlin Doner, expect pretzels, beer, and schnitzel and ham hock feasts here.

Weekend events in Toronto are all about saying goodbye to 2016 and a much welcomed hello to 2017. If you're not sure where to ring in the New Year, there are a tons of parties, neighbourhood events, and free things worth checking out. In addition to New Year's events, here are some other worthwhile things to do this weekend in Toronto.

It's closing time at Honest Ed's, the discount institution that's operated on Bloor just west of Bathurst for almost 70 years. Those hoping to get a last look at the iconic retailer before the new year will find a store that's been almost entirely cleared out, save for overpriced bits of ephemera and a variety of near-useless items being offered for pennies.

It's a depressing sight saved only by the customers who have come to pay their last respects. Strolling through the now-empty aisles, you hear various refrains like "it's so sad" and "what a shame" mixed in with revelations like "I can't believe how awful it looks in here."

If there's one thing that's happened since the bulk of the products were sold off and shipped out last weekend, it's that a certain sentimentality regarding the contemporary state of the store has become complicated. Everything here looks as though it belongs in a previous decade, right down to the bin of cassettes being sold off for 99 cents.

Truth be told, the interior of the store was never much to look at, even as its snaking aisles promised a deal or two on some item that you were sure to pay more for somewhere else. The gaudiness just seemed more fitting when there was an array of bins filled to the brim with "fancy panties," "fashion pants," and "men's classic sweaters."

The last bit of retail activity here is a collision between nostalgia and commerce. You can still buy one of the hand-painted signs, though the quirkiest ones have been snapped up. Small versions will run you $12, which isn't exactly bargain basement pricing considering thousands still remain as the store lives out its final hours.

Still, the pull to own a piece of this place is strong. So many of us remember shopping here at one point in our lives, often because we didn't have much money to spare. There's a shared experience in that economic reality that activates powerful feelings that extend beyond merely personal narratives.

This is how a tacky discount shop became so important to us, and why the last days here feel like a wake. And not just for the store and what it represents to Toronto, but also to the versions of ourselves who shopped here before our families made a bit more money, if indeed they did.

For a particular generation growing up when the store expanded in 1984, a trip to Honest Ed's was one of the earliest memories of navigating the city. The dazzling, light bulb-adorned sign made an impression. It still does.

One woman taking a last look today explained to me that the store was still mostly full just a few days ago. When I asked one of the staff members when it was all removed, he explained that many of the items were bought up when the prices were wildly reduced after Christmas. 

Honest Ed's never ceased to be useful, as new generations wound through the maze-like store for their various household needs and inexpensive clothing.  Judging by the diversity of the crowd in the emptied out space today, its appeal and importance extended beyond the sentiment of those taken by its kitschy architecture. 

It's already strange to walk along Bloor and Markham streets beside the hollow display windows and the vacant shops of Mirvish Village. While there's a grand artistic send-off planned for the store before it closes its doors forever, the beginnings of the hole its absence will leave is starting to come into view. 

The garishness of a place like Honest Ed's ceases to have charm when the people go away. In the blink of an eye, you notice the broken light bulbs, the crumbling facade, and the dirty film that coats the interior.

That hasn't happened fully just yet — there's still plenty of activity for now — but those making last minute visits should be prepared for glimpses of this plain truth. Once the greatest of the Toronto discount shops, Honest Ed's is now an ostentatious cenotaph.

Leaving the store today for what's likely my last time, I couldn't help but feel ambivalent about the adage printed on employee t-shirts: "Never before and never again."

The future has already arrived here.

Toronto Food Events rounds up the most delicious festivals, pop-ups, winemaker dinners, supper clubs and other food related happenings in Toronto this week and next. You can find us here every Friday morning.

The worst events in Toronto during 2016 were fantastic in comparison to those that made this list in years past. There weren't any grilled cheese-related meltdowns or massive EDM parties with coat check catastrophes (and public urination problems) over the last 12 months, so maybe Toronto's getting the hang of event planning?

Regardless, here, in no particular order, are our picks for the worst events in Toronto during 2016. 

