That time Jukebox the Ghost gave me Pepto-Bismol
For the life of me I cannot figure out if the Legendary Horseshoe Tavern is the city's best venue or if it's actually awful. I know this is a super controversial thing to say, given its legacy but...
View ArticleCondo of the Week: 2289 Lake Shore Boulevard
This place is not new to Toronto's real estate listings, but with blue skies set to take over the city skyline (fingers crossed), I'd say this property is poised to host a few impressive upcoming...
View ArticleThe Masonic Temple creeps closer to condofication
Bell Media is selling the Masonic Temple at Yonge and Davenport, a historic building most recently known as the home of MTV Canada and several other Bell productions, including some of the best shows...
View ArticleWhere pho hits the spot when 2 for 1 falafels won't do
Lawrence Avenue East might have the highest concentration of falafel joints in the city (sorry Annex) which means alternative dining options around the area known as Wexford come highly prized when...
View ArticleToronto Fashion Week Fall 2013 preview
Toronto Fashion Week (née LG Fashion Week, née L'Oreal Fashion Week, née World Mastercard Fashion Week) returns next week (March 18-22), as throngs of editors, bloggers, buyers and the like make their...
View ArticleSt. Patrick's Day Toronto 2013
St. Patrick's day in Toronto is a special time when people in the city take time to reflect on the Feast of Saint Patrick, the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, and to generally celebrate Irish...
View ArticleSmoke BBQ House flames out after 3 months (sort of)
And the record for fastest to the deadpool goes to...Smoke BBQ House. Opened on Harbord Street in December, the meat-focused restaurant announced on Twitter yesterday that it had closed its doors....
View ArticleBy the numbers: The Strachan Overpass project
Workers have been pounding away in a trench near Strachan Avenue since early 2011, busily burying a short stretch of Union station rail corridor as part of the GO transit Georgetown South project. When...
View ArticleHealth-focused cafe and restaurant lands on Bloor St.
This new restaurant and cafe on Bloor St. has a former chef from Lucien in the kitchen, and a range of soups, sandwiches, salads, baked goods, and smoothies--all aimed at serving up healthy fare from...
View ArticleBreakout Toronto Bands: Yacht Club
Breakout Toronto Bands features local artists that we think you should give a listen to.Who are they?The boring version: frontman Ben Cook (guitarist for Fucked Up and Young Governor), Matt DeLong and...
View ArticleNew in Toronto real estate: Volta Lofts
Volta Lofts is "loft-inspired" living set to arrive at Annette and Runnymede. This project is modest in scale with fewer than 20 units, with its greatest amenity set outside its front door. Yes, fresh...
View ArticleTTC conducts first public test of new streetcar
The first of the TTC's new longer, low-floor streetcars recived its inaugural road test under the cover of darkness this morning, giving early-risers the chance to glimpse the vehicle outside of a TTC...
View ArticleThe Best DIY Spots In Toronto
The best DIY spots in Toronto offer something for everyone--whether you want to learn how to make a fascinator, build a bike, learn to silkscreen, master knitting, or even those looking to learn the...
View ArticleDundas West gets a new fish sandwich and taco joint
Opened in the space that used to house the original location of Ciccio's Pizza and Pasta (and more recently a bong shop) near Dundas and Claremont, this new sustainable seafood restaurant specializes...
View Article6 new Toronto pubs to drink at on St. Patrick's Day
This St. Patrick's day, as always, revelers will get terribly and obnoxiously intoxicated from imbibing far too much green beer. Some of Toronto's most recent additions to the pub scene are celebrating...
View ArticleMorning Brew: Near miss at Pearson airport, WHO says Canada is failing...
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is investigating after a truck rolled onto an active runway at Pearson on Monday night, narrowly missing a landing aircraft. The Air Canada Embraer 190, which...
View ArticleThe photos of the week: March 9-15
The photos of the week collect each of the editor-selected photos of the day into one post for a contest to be decided by our readers. Sponsored by Posterjack, the photographer whose image receives the...
View ArticleNew boutique brings affordable fashion to Yorkville
This new Yorkville womenswear boutique focuses on trendy, current pieces from the world's fashion capitals (New York, L.A., Paris), but strives to stay within an affordable price point. Unabashedly...
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