Located at the end of a cul-de-sac in Bennington Heights, this modern mini-mansion is a great example of how good design can make even a minimalist home inviting. 

The sprawling ground level of the house is almost entirely wide open save for a well-placed two-sided fireplace that divides the living and dining rooms from the family room and the kitchen. It's a strategy that's been used to some success elsewhere around town.

Marked by oak floors in a herringbone pattern, the space is the perfect backdrop for the mid-century Modern furniture that appears in its staging photos. It's actually hard to picture it decorated in any other style. 

It's almost hard to believe what the place looked like back in 2015 when the last Google Streetview image was captured of the street. This is one of those re-build projects that took the original right down to the studs, but boy did they ever do a good job.

Normally, I'd reserve the mansion designation for a house of bigger size, but given its somewhat secluded location, the general sense of spaciousness conveyed here, and its price tag, it seems fitting. 

The Essentials 

• Address: 2 Orchard Green
• Type: Detached house
• Bedrooms: 5 + 2
• Bathrooms: 7
• Lot size: 59 x 113.56 feet
• Hit the market at: $5 million
• Realtor: Heaps Estrin Team, Royal LePage 
• Sold for: $5 million

Why it sold for what it did

This house has a lot going for it, from impeccable interior finishes to a quiet sense of curb appeal on its dead end street. It would not be inappropriate to characterize this as a dream home.

Was it worth it?

This house sold for less than $2 million before it was rebuilt, so the jump in price is remarkable, but so too was the work done to transform the previous house, which was humble compared to this show stopper.

Indoor tennis courts in Toronto help you keep that backhand stroke strong, even in the winter. While some courts belong to swanky clubs that require bank-breaking fees, others are open to the public and require much less monetary – and social – capital. 

Here are my picks for the top indoor tennis courts in Toronto. 

North York Winter Tennis Club

The NYTA has three bubbles in North York that are open from 7 a.m. until midnight, or just before. A winter membership for adults will set you back $156 plus tax. For non-member guests, its $24 to $30 an hour.

Eglinton Flats Winter Tennis

With six tennis courts along with lessons and leagues, a full membership here is $419 (which includes play during prime time hours). It's much cheaper if you get a non-prime membership at $299. For non-members it's  $14 per hour.

L’Amoreaux Tennis Centre

You can join the Scarborough Winter Tennis Club and play at this court for a $280 prime time membership. If you don't feel like joining a club,  just pay the centre directly to use the court for $24 an hour. 

Etobicoke Olympium

This huge facility doesn't have a pay-as-you-play policy, so you can't just walk in and start playing doubles. They do, however, offer 9-week tennis courses for adults for $93, which is pretty affordable and a good way to ensure you'll destroy the competition at summer matches.

Angus Glen Tennis Centre

Located in Markham, this four-court centre is decently priced. An annual booking membership costs $15 plus an additional $23.33 every time you rent the court for an hour during prime time. For guests, it's an extra $5.17 plus court fees. 

Mayfair Clubs

With four spots around the city, Mayfair clubs were once tennis-only affairs but now offer activities like squash and spa-ing, which sort of justifies its price. On top of a huge initiation fee, memberships can cost up to $120, depending on your court fees and package deals. 

Toronto Tennis City

Located near Yonge and Eglinton, this year-round club has fancy red Italian clay courts and luxuriously expensive memberships to match. Shell out $1,200 for an initiation fee and dig into your wallet every year to spend $1,800 for the annual membership.

The Badminton and Racquet Club

Boasting a 'boutique club experience', this historic club at Yonge and St. Clair once caught on fire in dramatic fashion, but is apparently still up and running. Memberships go for an undisclosed amount but undoubtedly run into the thousands after initiation fees. 

The Boulevard Club

Are you the sort of person that likes to commit for life? For $19,500, you can get a lifetime membership at this Lakeshore institution and play tennis forever. Otherwise, pay a monthly fee of $233 that includes full access to courts and also yachting, if you're into that. 

The Queen’s Club

If you have three years, join the waiting list for a membership at this Annex club. Fees here are a mystery but expensive, obviously. Not only that, admission requires recommendations from two senior members, because tennis is more than a sport, my boy, it's a way of life. 

Valentine's Day is February 14 and if you're thinking of getting your loved one a gift this list should get your started. Gifts can be tough. You want to be original but sincere; sensible yet sexy. Or you can scrap all that and just buy your partner something you secretly want for yourself. If they really love you they'll share it with you later. 

Here are some ideas for Valentine's Day gift ideas you can buy in Toronto for the lover in your life.

Gifts for guys

Egyptian cotton boxers

Every time he slips a pair of these on, he'll be thinking of you. Or maybe he'll be too busy enjoying how comfortable his nether parts feel. Whatever the case, a pair of boxer-briefs or boxer-shorts from Kotn will make for a very saucy gift.