Winter Brewfest

Toronto's home to plenty of craft beer festivals, but this one at the Enercare Centre disappointed local beer drinkers who complained it was too expensive. Vendors also ran out of suds early. Winter Brewfest is returning for 2017 and organizers say it'll be much better in its sophomore year. 

Sugar Shack

This event got lots of hype and too many people appeared to show up to what was supposed to be a Quebec-style sugaring off festival at Sugar Beach. The food trucks and vendors were ill-equipped to handle the crowds, leading to long lineups and wait times. 

Christmas Markets

It seemed like we reached peak Christmas in Toronto and the city's two biggest markets were a little bit disappointing. Even though both supported worthy charities, the one Distillery District was crowded, expensive and over-wrought with corporate activations and the new one in Nathan Phillips Square was rarely busy and didn't resemble a European-style market as advertised. 

NXNE

NXNE changed things up for 2016 and created a whole new outdoor venue for the city by moving to the Port Lands. But for its inaugural year there, in the middle of one the hottest summer on record, it didn't have enough shade or free water stations for its patrons. Organizers promise they'll iron out these kinks to make 2017 even better. 

Seinfeld Pop-Up

After promising this event would actually happen (and amassing a huge following on Facebook) the organizers declared the whole thing was a bust. No pop-up for you, Toronto.

The 401 can be a pretty scary place, especially if you're caught in rush hour traffic. But yesterday, one woman captured a truly dramatic scene when a dump truck collided with the Highway 400 overpass. 

As Global News reports, a 22-year-old man was charged with careless driving, and while the incident snarled traffic, luckily, no one was injured.

The truck was apparently moving westbound when it crashed at about 1 p.m. You may want to watch this clip with headphones, because some of the language is NSFW. 

YouTube user Janelle Courchesne uploaded the video and wrote she was heading to lunch with a friend when she witnessed the crash. I guess she made the right choice in taking the collector lanes yesterday. 

It should be the most wonderful time of the year in Toronto, but it's not for some local coffee shop owners. That's because there's been a series of break-ins at cafes on the east side of the city.

Police are currently investigating and are looking for a connection between the robberies, but as CBC New writes, they can't confirm whether or not these break-ins are related just yet. 

CBC reports that Te Aro and Ashdale Brunch and Espresso each lost about $200, but that the owners the Lazy Daisy's Cafe say they lost closer to $3,000.

Grinder Coffee on Gerrard Street East was also broken into. Afterwards, neighbours rallied around the cafe and one anonymous woman bought coffee for 100 customers and gave a big cash tip to an employee who lost a shift because of the robbery.

Toronto had tons of memorable moments over the course of 2016, and luckily for us many of them were documented on video. From music videos shot at popular Toronto restaurants to racoons making international headlines, for better or worse, these videos went viral. 

Here are my picks for the top Toronto videos from 2016.

Skratch Bastrid pays homage to David Bowie

After the sad news of David Bowie's passing in January locally based DJ and producer Skratch Bastid put up a video to honour him. He remixed Bowie's 1983 hit "Let's Dance," and shortly after the video was posted it went viral. It currently sits at 11 million views on Facebook and over 200K on YouTube.

Taxis vs Uber drama hits US late night talk show

The Toronto taxis vs Uber drama got international attention after Comedian Hannibal Burress went on Late Night with Seth Meyers in February and shared a story of an awful cab experience he had here.

Heartbroken raccoon?

Toronto's unofficial mascot made international headlines earlier this year when a video of two raccoons went viral. It shows a dying - or possibly dead - raccoon being dragged by another. Some argue it was grieving while others see it in a cannibalistic light. 

Rihanna and Drake's video shoot at The Real Jerk

News surfaced in February that Drake and Rihanna were shooting a music video at the popular Toronto Caribbean joint, The Real Jerk. A few weeks later, the finished product was released for "Work." The video shoot drew such a buzz the restaurant even saw an increase in sales.

