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Every other year, the Olympics turn formerly unknown athletes into household names. Here’s a way to get ahead of the did...
07/22/2024

Every other year, the Olympics turn formerly unknown athletes into household names. Here’s a way to get ahead of the did-you-know curve

1,077,815 Torontonians can’t be wrong.

The TikTok star discusses moving to a new medium, cooking an omelette on TV and sending up the Kardashians
07/22/2024

The TikTok star discusses moving to a new medium, cooking an omelette on TV and sending up the Kardashians

1,077,815 Torontonians can’t be wrong.

The space is packed with stalls from local indie food and beverage stars
07/19/2024

The space is packed with stalls from local indie food and beverage stars

1,077,815 Torontonians can’t be wrong.

Featuring bar recommendations, recipe ideas and liquor pairings to help beat the heat
07/19/2024

Featuring bar recommendations, recipe ideas and liquor pairings to help beat the heat

1,077,815 Torontonians can’t be wrong.

Eleanor, a 30-year-old laboratory tech, suspected that his physical affection was covering up something more sinister
07/18/2024

Eleanor, a 30-year-old laboratory tech, suspected that his physical affection was covering up something more sinister

1,077,815 Torontonians can’t be wrong.

Perfect for everything from catching up over coffee to fancy date nights
07/18/2024

Perfect for everything from catching up over coffee to fancy date nights

1,077,815 Torontonians can’t be wrong.

We caught up with multi-hyphenate star Matty Matheson to talk about his journey from food consultant to actor and writer...
07/10/2024

We caught up with multi-hyphenate star Matty Matheson to talk about his journey from food consultant to actor and writer on The Bear's latest season

1,077,815 Torontonians can’t be wrong.

Last summer, when a stray bullet killed a young mother near the South Riverdale supervised consumption site, it sparked ...
07/10/2024

Last summer, when a stray bullet killed a young mother near the South Riverdale supervised consumption site, it sparked a vicious fight between Leslieville residents. One year later, tensions are high, neither side will back down and the overdose crisis rages on

1,077,815 Torontonians can’t be wrong.

Vela chef Marvin Palomo shares his favourite spots for pan de sal, king crab ramen and hand-pulled noodles in Markham an...
05/21/2024

Vela chef Marvin Palomo shares his favourite spots for pan de sal, king crab ramen and hand-pulled noodles in Markham and Scarborough

His favourite spots for pan de sal, king crab ramen and hand-pulled noodles

What can you get for under $1 million in Toronto this spring? Three different neighbourhoods tell three different storie...
05/21/2024

What can you get for under $1 million in Toronto this spring? Three different neighbourhoods tell three different stories

What can you get for under $1 million this spring? Three different neighbourhoods tell three different stories

Craig Pike, the owner of Craig’s Cookies, stocks his home kitchen with chocolate chips and vanilla from Madagascar
05/21/2024

Craig Pike, the owner of Craig’s Cookies, stocks his home kitchen with chocolate chips and vanilla from Madagascar

Stocked with blocks of feta, chocolate chips and vanilla from Madagascar

What condo on Wellington would be complete without 6,000 square feet, a labyrinthine wine cellar and a giant halo hoveri...
05/21/2024

What condo on Wellington would be complete without 6,000 square feet, a labyrinthine wine cellar and a giant halo hovering above it all?

Compton Ave is a British bar, so tea makes an appearance in more than one cocktail—lapsang souchong bitters here, an Ear...
05/17/2024

Compton Ave is a British bar, so tea makes an appearance in more than one cocktail—lapsang souchong bitters here, an Earl Grey espresso martini there

That’s Compton, London

Queen's Cross, the Eaton Centre's fancy new food hall, houses more than 15 fast-casual restaurants (and one full-service...
05/17/2024

Queen's Cross, the Eaton Centre's fancy new food hall, houses more than 15 fast-casual restaurants (and one full-service cocktail bar)

Each vendor (including one full-service bar) is courtesy of Oliver and Bonacini

"The rise in car theft has my neighbourhood on edge, and we’re all being asked to pitch in. But I drive a 2012 Civic no ...
05/17/2024

"The rise in car theft has my neighbourhood on edge, and we’re all being asked to pitch in. But I drive a 2012 Civic no self-respecting criminal would want"