A camera strap

Turn his hobby (or profession) into a fashion statement with a sturdy cow hide camera strap from Varsity Brown. It'll free up his hands for more important things like hugging you (or bringing you food?)

A classic poster from Darrell Kobza on Dundas West is a thoughtful gift for nostalgia lovers. Photo by Jesse Milns.

A vintage poster

Nothing says love like an original 1970 Rolling Stones poster. Darrell Kobza on Dundas West has a collection of studio-released music and movie artwork that will have your favourite film buff swooning.  

Beard oil

Want to go in for a kiss but deterred by that prickly shrub on his chin? Get your lumberjack some beard-taming tonics from The Cure Apothecary and save the both of you from some chaffing. 

The Dupe Shop sells a big selection of classics on cassette. Photo by Hector Vasquez.

Deadstock cassette tapes

There's nothing that says puppy love more than playing nostalgic tunes on an old cassette. Dupe Shop has a great selection of classics from the likes of Lionel Richie and Metallica, depending on what genre gets you both in the mood. You might need to buy a cassette player, too. 

A cozy Toronto skyline sweater

You are definitely going to "borrow" this sweater one day. Run to the Variety Shop inside the Beverly Hotel and grab one before all the other loyal Torontonians do. 

A gift that keeps on giving

Monthly subscription boxes are so hot right now and local company ESTBLSH has one that will keep your man's wardrobe current. Sign your giftee up for one month, three months, or all 12 to get a new pocket square, neck tie and socks delivered to his doorstep every 30 days.

Japanese lifestyle magazines

This is probably resonating strongly with a small subset of significant others. It's a niche gift, yes, so you better hurry to Haven now. He knows the March issue of Popeye is out already – make it there before he does.

Gifts for her

Perfume with a custom engraved case

Scent is one of the best ways to trigger memory. A hand-blended perfume from Le Labo is a sweet-smelling way to keep you in her thoughts. Depending on the size you can either get one or even two of her initials engraved on the case. 

A skincare set

A box set from Decium is a luxurious way to pamper your lady while still going easy on your wallet, as far as skincare goes, with a set that includes a moisturizer, emulsion, and serum.

Lipsticks made of natural ingredients from Bit Lip Lab come in healthy colours. Photo by Hector Vasquez.

Edible lipstick

If she loves wearing lipstick, she's probably tired of accidentally ingesting all the toxic ingredients that come with it. Luckily Bit Lip Lab offers lip colours made of all-natural ingredients, so you don't have to worry about eating lead and parabens every time you both kiss. 

A pourover kettle

A sleek Stagg Fellow kettle from Tokyo Smoke makes a beautiful gift for your barista boo. With a long spout for extra control, it holds one litre of water and comes in three different colours. 

Dinosaur-shaped succulent planters come in different species at Bastone & Co. Photo by Jesse Milns.

A dinosaur-shaped succulent holder

Just like your relationship, succulents are resilient and pretty low maintenance. Gift her a special Triceratops or Brontosaurus planter, or both, from Bastone & Co. 

Super unique folding stand

Help her declutter her space with a very special three-panelled Folding Vessel from Average – its one-of-a-kind design is the ideal size for vinyls, books, and magazines.

A cozy throw is great way to keep you both warm this winter. Photo by North Standard Trading Post.

A warm blanket

Make sure she stays cozy for the rest of winter with a soft blankie from the North Standard Trading Post. Perfect for cozying up on the couch for Hulu and Hang. 

Something Harry Potter-related

Wingardium Leviosa her heart with some merchandise from her favourite fantasy series. Curiosa carries some Hogwarts-branded items like letter wallets and Ollivander-inspired wand necklaces. Take her for a drink at The Lockhart right after to really keep the evening on-theme. 

If you've never tried El Fogon – it's almost too late. A fixture on St. Clair West for 16 years, the Peruvian restaurant will shut its doors forever after service tomorrow. 

According to a recent farewell post on their website, chef Silvia Riojas-Kamiya has decided to semi-retire and the owners have chosen to take some time to focus on family life. Those who know hard it is to find good Peruvian fare will mourn its loss. 

With one of the best Lomo Saltado's the city had to offer, El Fogon served as an authentic culinary wellspring, especially during Salsa on St. Clair and statutory holidays. 

But the restaurant always felt like it was under construction, and indeed it saw several redesigns over the years. 

It was even featured on the Food Network's renovation show, Restaurant Takeover, though maybe that wasn't such a good idea considering its reputation for shutting down businesses in its wake.

Despite its lacklustre interior, the restaurant still had a loyal following of yucca and ceviche-lovers, who, if not for the Peruvian staples, came to El Fogon for its outstanding desserts.

Farewell, Dulce de Leche shortbread, we'll miss you.

Winter farmers' markets in Toronto are just as fun as the summer ones, if you know where to find them. Certain fruits will be off the menu, obviously, but you can still forage for organic products and home-baked goods that will keep you nice and toasty during the winter.

