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OMG On the Park
OMG On The Park is the sister shop to Dundas West's OMG Baked Goodness, the sweet and savoury empire that has since relocated its focus to retail. Owners Doug and Chef Lesley Mattina bring a hyper-local selection of baked goods, sandwiches, gelato and canned goods from nearby wholesalers. Minutes away... → Read More
The 10 most talked about painters in Toronto right now
Toronto is a city well-known for its painters. Found at top galleries, lofty studios and Kensington hangouts, these workaholics are the talk of the town by word-of-mouth reputation. So who are these fantastical human beings? I asked The Drake Hotel's Head of Cultural Programming, Mia Nielsen, to share her picks.... → Read More
The top 10 stores for indoor plants in Toronto
Indoor plants breath life into dull interiors, reduce stress levels, boost Zen and make our habitual spaces look design savvy. Be it a 12-foot cactus, trendy terrarium or fool-proof succulent, botanicals are a chic necessity in the concrete jungle, and we can't live without them. Here are my picks for... → Read More
Sweat & Soda
Sweat & Soda isn't your typical coffee shop. It's more like a fitness hub for athletes looking to replenish and connect with like-minded sporty types. Owned by long-distance marathon runner, Yoona Hong and partner Guy Ozery, it's the first coffee shop of its kind that's designed exclusively for fitness folks... → Read More
Hailed Coffee
Hailed Coffee is a cafe with a nouveau twist on traditional Middle Eastern coffee, where Arabic coffee is served in handless small glasses and coffee is "hailed" with cardamom. Doors down from the beloved Saturday Dinette, Hailed is a welcome addition to Gerrard, a vibrant but mostly unchanging stretch on... → Read More
19 illustrators worth keeping an eye on in Toronto
Illustrators are the ultra-trendy artists you want to know about in this city. You name it, from dad hats, t-shirts, pins, tattoo designs, logos, album covers, murals and fashion editorial, we searched the endless loop of Instagram to find the illustrators that people in Toronto are talking about. Here's a... → Read More
Hot Black Coffee
Hot Black Coffee is an innovative euro-centric café on Queen Street West. Complete with a high-tech reverse osmosis water system, under-counter Mod Bar, and multi grinders, this tech-savvy cafe aims to bring competition-level quality and consistency to every drink served. Replacing Cards and Presents, a former stationary shop, the space has... → Read More
10 mural artists in Toronto everyone should know about
Toronto has an insatiable appetite for artwork you can't find anywhere else. With large-scale murals covering some of the city's most thoughtfully designed restaurants such as Bar Isabel, Rhum Corner and El Catrin, there's no shortage of fresh paint in a city full of burgeoning designers, illustrators and mural artists.... → Read More
Cafe Moi
Cafe Moi is a nifty pocket spot at Bay and Bloor. Run by the gang at Hale Coffee, this high-traffic stop-and-go location is their third coffee shop, next to Clockwork Coffee and Crosstown Coffee Bar Manager Luke Hobson brings an Australian charm to the place, encouraging customers to order 8oz "Aussie... → Read More
Lone & Co.
Lone & Co. is a chic salon in Riverside. Making a name for itself with a talent pool of highly skilled technicians and a full-service barber, it's modish, unpretentious, and alternative in all the right ways. With over 15 years of salon experience in reputable hair institutions including Vidal Sassoon,... → Read More
Page One Cafe
Page One is a cafe and cocktail bar with a choosy selection of craft beers, cocktails and coffee. Behind the scenes, owners and long-time friends Firas Arafat and Jennifer Reynolds were eager to open a hybrid coffee shop catering to academic looking for a moody atmosphere, reliable WiFi and a... → Read More
10 up and coming Toronto artists you should know
There's a new roster of wildly talented Toronto artists catching the attention of gallery owners and art admirers in this city. I asked Clint Roenisch, art consultant Deanne Moser, and Alexia Bréard-Anderson of LEXIQUETTE to nominate their brightest lights from the Toronto arts scene. Here are 10 up and coming... → Read More
Gloria Cafe
Gloria is a go-lucky cafe near Roncesvalles and Dundas. The spot is named after Cafe Neon alumnus Bryan Sherry's grandmother, which explains the black and white photograph of Gloria on Sauble Beach in 1963 that's affectionately placed on a wall nearby the barista bar. What makes Gloria stand out in... → Read More
The Birchcliff
The Birchcliff is a rustic coffee shop near the Scarborough Bluffs. The only third-wave coffee shop for miles, this neighbourhood gem stands out in a desolate area that's slowly developing from its suburban roots. Eager to own a coffee shop, bright-eyed owner Olivia Peters left school as a full-time business student... → Read More
10 creative and unusual coffee drinks in Toronto
In a city fuelled by caffeine, there's a new era of coffee enthusiasts concocting one-of-a-kind drinks you won't find anywhere else in Toronto. Raising the stakes with signature menu items over and above the traditional offerings, these cafes offer show-stopping creations that feature ingredients like lavender, chocolate, Nutella, and, of... → Read More
5 Elements Espresso
5 Elements Espresso has replaced Seven Grams on Avenue Road in Yorkville. True to its name, this Italian-inspired cafe focuses on the five elements of espresso (more on that in a second) as well as a variety of matcha and grab-and-go snacks. Owners Rose Lamanna and Carmelina Luke have rebranded the... → Read More
Thobors (Eglinton West)
Thobors' second Parisian-style bakery on Eglinton West offers plenty of seating for an afternoon of bread baked delicacies. Lucky for locals of Eglinton West, this menu features some of the freshest variety of handmade baked treats for miles. If you're familiar with the original Thobors on Mt. Pleasant, you'll already know... → Read More
Volta Espresso
Volta Espresso is a pocket cafe specializing in strong coffee. Since leaving Jet Fuel Coffee, 23-year-old owners Omar Makhlouf and Raf Wehbe opened their first coffee shop with the intent to bring a reliable offerings of coffee and small-batched baked goods to Seaton Village. Replacing former jewellery store, My Petite Boutique,... → Read More
Tealish (Roncesvalles)
Tealish first opened near Trinity Bellwoods but has since settled into a location on Roncesvalles. Offering a dazzling selection of over 100 teas, the shop boasts a colossal collection of flavours to surprise even the shamans of tea drinking society. Tea isn't just a drink in Tealish; it's a... → Read More
The Strong One
The Strong One is the little sister cafe to Empire Espresso on College Street. Design-savvy owner Lisa Young-Kutsukake brings her stand-out decor and scratch baking to Kensington Market with a new focus on wholesome sandwiches, pies and baked treats. The cafe is a bit off the beaten path in the... → Read More