#FOOD: STELLA ARTOIS TERRACE OPENS FOR 2024 SEASON AT WOODBINE RACETRACK

The Stella Artois Terrace overlooking Toronto’s Woodbine Racetrack opens for the 2024 season on Saturday, May 18, 2024 with a refreshed menu, featuring the perfect balance of wow factors and nostalgic comfort foods. Head Chef Timothy Dunnhill joined the Woodbine Culinary team late last year. Chef Tim spent nearly a decade as an Executive Sous Chef at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena, where he mastered the art of crafting food for sports fans. “Food isn't just an amenity at Woodbine,” ... Read more

#FOOD: CONTRADA NAMED ONE OF TORONTO LIFE’S BEST NEW RESTAURANTS

Contrada, ranked eighth in Toronto Life’s Best New Restaurants list for 2024, is celebrating by launching a new brunch menu and opening its patio doors in time for the summer season. Last night, Contrada participated in Toronto Life’s Best Restaurants 2024 event alongside the other winning restaurants across the city. Partners Patrick Groves, Jessie Mak and Chef de Cuisine Mike Vieira served their mouth-watering Ricotta Gnocchi with fresh pesto and Calabrian chili to the 1,000 guests at ... Read more

#FOOD: STARBUCKS CANADA INTRODUCE NEW SUMMER 2024 REFRESHERS®

Say hello to summer with a splash of our oh-so-cool new seasonal icon! Three new Starbucks- Refreshers® Beverages feature a cool combination of summer berries that is bright blue with new, juicy raspberry pearls! Summer-Berry Starbucks Refreshers® Beverage features a sweet and summery blend of raspberry, blueberry and blackberry flavors shaken with ice and poured over a layer of new popping raspberry flavoured pearls. Summer-Berry Lemonade Starbucks Refreshers® Beverage is bright and ... Read more

#SPOTTED: THE 2024 MET GALA | MR. WILL x BEANIE’S NEW YORK CITY ADVENTURE

Fashion's biggest night did not disappoint! The cream of the crop, top of the heap gathered at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York for the 2024 MET GALA, celebrating this year's decided theme "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion". Elegance bloomed with stars from across all disciplines uniting at the ultra-exclusive affair, which some could have purchased a ticket to at $75,000 US each, and subject to approval above that! We saw a lot of floral inspiration in the fashion this ... Read more

#FOOD: “BRUNCH FEST” AND “ROSÉ PICNIC” FESTIVALS COMING TO HOTEL X TORONTO THIS JUNE

Two very exciting food and drink festivals will be taking place this June on HOTEL X TORONTO's grounds. Are you ready? Brunch Fest: Toronto’s favourite 2-day brunch festival, returns Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16, 2024 at The Grounds at Hotel X Toronto. Brunch Fest, presented by TasteToronto will host the city’s top restaurants offering 150+ mouthwatering dishes, mimosas at the Mimosa Bar or Ultimate Caesars from the Matt & Steve’s Caesar Gardens. With smoothie bowls, ... Read more

#FOOD: MOTT 32 TO DEBUT IN TORONTO SPRING 2024

Mott 32, the globally acclaimed Chinese restaurant brand, is set to elevate Toronto's culinary scene with its highly anticipated arrival at the esteemed Shangri-La Hotel in late Spring 2024. Renowned for its innovative approach to traditional Chinese cuisine and exquisite dining experiences, Mott 32 promises to captivate diners with its rich heritage, impeccable service, and unparalleled culinary excellence. “As we embark on this exciting journey, our 3rd restaurant in North America and ... Read more

#FOOD: STARBUCKS CANADA TO INTRODUCE SPICY CREAM COLD FOAM AND SPICY LEMONADE REFRESHERS

Three new Spicy Lemonade Refreshers beverages will be available in Starbucks stores in Canada for a very limited time this spring, while supplies last, beginning tomorrow Tuesday, April 16, 2024. · Spicy Strawberry brings together sweet flavours of strawberry and acai shaken with ice, real strawberry pieces, zesty lemonade and Starbucks Spicy Chili Powder Blend. · Spicy Dragonfruit combines sweet flavours of mango and exotic dragonfruit shaken with ice, real dragonfruit pieces, zesty ... Read more

#FIRSTLOOK: FAULTY TOWERS: THE DINING EXPERIENCE TORONTO

We will be honest - we know very little about FAWLTY TOWERS, the iconic BBC Sitcom which ran in the '70s! Sorry, we're young and can't help it! FAULTY TOWERS: THE DINING EXPERIENCE, presented by Starvox Entertainment, is back for the first time in the City since 2015 and tickets are going fast. The dinner-and-a-show takes place at One Yonge Street's Lighthouse ArtSpace through April 14, 2024 (or longer!). The Experience immersive takes you right into the world of the Series that inspired ... Read more

#FOOD: STARBUCKS CANADA ANNOUNCE SPRING 2024 MENU

Exciting stuff! Starbucks Canada have announced their Spring 2024 menu with new and returning favourites - including one which now is permanent! All items are available now! Here’s everything you need to know: LAVENDER FIELDS FOREVER – Starbucks is introducing lavender to the spring menu as the latest innovation and unique experience that brings floral hues and delicate aroma with every sip. The beverage development team at Starbucks took a trip to a lavender farm in Washington ... Read more

#FOOD: PATIOS TORONTO ANNOUNCE “CONCERT BRUNCHES” SERIES

Whether it's an Adidas collaboration or Caribana themed menu item, Patois Toronto's Chef Craig Wong is no stranger to integrating his menu into the city's social and music fabric. Did you check out Toronto Star's recent profile on Co-Owners Craig Wong and Ivy Lam? Check it out here. In addition to weekend brunch service, Patois will now be hosting a series of Concert Brunches in tandem with Toronto's exciting live music scene, featuring themed playlists, cocktails and dishes. Concert ... Read more