Here are my picks for the top winter farmers' markets in Toronto.

Soraruren Farmers’ Market

Located in a small corner of Roncesvalles, this long-running farmer’s market run by the West End Food Co-op is open on Mondays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. all year long, featuring tons of produce and organic favourites from places like de Floured.

Montgomery’s Inn Farmers’ Market

This market in Etobicoke runs all year on Wednesdays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Head into the museum for a tour while you’re here – they’re free on market days – and check out the inn’s wood-fire oven.

Dufferin Grove Farmers’ Market

Just steps aways from Dufferin Mall, this market at the border of Bloorcourt and Bloordale is an all-organic market with a rotating weekly list of healthy vendors. They even have a loyalty card program for dedicated customers, and are open every Thursday from 3 p.m. to 7p.m.

Stop's Wychwood Barns Farmers’ Market

Peruse through some healthy vendors while enjoying the high-ceilinged views of this historic streetcar facility turned cultural hub near St. Clair West. Running every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12:30 pm., the Stop also has its own cafe during open hours and live music.

Toronto Botanical Garden Organic Farmers’ Market

Located inside Edwards Gardens, the TBG runs on Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Not everything here is organic, but you’ll be sure to find plenty of natural goods everywhere you go, like honey products from The Bee Shop. They also have ready-to-eat meals after 1 p.m.

St. Lawrence Farmers' Market

Probably the most well-known market in the city, this bustling food fair is best for early birds. Starting at 5 a.m. and running until 3 p.m. all year long, these vendors set up in a tent outside just south of the historic building.

Urban Market at Concord CityPlace

This market services a burgeoning population at the CityPlace condo. They’ve got everything from skin products to wine on offer at the residence’s presentation centre and are open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

UTSC Farmers' Market

Students from U of T’s Scarborough campus can take a break from eating fast food everyday by buying local at this market. Located right on campus, you can find everything from produce to smoked meats every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Downsview Park Merchants' Market

Not only does this market in North York sell produce, it's also a flea market that sells things like antiques and beauty products. Plus it has an international food court offering a huge array of eats from around the world and is open Saturday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Evergreen Brick Works Farmers' Market

As the largest market in Toronto, Evergreen is a massive hub of over 65 vendors, running on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. all year round. With themed days like wild rice day and sweet potato day, this food fair encourages you to eat according to the seasons, and locally too.  

The top party supply stores in Toronto have all the razzle dazzle you need to throw a proper fiesta. Whether it's a birthday party, an engagement party, a kid's party, or just an excuse to eat cake, these stores have you covered.

Here are my picks for the top party supply stores in Toronto.

Party Rock

This little spot at Avenue and Lawrence packs a lot inside. A well-stocked store with everything from themed plates and napkins to balloons and gifts, it's a one-stop shop for your party needs.

Amazing

Located in Etobicoke, this store takes partying really seriously, offering the usual gear as well as fireworks to light up the evening. They also have costumes and morphsuits – an absolute party essential.

Little Party Shoppe

Come to this Yonge and Lawrence shop for all your basic balloon needs. While they do have some options for numbers and lettered balloons, the classic oval shapes are where it's at.

Balloons on Bloor

Do you require an adorable Olaf balloon for your Frozen-themed party? This Bloorcourt store has it, plus tons of other fun inflatable balloons. You can also rent a helium tank, because balloons get tired too.

Balloon Queen

If you're trying to make a theatrical entrance to your own party, maybe consider getting a luxurious balloon archway from this Corktown store. They even have remote-controlled shark-shaped balloons to make things extra dramatic.

Party City

This classic party swag emporium has locations in North York and Etobicoke and offers everything you need to keep your party on-theme, from the ribbons all the way down to the napkins.

Lolliloot

It's easy to go overboard when accessorizing for parties, but this St. Clair West store actually stocks decor that looks festive but still modern. They've got some uniquely designed balloons as well as gender-neutral loots bag sets for the kids.

Party Supply Depot

Take your anger out on a pinata from this store in Thornhill and be rewarded with candy, yay. Party Supply also does custom banners so that your shindig's messaging stays on point.

Party Warehouse Outlet

Head to this Scarborough party outlet if you really want to take it to the next level. They even offer wedding gear like flower centrepieces and chair rentals, plus decor for ceremonial events like baptisms.

It’s My Party

If you're going to be playing dress up, this Danforth East supply store is where you need to go. A huge selection of costumes and FX makeup plus a cute array of stuffed animals for loot bags make this a super fun spot to pull up with the kids.

Warehouse sales in Toronto this February do a great job nailing both fashion and function, with huge deals ranging from 50 to 90 percent off brands like Canada Goose, Herschel, Frank And Oak, and plenty more. 

