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23 ET Canada’s Brittnee Blair on going from a Tinder date to an intimate Central American wedding with her husband, Jared

29 Chef Anthony Rose takes a walk on the wild side this summer and samples the city’s new crop of unconventional ice cream flavours

35 From an Italian disco to a France-inspired cabaret to a tantalizing tapas crawl, summer like a European without leaving T.O.

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2 The number of summers, and counting, that one of Toronto’s most popular outdoor pools will be closed for repairs.

$700 Lilly Singh is hosting ‘Battle of the Generations’ on CTV

Laughing it up with T.O. comic Lilly Singh

What attracted you to the gig?

A lot of things. I mean, I grew up watching game shows with my family. And I just love the idea of — it's kind of like sports, right?

You're watching people competing, and you feel like you're personally invested in this thing that's happening. You feel like you could do it better. And that you know the answers. And so it's just this really fun viewing experience. I love making content that families can watch together.

What will viewers most enjoy?

What I love about the show is that it's pop culture. So it's really accessible to almost everyone. And so everyone's going to feel really great, because the first round is the moneymaker where people answer questions about their own generations. And then you start to get into the rounds where you have to answer questions about other people's generations. And that's where you can have a lot of

What is one generational trait that you wish you had?

I love being a millennial. Don't get me wrong. But there is something about boomers, where their outlook on life was always consistent on the show. They were like, “Listen, man. I'm here to have fun. I'm here to just make my grandkids proud.” Their outlook on life was really fun and cool.

Whereas you would meet gen Z, who are awesome, but a bit delusional.

OK, here are some short answer questions for you. What is your idea of perfect happiness?

couraged to be a little bit of a diva on set.

Every once in a while when something went wrong, I was very kind about it.

Someone would call me and be like, ‘You know, you can just refuse to do the thing.’

I'm like, ‘I'm not going to do that!’

Your favourite Toronto view?

Me, holding an iced capp, sitting on the Humber River Bridge.

Your favourite Toronto restaurant?

Which Torontonian would you most like to hang out with?

I'm pretty sure the only correct answer is Drake.

What is your greatest fear?

My basic answer for you is spiders. My biggest fear, if I’m going to get deeper for a second, is to become stagnant. I want to keep growing and learning and experiencing things.

16 The age at which new Toronto Raptors bench boss Darko Rajakovic began his coaching career in Serbia.

Which talent would

What was your first job?

What is your personal motto?

Right now, it’s that service is in the recipe to happiness.

In the beginning of my career, I did get en—Julia Mastroianni Worst piece of career advice?

The years Country Style Hungarian Restaurant has been serving up schnitzel before announcing retirement.

I’d love to give a shout out to Rick's Good Eats in Mississauga.

When your mind, body, heart and spirit all you most like to have?

I would love to play an instrument, prefersay the same thing. ably the guitar.

In Scarborough, at Harvey's.

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Lilly Singh is back in the spotlight this intergenerational comedy and feud onscreen month with a new CTV show, Battle of the but also in your home.

Generations, that pits millennials against genSo which is the best generation?

Xers in a family quiz battle for the ages.

I swear, I swear, this is not just a politically What’s this show all about? correct answer: my answer changed every It is a pop culture trivia showdown that in- episode. I would walk into an episode being volves one contestant from each generation like, “Oh, based on who these people are, I — a gen-Zer, a millennial, a gen-Xer and a feel like gen Zs got this in the bag,” right. boomer — all competing for their chance to And gen X comes out of nowhere with so win $25,000. It’s playful. It’s competitive. It's much knowledge about random stuff. It’s loose. It's fun, exciting and infuriating. Yeah. such a mixed bag in every episode.

All of those things.

The high ticket prices for a seat at the 300 level for Drake’s Toronto concert dates, double that of other cities.

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NEWS SECTION WIth land value surging, property owners are considering alternative uses for the land car dealerships sit on

As Toronto continues to grow and expand, many changes are reshaping the landscape that the city once knew. One of those changes, in particular, has been the number of car dealership lots and stores disappearing across the city — and even the Greater Toronto Area — to make way for more developments, both residential and commercial.

