Indulgent burgers in Toronto are next-level creations featuring premium toppings like truffles or foie gras, often stacked so high they barely fit into your mouth.

Here are my picks for the most indulgent burgers in Toronto.

Shamrock Burgers

At $11.50, The Canadiana won't break the bank, but by eating it you'll exceed your caloric intake for the day, and maybe even for the week. The 8-ounce patty comes on a bun with saucy pulled pork, peameal bacon, strip bacon, crispy fried onions and poutine.

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Holy Chuck Burgers

The local burger chain is home to The Holy Duck, a decadent creation featuring a single beef patty topped with a slab of seared foie gras, double-smoked bacon, white truffle oil, maple syrup and freshly shaved white truffles for good measure.

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Toma Burger Addiction

Ultra luxe toppings like foie gras, truffle mayo, cremini mushrooms, caramelized onions, double smoked bacon, swiss cheese, arugula, balsamic glaze and truffle oil all land on The Double Jackpot built on a soft, fluffy house-baked milk bun.

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Burger's Priest

Instead of buns, two grilled cheese sandwich surround two patties and two panko-crusted cheese-stuffed mushrooms with all the fixins' on this secret-menu monstrosity, The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.

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Lisa Marie

Visit during brunch to experience their The Double Pancake Pork Burger. This massive morning feast features two 4-ounce pork burger patties stacked between pancake buns topped with lettuce, cheese and tomatoes and served with a side of maple syrup.

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Bymark

A $38 burger better be indulgent. The Classic from Mark McEwan's Financial District restaurant features Brie de Meaux, shaved truffles and grilled porcini mushrooms atop an 8-ounce beef patty.

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Momofuku Daisho

Make your way to the third floor of this Shangri La restaurant to sink your teeth into their Shrimp Stack Burger ($23). It features both a beef and shrimp patties along with hozon mayo and kohlrabi slaw.

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Top Gun Steak

Order up the Destroyer at this Kensington Market joint and receive a burger complete with four beef patties, deep fried portobello mushrooms all sandwiched in between to grilled cheeses.

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The Goodman Pub

The Surf N Turf Burger is a must try at this Harbourfront restaurant. It features brown butter lobster, creole remoulade, bacon, mornay sauce, baby arugula tomato and shoestring pickles.

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Kookoo's Kitchen

Burgers don't get much more epic than the ones found at this Woodbridge spot. Hilariously dubbed the Nutjob ($21) features two twelve-ounce patties of AAA beef topped with triple cheese and four ounces of peppery Montreal smoked meat.

Hotel swimming pools in Toronto will have you cooling off in the lap of luxury. There's no need to rely on city-owned spaces and crowded beaches, these swimming sanctuaries will have you hanging poolside in style.

Here are my picks for the top hotel swimming pools in Toronto.

Sheraton Centre

The Financial District hotel has Toronto's largest indoor/outdoor heated pool. There's also lots of space for lounging on deck, which means fighting over chairs is just a slight possibility. If you're aren't a guest you can purchase a monthly pass.

Hyatt

The rooftop pool at this King West hotel is the ideal place to beat the heat while taking advantage of the sunshine. The seasonal sun deck offers a spectacular view of downtown Toronto. If you aren't staying at the hotel, you can snag a day pass Thursday to Sunday.

Radisson Hotel

They open their outdoor pool seasonally, along with its patio and lounge area with a fabulous view of the Harbourfront. The pool is open to non-hotel guests for a fee of $40. It's open daily until 10 p.m.

InterContinental

This Financial District hotel flaunts a massive 48-foot saltwater swimming pool. Once you've gone for a dip, take advantage of the steam room and saltwater hot tub for total relaxation. Score a day pass for $25.

Westin Harbour Castle

This Harbourfront hotel is one of the largest in the city and boasts a giant pool with a seasonal sundeck. Gain access with workout classes for $15 or opt for membership.