Cheap Chinese restaurants in Markham and Richmond Hill are sure staples in the community. Whether you're craving seafood, congee, or Hong Kong-style eats, these spots are bound to serve it at affordable prices.

Here are my picks for cheap Chinese restaurants in Markham and Richmond Hill. 

Phoenix Restaurant (Markham)

The tall green exterior of this Markham institution is a sight for sore eyes when driving along Woodbine Road. With a menu so good it's branched out with a location downtown, the curry and Hong Kong-style food here will make both your stomach and your wallet feel good. 

Jim Chai Kee Noodles

The outside of this Richmond Hill restaurant may be understated but the shrimp wontons inside will make you rethink the word scrumptious. Of course the noodles here are tasty too, and will cost you less than a John A. Macdonald (that's $10). 

Federick Restaurant

The go-to place for Hakka in Markham, you'll be pleased to find belly-warming portions of chili chicken, chow mein, and pakoras. Not only are they cheap here, they're also halal. 

Congee Queen

Even in the mecca of cheap Chinese eats, this congee chain still holds its own in the Chinese community. An extensive menu plus consistent service and food quality make this inexpensive restaurant a true gem.

Spring Villa Chinese Cuisine

From morning until evening, this Markham restaurant stays serving affordable meals. Whether you're going for dim sum or for a classic 10-course banquet, Spring Villa is the place to go when feasting with family and friends.

Northern Dumpling Kitchen

One of the best dumpling spots in Markham and Richmond Hill, this small spot serves up affordable, traditional Beijing-style dumplings and an authentic green onion pancake (not the flat kind). 

Ocean Seafood

Hong Kong-style set meals are available here, some for just under $5. With a clean interior and decent selection, Ocean is one of those places you go for lunch when you're feeling some frugal eats. 

Keung’s Delight

It gets busy here, and for good reason – the prices are fantastic and the portions are huge. Congee is always a good idea at Keung's but their general menu of Canto eats makes them one one of the most popular spots in Markham. 

House of Garden

At most places, Hong Kong-style lunch deals accompanied with milk tea are made available between 3 and 5 p.m., but at House of Garden the specials are $5.99 and start at 11 a.m. and end at 3 p.m. Start early, eat more. 

Glorious Chinese Cuisine

Dim sum here is cheap, and some of the best in the area. After several renovations, this place has finally settled into its own and now provides a spacious dining area and good service. Head to the karaoke lounge next door afterwards to dance off the meal.

Photo printing in Toronto can be a hit or miss. If you're looking for quick and easy service, kiosks at places like Costco and Walmart will do the job. Those looking for developers who process high quality prints, on the other hand, will have to seek out a small stable of experts. 

Here's where to go to get your photos printed in Toronto.

Annex Photo

With one-hour processing and same day printing, this photo lab has you covered. They can also process your 35mm or 120 mm film in colour.

Downtown Camera

This camera store near Queen and Church has every service you need, from processing your film to printing your digital media messages that range rom locket-sizes to 44-inch posters.

Still Images

If you want to keep it simple, this lab in the Beaches has a Kodak kiosk where you can insert your USB stick to get your photos printed immediately. Otherwise they have Epson printers with different options like fine art or canvas prints. 

Fotobox

This Etobicoke store only processes and prints digital media, but they're quick and will can usually have some glossy prints ready for you by the end of the day.

West Camera

This Queen West mainstay offers services for all types and sizes of film – from 135mm to 110. Using the wet lab process, photos printed at this lab are ensured a vibrant and colourful finish.

Toronto Image Works

Specializing in film processing and printing, this store near King and Spadina has a quick turnaround time and offers a 10 percent discount on those who pre-pay when they drop off their film.

Photo 123

A great option if you're trying to print some vibrant digital photos. Just south of Yonge and Bloor, this store offers regular sizes and enlarged prints as well as square format, if you're trying to print some photos from IG. Turnaround time here is a quick one hour. 

Northern Artists

Near Yonge and St. Clair, this print store has a mix of digital and film services with a 10 percent discount for clients with student IDs. 

60 Minute Photo Lab

This lab in the Yonge Eglinton Centre has a well-rounded list of services that include digital prints and film development for your 35mm or 120mm, plus disposable camera prints and a variety of wall art styles.

Rapid Photo

This store in the Path offers basic photo printing services as well as customized photo gift options, in case you want to print your photo on a shirt or a coaster.

Crossway Images

You can get your prints done in Roncesvalles at this photo lab that does film affordable processing and digital prints in standard sizes.

Henry’s

This popular camera shop with a location near Queen and Church offers a wide variety of photo printing services, from self-serve Fuji kiosks to canvas wraps to high quality Baryta prints. 

Mattresses, beds and bedding stores in Toronto can help you secure the always important good night's sleep. From stylish bed frames to mattresses with just the right amount of sink and bounce, these sleep gear providers will make you want to leap stay under the covers all day.

