#FOOD: STARBUCKS CANADA UNVEIL FALL 2025 MENU AUGUST 26, 2025

On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, Starbucks is welcoming back the beloved fall season with a lineup of cozy, crave-worthy fall menu favorites – both new and returning. The iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) will be making its highly anticipated return, along with the beloved Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte and Pecan Crunch Oat Latte. Plus, the NEW Pecan Oat Cortado and Canadian exclusive Mini Everything Bagels are here to satisfy all seasonal cravings, along with the ... Read more

#TIFF25: “STILL SINGLE” TO PREMIERE AT 2025 TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL WITH SUSHI COUNTER EXPERIENCE ON KING STREET

STILL SINGLE, a feature-length documentary exploring the world of Chef Masaki Saito, Canada’s first Michelin two-star chef, is having its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2025, followed by a spectacular 60-foot sushi counter experience for everyone to enjoy on King Street. The film offers an intimate portrait of the culinary visionary behind Sushi Masaki Saito, Toronto’s sole two-star Michelin establishment. Directed by first-time filmmakers Toronto-based ... Read more

#FOOD: THE CARBON SNACK BAR OPENS AUGUST 25, 2025

The team behind Toronto's popular The Carbon Bar and its e-commerce ready-to-eat meal delivery counterpart, Shop The Carbon Bar, is bringing its bold BBQ flavours to a new, fast-casual setting. The grand opening of The Carbon Snack Bar, located in Toronto’s iconic 460 King Street West building, will open on August 25, 2025! View this post on Instagram A post shared by William Wong (@mrwillwong) From its early days in 1873 as the Richardson House, to its ... Read more

#FOOD: KRISPY KREME CANADA ANNOUNCE “HOUSES OF HOGWARTS” COLLECTION

The wizarding world just got sweeter! Krispy Kreme Canada has teamed up with Harry Potter™ for an enchanting new Houses of Hogwarts™ Collection, available on August 18, 2025 and for a limited time only at all Krispy Kreme Canada stores. Each doughnut is inspired by the iconic Hogwarts™ houses, featuring magical flavors and designs: Gryffindor™ – Cookie butter Kreme™ filling, red icing, Biscoff® crumble, golden drizzle Slytherin™ – Original Glazed® with chocolate, green ... Read more

#FOOD: MCDONALD’S CANADA X SHANIA TWAIN ANNOUNCE “SHANIA’S SIDES”

McDonald’s Canada and Shania Twain are turning up the style on fan favourite sides, proving you’re never too dressed up for McDonald’s! Shania, who’s always had an authentic love for McDonald’s famous fries, is bringing her fun-loving spirit and flair to the golden arches with the All Dressed Up campaign. Together, they’re bringing Canadians something bold and just a whole lot of fun, because what better way to celebrate summer than with iconic fries and an even more iconic ... Read more

#SPOTTED: MACHINE GUN KELLY IN TORONTO FOR “LOST AMERICANA”

Multi-hyphenate Artist Machine Gun Kelly surprised Toronto, appearing at Sunrise Records Square One in support of his latest album, Lost Americana. This seventh studio Disc is out August 8, 2025 via Universal Music Canada and he has the distinction of having icon Bob Dylan voice the Album's Trailer - a super-rare feat! MGK arrived in Toronto today after a busy few days of press in New York, including an appearance on Jimmy Fallon, stopping by to meet fans and pose for Photos later in the ... Read more

#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