#FIRSTLOOK: APL.DE.AP AND JANINE GUTIERREZ TO APPEAR AT 2026 MABUHAY PHILIPPINES FESTIVAL

Grammy Award-winning Black Eyed Peas member Apl.de.Ap and acclaimed Filipino actress Janine Gutierrez are coming to Nathan Phillips Square this August as the headliners of the Mabuhay Philippines Festival, Toronto's longest-running Filipino festival. Presented by the Philippine Independence Day Council (PIDC), this year's festival promises its biggest celebration yet, bringing together internationally recognized performers, award-winning culinary experiences, immersive cultural programming, ... Read more

#FOOD: 7-ELEVEN CELEBRATE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF SLURPEE

Summer 2026 is about to get a whole lot sweeter. Six decades after changing the convenience store beverage game, Slurpee remains one of Canada’s most beloved frozen beverages. 7-Eleven Canada is marking the 60th anniversary of Slurpee with special products, promotions and celebrations in honour of the iconic drink just in time for July 11th’s 7-Eleven Day. Canadians can visit any 7-Eleven Canada store on July 11th and enjoy a FREE small Slurpee drink with the limited time only Mountain ... Read more

#FOOD: CHOTTO MATTE SUMMERLICIOUS 2026 MENU

Every summer, Toronto brings in hundreds of thousands of reservations across Summerlicious’s 3-week span, leaving foodies to race to snag a table they have been eyeing all year. This July, Chotto Matte Toronto is part of the lineup, and it might just be the best gem on the list. In the heart of Toronto’s financial district on Bay Street, Chotto Matte is one of the city's most electric settings for a long summer lunch or a night out that actually goes somewhere. The patio is open, the ... Read more

#FOOD: FEASTIE SIP & SNACK FESTIVAL 2026 RETURNS AUGUST 22, 2026

We’re excited to invite you to an exclusive media preview of FEASTIE Sip & Snack Festival 2026, hosted by Evelyn Chick, Toronto’s premier “Sip and Snack” festival is back for a third year, with an even bigger and bolder experience of curated food and drinks. FEASTIE 2026 will take place on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 1:00–9:00 PM at Henderson Brewing Event Space (128A Sterling Rd.), featuring over 30+ local food and drink vendors and international cuisines alongside ... Read more

#FOOD: CANOPY HOTEL’S DIA PRESENTS NEW POUTINE MENU

Canada Day calls for poutine and this year, Día Restaurant & Lounge is giving Canada's favourite comfort food a passport. Hidden on the second floor of Canopy Toronto Yorkville, Día is launching a limited-time poutine menu available July 1-31, 2026 featuring eight globally inspired poutines that take the classic well beyond traditional gravy and cheese curds. Guests can also build their own poutine flight, choosing any three flavours to create the ultimate tasting experience, ... Read more

#FOOD: TAKJA BBQ HOUSE NOW OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK

Takja BBQ House is giving Toronto diners even more reasons to visit this summer. Starting Monday, July 20, 2026 the Michelin Guide-recommended Korean BBQ destination will be open seven days a week, making Mondays the newest night to experience its elevated take on Korean barbecue. Alongside the expanded hours, Takja has introduced a new premium seafood platter featuring the freshest seasonal selections, an innovative Korean-inspired cocktail program highlighting traditional ingredients ... Read more

#FOOD: BAR ROMY OPENS JULY 2, 2026

INK Entertainment is proud to introduce Bar Romy, a contemporary neighbourhood Italian restaurant opening Thursday, July 2, 2026 in Toronto's Entertainment District. With a shared vision of creating the neighbourhood's go-to Italian restaurant, Charles Khabouth, Founder and CEO, and Danny Soberano, President of INK Entertainment, have brought Bar Romy to life as a welcoming destination centred around honest Italian cooking, great wine, an incredible cocktail program, and genuine ... Read more

#FOOD: STARBUCKS CANADA LAUNCH NEW SUMMER 2026 MENU INCLUDING RETURN OF S’MORES DRINKS

Starbucks is serving up sunshine this summer, giving Canadians even more reasons to soak up the season. Beginning June 30, 2026, stores across Canada will welcome a lineup of new and returning customer favourites made for sunny days, afternoon pick-me-ups and everything in between. Leading the launch is the long-awaited return of fan-favourite S’mores beverages and the Canadian debut of the new Mango Strawberry Refreshers. Here is everything you need to know: S’mores Frappuccino ... Read more

#FOOD: SARA ENTERS NEW TASTING MENU-ONLY FORMAT “THE JOURNEY”

This spring, SARA enters its next evolution, reopening with a tasting-menu-only format designed to deepen the restaurant’s focus on connection, storytelling, and shared dining. After a period of thoughtful refinement, the four-time Michelin Guide–recommended restaurant will welcome guests with “The Journey,” a curated seven-course tasting experience priced at $115 per guest. Since opening in 2018, SARA has built a loyal following for its globally inspired cuisine and warm ... Read more

FOOD: ANIML PRESENT BO BICHETTE-INSPIRED HOT DOG

Bo Bichette is back in Toronto for the first time since signing with the New York Mets, and his favourite Toronto restaurant is welcoming him home in a way only Animl could. After going viral earlier this season for offering "free steak for life" if Bo re-signed with the Blue Jays, Animl is launching The Bo Dog to mark his return to the city during the Mets vs. Blue Jays series (June 29–July 1). Priced at $126, a nod to Bichette's $126 million, three-year contract with the Mets the ... Read more