New boutique sells hard-to-find fashion, skincare lines
This new Distillery District boutique's first location was in Unionville, and focused on independent and unique skincare and cosmetic lines. The new location offers the same curated bath and body...
View ArticleSunday Supplement: Sole-sourced newsstand contracts, the extreme cold action...
The TTC's 65 underground newsstands, cafes, bakeries, and lottery booths will carry Gateway livery for the next 15 years as part of a new, controversial agreement signed this week by the Commission....
View ArticleIconic Russian band DDT makes rare Toronto stop
A huge crowd of fans filled the Toronto Centre for the Arts on the 25th of January to see Russian rock and roll icon DDT. It's not the first time DDT has performed in Toronto, but it's certainly been a...
View ArticleRadar: The Foolish Cabaret, How to Start in Stand-Up Comedy, Bingo and...
Toronto events on January 28, 2013THEATRE | The Foolish Cabaret Tonight, The Foolish Cabaret reconvenes for an evening of hilarity. Curated by Helen Donnelly, this event showcases "physical theatre"...
View ArticleMorning Brew: Rob Ford lets loose on sole-sourced TTC deal, Chow, Tory, and...
Rob Ford says the TTC's decision not to seek competitive bids to operate its newsstands, bakeries, lotto booths, and cafes, is "absolutely appalling" and an "embarrassment." The Commission voted...
View ArticleHot Ticket: The Growlers, Hot Water Music, Black Veil Brides, Hannah Georgas,...
Live music picks for MONDAY JANUARY 28 through FRIDAY FEBRUARY 1, 2013.MONDAY JANUARY 28 / THE GROWLERS / HORSESHOE TAVERN / 368 QUEEN W / $11.50 - $13 / 19+Fans of psychedelic surf rock won't want to...
View ArticleIt's mini burger or bust at this new Danforth spot
Found just down the street from neighbourhood favourite Square Boys, this new burger joint knows not to try to compete in the classic, old-school burger department. Instead, it takes its offerings down...
View ArticleHow the TTC used to deal with overcrowding
In light of this week's TTC stroller debate, here's a look back at how the Commission used to deal with overcrowding on its streetcars and busses; simply carrying fewer people. By encouraging companies...
View ArticleGet to Know a Chef: Sean Riehl, Seven Lives
It seems there are few things Torontonians won't eat out of a corn tortilla, and Sean Riehl, chef of the tiny taco stand Seven Lives in Kensington Market isn't one to disappoint. After spending years...
View ArticleOasis Skateboard Factory pops up at the Baitshop
Tucked down a dumpster-blocked laneway off of Dufferin, Friday's launch of the Oasis Skateboard Factory Pop-Up was a-buzz with participating student entrepreneurs, supportive friends and family,...
View ArticleParty Style: 9 looks from Countdown to World Pride
It might seem to come a bit early, but it's never really too soon to start celebrating: IN Toronto Magazine threw a Countdown to World Pride 2014 (which will be held in Toronto) at the Roundhouse, and...
View ArticleRising star Tom Odell shows off his chops at the Rivoli
Having only been recently introduced to the music of Tom Odell in the last couple of weeks, I didn't really know what to expect when he took the stage at the Rivoli on Saturday night. At the conclusion...
View Article5 reasons to see Arrington De Dionyso paint for 24 hrs
Inspired by success in Europe, artist and musician Arrington De Dionyso is taking his 24-hour drawing performance on tour, and lands in Toronto this week. On Tuesday, January 29th, De Dionyso will...
View ArticleCAPACITY 2013 exhibit spotlights women in design
With the madness of Come Up to My Room taking over the Gladstone Hotel, you might've missed the smaller exhibit happening in the main floor's art bar. CAPACITY was both an exciting and highly necessary...
View ArticleDIANA & Moon King add some heat to Big Smoke Fest
The 2nd annual Big Smoke Festival was held this past weekend, outside, at Tallboys, a newish spot at Bloor and Ossington that seemed peculiar for a weekend music festival. That theory proved right when...
View ArticleMetropolitan Hotel sold, Lai Wah Heen fate uncertain
Does this mean the end of some of the most delicious dim sum in downtown Toronto? Maybe. (How's that for a satisfying answer?)Metropolitan Hotels has completed the sale of its Metropolitan Toronto...
View ArticleRadar: Thomas Kivi, Tristan und Isolde, CaffeineTO Week, Tyler Brule
Toronto events on January 29, 2013.MUSIC | Thomas Kivi Minneapolis indie folk singer-songwriter Thomas Kivi settles his Americana roots in Toronto for one night at The Avro. Kivi and his band, The...
View ArticleMorning Brew: Stintz hits back at Ford over newsstand deal, Ana Bailao pleads...
TTC chair Karen Stintz says Rob Ford doesn't understand the sole-sourced newsstand contract the Commission awarded to Tobmar Investments International. Ford and his brother used a portion of their...
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