Here are my picks for the top stores for mattress, beds, and bedding in Toronto.

Mattresses

Ikea

This popular Swedish brand could be the one-stop-shop for all your home needs, but they've got a particularly good selection of mattresses that are affordable and easy to browse. Hit any of their locations across Toronto to find the ideal place to rest your head.

Sleep Country

Ranging from inexpensive to pretty pricey, the largest mattress retailer in Canada has a big range of styles and knowledgeable sales reps who will help you find the bed you've already dreamed of.

Mattress Mall

If you're looking to buy outside of big box retailers, head to this family-run chain of stores with two locations across the city. They sell brand-name mattress like Sealy for reduced prices, and even have an express delivery if you want to sleep on your new bed the day you buy it. 

Essentia

All memory foam mattresses sold at this store in the Beaches are organic and made in Canada. While expensive (their cheapest product costs $1,524), these natural latex materials might be worth the investment if you're looking for a healthier sleep.

EcoExistence

This sustainable store on St. Clair West is all about the healthy products for your home and bedroom. They carry Canadian-made natural rubber mattresses that you can custom order and receive between three and six weeks. 

Design Republic

Full of funky and modern furniture, this Queen West store is one of the few retailers in the city to carry Endy mattresses, with a whole showroom dedicated to the Canadian company on the fourth floor of the building. 

Bed Frames

EQ3

Visit one of their locations at King East or Liberty Village to peruse their selection of functional bed frames to complement your contemporary home.

Casalife

This store has two showrooms at Yonge and Eglinton and in Liberty Village. It carries a variety of bed frames that are sleek enough for any modern bedroom.

West Elm

Anyone attuned to the limited spaces of condo-living will appreciate the super simple designs of this Liberty Village store's bed frames. 

Elte Market 

This Castlefield Design Destrict store offers frames that are ideal for bedrooms with limited real estate, like ones that have storage space underneath.

BLVD Interiors

Fans of modern furniture can seek out moderately priced bed frames at this Queen West shop, which occasionally offers items at deep discount. 

Pavilion

There's a fairly big range of designs at this West Queen West furniture store. Upholstered, wooden, with back boards or without; bed frames sold here are modern and elegant. 

Bedding
 

Anthropologie

Known for carrying items with colourful designs and grandma-at-heart fabrics, this chain with locations in Yorkville and West Queen West is for those who want to deck out their bed with cozy patchwork blankets and cushions.

CB2

This two-floored Queen West retailer has tons of bedding that is fairly affordable. They've got selections of matching duvet and pillowcases with modern prints like palm leaves and marbleized designs. 

Merchant Sons

Located in the Entertainment District, this showroom feels like walking into somebody's home. You can buy their Portuguese-made complete bed sets that are designed to remove moisture contact from your skin so you have a sweat-free sleep. 

Au Lit Fine Linens

Treat yourself to some luxurious linens from this Montreal-based bedding store by Yonge and Eglinton. Crisp white sheets with high thread counts will have your bedroom looking like a European getaway, especially with items like duvets imported from Portugal. 

H&M

Unbeknownst to many, H&M has a home section that offers incredibly affordably duvet covers and pillow cases. Designs are basic with the occasional whale-printed duvet cover and they come in all sizes. 

Must-see Toronto concerts this February will thaw your frozen heart, starting with a band saying goodbye and ending with another band’s long-awaited hello (very circle of life), plus charming indie, chart-topping hip hop and experimental wizardry in between.

Free events in Toronto this week include a banquet taking place in Kensington Market, a look into the future of VR with complimentary booze, and a special DJ Skate night at Harbourfront. 

The top gluten-free pies in Toronto are delicious and edible by all, including those with celiac disease. Fruit fillings and crispy crusts make pies one of the best baked goods ever, and there's a few bakeries in the city doing them really well. 

Here are my picks for the top gluten-free pies in Toronto. 

Bunner’s Bake Shop

Made-to-order fruit pies at this vegan and gluten-free bakery are deep dish and filled with rotating seasonal flavours. At $28 each, they need to be ordered 48 hours in advance and can be picked up from either their Kensington or Junction locations.

Kensington Natural Bakery and Cafe

This Annex bakery has a variety of vegan pies, though not all of them are gluten-free. Their pecan pie is both and costs $17 each; those with peanut allergies can opt for a gluten-free pumpkin pie for $11.99.

Tori’s Bakeshop

With two locations in the city, this gluten-free haven has two locations and is also free of dairy and refined sugars. Grab one of their apple pies, $30, for a traditional serving of dessert. 

Cock-A-Doodle-Doo

If you have any type of allergy or intolerance at all, this Bloorcourt bakery is the one for you. They've got a list of 9-inch pies with maple syrup flaky crusts like cranberry apple and pear crostata. All pies are $35 each and use coconut sugar to sweeten it up. 

Butternut Baking Co.

