Diner en Blanc, a mysterious and chic pop-up dining event was held at the Canary District on August 18, 2016. Now in its fifth year, the Toronto edition of the event brought together thousands of people for a night filled with food, laughter, music, and dancing at a secret location that was only revealed just a couple of hours before the unveiling of the event.
With the reopening in May, Maple Leaf Tavern settles back in with a relaxing ambiance. The traditional American bar located in Leslieville has a brickwork-surrounded cozy interior, an outdoor patio with beautifully dangling lights, and a welcoming open concept kitchen consisting of a wood-fire oven. Executive Chef Jesse Vallins – formerly at The Saint – heads the kitchen with recipes that have one salivating by simply looking at the menu.
Known for their entertaining thrills, live concerts, and dynamic spectaculars, and of course new breath-taking food, 2016 welcomes back Canada’s biggest end-of-summer tradition; the Canadian National Exhibition!
Angelo’s Coal Fired Pizza fuels up Toronto with Canada’s very first coal-fired pizza restaurant. After only one month of opening, it has already become a hotspot for gourmands to experience full-flavoured pizza with this Naples-styled cooking method.
For those in the Financial District, you can escape the cubicle life on Fridays, as Maman celebrates lunch the Parisian way. Located at First Canadian Place on the Mezzanine Level, you can sit outside on their patio and enjoy their new “Maman à Table” $20 prix-fixe menu and table service.
The 3rd Annual Destination Thailand Event is set to take place at Yonge-Dundas Square on September 10 2016. The festivities will be hosted by the Royal Thai Embassy showcasing sensational performances (Muay Thai & Thai dances), hands-on activities (thai massage & crafts), and most of all, vibrant Thai flavours!
Here’s a preview of what’s to come.
On a Saturday afternoon, we ventured out to the Southwest-end of Toronto and met with Bria Weaver, the owner of Food Nook Tours. She welcomed us into Roncesvalles (aka Roncy) the home of the Hairspray movie set and the world’s first hairless cat.
Cirque du Soleil is back for their latest performance, LUZIA, now until October 16th. The performance is inspired by Mexico’s mythology, vibrant culture, and rich colours, transporting you to a place suspended between dreams and reality. LUZIA is a magical spectacle, surprising you with its acrobatic performances, integrating rain and water, breathtaking landscape and the spirit of its people.
Working out with friends is the best. Making more friends while working out is even more special. That’s how Lolë Women with it’s annual Lolë White Tour has turned into an annual success with women all around Canada.
I knew from the moment I sat down on the yellow school bus in the Rogers Centre parking lot and watched as a few guys ahead cracked open some cider, that this was the beginning of an awesome weekend ahead.
Walking along Richmond St, I’m standing in front of two towering wooden doors. Unassuming and a contrast to the rest of the street, we were at the right location. Launched in June, The Wine Academy offers something unique in Canada, a not-so-average hideaway from the bustling city streets, especially in the downtown core where space is limited. Being part of the member’s club provides a place to enjoy wine, network, socialize and the ability to store your wine.
“The Idea of North” welcomes home the work of prominent Canadian artist, Lawren Harris, to the AGO and opened to the public on July 1st, 2016. Curated by actor and art enthusiast, Steve Martin, with AGO’s Andrew Hunter, and Hammer Museum’s (Los Angeles) Cynthia Burlingham, “The Idea of North” comes to us from its previous station at the Hammer Museum, Los Angeles, advancing recognition of this much deserving artist.
Out of the four seasons, summer belongs to the beloved patio. When the heat’s on, Torontonians flock to their favourite stomping ground.
Here are the top patios in the city to get your lounging and drinking game on point:
One of the best evenings of the summer kicked off before Canada Day did.
On Wednesday, June 29, not only did some of the city’s finest and most fashionable get to support an important local cause – they got a
Whatever your dinner plans for tonight, reconsider them…seriously, because Portland Variety has everything you’re looking for in a unique dining experience that simply will not disappoint.