Pride parties in Toronto happen every day of the week, in every corner of the city. These include small gatherings and major events that let people come together, celebrate the Toronto's LGBT diversity and spread love, joy and inclusivity. The fun ramps up on Monday, June 19.

Toronto's first black ice cream shop opened today across from Trinity Bellwoods Park and people are going nuts. A steady stream of customers made their made to ihalo Krunch today to see what all the hype was about and so far our city's newest frozen treat doesn't disappoint.

The ice cream is truly a black, not a grey like the more common black sesame flavour. It's made with activated charcoal, something that some say has health benefits. This is also why it also goes by the name charcoal ice cream, or sometimes goth ice cream.

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It gained a bit of a cult following last summer south of the border, but despite the myriad ice cream fads prevalent in our city this is the first time it's made an appearance here.

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ihalo Krunch also sells ice cream in other flavours like ube, matcha and vanilla bean. It all comes as soft serve in house-made charcoal waffle cones.

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Parks with outdoor BBQ grills in Toronto are a rare commodity, so you'll want to arrive early when planning a cookout. While there are, indeed, charcoal BBQs for public use at several city parks, some are better than others.

Here are my picks for the top parks with outdoor BBQ grills in Toronto.

Sunnybrook Park

This park near Bayview and Leslie is arguably the best of all the BBQ-equipped parks, with plenty of grills available along the grounds.

Earl Bales Park

Your favourite place for novice skiing in the wintertime is also a great place to grill in the summer. Just off of Bathurst south of Sheppard, the park has lots of green space along with picnic tables, benches, and fixed charcoal grills throughout the grounds.

Cherry Beach

This Port Lands destination epitomizes the greatness that is the summer night with the sounds of faded music, the smell of charcoal barbeques and the sweet nostalgia of brooding teen angst.

Centennial Park

Some may argue that Etobicoke is already awash with plenty of open space and outdoor grills that any additional BBQ action is redundant. To that I say: there is always more room for grilling. You will find various spots for BBQ and seating throughout Centennial Park.

Morningside Park

This large Scarborough park has lots to offer all year round and in the summer it's a prime destination for hikes that will work up quite the hunger. Good thing then you have the option for a post-hike BBQ with one of their many outdoor grills. 

Few things are more relaxing than a quick getaway to a hotel or inn near Toronto for a weekend. Southern Ontario is brimming with small town inns that are as picturesque as they are steeped in history. Whether used as a home base during a weekend of theatre-going or as a self-pampering spa escape, these hotels promote relaxation in style.

Here are my picks for hotels and inns to visit near Toronto.

Millcroft Inn

This stunning Caledon inn is nestled right beside Shaw's Creek in a former textile mill. It's just a short drive from Toronto, but the town is artsy and quaint, while the inn itself is memorable for its unique setting within the creek.

Inn on the Twenty

For all the wineries to visit in and around the Beamsville Bench, there's a shortage of nice accommodations in the area. The Inn on the Twenty in Jordan Station is thus the go-to for those who want a refined hotel and dining experience in the heart of this wine region.

Pillar and Post

There are a number of old hotels in Niagara-on-the-Lake, but I've always loved the Pillar and Post for the rustic charm of its lobby. The restaurant here is good as well, and there's a real old school charm that defines the place.

Drake Devonshire

This hotel and restaurant in Prince Edward County brings the vibe of the Drake Hotel to the country with dramatic results. The design is both stunning and rustic, with a slick open dining room and a deck that looks out toward Lake Ontario. Where other inns on this list might be called historic, the Devonshire is going for vintage.

Langdon Hall

If you're looking for the ultimate in culinary pampering, Langdon Hall is the premier destination close to Toronto. The restaurant at this estate-like inn is consistently ranked one of the best in the country, while the rooms and amenities are also luxurious.