City of Toronto's #DTadvice

This past April the City of Toronto released a video dubbed #DTadvice. The aim was to rebrand downtown Toronto and make sure it remains liveable as it continues to grow. It was super corny and featured the likes of John Tory and Norm Kelly. 

Mississauga Costco parking lot brawl

A weekend outing turned sour for a pair of shoppers at a Toronto-area Costco back in May. Two couples were fighting over a parking spot, which ended in a fist-wielding brawl. 

Pokemon GO Problems

When Pokemon GO was at the height of its popularity, Noodle Boys released a quirky video following actor Mark Correia getting into shenanigans around the city on his quest to catch 'em all. The TTC was very upset with one clips featuring Mark walking on subway tracks, and he was charged for the incident.

Coffee shop charges women more than men

This past October, Toronto's Tokyo Smoke coffee shop released a video documenting what happened when they changed their prices for a day so that men paid less for coffee. The reactions were priceless and the stunt was a memorable take on "The Pink Tax."

Beer can toss

The Blue Jays may have won the Wild Card Game to land a spot in the ALDS but all anyone was talking about afterwards was the beer can tossed by a fan in the stands. Replays of the unfortunate incident were played throughout the playoff run and it got such widespread attention that cans were banned from the Rogers Centre for the remainder of the post season.

Panda discovers snowman for the first time

Toronto zookeepers built a snowman for their panda Da Mao and filmed the adorably cute encounter. News of this snowy confrontation traveled around the world and was picked up by the likes of BBC, among other international outlets.

The top new nightclubs in Toronto this year opened up on rooftops, up stairwells, and in venues that were once considered the worst in the city. The city's club scene continues to expand and transform, moving away from one centralized area and spreading out across the 6ix.

Here are my picks for the top new nightclubs in Toronto.

Lavelle

This posh club overlooking King West is Toronto’s hottest new place to see and be seen, not to mention view the breathtaking skyline (and of course take obligatory selfies). Offering fab rooftop pool parties at night and outlandish brunch during the day, Lavelle is a getaway for the beautiful people.

Rebel

The Port Lands also boasts a jaw-dropping view of the shoreline, but this picture is anything but new: the monolithic venue that played host to the Sound Academy has been rebranded as Rebel. A new sound system and slick redesign have added to the quality of this club, which is already attracting big name bookings.

Blyss Nightclub

More of a reinvention than a brand spanking new club, Blyss has taken up the torch passed on by Church on Church and George’s Play in this same location in the Village. Not much has changed about it, but it’s still a reliable pit stop on a late night jaunt through the Village.

Sound Xchange

This quirky club is only open on weekends, and located up and unlikely flight of stairs on Huron St. in Chinatown. Neon lights in the top floor window advertise its existence, and regular deep house, techno and bass and drums DJ nights reign supreme here.

Candyland

Just like its name promises, this place is a sort of fantasy, a burlesque club with a private feel and an experimental vibe. Order a few cocktails and be mesmerized by belly dancers, burlesque troupes, aerial performers and even fire dancers.

If you can spend $9 million on a house in Toronto, the city is your oyster. You can afford every neighbourhood, including the Bridle Path. The only major difference between these homes and those in the $15+ million range are the degree of idiotic opulence on offer. If your ego doesn't require 14 bedrooms and a nine car garage, these sub $10 million homes provide every luxury imaginable. 

Here's what a $9+ million house looks like in Toronto.

$9,280,000 for a Georgian mansion atop Rosedale Ravine

This is one is incredible: nearly an acre of land on a ravine lot just a few minutes from Line 2. Designed in a Neo-Georgian style, everything about this Rosedale mansion screams exclusivity, from the spacious and private grounds to the heated solariums and walk-in wine cellar. Why would you live on the Bridle Path when you could afford this place?

$9,288,000 for a architectural gem near the Bridle Path

Described in the real estate listing as a "cottage," this five bedroom, seven bathroom home boasts a contemporary design and litany of luxury features like double-sided fireplaces, a sauna, hot tub, built-in sound system, and two kitchens (lest you have to mingle with the staff). The private setting might, however, be the best part. Nestled next to a ravine, the view from the wraparound second floor deck is gorgeous.