The rise in car theft has my neighbourhood on edge, and we’re all being asked to pitch in. But I drive a 2012 Civic no self-respecting criminal would want

This laneway suite features heated floors, coffered Douglas fir ceilings, camouflaged storage, a carport and tons of nat...
05/17/2024

This laneway suite features heated floors, coffered Douglas fir ceilings, camouflaged storage, a carport and tons of natural light

Including heated floors, Douglas fir coffered ceilings, camouflaged storage, a car port and tons of natural light

We celebrated the city’s best new restaurants this Monday at the Evergreen Brick Works, when we packed 20-plus chefs und...
05/16/2024

We celebrated the city’s best new restaurants this Monday at the Evergreen Brick Works, when we packed 20-plus chefs under one roof for an epic all-you-can-eat-and-drink affair

Here's what went down at the sold-out celebration of the city's culinary scene

Ali Khan Lalani, the owner of General Assembly, stocks his home kitchen wth Mr. Noodles, homemade samosas and, of course...
05/16/2024

Ali Khan Lalani, the owner of General Assembly, stocks his home kitchen wth Mr. Noodles, homemade samosas and, of course, a killer pizza oven

Stocked with Mr. Noodles, homemade samosas and, of course, a killer pizza oven

The Coburg heritage home comes with a giant veranda, seven bathrooms, heated original pine flooring and a gazebo
05/15/2024

The Coburg heritage home comes with a giant veranda, seven bathrooms, heated original pine flooring and a gazebo

The 6,200-square-foot property also comes with a giant veranda, seven bathrooms, original pine heated flooring and a gazebo

This Indian-Mexican restaurant in Oshawa serves butter chicken tacos and curry lamb nachos
05/15/2024

This Indian-Mexican restaurant in Oshawa serves butter chicken tacos and curry lamb nachos

Think butter chicken tacos and curry lamb nachos

Editor's Letter: "Our annual search for the city’s best new restaurants always reveals something large-scale and fascina...
05/14/2024

Editor's Letter: "Our annual search for the city’s best new restaurants always reveals something large-scale and fascinating about the way we eat now. This year is all about small plates and steak"

Our annual search for the city’s best new restaurants always reveals something large-scale and fascinating about the way we eat now. This year is all about small plates and steak

Despite this era of inflationary belt-­tightening, the city’s leading restaurateurs and brightest chefs have doubled dow...
05/13/2024

Despite this era of inflationary belt-­tightening, the city’s leading restaurateurs and brightest chefs have doubled down on luxury. Here, our annual ranking of Toronto's best new restaurants

This year’s winners include a tiny perfect snack bar, a Japanese listening lounge and a high-flying steakhouse. What they all have in common is a fanatical commitment to excellence

When Daovy Chanthalansy noticed the glaring lack of Lao food in Toronto, he decided to champion the herbaceous, umami-pa...
05/10/2024

When Daovy Chanthalansy noticed the glaring lack of Lao food in Toronto, he decided to champion the herbaceous, umami-packed cuisine by himself

Motivated by the lack of Lao food in Toronto, Daovy Chanthalansy started a culinary side hustle

Kami and Pawel's raucous wedding at a 1920s-style speakeasy featured a burlesque dancer and secret whiskey tastings
05/10/2024

Kami and Pawel's raucous wedding at a 1920s-style speakeasy featured a burlesque dancer and secret whiskey tastings

Featuring a burlesque dancer, oysters and secret whiskey tastings

Mid-pandemic, David Eddie and his wife, Pam, ditched Toronto and gave country living a try, a story he told us in vivid ...
05/09/2024

Mid-pandemic, David Eddie and his wife, Pam, ditched Toronto and gave country living a try, a story he told us in vivid and hilarious detail three years ago. Now, an update from the rural frontier: the transplants have doubled down

Greta is a King West arcade bar catering to both the kid at heart and the adult with a more mature palate and a penchant...
05/09/2024

Greta is a King West arcade bar catering to both the kid at heart and the adult with a more mature palate and a penchant for craft beer

Welcome to King West, Pac-Man

Demetra didn’t manage to escape the endless phone conversation with her Tinder match until after they insisted on singin...
05/09/2024

Demetra didn’t manage to escape the endless phone conversation with her Tinder match until after they insisted on singing her a lullaby

Demetra, a 23-year-old student, didn’t manage to escape until after her date insisted on singing her a lullaby

What house by the Don would be complete without a glass elevator, a bar with a glass roof and a 40-foot chandelier?
05/08/2024

What house by the Don would be complete without a glass elevator, a bar with a glass roof and a 40-foot chandelier?