Place an order before 1 p.m. to guarantee yourself a creamy pumpkin pie from this Junction bakery for $39. It's free of gluten, dairy, and is Paleo-diet friendly. 

Sweets by Zuccaro

All pies here are made with gluten free butter crust. This Woodbridge-based bakery distribute their fruit-filled pies sold at bakeries and grocery stores like Fiesta Farms at varying prices.

Almond Butterfly

Everything at this Harbord Village bakery is gluten-free, so you can enjoy a slice of their nine-inch pie pumpking pie without fear. Best part is, it's also dairy free; pre-order yours for $35. 

Whisked

Only open to the public on Thursday and Sunday, all the pies at this Scarborough bakery are worth waiting for five days out of seven. Nine-inch pies include lemon curd meringues and coconut cream pie, with prices ranging between $18.99 and $22.99.

de Floured

This gluten-free spot on College St. has pumpkin pie made with simple, clean ingredients. Available for $16 in the store or occasionally at farmers' markets across the city, you can also sub the milk for coconut milk instead.

Sweet Hart Kitchen

This Junction bakery is free of allergens and gluten, boasting vegan goods only. Their whole pies are $29, with fillings that change all year round.

Late night food delivery in Toronto will come to your rescue in the wee hours of the morning. With all your favourite meals at your fingertips, it's the best way to save yourself from the horror of having to cook for yourself after midnight.

Here’s a roundup of late night delivery options in Toronto.

Pizza
 

• Roses New York delivers its Iranian-style pizzas until 2 a.m. on weekdays and until 4 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Order on Uber Eats, Foodora or DoorDash. 
• Masseria on King West does delivery until 3 a.m. Thursday through Saturday, and until 1 a.m. Monday to Wednesday. Use UberEATS or Foodora to grab some of their gourmet slices.
• Papa John’s goes until 3 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 1 a.m. on all other days. Order from them directly or use the Just Eat app. 
• Cora Pizza is open until 4 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and until 3 a.m. most other days of the week. They have a minimum order of $15 and have free delivery. Order directly from them or use an app.
• Pizza Gigi in Harbord Village takes your orders directly and is open consistently every day of the week until 4 a.m. 
• Fresca Pizza on College St. has amazing veggie pizzas that you can order using Just Eat until 4 a.m. on Friday and Saturday; 3 a.m. Monday to Thursday. 
• Amico’s Pizza is a long-time Parkdale favourite that delivers until 4 a.m. daily. Use Just Eat to order any day except for Tuesdays – they're closed. 
• Il Paesano does delivery on Fridays and Saturdays until 2 a.m. From Monday to Thursday, this Etobicoke joint is open until 1 a.m. 
• Amato Pizza has two storefronts that close at 4 a.m. daily. Depending on which app you use, the latest you can usually order is just before closing time. 
• Fort York Pizzeria will deliver to you until 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays through the Just Eat app.

Chinese Food
 

• South China delivers Szechuan, Cantonese and Polynesian cuisine until 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. 
• Taste of China in Chinatown delivers until 5 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and until 4 a.m. every other day. They also do free deliveries on orders of $30 or more.
• Canton Chilli is a classic late-night spot that does delivery until 5 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 4 a.m. the rest of the week.
• New Ho King can be ordered through Just Eat until 4 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 a.m. Sunday to Thursday. 
• Hong Shing near University and Dundas delivers to your door daily until 1 a.m. They don't deliver North of Bloor, West of Dufferin, or East of River, but if you live within those borders, you're good.

Sandwiches
 

• Asap City delivers Parisian sandwiches and Philly cheesesteaks until 2 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays, using apps like Uber Eats and Foodora. 
• Haida Sandwich near Yonge and Sheppard delivers cold-cuts, oven-roasted and pizza sandwiches until 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. 
• Belly Buster Submarines on King West brings you subs and its signature Belly Buster sandwich until 3 a.m. any of day of the week except Sunday.

Burgers
 

• George’s Deli and BBQ is open until 5 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, and 4 a.m. all the other days. Use Skip The Dishes for delivery.
• Hangry Burger at Yonge and College delivers until 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Use DoorDash to get your gourmet burger fix late into the night.
• Burger's Priest at Adelaide delivers until 3:30 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and can be ordered through any of your favourite apps.
• Thompson Diner is no longer 24/7 but it still runs super late: you can order until 6 a.m. any day of the week using Foodora, Uber Eats or Skip The Dishes.

Burritos & Tacos
 

• Burrito Boyz has several locations, with most of them delivering until 4 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Their website will direct you to the Skip The Dishes app, but you can also use Foodora. 
• Burrito Express delivers on Fridays and Saturday until 3 a.m. Use the Just Eat app and get free delivery.
• Fat Bastard on Adelaide delivers its chunky wraps to your doorstep until 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays if you use Uber Eats.