$9,800,000 to get an address on the Bridle Path

After countless versions of this post at different price points, we've finally landed on the Bridle Path itself. It only took $9.8 million to get there. This home doesn't look wildly stunning from the exterior, but once inside the huge rooms quickly establish how luxurious this home is. The tennis court does it for me, but others will like the pool with a cabana or the 12,000 square feet of living space. 

$9,950,000 for a 19th century mansion in Rosedale

Built in the late 1890s, the prospective buyer of this renovated Rosedale mansion from the late 1890s will have a taste for history but also a desire for modern luxury. The house has been outfitted with an elevator and Smart home technology, and boasts heated floors, a lap pool, and computerized lighting. Basically it's the best of both worlds.

Would you buy any of these houses if you had the cash? Let us know in the comments.

How are you celebrating New Year's Eve in Toronto? If you're planning to head to Nathan Phillips Square to see the fireworks, you probably shouldn't drive down. That's because because there's going to a slew of road closures starting at 5 p.m. tomorrow.

According to the city of Toronto, these streets will be car-free well before the big countdown:

• Queen Street West between University Avenue and Yonge Street 
•  Bay Street southbound from Dundas Street to Hagerman Street (open to local traffic) 
•  Bay Street between Hagerman Street and Richmond Street West 
•  York Street between Queen Street West and Richmond Street West (open to local traffic and closed at Queen Street West) 
• Street around Nathan Phillips Square, like Hagerman, Elizabeth, Albert and James streets will also close at 5 p.m.

If you're not sure how to get around, remember that all four subway lines will run until 4 a.m. and the TTC will be free from 7 p.m. on December 31 to 7 a.m. on January 1.

The most anticipated concerts in Toronto for 2017 promise an unparalleled level of flash and glitz, but also bouts of nostalgia that promise to appeal to a huge variety of music fans out there. From the high-flying grace of Ariana Grande to throwback jams from a monster grouping of New Kids on the Block, Boyz II Men and Paula Abdul, we're already wildly excited next year's crop of live shows.

Here are my picks for the most anticipated concerts in Toronto next year.

What's open and closed on New Year's Day in Toronto 2017.

General

Closed

• Government offices and banks
• Libraries
• Mail delivery

Open

• The TTC will run on a Sunday service schedule

Food

Closed

• Major chains and grocers like No Frills, Fresh Co., Loblaws, Metro, and Whole Foods will be closed with few confirmed exceptions listed below.

Open

• Rabba (various locations) - 24 hours
• The Food Depot (115 Dupont St.) - 24 hours
• Bloor Superfresh (384 Bloor St.) - 24 hours
• Galleria Supermarket (7040 Yonge St.) - 24 hours
• Galleria Supermarket (865 York Mills Rd.) - 7 a.m. to 12 a.m.*
• The Kitchen Table (10 Queens Quay West) - 9 a.m. to 12 a.m.
• The Kitchen Table (389 Spadina Rd.) - 7 a.m. to 12 a.m.
• The Kitchen Table (595 Bay St.) - 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. 
• The Kitchen Table (705 King St. West) - 6 a.m. to 2 a.m.
• Loblaws (60 Carlton St.) - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Whole Foods (87 Avenue Rd.) - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Saks Food Hall (176 Yonge St.) - 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Popbox MicroMrkt (725 Dovercourt Rd.) - 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Drink

Closed

• LCBO
• Beer Store

Open

• For a complete list of indie bottle shops in Toronto, see this directory. Holiday hours are provided where applicable but we advise calling ahead to confirm.