St. Anne's

This wellness retreat is built around an old stone inn that dates back to 1858. People come here for the outdoor yoga and spa services, but the grounds themselves are the most remarkable thing. Enjoy a drink by the pool overlooking the 150+ year old building.

The Parlour Inn

A town that hosts a Shakespeare theatre festival each summer better have an historic inn to put people up. The Parlour Inn is Stratford's best bet, and it's not quite as outrageously priced as its Niagara-on-the-Lake counterparts.

Breadalbane Inn

Located in Fergus, an underrated town about five kilometres from Elora, this quaint inn has 10 suites, a handful of which feature exposed brick in the main building that dates back to 1860. This makes for an ideal home base when exploring the many treats the Grand River has to offer.

Harbour House

Consistently ranked the top of the crop in Niagara-on-the-Lake, the Harbour House exudes country charm but has enough modern amenities to justify the premium rates charged here. It's slightly away from the main hub of activity in the town, but that's probably a good thing given its proximity to the marina and shoreline.

Woodlawn Inn

Perched in the heart of Cobourg, the Woodlawn is a stately old inn dating back to the 19th century. It's a bit more reasonable price-wise than inns to the west of Toronto (rooms start at $99), but it's still outfitted with charming decor and boasts the best dining experience in the town.

Toronto truly comes alive during the summertime, making it a great time to spend a few days here whether as a tourist or as part of a staycation. While mainstream attractions like the CN Tower, St. Lawrence Market and the Aquarium might seem like obvious choices, there are plenty of other unique spots to check out.

Here are some essential places you need to go while on summer vacation in Toronto.

Go on a brewery crawl

Toronto's craft beer scene is blowing up. While there are plenty of breweries on the city's west side, check out some of our new arrivals in the east, such as Eastbound Brewing Company, Radical Road Brewing, Left Field and Rorschach Brewing, which is located in a 100-year-old mansion.

Dine at one of Toronto's hot new restaurants

Toronto's a haven for food lovers, so come hungry. Head to Parkdale for an Eastern European feast at the just opened Tennessee Tavern. Take in the California vibe at the Italian spot La Palma or fill up on Thai food at Kiin.

Explore the Junction Triangle

This west side neighbourhood might be tiny, but there's lots to do here. Take a stroll down Sterling Road and visit Henderson Brewing and then soak up those suds with food from the Drake Commissary. Afterwards, visit a contemporary art gallery and then stop at yet another place for beer, Halo Brewery or refuel with some Station Cold Brew.

Take a tour of Toronto's outrageous ice cream parlours

Ice cream is a big deal in Toronto, meaning you can travel all over the city with a cone in your hand. Try some activated charcoal-infused ice cream if you dare, grab a massive chimney cone or trek to the beautiful Beaches for a cake batter cone.

Sweat it out at fitness class

If you just need to spin, check out Toronto's new SoulCycle or hit up Ride Cycle Club, which is loosely affiliated with lululemon. To really see the city and get to know some of the people who live here, join a run club for a day and explore as you zoom down sidewalks and through parks. 

Hunt for a new food truck

Toronto's food truck scene has welcomed a number of new entrants this year. There are now trucks serving up awesome dumplings and sushi burritos as well as some doling out arepas, pierogis and Cuban-style coffee.

Go green

It seems silly to leave off our parks when our slogan is "A City Within A Park." Check out some of Toronto's green spaces and escape from the concrete jungle. Take a stroll through High Park and visit the zoo, get lost in nature at Tommy Thomson Park or make like a local and picnic in Trinity Bellwoods Park on a warm, sunny afternoon.

Swim

The Toronto Islands might be off limits but there's still plenty of places to go for a dip. Get a day pass at one of these hotel swimming pools or save your money and take it outside at Sunnyside, Christie Pits, Donald D. Summerville or one of the many outdoor pools. 

Free events in Toronto this week are all about big get togethers. These include free outdoor film screenings, marches and the biggest celebration of Indigenous culture in the country, which are all happening before the weekend even begins. 