Garnishes on the city's new over-the-top cocktails include cotton candy, dry-ice clouds and blazing pyrotechnics
05/08/2024

Garnishes on the city's new over-the-top cocktails include cotton candy, dry-ice clouds and blazing pyrotechnics

Garnishes include cotton candy, dry-ice clouds and blazing pyrotechnics. Here, the Library Bar’s director of mixology explains the method to the madness

This condo at Yonge and Bloor comes with views of both downtown and uptown, two gold pillars, and a bunch of luxurious a...
05/08/2024

This condo at Yonge and Bloor comes with views of both downtown and uptown, two gold pillars, and a bunch of luxurious amenities

The 1,650-square-foot home in the sky also comes with two bedrooms, two gold pillars, a laundry room and a bunch of luxurious amenities

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We sat down with Toronto Life’s August cover star Josh Richards, Canada’s reigning TikToker, to ask him all your pressing questions. First up: what’s your Tim Hortons order? Read our profile of Richards—and his journey from small-town teen to viral sensation, multimillionaire, CEO and venture capitalist—here: https://torontolife.com/deep-dives/josh-richards-tiktok-superstar-social-media-influencer-millionaire/

Brendan and Devina Samis transformed their Etobicoke bungalow into a super-smart home. Their space is brimming with ultra-modern tech—including a fingerprint-protected secret passageway—concealed within sleek decor See more of the futuristic home: torontolife.com/real-estate/how-one-couple-transformed-their-etobicoke-bungalow-into-a-high-tech-smart-home/

Our definitive ranking of Toronto's best new restaurants is here. This year's list features multiple French bistros, a two-person-minimum omakase spot and—snagging our number one spot—a steakhouse that identifies as a palace. The message: go big or stay home See all of our picks: torontolife.com/food/torontos-best-new-restaurants-2023/

Baseball got Alek Manoah through a turbulent childhood, and he grew up to be a phenomenal pitcher with an electric fastball. He’s a good friend to have an a fierce enemy to face. In other words, just want the Jays need right now. Read more in our April cover story: https://torontolife.com/city/the-electrifying-life-of-blue-jays-ace-alek-manoah/

Subscribe to The Vault, Toronto Life's new weekly newsletter, to get unforgettable long reads from our archives delivered to your inbox every Thursday https://torontolife.com/newsletters/?utm_source=website&utm_medium=topmenu

Soaring prices, out-of-control bidding wars, shrinking square footage, greedy landlords—renting in Toronto is a nightmare, and it’s only getting worse. In our January issue, read true tales from the housing crisis https://torontolife.com/city/the-average-rent-for-a-one-bedroom-is-2481-and-its-going-up/

Our 2022 ranking of Toronto’s most influential people is here. No. 1 this year? The ridiculously likable Simu Liu See the full list: torontolife.com/city/the-50-most-influential-torontonians-of-2022/

THE BIG RETURN: Trading Toronto for more square footage outside the city seemed like a great idea at the time. Now, they're back. Read true tales from the homecoming club in our November issue, on newsstands today

THE NEW HOLLYWOOD NORTH, our September issue, hits newsstands today. Inside, the actors, directors, showrunners, producers and other Toronto talent making waves right now https://torontolife.com/city/the-new-hollywood-north-up-close-and-personal-with-the-citys-new-superstars/

Toronto Life's August issue is on newsstands now. Inside, where to get a dream cottage for less than you think https://torontolife.com/real-estate/where-to-get-a-dream-cottage-for-less-than-you-think/

Toronto Life's July issue is on newsstands now. On the cover, the untold story of a historic crypto heist: https://torontolife.com/city/the-case-of-the-missing-46-million/

It’s that sweet moment you achieve pastry perfection by putting the finishing touch on the ultimate chocolate
It’s that sweet moment you achieve pastry perfection by putting the finishing touch on the ultimate chocolate

