#FIRSTLOOK: “BAR BATTLE” IS BACK AUGUST 13, 2025 AT FICOA

Passion, precision, and pour collide in a thrilling cocktail battle as two of Toronto’s top mixology talents face off for one night only at Ficoa, the city’s acclaimed Neo-Latin dining destination in Little Italy. On Wednesday, August 13th from 6–9PM, Tiffany Desbiens—one of the lead mixologists at Harbour Sixty and the newly launched modern Italian concept, Arianna—and Alfred Siu, a celebrated figure in Toronto’s bar scene and the talent behind Project Gigglewater and Gochu Libre ... Read more

#FIRSTLOOK: THE CANADIAN NATIONAL EXHIBITION ANNOUNCE 2025 ATTRACTIONS

This year, the sky’s the limit -- from aerial acrobatics to aerial gastronomy, the Canadian National Exhibition is raising the bar for 2025. Canada’s largest fair and Ontario’s beloved end-of-summer rite of passage returns for its 146th year, taking over Exhibition Place from August 15 to September 1, 2025. While the well-kept secret of new food items won’t be revealed from its cabinet of curiosities yet, The EX is already serving up all the thrills with the CNE's Drag Brunch ... Read more

#FOOD: PORTLAND SQUARE OPENS JULY 25, 2025 WITH FOUR NEW SPACES

INK Entertainment, led by CEO and Founder Charles Khabouth and Partner and President Danny Soberano, proudly announces the highly anticipated opening of Portland Square on Friday, July 25th. Located at the iconic intersection of King Street West and Portland Street, Portland Square reimagines an entire corner of the city’s most vibrant neighbourhood as a transformative, multi-level dining destination that blends playful storytelling, bold design, and unforgettable menus. “Portland ... Read more

#FOOD: STARBUCKS PRESENT SECRET MENU CUSTOMIZATIONS FOR STARBUCKS REWARDS MEMBERS

Starbucks has long had an unofficial secret menu of viral fan-favourites - but now, they’re making it official. Starting this week, Starbucks Rewards members can find Starbucks “secret menu” customizations in their app. From twists on fan favourites to customer creations, the secret menu, which can be found in the “offers” tab of the app, will regularly feature new drink customizations. To kick off the launch of the secret menu, four new drink customizations are ... Read more

#SPOTTED: BLACKPINK IN TORONTO FOR DEADLINE TOUR AT ROGERS STADIUM

An absolute dream come true finally seeing the world's biggest girl group, BLACKPINK live finally! We have been waiting forever, and after all the chatter about newly-christened Rogers Stadium in the news, seeing this concert was like two birds with one stone. At just under two hours, Blackpink filled the 50k-capacity venue as their Deadline Tour landed in Toronto for the first of two nights! The Show highlighted the K-Pop queens' concise repertoire of hits like How You Like That, Kill This ... Read more

#FOOD: MANDY’S LAUNCH NEW SUMMER SALADS 2025

Saddle up! Mandy’s just launched their new seasonal salads bringing bold flavors and southern charm to summer. Available at all Mandy’s locations across Canada, the Rodeo Greens Salad and Wrangler Bowl are two of their most savoury and anticipated creations yet - inspired by western flare, smoky cookouts, and the unapologetic comfort of southern classics. Meet the Salads: Rodeo Greens| $20: Classic Ranch Dressing Iceberg lettuce, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, corn, bacon, ... Read more

#FOOD: TORONTO COCKTAIL FESTIVAL 2025 TAKES PLACE OCTOBER 22-26, 2025

Raise your glasses! Toronto Cocktail Festival, presented by The Alchemist magazine, announces its inaugural citywide celebration taking place from October 22 to 26, 2025. This highly anticipated event promises a spirited time filled with seminars, master classes, tasting events, cocktail-paired dinners, neighbourhood crawls, guest shifts, and spectacular parties. Featuring dozens of leading brands pouring their finest products, the festival spotlights your favourite local bartenders ... Read more

#FIRSTLOOK: THE CATERING COLLECTIVE BY CAMERON TAYLOR

On Friday August 1st, 2025, Cameron Taylor, the esteemed butcher at the iconic steakhouse Harbour 60, will host an exclusive kick-off event for his passion project, The Catering Collective. This event, aptly titled “The Art of the Butcher and the Chef” will be hosted at Rily Kitchen from 6-10pm and marks a significant step in Cameron’s career as he leads the way for a new generation of butchery. The Catering Collective takes a fresh approach to private and corporate events where ... Read more

#FOOD: MAKILALA OPENING LATE JULY 2025

Makilala, a new Filipino restaurant from renowned duo Chef Nuit and Jeff Regular, along with Jeff’s brother Joel Regular, is set to open late July at 105 Church Street. Known for their beloved Thai restaurants across Toronto, Chef Nuit and Jeff have turned their focus to the food and culture of the Philippines, drawing inspiration from Jeff and Joel’s Filipino heritage and a deep dive into the cuisine. Makilala will blend traditional flavours, vibrant energy, and warm hospitality into an ... Read more

#FOOD: THE DRAKE ANNOUNCE NEW MENU UNDER CHEF DANIEL HYAM

The Drake, a Toronto institution, is pleased to share a delicious new chapter at with the launch of a new menu under the direction of Executive Chef Daniel Hyam - a bold evolution where comfort food, candid cocktails, and global flavours reflect the same distinctive personality and playful charm The Drake is known for. Known as a culinary trendsetter, this new direction ushers in a fresh era for The Drake, which has stood the test of time on Queen West for the past 20 years. The menu is ... Read more