Summer parties in Toronto bounce around from swanky to silly events, and they happen all over the city. Beyond street and music festivals, these parties will be events to remember from summer '17. 

While Kensington Market is home to some great cheap eats, it's also a the perfect neighbourhood to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Here are my picks for the top summertime treats in Kensington Market.

Ice cream tacos at Little Pebbles

Booyah isn't the only spot in the city busting out ice cream tacos. These handheld morsels can also be found at this teeny tiny Japanese bakery cafe in variety of flavours.

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Churro cones at Pancho's Bakery

This Mexican bakery takes churros to the next level by shaping them into cones and filling them with ice cream. Warning - expect to wait in line to get your hands on one.

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Ice cream sandwiches at Sweet Hart Kitchen

Just on the outskirts of Kensington Market is where you'll find an ice cream sammy that's raw, vegan and gluten free. It's tasty too!

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Paletas at Wrestlers

This Mexican cafe offers a rotating menu of paletas that can also be dipped in chocolate and coated in toppings like coconut flakes, peanuts, granola or Rice Krispies.

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Ice cream crepes at Millie Creperie

Japanese crepes are a menu staple at this Toronto creperie. These differ from classic French crepes in the sense that they are a little sweeter and a little crispier. Crepes here are stuffed with everything from green tea ice cream to Nutella and bananas.

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Dole Whip floats at Seven Lives Paleteria

This is a nod to the famous Disneyland dessert. Creamy dairy-free pineapple-flavoured Dole Whip soft serve gets topped with pineapple juice, a maraschino cherry and a cocktail umbrella.

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Froyo at Grk Ygrt

Have a hankering for froyo? This is your one stop shop. Choose from eight different combos or select from the many toppings to make your own mix.

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Ice cream bars at Sweet Olenka's

One of three Sweet Olenka locations in the city, this Kensington Market ice cream parlour and sweets shop is where to go for a wide selection of ice cream bars. Good luck figuring out what to order first.

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Thai ice cream rolls at Frosty Roll

Watch Thai-style ice cream rolls made right before your eyes at this tiny shop on Augusta. Flavours include mango, strawberry, white chocolate, Oreo and more.

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Mint iced coffee at Fika Cafe

Why go for regular iced coffee when you can take it to the next level with some fresh mint at this Scandinavian coffee shop on Kensington.

Events in Toronto this week will blow your mind, ear drums and your socks off. Not only does Pride kick into high gear, but it's also time for NXNE, a giant beer fest at Ontario Place and Taste of Asia and oh, the official start of summer.

Canadian pop queen Carly Rae Jepsen wowed Roy Thomson Hall on Saturday night after she performed hit after hit with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.

This concert, in honour of Canada 150, packed the massive venue with more than 2,000 Carly Rae fans who were dancing and singing along throughout the show - something that rarely happens at the symphony.

CARLY 🗣 RAE 🗣 JEPSEN 🗣 IS 🗣 SO 🗣 UNDER 🗣 RATED 🗣 This orchestra show is unreal 💕🙌🏽😭pic.twitter.com/VvGnTGzwCS

— emerson ☁️ (@emersondkm) June 18, 2017

Of course, along with its classical concerts the TSO has a series of pop performances, live movie scores, and it's even done shows with Second City.

Tonight I saw Carly Rae Jepsen perform Emotion with a full orchestra and now I can die happy pic.twitter.com/wZ3fVUkn2e

— Mac Daddy 👅💦 (@mac_chapin) June 18, 2017

However, it seems like Toronto really, really, really, really liked this weekend's concert, so let's make it a regular thing, maybe?

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The long awaited Ontario Place Urban Park has finally opened to the public. Premier Kathleen Wynne and Tourism Minister Eleanor McMahon officially unveiled the new green space during a ribbon cutting ceremony this morning. 