It’s that sweet moment you achieve pastry perfection by putting the finishing touch on the ultimate chocolate cake #ItsACookingThing PADERNO Kitchenware #cake #chocolate #darkchocolate #chocolatecake #chocolateicing #pomegranate #garnish #foodstyling #baking #perfection #bakingperfection #pastryperfection #dessert #foodart #foodporn #nomnomnom #sweet #chocolateaddict #chocolatelove #darkchocolatecake #darkchocolatedreams https://www.facebook.com/padernokitchenware

It’s the moment when that final stir of your creamy Risotto elevates it to utter perfection with the help of a perfect skillet and a little love.
It’s the moment when that final stir of your creamy Risotto elevates it to utter perfection with the help of a perfect skillet and a little love.

It’s the moment when that final stir of your creamy Risotto elevates it to utter perfection with the help of a perfect skillet and a little love. #ItsACookingThing #risotto #rice #arborio #truecooks #homecooking #slowcook #cookslowly #yumyum #tasty #slowfood #nomnomnom #eatwell #instalove #instafood #beautfulcuisine #hungry #gourmet #foodlove #dinner https://www.facebook.com/padernokitchenware

It’s the bellissimo moment you top a primo pizza to perfection
It’s the bellissimo moment you top a primo pizza to perfection

It’s the bellissimo moment you top a primo pizza to perfection #ItsACookingThing #pizza #pizzaday #pie #pizzapie #thincrust #thickcrust #stuffedcrust #glutenfreecrust #deepdishcrust #foodcoma #pizzacrust #pizzamania #happytummy #dinner #perfectlytoppedpie #perfectlytoppedpizza #cooking #foodporn #yum #instayum #instagood #pizzatime #pizzaparty https://www.facebook.com/padernokitchenware

Make the Valentine’s Day proposal with an exclusive white diamond engagement ring.
Make the Valentine’s Day proposal with an exclusive white diamond engagement ring.

Make the Valentine’s Day proposal with an exclusive white diamond engagement ring. The Michael Hill Whitefire collection features rare white diamonds hand-selected from the 1% of stones graded colourless worldwide. A special diamond for a love like no other. Shop Whitefire in store now www.michaelhill.ca

We had a blast at Into the Vine
We had a blast at Into the Vine

We had a blast at the first-ever Into the Vine - a wine tasting deconstructed. Featuring a series of multisensory art installations inspired by VQA Wines of Ontario. Watch artist Madison van Rijn talk about her installation, see the event in full swing — and don’t forget to stock up on VQA Wines of Ontario for entertaining during the holiday season. https://torontolife.com/food/wine-and-beer/contemporary-artists-vqa-into-the-vine/

Find 100's of gifts under $100 in the Michael Hill Jewellers C...
Find 100's of gifts under $100 in the Michael Hill Jewellers C...

Find 100's of gifts under $100 in the Michael Hill Jewellers Christmas Gift Guide. Give your loved one a gift they can cherish from a range of exquisite silver, yellow/rose/white gold and diamond jewellery and watches. Shop now www.michaelhill.ca

WINE AND BEER Meet the contemporary artists behind Into the Vi...
WINE AND BEER Meet the contemporary artists behind Into the Vi...

Xiaojing Yan is a contemporary sculptor being featured at Into The Vine, a deconstructed wine tasting. See what her work and Sparkling wine have in common. RSVP at www.VQAIntoTheVine.com https://torontolife.com/food/wine-and-beer/contemporary-artists-vqa-into-the-vine/

WINE AND BEER Meet the contemporary artists behind Into the Vi...
WINE AND BEER Meet the contemporary artists behind Into the Vi...

From November 10 to 12, Into the Vine will bring together six unique experiences, , designed by leading-edge contemporary artists, inspired by six stellar Ontario wine varieties. Here’s a sneak peek at Toronto-based Studio F Minus Riesling inspired piece. RSVP at VQAIntoTheVine.com https://torontolife.com/food/wine-and-beer/contemporary-artists-vqa-into-the-vine/

The Secret Life of Canada, Episode 2
The Secret Life of Canada, Episode 2

Ah, cottage life: the warmth of a fire, the sound of loons on water…the awkward question of where the land came from. New episode of Passport 2017's top-rated podcast, The Secret Life of Canada: http://passport2017.ca/articles/episode-2-secret-life-ipperwash-beach

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