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Alexandra is a writer and was formerly YP's Toronto City Editor. She will most likely be found playing pool in dives, eating one too many tacos, or hanging with the Highland cattle (to which she is probably overly attached) at the High Park zoo. Alexandra is also at work on her first novel via her Master's at the University of Toronto, and if you ask her how it’s going, she’ll bite your head right off.
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Feeling some delicately rendered sushi rolls or a little crispy tempura tonight? If you’re also keen on dinner and a movie on the sofa, or just a chill night in, check out these west-end sushi spots that are upping the game, not just with their oh-so-fresh menus, but also with their quick, no-charge delivery.
If you’re hosting this year’s Thanksgiving fete, you’re likely in need of some good old-fashioned tableware. Upgrade the affair with a colourful autumnal centrepiece, some festive linen napkins, or a signature cocktail (in a envy-inspiring tumbler, no less). If not your area of expertise, keep calm. These masters-of-the-homeware-touch are here to help. [Image credit: iStock.com/mythja]
For many, the Halloween season is the most important celebration of the entire year and as such, Toronto’s costume and décor game is decidedly strong. So you best be ready. Looking for the perfect piece to complete your guise (or just a last-minute costume), or keen on decking out your spot with everything from fake spider webs to animatronic zombies? Check out these spooky spots for all your Halloween needs.
For many years, Toronto’s billiards scene was well, lacking. Elderly dives and pubs hosted rickety tables and a questionable clientele, while beloved brewpubs and craft cocktail spots remained mysteriously billiard-less. For a while there, it seemed there was nowhere in the city where you could enjoy some good company, delicious drinks and a few rounds of pool – that is, until these sweet bars stepped up.
The Toronto Food and Wine Festival takes over Evergreen Brick Works this weekend for a whirlwind of gastronomical delight, from dinner parties hosted by internationally renowned chefs to the Grand Pavilion, a culinary smorgasbord which invites food and drink creators to tout dishes and beverages for eager passersby. Yeah, we're excited too. Meanwhile, here is your get-stoked guide to some of the local talent showin’ up.
Yes, Toronto's is flooded with darling cocktail spots and charming dives from east to west. But this weekend, why not check out one of the city's more uncommon spots, the kind that do things a little differently. We've got the goods on where to sample a low-lit sake cocktail in a Japanese rockabilly bar or catch an evocative circus act in a ritzy supper club.
This happening stretch of King Street is filled with pubs and clubs that attract crowds of revellers, especially during the warm summer months. Whether you’re looking for a laid back eatery or a buzz-worthy nightclub, check out these trendy King West hotspots where you can eat and drink outdoors (weather permitting of course). [Image credit: iStock.com/Martin Dimitrov]
Both at-home chefs (where enthusiasm outweighs inexperience) and top restaurateurs agree: Toronto is home to some of Canada’s most unique cookware shops, locally minded food organizations, and ethically informed grocers, not to mention a crew of kitchen equipment spots that will have you running home to concoct your latest masterpiece. Take it to the next level by visiting one of these beautiful bodegas or specialty shops.
The Montreal-born burger festival stops into town for a week of competition among 18 top-tier restos and burger bars. Choose wisely, folks — many a mean burger awaits you out there. From brisket and lobster tails to your classic Angus beef to a stellar vegetarian option, here are some of the burgs we’re heavily anticipating. Remember though, this is but a taste. Be sure to check out the full line-up at leburgerweek.com.
Each July, this Toronto food festival rolls into town, inviting chefs of top-of-the-line and beloved-by-locals restaurants to create prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus. With over 200 restaurants participating, the selection process can be overwhelming. So we took on that burden for you – our Toronto City Editor drooled, sampled, and sipped to get you The List. Check out these guaranteed delicious spots for Summerlicious 2015.
Discover Toronto’s most seductive holes-in-the-wall, cocktail bars and upscale restaurants for craft cocktails and designed-for-sharing snack and small plates. Not only do these spots tout delicious fusion fare and complex drinks, they are also easy on the eyes, transporting you from bustling Toronto street corners to a tiki bar, a Spanish taverna, or an art deco lounge.
Back to school or post-summer apartment upgrade – whatever the moving sitch you’ve found yourself in, one thing’s for sure: ya need some stuff. Discount wares, stellar sales, and one-of-a-kind vintage pieces are ideal ways to populate your living space on a dime, and these homeware shops, antique markets and design depots are your prime local spots to get the look for less.