It's officially open. Come enjoy new public space @OntarioPlace@SeeTorontoNowpic.twitter.com/XAHTVG24tD

— Johanne Belanger (@jbelanger15) June 19, 2017

The 7.5 acre waterfront park goes by the name Trillium Park and William G. Davis Trail and represents phase one of the revitalization of the entire Ontario Place grounds. 

Good morning Ontario! View from the summit at the new park and trail at #OntarioPlace. Opening this June. pic.twitter.com/StW9NhapTh

— TourismCultureSport (@ExploreON) June 15, 2017

The new green space features a meandering trail and boardwalk, a granite bluff composed of 1,700 tons of Muskoka granite stone, an open-air pavilion, and almost 1,200 trees that were planted to provide strategic shade and to fill in the natural features of the park. 

William G Davis Stone @OntarioPlace@SeeTorontoNowpic.twitter.com/hUGXT9ZqYV

— Johanne Belanger (@jbelanger15) June 19, 2017

Ontario Place's life as an amusement park ended back in 2012 at which time it was announced that the former parking lot space at the southeast portion of the grounds would be converted into the park that opened today.

It's been a long time coming, but the first glimpse looks very promising. 

This week on DineSafe is another one without restaurant closures to report. Some of the city's top ramen joints did, however, land in some hot water when they were visited by city health inspectors and smacked with conditional passes.

See which restaurants got busted by DineSafe this week.

Kinton Ramen (5165 Yonge St.)

• Inspected on: June 12, 2017
• Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
• Number of infractions: 6 (Significant: 5, Crucial: 1)
• Crucial infractions include: Operator failed to maintain hazardous foods.

La Societe (131 Bloor St. West)

• Inspected on: June 13, 2017
• Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
• Number of infractions: 4 (Minor: 1, Significant: 3)
• Crucial infractions include: N/A

Pi Co (1200 Bay St.)

• Inspected on: June 13, 2017
• Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
• Number of infractions: 3 (Significant: 3)
• Crucial infractions include: N/A

Ajisen Ramen (332 Spadina Ave.)

• Inspected on: June 15, 2017
• Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
• Number of infractions: 3 (Significant: 3)
• Crucial infractions include: N/A

Bubby's Bagels (3035 Bathurst St.)

• Inspected on: June 15, 2017
• Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
• Number of infractions: 7 (Minor: 4, Significant: 3)
• Crucial infractions include: N/A

Holy Chuck (586 Yonge St.)

• Inspected on: June 15, 2017
• Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
• Number of infractions: 3 (Minor: 1, Significant: 2)
• Crucial infractions include: N/A

Tacorrito (556 Church St.)

• Inspected on: June 15, 2017
• Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
• Number of infractions: 7 (Minor: 2, Significant: 3, Crucial: 2)
• Crucial infractions include: Operator failed to maintain hazardous foods and operator failed to ensure food is not contaminated/adulterated.

Amato Pizza (429 Yonge St.)

• Inspected on: June 16, 2017
• Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
• Number of infractions: 5 (Minor: 3, Significant: 1, Crucial: 1)
• Crucial infractions include: Operator failed to maintain hazardous foods.

North Pole Bakery (1210 Danforth Ave.)

• Inspected on: June 16, 2017
• Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
• Number of infractions: 2 (Minor: 1, Significant: 1)
• 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.

Yoga classes offer a gratifying way for moms to bond with their babies. The best yoga classes nurture moms back into movements that strengthen and tone the body post-pregnancy, while being rooted in a grounding energy.

Here are my picks for the top yoga classes in Toronto for moms with babies.

Afterglow Studios

This yoga studio in the Beaches offers a one-hour tot yoga class with the purpose of teaching correct posture to your little ones. By incorporating storytelling and animal postures, the eight-week class is suitable for kids 18-months to four years with a parent or caregiver present.