As we enter the restaurant located in the King West Fashion District we’re immediately struck by the stunning decor. Slabs of calacatta marble as far as the eye can see, black chalkboard menu and artsy wall murals, gleaming hardwood flooring, mirror and glass and retro Edison bulbs – all of which culminate to provide for a casual bistro vibe and instant relaxing atmosphere.
We can only describe the inaugural SMASH party at the Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art as a fine coalescence of captivating contemporary art, engaging live performances, and incredible eats’ n’ drinks.
Grey Goose took over the Toronto Island Yacht Club with a Boulangerie Bleue event spanning two days at the Toronto Island Yacht Club last week. It transported guests to the French Riviera via a secret entrance through a traditional French bakery.
Teara Lab made a grand entrance on National Burger Day, with their restaurant’s soft opening. This marks Toronto’s very first Japanese-fusion sandwich shop located in the heart of Downtown; situated next to University of Toronto’s St. George Campus.
The 2016 edition of the annual Scrubs in the City charity event took place on June 2nd, 2016 once again at the Evergreen Brick Works.
For the seventh annual Joe Carter Classic celebrity golf tournament, it was another star-studded affair.
Hosted at Eagles Nest Golf Club in Maple, Ontario, the charity golf tournament pairs ticketholders with celebrities for a memorable two days of golf followed by an epic after party at Shangri-La on June 23rd, 2016.
My hat goes off to Rethink Breast Cancer for putting on quite the event! If you are looking for a day of pampering, you can’t go wrong with Rethink at the Races in celebration of the annual Queen’s Plate at Woodbine Race Track this past Sunday, July 3rd, 2016. For the 157th annual Queen’s Plate the theme of this year’s Rethink at the Races tent was a vintage garden party.
On May 25th, 2016 the 3rd annual Wonderful Women event took place at Casa Loma. Presented by Weizmann Canada’s Women and Science committee, it was a unique opportunity to celebrate, learn and network with an inspiring and accomplished panel of women.
Lbs. Restaurant, pronounced “pounds”, had their grand opening last Friday, June 24. Located in the downtown core’s financial district, it’s a great addition to the restaurant scene in the area, featuring live lobsters, burgers, and cocktails.
We were given the Ford Fiesta out for a weekend of food and fun. Check out our adventures exploring all sorts of gems in the city.
CHIHULY at the ROM sees the work of renowned American sculptor, Dale Chihuly, on display from June 25th until January 2nd 2017. Chihuly is most well known for his colourful large scale site-specific installations using glass, which often can be seen in public spaces or gardens, such as Kew Gardens, London, in 2005, on long-term show at the MGM Grand Macau Lobby, also at de Young Museum in San Francisco, in 2008, and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, in 2011.
We also took photos of Dale Chuhily’s exclusive visit to Saks Fifth Avenue on Queen St for the unveiling of his window display. You have one month to catch the Chuhily window displays at Saks.
Have you made your reservations yet for the summer’s most delectable event?
Summerlicious 2016 in Toronto is returning and will run from July 8 to 24, 2016. The two-week event hosts over 200 restaurants which offer specialty prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus.
“It was like going to the best party I’ve ever been to” said one of the partygoers as he danced the night away to infectious beats while watching choreographed flames and lasers that expelled out of a rainbow coloured Bollywood palace, complete with lounging elephants and oxen structures, and a DJ at the throne.
Diana’s Seafood has made a name for themselves with the success of their fresh seafood market in The Greater Toronto Area for the past 30 years. With the support of their loyal clients, they’ve opened their second Diana’s Oyster Bar & Grill location in one of Canada’s most diverse cities: Markham.
We’re getting into the summer spirit with Prana, a line of wholesome, organic products that are great for eating on their own, used in dishes, for baked goodies, and as snacks.
Bar Reyna is a great new addition in the heart of the Yorkville neighbourhood, a Mediterranean snack and cocktail bar, with a patio ready for summer. In the 2-storey Victorian house, both the main and second-floor dining rooms have their own dedicated bar and out back, a covered patio for year-round enjoyment.