#FOOD: CANADIAN NATIONAL EXHIBITION 2024 FOOD PREVIEW

So excited to preview some of the innovative delights to be enjoyed at the 2024 Canadian National Exhibition! The EX is back on this weekend, August 16, 2024 to September 2, 2024. You won't believe your eyes… and mouth some of the amazing things we tried today at the Media Preview of the end-of-summer celebration! In addition to the return of The EX Games, Aquarama, the Canadian International Air Show, Elvis Stojko's all-new Aerial & Acrobatic Ice-Skating Show “ACTION!”, Classic ... Read more

#FOOD: THE CARBON BAR ANNOUNCE “SHOP THE CARBON BAR!”

Toronto’s BBQ mainstay The Carbon Bar is excited to announce the launch of its new e-commerce shopping platform, Shop The Carbon Bar! Featuring over 60 unique and beloved products from The Carbon Bar, customers can shop online and have products shipped right to their door in the GTA and across Southern Ontario. The Carbon Bar’s owner, Yannick Bigourdan, recognized the need for high-quality products and convenience - which is why he decided to create an innovative way to share The Carbon ... Read more

#INTERVIEW: STEPHEN YAN OF “WOK WITH YAN” ON RETROKID COLLABORATION

Stephen Yan is a national treasure. Being Canadian meant that you had a distinct memory of watching his popular CBC series WOK WITH YAN, a daytime staple which ran for over 15 years and 500+ episodes, both educating the world on the bright flare of Cantonese cuisine, while also entertaining the masses with his hilarious puns and comedic showmanship. His fame brought him to U.S. and Asia, appearing on Late Night with Letterman and Live with Regis and Kelly even. Things have been quiet for ... Read more

#FOOD: MINAMI TORONTO LAUNCHES ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT JAPANESE BBQ BRUNCH

Minami Toronto is excited to announce its first ever all-you-can-eat Japanese BBQ brunch experience! For $60 per person, indulge with all-you-can-eat mouthwatering canapé and Japanese BBQ bites, with a variety of grilled options, ABURI oshi and sushi, and delectable desserts. A unique experience that combines the best of Japanese BBQ and Minami favourites, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! The Minami Japanese BBQ Brunch will take place this Sunday, August 11 from 11:30AM to 3:00PM ... Read more

#FOOD: STARBUCKS BRINGS BACK COOL LIME REFRESHER

This is not a drill! A refreshing twist is returning to the Starbucks beverage lineup. Cool Lime Starbucks Refreshers® Beverage, one of the original and most beloved Refreshers beverages, is making a juicy comeback, and just in time for a lime green Brat summer. Starting August 13th, the citrusy sensation will be available at Starbucks stores across Canada for a limited time while supplies last, along with the NEW Lime Coconut Drink, Cool Lime Lemonade Starbucks Refreshers® Beverage and ... Read more

#FOOD: NOBU TORONTO NOW ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS

The world-renowned hotel and restaurant group, Nobu Hospitality, founded by Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro, and Meir Teper, officially opens its doors to its first Canadian restaurant and bar, Nobu Toronto. Located in Toronto's vibrant Entertainment District, just one block from Toronto International Film Festival and the city's lively nightlife at 25 Mercer St. Nobu Toronto's striking and immersive interiors set a new global standard for interior design and create a captivating and ... Read more

#FOOD: LUCIE X MIKU EXCLUSIVE COLLABORATIONS

Culinary connoisseurs are in for an epic Japanese-French collaboration between two renowned chefs, showcased in an exclusive two-night dinner series. French fine-dining restaurant Lucie helmed by executive chef Arnaud Bloquel, and Japanese fine-dining restaurant Miku Toronto helmed by chef de cuisine Junnosuke Fujikawa, are bringing their teams together for the first time to curate a multi-course celebration of Japanese-French cuisine. This unforgettable collaboration will take place for two ... Read more

#FOOD: LUCIE ANNOUNCE “AUGUST IN PARIS” CURATED MENU IN AUGUST

Lucie, nestled in the heart of Toronto’s financial core, is proud to announce ‘August in Paris’ - a four course curated menu for $95 per person (excluding beverages, taxes, and gratuities) which brings authentic French heritage to Toronto, exclusively for the month of August. From Tuesday, August 6 to Saturday, August 31, guests can indulge and reminisce in French culture. Chef Arnaud Bloquel invites you to savour the exquisite flavours of France with an exclusive four-course menu ... Read more

#FOOD: BAAN LAO FINE THAI CUISINE, RICHMOND, BC

Baan Lao Fine Thai Cuisine’s chef Nutcha Phanthoupheng is proud to introduce the world’s first sommelier-led, Thai afternoon tea experience with certified TAC tea sommelier, Lena Pan. This groundbreaking, one-of-a-kind experience is offered by Baan Lao (4100 Bayview Street, Richmond, BC) every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at either 11:00AM or 12:30PM, starting at $95 per guest. “We are so excited to welcome guests to the only Thai afternoon tea experience led by a sommelier in the ... Read more

#FOOD: LE DÎNER EN BLANC RETURNS SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Le Dîner en Blanc returns to Toronto on Thursday, September 19 at a new secret location. Le Dîner en Blanc is the social gathering of the summer — a chic picnic where fashion, good food and most importantly good company meet. A wave of white transforms a secret location in the downtown core as 1200 guests adorned in all white attend dinner à la française where conversation and champagne are essential. Event veterans Lori Heller from Heller Productions Inc. and Marc Talbot from ... Read more