A blogTO reader sent us a note the other day about a quirky art installation at Old City Hall and Queen's Park. Comprised of a series of paper boats with the words "boat people for prime minister," the piece is the work of the Paper Cranes art collective. Formed relatively...
Last year I marched in the Toronto Labour Day parade for the first time with other graduate students from U of T, but despite my background in Canadian history, I realized that I didn't know much about the history of the holiday itself. As it turns out, Toronto played a...
Saturday's extreme weather caused the cancellation of the first day of the 2010 Canadian International Air Show after only one plane took flight for eager crowds. Show organizers were pleased to see a much calmer Sunday forecast, which meant that the pilots were able to take to the skies and...
A four alarm fire broke out on College between Bathurst and Spadina last night just before 11 p.m. I had been listening to some kids lighting fireworks when the sirens started, and, vainly, thought that the trucks were headed toward me. But as the off-putting sound continued -- sirens, not...
At long last, after nearly a week of variations, today we celebrate the classic. No modifications, no extra ingredients. It's poutine in its purist form. Sure, some will complain that it's beef gravy over chicken, or that the cheese curds don't have their requisite squeak, but when it comes down...
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Hotel Gelato is a bright and shiny spot on Eglinton West. Part cafe, part gelateria, part bistro, they've only been open for less than a year, but already co-owners Dan...
Passage Tattoo Parlour. If you're not looking for it, you will miss it. Nestled in the thick of the Village, firmly planted on Church St., its only storefront is an...
O & B Canteen, located at King and John, right in the entertainment district's restaurant strip, is the latest venture from the ever-expanding Oliver & Bonacini company. The airy cafe,...
Sydney's may have been burned recently, but the modern menswear retailer has not let a little smoke and soot taint the image of its emerging brand. Entering the former Heel Boy...
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The best karaoke bars in Toronto are a varied bunch. Like their loyal patrons, the venues on this list represent the best of every flavour, each fighting for its time in the limelight. The traditionals offer private rooms, or karaoke...
As the temperature dropped to 10 C last night, I experienced the unhappy but annual realization that summer is quickly coming to a close. Not only is it difficult to avoid the phrase "back to school," but with this hint...
The Toronto maps are urban guides published annually by blogTO. Each includes profiles of 100 or more great Toronto destinations organized into categories like restaurants, bars and cafes, fashion, furniture and design stores, art galleries and beauty and health.