Malls

Closed

• Sherway Gardens
• Dufferin Mall
• CF Fairview Mall
• Scarborough Town Centre
• Bayview Village

Opened

• CF Toronto Eaton Centre (220 Yonge St.) - 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Vaughan Mills (1 Bass Pro Mills Dr.) - 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• CF Promenade (1 Promenade Cir.) - 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Toronto Premium Outlets (13850 Steeles Ave. West) - 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Square One Shopping Centre (100 City Centre Dr.) - 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Pacific Mall (4300 Steeles Ave. E.) - 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Attractions

Closed

• Canada's Wonderland

Open

• Art Gallery of Ontario (317 Dundas St. West) - 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• The Ontario Science Centre (770 Don Mills Rd.) - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• CN Tower (301 Front St. West) - 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Hockey Hall of Fame (30 Yonge St.) - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• The Royal Ontario Museum (100 Queen's Park) - 10 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Ripley's Aquarium of Canada (288 Bremner Blvd.) - 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• The Toronto Zoo (2000 Meadowvale Rd.) - 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Movie theatres

What did I miss? Let us know in the comments.

The top new Toronto developments in Toronto will redefine the city's skyline for years to come. These projects, announced or released this year, all stand out from the pack thanks to their unique designs both inside and out. This city has a reputation for bland glass box architecture, but there are many signs that we're steadily ditching this trend. 

Here are my picks for the top new Toronto condo developments in 2016.

Lower JCT

Castlepoint Numa is getting ready to bring townhomes and condos to the area around the new MOCA on Sterling Road. This will be a substantial development for the still industrial-looking area.

33 Avenue Road

With lots of greenery, this project designed by Zeidler Partnership Architects and Richmond Architects looks like it'll be particularly impressive, especially since it's slated to top out at 30 storeys. The role of the heritage buildings is, however, still up in the air.

70-72 Carleton (Stanley Condos)

If you love food and the history of the Toronto Maple Leafs, you might want to look into this Tribute Communities development coming to Carleton and Church. This 42 storey curvilinear building designed by CORE Architects will feature 565 units.

81 Wellesley

If you want to be in the Village, you can't get much closer than 81 Wellesley, located right by the Wine Rack at the corner of Church and Wellesley. This project by Aragon Properties and designed by CORE Architects, features a black-and-white facade and 179 units spread out over 28 storeys.

346 Davenport

RAW's designing this new Freed Developments project on Davenport. It'll feature 35 "contemporary homes" with luxurious features and finishes. It's one of a number of midsize condo proposals that made an impression in 2016.

Hill and Dale

Units start at the $1 million mark in this new development by Old Stonehenge on Yonge Street between in Rosedale. It looks like it's going to be a fancy, shmancy place, but with an expansive glass facade, it'll be pretty for those walking by too. 

home (Power and Adelaide)

Great Gulf and Hullmark are behind this mixed-use project designed by CORE Architects at 48 Power Street on the city's east side. Once complete, it'll include 550 units as well as amenities, such as a rooftop terrace and a fitness centre.

Waterworks Building

MOD Developments and Woodcliffe Landmark Properties will create 314 residential units above the historic Waterworks Building at Richmond and Augusta. It'll include affordable units managed by Artscape as well as space for a YMCA and Eva's Initiatives for Homeless Youth. Diamond Schmitt Architects will be responsible for the exterior design.

Wellington House

This sleek 23-storey by Lamb Developments and architectsAlliance will rise above two heritage houses, both of which will be heavily integrated into its design.

Whitehaus

If you're looking to move to Yonge and Eglinton, explore this project by Lifetime Developments. It features a 29-storey geometric exterior above a three-storey podium with retail at ground level.

The things that defined Toronto in 2016 range from the scorching heat to flash in the pan games that dominated city streets. It's been widely characterized as a difficult year, but this city remained at least somewhat insulated from the challenges abroad.

Here are 10 things that defined Toronto in 2016.

Animals shenanigans

Our city's furriest friends continue to entertain the world with their shenanigans. From the High Park capybara (who appeared in the New York Times) to the giant pandas at the zoo, our animals made international headlines. Toronto's raccoons even made an appearance in Planet Earth II.

Pokemon Go

For a few weeks in July, it seemed like all anyone could talk about was Pokemon Go. There were so many players down by the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal that the city had to reach out to game developers Niantic to remedy the situation. The excitement cooled off by the end of the summer - who's excited to never use the phrase "dropping lures" again?

