Should Toronto limit number of licensed food trucks?
As anyone who's been following the food truck controversy knows most truck owners aren't happy with the changes proposed in the latest staff report. While most of the noise has surrounded the licensing...
View ArticleScarborough transit debate back on for 2014 election
Scarborough transit, and in particular the question of whether or not a subway should be built in the former Toronto borough, was a crucial election issue in 2010. It's not a stretch to say that in...
View ArticleDoug Ford lays into "arrogant" Kevin Spacey
Rob and Doug Ford are going on the offensive against Kevin Spacey, TMZ, and Toronto politicians in the latest batch of Ford Nation YouTube videos, but they're not talking about the upcoming...
View ArticleToronto Fashion Week Fall 2014 preview
Toronto Fashion Week is rearing its glamorous head once again with Fall 2014's presentations. From Monday (March 17) through Friday (March 21), fad-clad industry professionals and Average Joes alike...
View Article"Boy-wonder" chef launches secret Toronto supper club
At 23 years old, chef Luke Hayes-Alexander has already spent more than half his life working professionally in kitchens. Originally from Kingston, the "boy-wonder" chef closed his namesake restaurant,...
View ArticleWhat was the worst winter ever in Toronto?
This winter has been a mess of snow and ice but it hasn't come close to breaking any records. So far Environment Canada has recorded just 133.4 cms of snow, well shy of the all-time record of 207.4 cms...
View ArticleThe Best Restaurants that take Reservations for Brunch in Toronto
The best restaurants that take reservations for brunch in Toronto will ensure your dining experience will be line-up free. These are the places to take your in-laws, out of town guests, and type-A...
View ArticleWeekend events in Toronto: March 14-16, 2014
Weekend events in Toronto is our guide to events happening this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Here's what's happening in Toronto this March 14-16, 2014.Pages Festival + Conference Great news for...
View ArticleHow to do Toronto Fashion Week without an invitation
To fashion lovers without industry connections, Toronto's fashion week may seem like an impenetrable fortress. And while it truly is largely focused on the fashion industry, there are still plenty of...
View ArticleWhat is the worst place in Toronto for public transit?
With an election coming up and every candidate eager to please, the Downtown Relief Line is once again at the forefront of the transit conversation in Toronto. What isn't getting as much attention,...
View ArticleThe top 10 Chinese restaurants in Scarborough
The top Chinese restaurants in Scarborough are, by all accounts, extremely subjective. I know that seems like an obvious statement, but such is the cultural mosaic of this oft-maligned part of the GTA...
View ArticleToronto to get its first hummus focused snack bar
There's about to be a lot more hummus in Toronto. The former Ezra's Pound on Dundas West at Bellwoods is soon to become a hummusia named S. Lefkowitz, paying tribute to owner Ezra Braves' grandfather....
View ArticleThe ROM turns 100 years old
The treasure trove of rare jewels, glittering gems, and ancient fossils that became the Royal Ontario Museum was originally imagined by architectural firm Darling and Pearson as a cavernous Italianate...
View ArticleKevin Spacey tweets photo of himself with the Fords
Kevin Spacey might be an arrogant SOB but at least he has a sense of humour about it. In a response to the Ford brothers' rant the other day, Spacey this morning tweeted a Photoshopped photo of himself...
View ArticleFree events in Toronto: March 17 - 23, 2014
Free events in Toronto are like a box of chocolates. A dry lecture series here (perfect for the serious minded), a red hot cuntry (sic) themed drag dance night there, and a creamy, sweet little romance...
View ArticleChocolate chip pancakes a hit at this new brunch spot
This charming new brunch destination opened in December and prominently features egg-focused vegetarian fare with optional bacon add-ons. They also make killer chocolate chip pancakes.Read my profile...
View ArticleWhy is this the most popular archival photo in Toronto?
The most popular photograph in the City of Toronto Archives is a strange one. In it, a white horse is plunging head first into the still water off Hanlan's Point. In a second it will crash below the...
View ArticleNew video shows Rob Ford stumbling and swearing
Another week and another Rob Ford video. Earlier today, CTV posted a video they say shows Rob Ford stumbling and looking intoxicated in front of City Hall last night. The video was taken by a teenage...
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