The top 5 photo meetup groups in Toronto
Photo meetup groups shift what is often a purely solitary pursuit into a community social experience. And since Toronto is brimming with amateur and professional photography talent it's no secret that...
View ArticleCasual Italian spot an underrated gem on King East
This casual Italian eatery near George Brown might not get a lot of attention, but with a menu devoted to house made fare, it hold its own against many restaurants with more fanfare. Try the excellent...
View ArticleThe top 15 new pizza joints in Toronto
The top 15 new pizza joints in Toronto are welcome additions to the city's pool of pizza players. Whether hankering for a quick slice or a premium personal pie, there's a slew of new ovens all fired up...
View ArticleNow you can get Toronto maps laser engraved in wood
Quirky neighbourhood maps have gotten a whole lot more popular in recent years, as Toronto has experienced something of a swell in urban pride (Rob Ford notwithstanding). Along with the ever popular...
View ArticleToronto Public Library could soon offer video streaming
Toronto Public Library is working on a deal to offer a digital streaming service similar to - though quite as comprehensive as - Netflix. An agreement with Hoopla Digital, which is currently still...
View ArticleContest: Win soup for you and your entire office
When it's minus 20 degrees outside you know it's soup weather. It's a good thing, then, that out latest contest is all about soup - soup for you and up to 50 of your fellow workmates. It's all courtesy...
View ArticleToday In Toronto: True Stories Told Live, Lenka Lichtenberg, Queen Gallery...
Tonight, you can be entertained by "words" at either The Garrison, for True Stories Told Live, or the Queen Gallery Poetry Night. Lula Lounge has an interesting and global-leaning lineup up with Lenka...
View ArticleThis week on DineSafe: Central Tech, La Prep, Patty King, Mr. Congee, Master...
The streak of no red cards continues on DineSafe this week, though Mr. Congee racked up a whopping nine infractions to earn its yellow card. In other news, a couple Kensington Market spots were cited...
View ArticleHouse of the Week: 1 Hurndale Avenue
This Playter Estates detached home at 1 Hurndale Avenue has been carefully staged from top to bottom, inside and out, but don't consider it a dupe. The house has been thoughtfully renovated and has a...
View ArticleLoblaws set to open in Kensington Market
Loblaws is on its way to Kensington, or, more accurately, to College St. just north of the Market. Despite a hefty dose of neighbourhood protest and general disapproval of the idea, the chain grocery...
View ArticleGet to know a DJ: Scuba
Musician Paul Rose comes in many forms. Widely known as the driving force behind Hotflush Recordings - a label that's been pushing the boundaries of electronic music since its founding in 2003 - Rose...
View ArticleRyerson's Victoria Lane to get a bike-friendly makeover
For all the development in Toronto, there are still plenty of under-thought spaces with untapped potential. Case in point: Victoria Lane. Running parallel to Yonge between Dundas and Gould, the...
View ArticleWhat the press corps used to look like in Toronto
If there was a glory period for print journalism, it would likely be the years captured in this photo collection recently posted by the Toronto Archives. Forget Twitter, this was a period before SLR...
View ArticleJay Z runs this town on Toronto tour stop
Jay Z is so secure he doesn't need security guards.As the rapper/mogul/world's most famous Grammy-winning daddy launches into the climax of his 120-minute, hit-laden performance at Air Canada Centre...
View ArticleThe top 10 places for manscaping in Toronto
Manscaping services in Toronto are a lot more common than you might think. Many spas and salons that handle body hair removal extend their services to men as well, and a few gents-only barbershops and...
View ArticleThe Best Custom and Picture Framing Stores in Toronto
The best custom, art and picture framing stores in Toronto will help you perfectly preserve and display that favourite painting, photo or print. They're also the people to call if you want a custom...
View ArticleToday in Toronto: Woodsman, BUILD, Little Terrors, Hot Sauce Night, Queer As...
Tonight, Rancho Relaxo hosts a veritable psych night, led by Brooklyn trio Woodsman with two supporting local acts and vintage visuals, but if you need more bottom end than you can handle, Thymeless...
View ArticleThis Week in Fashion: Shop for Jayu Fresh Collection, Over The Rainbow's...
This Week in Fashion rounds up the week's style news, store openings and closings, pop-up shops, sales and upcoming fashion and design events in Toronto. Find it here every Wednesday...
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