Red hot real estate market

In 2016, Toronto's real estate market continued to grow; it's now one of the hottest in the country. It's still a seller's market out there and the price for single-family detached home in the city is still sitting well above $1 million.

The heat

Summer sixteen was a scorcher. Seriously, it was one of the city's hottest summers on record. Temperatures regularly soared over 40 C, which was a real treat for those of us without air conditioning.

Big store openings

The Eaton Centre and Yorkdale got makeovers this past year and welcomed a slew of new stores including Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue. Although Uniqlo was the only one that drew massive lineups after it finally made its debut. 

Poke

With a very short time frame, Toronto went from having no Hawaiian-style poke restaurants to having a whole bunch. This dish is a delicious one, so we'll just have to wait and see how many of these poke spots survive. 

The renewal of our sports teams

Toronto's sports teams were actually kind of good this year. The Blue Jays wowed us yet again, the Toronto FC made it to the finals and the Raptors made it to the playoffs. We even hosted the NBA All-Star weekend and the World Cup of Hockey this past year. 

Beloved spots closing

This is a sad one because we lost iconic stores and restaurants, like Honest Ed's, all of Mirvish Village, the Harbord Room, the Brunswick House and the Hideout in 2016.

Pedestrian fatalities

It was a tragic year on Toronto roads with a huge surge in pedestrian deaths. That's led to calls for increased road safety measures throughout the city, including lowered speed limits for 2017.

Parties in unusual places

Underground parties often happen in quirky spots, but in 2016, lots of massive events went to down in oft-overlooked places. Luminato fully transformed the Hearn (its takeover even included a fine-dining restaurant), Long Winter held a party at the Galleria Mall and in/future threw an art festival at Ontario Place.

What do you think defined Toronto in 2016? Let us know in the comments.

Late night eats in Toronto just keep getting better and better. This year we've witnessed a slew of new joints open all over the city. From Caribbean takeout spots to bars named after horror films, when hunger strikes in the middle of the night, you have lots of options.

Here are my picks for the top new late night eats spots in Toronto.

Locals Only

The bar located below Home of the Brave on King West is serving up delectable bite sized grub until 2 a.m. Bar snacks range from oysters to fried chicken to ceviche.

Roywoods

The Caribbean joint that is just walking distance from the clubby King and Bathurst is open wee into the night to satisfy all your post bar needs. Jerk chicken sandwiches and plates are offered until 12 a.m. during the week and 4 a.m. on Friday and Saturdays.

Poutini's House of Poutine

Toronto's top late night poutine purveyor expanded to King West this year. You can now fill up on fries topped with all the fixins until 3:30 a.m. on weekends.

Lloyd's on Queen

This Shining themed bar is found in Leslieville, an area that is seriously lacking in late night grub. Alongside the great cocktail list is a menu of simple bar snacks that include ballpark hotdogs and beef patty burgers that are on offer until 2 a.m.

The Greater Good

From the crew behind Get Well, this Geary Avenue bar comes with a North of Brooklyn pizza counter. Grab a slice or a whole pie until 2 a.m.

Otto's Bierhalle

The West Queen West German beer hall does more than just tasty pilsners. From 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. they offer a late night menu which features items like a beet salad, cheese and meat board, schnitzel and more.

Three Hands

The Dundas West bar dishes out Canadian comfort food and cocktails 'til 2 a.m. Chow down on goodies like pork ribs, jerk octopus salad and fried chicken.

The Dime

This party bar from the restaurant group behind Toronto's El Furniture Warehouse and Queen Street Warehouse is serving up food until last call. The menu features a eclectic selection of snack foods and all are priced at $4.95.

Petit Potato

If you find yourself hungry in North York in the middle of the night this Taiwanese-Japanese restaurant will satisfy cravings for wings, omurice and over the top desserts.

Macho Radio Bar

The Tex-Mex joint found in CityPlace is serving up a late night eats menu until 2 a.m. Snack on chips and guacamole, tacos, flatbreads and salads.