#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

#FOOD: RADICI PROJECT HOSTS “BAR BATTLE: LITTLE ITALY”

On Wednesday, July 16, 2025 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Radici Project will host Bar Battle: Little Italy, a spirited cocktail showdown between two of College Street’s top bartenders: Damian Locatelli of Slice of Life and Oliver Leung of Suite 115. Each bartender will be creating a summer-inspired gin cocktail made with Classic Gin, generously sponsored by Valley of Mother of God Gin. Attendees will have the chance to vote for the People’s Choice winner, while a panel of expert judges selects ... Read more

#FOOD: CHEF ESAU GARCIA JOINS FICOA AS EXECUTIVE CHEF

Chef Esau Garcia, whose résumé includes time at Toronto’s MICHELIN-recognized Madrina Bar y Tapas, has officially joined Ficoa as Executive Chef—ushering in a new chapter for the Neo-Latin fine dining restaurant in Little Italy. The internationally trained Mexican chef, known for his soulful precision, brings over 13 years of global experience spanning Mexico, Australia, and Toronto’s top kitchens. Ficoa, which opened last year under the direction of serial restaurateur Patricia Toro, ... Read more

#FOOD: MIKU AND LITTLEJOHN FARM COLLABORATION

Toronto’s beloved waterfront restaurant, Miku Toronto (10 Bay Street), and the picturesque farm-to-table destination Littlejohn Farm in Prince Edward County are proud to announce their collaborative dining series, Miku Meets The County. This special series unfolds across two unforgettable evenings, beginning at Littlejohn Farm on August 9 and continuing at Miku Toronto on August 28. Guests will enjoy two distinct culinary experiences shaped by place, season, and creative partnership, with ... Read more

#FOOD: INK ENTERTAINMENT’S VINNY NOW OPEN

INK Entertainment drops the needle on VINNY, its newest restaurant and vinyl cocktail bar located at 480 King Street West. Designed by acclaimed Toronto studio NIVEK REMAS, Vinny offers an effortlessly cool, music-driven dining experience, where warm lighting, late nights, and curated vinyl set the tone. INK Entertainment, led by Founder & CEO Charles Khabouth and Partner & President Danny Soberano, has long pioneered Toronto’s late-night experience—blending hospitality and ... Read more