Right now, there are active development applications for a slew of car dealership sites in places like Leaside, midtown, North York and even Thornhill at Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue.

One reason for the disappearance of car dealerships is the surge in land values across the city. As Toronto's population grows and urban space becomes increasingly limited, the value of land has soared. This has prompted property owners to consider alternative uses for their valuable plots, often opting for lucrative development opportunities like highrise condominiums, office spaces or retail complexes — even the design of mixed-use projects: where residential buildings meet commercial space, a common design in Vancouver that is now seemingly populating the areas of Toronto’s Corktown and Riverdale neighbourhoods.

“The old style of dealerships, where you’re parking cars on it, is a tremendously inefficient use of land and resources,” said

Justin Sherwood, a senior VP at the Build- a government policy that helped ensure ing Industry and Land Development As- growth and development in the area was sociation. “That’s why you’re seeing the co-ordinated and efficient, resulting in the type of traditional dealership that you think creation of more upwards buildings and of the ’70s and ’80s — with large lots and a limiting the expansion of boundaries at the lot of cars — disappearing and why you’re edge of communities. seeing more compact, vertical dealerships In doing this, it started this increasing coming out.” trend of having condo buildings built in Sherwood highlighted this idea by urban environments and that drove proppointing to the bottom of the Don Valley erty values up. and Gardiner where multi-story Over the years, car dealerships buildings, with car storage on have occupied prominent locatop — like BMW — are tions throughout Toronto, found. with the strip of Eglinton AUTOMATIC “And it’s not just car Avenue West coined as the Car dealerships lots: it’s anytime you have Golden Mile, along Duffrom Thornhill to North an inefficient use of land ferin Street, or at Yonge York to midtown are you’re going to start seeing Street and Steeles Avenue, converting to residenthose things — like drivefor example. However, with tial development. in theatres,” he said. “More the city's rapid growth and people are building up instead increasing population density, of out. And what does that mean? the demand for residential and It means you’re going to have some new commercial spaces has soared. neighbours, and that’s a good thing.”

“You can’t afford to take up acres and These changes reflect the evolving needs acres of land for parking lots, that day is and preferences of Toronto's diverse pop- over,” said city councillor Mike Colle. “And ulation, as the city embraces modern living in their places are much-needed residential spaces and vibrant mixed-use communities. developments.”

And according to Sherwood, this rede- A major change like this is occurring in the velopment can be attributed to 2005 when Dufferin Street area, in Colle’s ward, which the Liberals implemented the Growth was once the car dealership capital of CaPlan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe — nada. Currently, car dealerships in the area,

like Toyota, Honda, Buick and GVC, Ford and Mazda, are subject to development projects. “[With these developments], you’re going to have a real sense of community and neighbourhoods there, because you didn’t have that because of all the car dealerships,” said Coun. Colle.

“Now you have places for people to live, shop, have recreational opportunities, new parks, so it becomes a neighbourhood place rather than a car place.”

But this disappearance isn’t just being seen in the Dufferin area, but is also impacting other Toronto areas like Leslie Street and, notably, Leaside.

“They’re a relic of the past. You can’t do it anywhere in Toronto, and they’re not coming back, because of the price of land,” he added.

Though some may feel nostalgic for the familiar car dealerships that have been part of Toronto's landscape for decades, these changes also bring new opportunities and advantages.

“It’s a positive transformation that’s going to turn a street of parking lots into a people place,” said Colle.

“It’s a wonderful positive story for changing Toronto for good.”

—Jemicah Colleen Marasigan

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NEWS OPINION

No transit agency is designed to solve homelessness In response to ongoing safety and security concerns on the TTC, the TTC Board recently approved the “move along” strategy, over the objections from some community-led organizations that the strategy was insensitive to those who are homeless or underhoused.

How did we get to a point where the transit system became a shelter system?

During the pandemic, the TTC allowed passengers to enter the system without paying a fare.

As a result, many vulnerable individuals took refuge in the subway and streetcars, and the low overall ridership made this possible. As ridership increased, any coexistence that may have existed began to fray.