Mediterranean & Middle Eastern
 

• Tzatziki is a Greek joint in Pape Village that delivers until 4 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays using Just Eat.
• Greek In The Village is open until 3:30 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. You can order their meals using DoorDash, Foodora or Just Eat.
• Souv Like near Pape and Danforth is open on Fridays and Saturday until 5 a.m. All other days of the week they're open until 1 a.m.
• Alexandros uses DoorDash to deliver its Greek fare until 5 a.m. from Friday to Sunday, and 4 a.m. for the rest of the week. 

Indian
 

• 309 Dhaba has free delivery service every day until 3 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 a.m. every other day. 
• New York Subs and Burritos also has Indian eats on its menu. You can have samosas and roti delivered to you using Uber Eats until 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

Japanese
 

• Nokia in the Annex partners with a number of delivery apps to provide poke bowls and sushi burritos until 1 a.m. from Thursday to Sunday.

Thai
 

• The Friendly Thai delivers until 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays from its Roncesvalles location and can be ordered with any delivery app.
• Thai One On on King West will service your Thai cravings until 3 a.m. from Thursday to Sunday.
• Urban Thai can be delivered straight to your doorstep every day until 3:30 a.m.

Korean
 

• Owl of Minerva will bring its Korean meals straight to your doorstep until 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. You can use Foodora, Uber Eats or Just Eat to order.

It's hard to come by green spaces downtown, and until many of the proposed ones sprout up, another is looking to grow.

A bold new plan has been put forth to city council for to improve the 160 year old Allan Gardens site in the hopes of adapting the park to the changing needs of the downtown landscape.

Headed in part by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, the vision for the park "aims to lay the ground work for a holistic revitalization of Allan Gardens­ bringing new governance, programming, design excellence, and visitors."

The revitalization proposal seeks to breath new life into Allan Gardens via a variety of methods like better connections to Jarvis Street, expanded facilities (and uses for those facilities), plus the overall improvement of the park's functionality and design.

The park hopes to create more pedestrian pathways connecting to nearby streets like Jarvis and improve overall accessibility within the grounds. Photo courtesy the Friends of Allan Gardens.

It also seeks to create more volunteer opportunities and performance and temporary public arts programming in the park, and introduce a new cafe for patrons.

The park wants to introduce seasonal night light displays throughout the grounds. Photo courtesy of the Friends of Allan Gardens.

Taking inspiration from famed gardens like the City Hall Victory Garden in San Francisco, Bethesda Terrace in New York City, and Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburg, the park wants to enhance its outdoor gathering spaces and child-friendly horticulture areas.

New and improved species-identifying signs will help encourage patrons to learn about horticulture within the park. Photo courtesy of Allen Gardens.

Named after former Toronto mayor George William Allan, the park was founded in 1885 and once served as Toronto's first civic park. It's also home to many rare tropical plants housed in five massive greenhouses and has more than 75 varieties of Chrysanthemum alone. 

Plans will go in front of the council for consideration on January 31, after which design planning could begin. 

Welcome back to winter, Toronto. After a balmy weekend, the news this morning on the weather front is that the city and surrounding areas are in for what could be a major snow event today. 

Snowfall accumulations are being estimated between 5-10 centimetres for the GTA, though the city itself should fare on the lighter end of this spectrum. The stretch between St. Catharines and Hamilton might see totals as high as 15 centimetres. 

Snow to impact commutes across parts of southern Ontario with up to 10-15 cm. An update from the Forecast Centre. #ONstorm
Follow the updates: https://t.co/bolMqhplV5pic.twitter.com/b4zG3gRHrh

— The Weather Network (@weathernetwork) January 29, 2018

A special weather statement from Environment Canada warns that "motorists and commuters should plan for accumulating snow for the Monday evening commute."

The snow is expected to start in the afternoon, just in time for the trek home. It'll taper off around midnight, which should allow crews to clean up the roads for Tuesday morning.

Environment Canada's forecast for Toronto this week.

If that wasn't enough, a return of frigid temperatures is also forecast this week. With the exception of Wednesday, overnight lows will hover between -11C and -14C. 

The wintermission might be over, but at least our toboggan runs will be good to go again. 

Could Doug Ford be the next Premier of Ontario?

Speculation is ramping up this week over who will take the helm of Ontario's Progressive Conservative Party now that PatrickBrown– who resigned on Thursday over allegations of sexual misconduct– is out.

Ford, the brother of late former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, will be making a statement today just after 12 p.m.

It it widely suspected that he will be announcing his run for leadership of the Ontario PC Party, effectively taking him out of Toronto's October 2018 mayoral race.

One of the fun things about Doug Ford as the Ontario PC leader will be when the impending legalization of marijuana comes up as a campaign issue and the hash dealing gets mentioned

— Jesse Hawken (@jessehawken) January 29, 2018

The current mayoral candidate said he was considering the move just yesterday in an interview with CP24, marking the second time Ford has publicly considered running for the PC leadership and the first time he's done so heading into a provincial election.