889 Yoga

If you’re looking for a midday retreat from the city, the beautiful and spacious two-floor Rosedale studio offers just that. Moms can bring their babies to yoga class designed to recondition muscles post-pregnancy. The class incorporates a gentle, flowing yoga practice as a way to combine community, yoga and a sweat session.

Fireflow Yoga

This boutique yoga studio near Christie Pits has yoga classes designed for moms to meet other moms and move with their babies. The all-levels class is designed to tone and restore strength in the upper body and abdomen. Classes are good for babies four weeks old until crawling. 

YogaSpace

With over 60 classes, this studio has been an integral part of the community on Ossington.Their baby and mom class focuses on restoring and toning after childbirth and connect moms with other new moms and teachers dedicated to post-natal practice. Babies are welcome until crawling age.

Breathe Yoga

This Junction studio has a Mom’n Babies class that offers a gentle approach to toning and restoring strength in the body after childbirth. The class is a grounding practice that soothes new moms as they practice with baby by their side.

Cirque-ability

Aerial and Acrobatic classes are a fun way to lengthen, strengthen and be super close with baby. The class is about parents and children participating together with the added bonus of getting strong and fit. Classes are offered Sundays and Wednesdays.

Whole Life Balance

This studio offers a 45-minute yoga class designed for parents and babies six-weeks to crawling. In the class, mom and baby will play, move, breathe and discover their bodies mindfully. It's designed to increase bonding time while nurturing mom’s body back into movement.

Octopus Garden

A staple in the yoga community, Octopus Garden at College and Ossington offers a variety of yoga classes for families. The classes are the centre of a community of parents to bond with other parents while re-aligning the body and soothing any aches and pains. There is also a focus on restorative work to ease fatigue.

Toronto Yoga Mammas

This Queen East studio is all about honouring mom and baby. It offers two child-friendly classes; Crawlers Yoga for moms with babies up to two-year-old, and Yoga Babies. Both classes are effective in helping mom bond through touch, sound, and movement in yoga. Babies are even incorporated into the sequences. Drop in classes are $21.

Spynga

This Eglinton West studio's Yoga Mama and Babe Class is designed as a way to correct common postpartum conditions as Moms flow with baby through vinyasa sequences. 

Toronto's second annual Taco Fest took over Ontario Place this weekend bringing a slew of vendors and eaters together to mow down on tacos, corn, ice cream and beer.

The event, from Taste Toronto, featured restaurants, food trucks and caterers slinging out favourites like tacos al pastor from Fonda Lola and chicken tinga from Playa Cabana as well as options that showcased flavours from both Mexico and around the world.

Here are my picks for the most epic tacos on offer this weekend.

Banh mi tacos from Los Vietnamita

Los Vietnamita which does Mexican and Vietnamese fusion, served up banh mi chicken, beef, fish and chorizo tacos.

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Bulgogi tacos from the Food Dudes

Along with their popular Captain Crunch fish tacos, the Food Dudes sold bulgogi ground beef tacos with kimchi slaw and cheese sauce.

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Jerk chicken tacos fro Rancho Relaxo

Rancho Relaxo made these jerk chicken tacos topped with mango marmalade.

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Kung pao pork tacos from Fidel Gastro's

Matt Basile isn't know for subtlety at his restaurant and food truck, so it's no surprise this kung pao pork taco from Fidel Gastro's looks over-the-top delicious.

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Ice cream tacos from Booyah

These aesthetically pleasing ice cream tacos from Booyah were super popular on this hot and humid weekend.

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Toronto played host to hundreds of screaming tweens and exhausted dads on Sunday night for the 2017 iHeartRadio Canada Much Music Video Awards.

Hosted by Brampton's Alessia Cara and Joe Jonas, the MMVAs honoured the best Canadian music videos from the past year.

Alessia Cara posing at the MMVAs. Photo by Hector Vasquez.

Hours before the awards began, the area around queen and John was already teeming with music fans who braved the rainy weather.

Swarms of fans flocked Queen St. on Sunday. Photo by Hector Vasquez.

