#FOOD: CURRYISH TAVERN LAUNCH NEW TASTING MENU NOW TILL MAY 31, 2026
Toronto’s Indian dining scene continues to evolve, and Curryish Tavern is pushing that conversation forward in a thoughtful, unexpected way.
Chef Miheer Shete has introduced a new ingredient-driven tasting menu — a format built around a single ingredient to explore regional Indian cuisine through a more focused, expressive lens. The current menu centres on maple syrup, reimagined across six courses in both savoury and dessert applications.
What makes this especially compelling is the ...
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#FOOD: NAARI THAI BBQ NOW OPEN
Naari - a unique Thai restaurant with Indian and Burmese influences celebrates its grand opening tomorrow at 501 College Street in Little Italy. The restaurant introduces a modern, fire-driven approach to Thai cuisine, with a menu rooted in Southern Thai flavours and layered with broader regional influences that often come together on a single plate.
The April 9 grand opening offers a lively first look at the space, featuring lion dancers, special surprises, and complimentary champagne and ...
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#FOOD: RADICI PROJECT CELEBRATE 1ST ANNIVERSARY WITH GUEST MURAL
One of Toronto’s most serene and compelling dining rooms is marking its first year in a way that feels exactly on brand: intimate, thoughtful, and rooted in community.
Beginning April 23 and leading up to its official anniversary on April 30, Radici Project is inviting guests to become part of the restaurant itself, literally.
Each evening from 5:00 to 6:00 PM, guests can stop by to have their name hand-written in Japanese calligraphy by co-founder and sake sommelier Kayo Ito. Every ...
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#TIFF: TIFF MAY 2026 PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS
This season, creative partnerships take centre stage at TIFF Cinematheque, alongside a curated slate in honour of Asian Heritage month in May, a lineup that celebrates and amplifies the work of Indigenous and 2SLGBTQ+ filmmakers in June, and (indoor and outdoor) programming inspired by the city’s love of the Beautiful Game. TIFF welcomes American independent filmmaker and author John Sayles for his first-ever TIFF Cinematheque retrospective, who will be joined by producing partner Maggie ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING AND SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED FOR DEPARTURE FESTIVAL + CONFERENCE 2026
The Departure Festival + Conference from Loft Entertainment and Oak View Group (OVG) today unveiled additional programming and speakers joining the 2026 edition, including the introduction of a new Summit series spotlighting leaders across music, media, sports, and digital culture; alongside a newly announced honouree joining the already star-studded Departure Honours. Departure takes place May 4-10, 2026 in the heart of downtown Toronto, and the complete schedule is now live at ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: EVERYTHING 80S PARTY AT THE EL MOCAMBO
The legendary El Mocambo present the EVERYTHING 80s PARTY Thursday, April 30, 2026.
WHO:The El Mocambo, Sean Jones and Cleopatra Williams with DJ Starting From Scratch on the ones & twos all night!
WHAT:The El Mocambo is thrilled to announce everything 80’s Party on a night of pure nostalgia, power vocals, synths and neon lights Featuring Global award winning Entertainer Sean Jones & Powerhouse Singer Cleopatra Williams bringing you the anthems that defined a generation and ...
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#SPOTTED: LILY ALLEN IN TORONTO FOR “LILY ALLEN PERFORMS WEST END GIRL” TOUR
Our love for Lily Allen goes way back and it's hard to believe it's been 20 years already since her debut disc ALRIGHT, STILL which would propel her to global stardom.
Her unique, honest, and candid way of storytelling stamped her as a true and authentic Artist. So many years later, she still thrives with her WEST END GIRL album drawing much acclaim, now supported by a tour which takes place two nights at Massey Hall, with an encore scheduled in September at RBC Amphitheatre.
Allen ...
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#FOOD: FAVORITES THAI X TENUTA SANTOMÈ COLLABORATION MONDAY APRIL 27, 2026
This spring, four-time MICHELIN Bib Gourmand–recognized Favorites Thai will host a one-night winemaker dinner in collaboration with Tenuta Santomè on Monday, April 27 at 6:00 PM. The Ossington restaurant will present a ticketed, multi-course tasting menu priced at $120 per person (exclusive of tax and gratuity), pairing its contemporary Thai cuisine with wines from the Veneto-based producer. Tickets for the event are available through the restaurant’s OpenTable under ‘Experiences’ ...
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#FOOD: TERROIR SYMPOSIUM 2026 EDMONTON
In its 20th anniversary year, Terroir Symposium is expanding its footprint into Edmonton, May 27–31, 2026, where the city proudly welcomes an extraordinary roster of international culinary guests, including an exceptional delegation from Ireland. Edmonton serves as the vibrant first stop for global chefs, producers, and hospitality innovators before travelling south to Calgary for the VIP Opening Reception, hands‑on workshops, and the flagship Symposium Day.
This milestone edition ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: “NOT SUITABLE FOR WORK” COMING JUNE 2, 2026 TO HULU ON DISNEY+
Today, Disney+ announced that the new Original comedy from Mindy Kaling, “Not Suitable for Work”, will premiere June 2, 2026 with three episodes. Two new episodes will roll out weekly, leading up to the finale on June 23, 2026. The series will stream exclusively on Hulu on Disney+ in Canada. Check out first look images now.
From comedy hitmaker Mindy Kaling, “Not Suitable for Work” centers around five work-obsessed twenty-somethings striving for professional success and, if they ...
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