Some had been speculating that Toronto Mayor John Tory might also run for leader of Ontario's PC Party, but Tory himself denied the rumours yesterday.

"I have a job here that is keeping me fully occupied and you know there is so much to do here in the City of Toronto," he said. "This is the economic engine of Ontario, this is the economic engine of Canada."

I like that John Tory was asked if he'll run for the Ontario PC leadership and he gave one of his typical 9-hour answers that basically said, "Good luck with all THAT" 😃

— Scott Dagostino (@scottdagostino) January 29, 2018

That doesn't mean things will be easy for Ford or any other candidate, however. Brown's abrupt vacancy of the position might almost make it harder to win for someone outside the party right now.

The PCs are still focused, first and foremost, on defeating the Ontario Liberal Party, and might not want to shake things up again so soon in terms of leadership.

Nipissing MPP and former North Bay mayor Vic Fedeli was elected interim leader of the party on Friday, and he hopes to hold it heading into June's election according to the Globe and Mail.

"We need to focus immediately on Kathleen Wynne and the Liberals. There's no time to waste," said Fedeli in a statement on Friday. "The days, weeks, and months ahead will not be easy. But, I’m confident that as a team we can, and will, bring the change Ontario needs."

Here's who else has been floated as a potential leader for the PC Party of Ontario heading into this summer's election:

• Former Ontario PC leadership candidate Christine Elliot
•  Nepean-Carleton MPP Lisa MacLeod
• Lambton-Kent-Middlesex MPP Monte McNaughton
• Leeds-Grenville MPP Steve Clark
• Dufferin-Caledon MPP Sylvia Jones
• Former federal minister of foreign affairs John Baird
• MP Tony Clement
• PC candidate in York-Simcoe Caroline Mulroney
• PC candidate in Ajax Rod Phillips

Events in Toronto this week will give you reason to brave the winter weather with the return of the AGO's First Thursday party, the city's best cocktail competition, a retro film fest, and the soul-warming Tea Festival. 

The best places to play billiards in Toronto are where you can feel like a character right out of Hustler or the Color of Money or just play a few casual games while downing a pitcher with friends.

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Dozens of Asian Canadians took to the streets of Toronto on Sunday with signs and chants calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to apologize for how he handled what's been dubbed the "hijab hoax."

Video6: #Asian#Canadians Protest in #Toronto and asked for Truth behind #HijabHoax? @JustinTrudeau and @CBCNews, do you know how to count the number of people in this #protest? @TorontoStarpic.twitter.com/Nd6sEKtwY6

— ChineseAZ (@ChineseAZ) January 28, 2018

The group was protesting how all three levels of government reacted to the story of an 11-year-old girl in Scarborough having her hijab cut with scissors by a stranger, who was reported to be an Asian man.

Toronto Police revealed a few days after the girl's initial report that the incident never actually happened, but not before Trudeau, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, and Toronto Mayor John Tory decried the alleged attacker.

CANADIANS are EQUAL #HIJABHOAX divides CANADIANS
That's all, a simple but effective message! 🇨🇦👍#TrudeauMustGo2018#cdnpoli (not my photo) pic.twitter.com/FJGoPjRE5g

— 🍁Anna🍁 (@anna_938) January 29, 2018

Participants from yesterday's protest say that Trudeau failed to stand up for Asian Canadians in his response to the attack (and news that it didn't happen), and that he owes the community an apology.

The group is also targeting Wynne, Tory and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

Asian Canadian protest #HijabHoax in #Montreal Today. This is the second wave of protest #manufacturedhate since last weekend across Canada. The news has never been covered by @CBCNewspic.twitter.com/nZc7QoMFD9

— TO Tax Payer (@DVNTaxpayer) January 27, 2018

"We stand as one!" shouted one of the protest's leaders into a megaphone on Sunday. "We will not let our country's leader react only according to their political agenda!"

The group, which walked from Queen's Park to Yonge-Dundas Square, carried signs that read "Asian Canadians are victims of hijab hoax," "All Canadians are equal," "Truth behind hijab hoax?" and "Trudeau apologize." 

Protesters from Queen's Park to Dundas Square in downtown Toronto . Where is #HijabHoax spreader @CBCNews ? This's real! pic.twitter.com/fYT3yu3gDE

— Bass99 (@PaulBass99) January 28, 2018

One protester told the Toronto Sun that he condemns Trudeau for not defending Asian Canadians when the Muslim girl's report was found to be false.

"The day after this (hoax) happened, there was a 15-year-old boy shot in Vancouver and the Prime Minister didn't say anything about that. I don't understand," said protester Bob Peng.

"(Trudeau's) behaviour has hurt everyone, not just Asians. By not apologizing, it just stirs up racial tensions and hate between communities."