Most spectators were outfitted in rain smocks, many bearing signs like the cardboard flat I saw asking Shay Mitchell if she wanted pizza (yes), or the bristol board with a handwritten novella asking Shawn Mendes to prom (no).

Lilly Singh on the red carpet. Photo by Hector Vasquez.

On the red carpet, everyone looked fabulous. I spotted YouTube superstar Lilly Singh wearing a Love Thy Sister t-shirt.

The red (pink) carpet at the MMVAs. Photo by Hector Vasquez.

Mariana's Trench kept it simple with their lead singer, Josh Ramsay, in a whipped cream bikini, and the rest of the members in bodysuits covered in balloons that were constantly popping.

KJ Apa had fans at the MMVAs. Photo by Hector Vasquez.

I was most excited to New Zealand's KJ Apa in the flesh. The horde of teens agreed, going absolutely wild when Apa and One Direction non-father Niall Horan arrived.

The crowd all had their smartphones ready. Photo by Hector Vasquez.

One girl sobbed relentlessly as they walked by, but if Riverdale has taught us anything, it’s that teens only find other teens attractive when they’re weirdly distant and emotionally unavailable.

DNCE on stage at the MMVAs. Photo by Hector Vasquez.

By the time the main event started, there was electricity in the air. The hosting was on point, with both Cara and Jonas entertaining the crowd with their charisma and talent. Julia Michael’s performance was incredible, and Lorde was, of course, amazing.

Lorde put on a show at the MMVAs. Photos by Hector Vasquez.

Even the Arkells, who I have been wary of since their lead singer used to borrow my best friend’s notes at McMaster, made me fall in love with them.

Iggy Azalea at the MMVAs. Photo by Hector Vasquez.

As the show came to a close, I was struck by how many different people attended the MMVAs. I had expected it to be mostly rabid young fans who needed their Horan fixes but there really were all kinds of attendees.

If you weren't there you got to relive it through Snapchat or Instagram Stories. Photo by Hector Vasquez.

There was a woman in her late thirties in orthotic sandals, an older man in plaid with a backwards cap, even a couple with a little toddler who didn’t cry once, not even when Ed Sheeran won an award.

Imagine Dragons brought their drums to the MMVAs. Photo by Hector Vasquez.

And they were all united by their one common interest- snapchatting for the entire duration of an awards show to their uninterested friends who could get a much better video of Post Malone online.

Toronto's obsession with macarons might have cooled a bit, but things are sure to heat up again once the world's most famous macaron maker arrives in the city. 

Ladurée is slated to open at Yorkdale Shopping Centre, marking the French brand's continued expansion into Canada.

In March 2016, Ladurée's first Canadian location debuted on Robson Street in Vancouver, generating two-hour long lineups on opening weekend. A year later, Vancouver got another Ladurée at the Holt Renfrew on Dunsmuir Street.

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Macarons at the Ladurée cafes on the west coast start at $3 each. 

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Details remain sparse about the Toronto outpost, but you can expect to see a rainbow of macarons and gorgeous packaging once it's here.

If you're already craving a salted caramel macaron, you can visit Yorkdale's huge Nadège or any of our other local French patisseries.   

If you're craving milk and cereal in Toronto, you'll have to eat it at home. That's because the city's newest cereal bar has abruptly closed its doors for good.

Silo13 spent a few short months dishing out $10 bowls of cereal, featuring about 100 varieties from around the world. It was one of those instantly popular places that became a social media darling.

According to a note on Silo13's website the owners are "contractually unable to disclose" why they're shutting down their newfangled food business.

"For reasons were are contractually unable to disclose, we are permanently closing our doors. Along with that, we are also shutting down our social media accounts," reads the note.

Silo13 is no longer on Instagram or Facebook. The note continues, "Please accept our sincerest apologies for this disappearance, and please believe that we did all that we could to prevent this from happening."

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