Subway stations became resting spots for the homeless during the hours that shelters were closed, and the TTC continued to exempt certain riders from paying their fare.

and moving the homeless to Union Station where individuals can access the support of social services. It is completely unclear how a strategy that ensures everyone pays their fare and that connects the vulnerable to the services they need is insensitive.

The TTC was never designed to be a shelter system and should not be treated as such.

The TTC is a transportation system that relies heavily on the farebox to be financially viable.

The TTC has been grappling with challenging issues in recent years When ridership is down, revenue is down and the financial Violent incidents on the sys- intended to address these issues sustainability of the system betem went from being a random are being fully exposed. That comes jeopardized.

When considering the budget event to reaching record said, it is absolutely the wrong numbers. In 2022, there were approach to ask the TTC to step for this year, the TTC assumed 1,068 incidents, which were in and attempt to address social that commuters would return to double the number of the pre- challenges that no transit system the office three days per week.

Unfortunately for the TTC, vious year and only reflected was designed to solve. what was reported.

The move along strategy is commuters are making different There is no question that comprehensive and involves choices. Those who work in the addiction, mental health and using the support of social serv- downtown core are returning to homelessness are issues facing ices. The contentious part of the the office on average only two our city, and the cracks in the new strategy, for some, is the days per week, making Toronto government programs that are emphasis on fare enforcement one of the worst major cities for

returning to the office.

Employers confirm that a large part of the slow return is because of the transportation challenges: it is too frustrating to drive, and people don’t want to take transit.

Many commuters, including myself, have been witness to unsettling incidents on the TTC system, including drug use, volatile behaviours and homelessness.

If given a choice, many will make a rational choice to avoid a situation that may lead to an incident.

The TTC understands that confidence in the system must be rebuilt and is taking the right approach. It is far from insensitive; it is a responsible approach to ensuring a sustainable transit system.

KAREN STINTZ is a former city councillor and was a chair of the TTC.

NEWS OPINION

Many long-term care homes in the city could close in the next few years

Stop kicking elders to the curb upgraded beds, but few new units are under construction, and it seems clear the targets will never be met. In any case, new units will not be available in Toronto within the next year, when they are needed. The stress on our elders and their families will be enormous.

The city must step in. The one tool it has is to deny demolition permits to those private owners, making it clear it intends to do everything it can to ensure longterm care beds are not lost. One can argue that the city does not have the legal authority to deny demolition permits, but the city should use the same strategy the province has used. The province has avoided paying nurses the increase they have been awarded by appealing decisions to the courts.

When the province’s position has been rejected by the court, it appeals again. The city should adopt the same strategy to protect long-term care beds.

There’s a similar problem with the owners of rental buildings who have told tenants the building is coming down for an even bigger one. Tenants are forced to find another place to live, one that will certainly be more expensive and may not have much more security of tenure or rent than the place they are being forced to leave. Again, the city should step in and state it will re-

fuse to provide a demolition permit, forcing the matter into the courts and the delay that implies.

The main problem is that housing of any kind — longterm care or rental — is now seen as a real estate investment, not as a way of providing good and affordable accommodation.

New buildings always cost more than older buildings, so demolition and replacement does nothing to ease the housing crunch.

It drives up the price of housing.

And this seems to be the key strategy of the provincial government.

The city’s strategy to date has been to say it can’t do much about the situation. But it can get tough and intervene to challenge those owners who are removing good housing. It will take nerve and determination, but it must be done.

There are more than a dozen long-term care homes with licences expiring in June 2025 and thus putting residents in imminent danger of eviction.

We saw the deplorable manner in which the province treated long-term care residents during the COVID crisis, when 16,500 residents died. We can’t allow the province to ignore the needs of our elders again.

JOHN SEWELL is a former mayor of Toronto.

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The closing of many long-term care homes in Toronto did not become an issue in the mayoralty election, but it is a matter of considerable significance.

Of 34 long-term care homes in Toronto, 12 have leases that expire a year from now, in June 2025, and residents will be forced to find a new place to live.

In a few cases, owners are requesting a lease extension, but in most cases the owners simply want to sell, so the property can be redeveloped.

A six-storey long-term care home in the Bathurst and St. Clair West neighborhood near where I live provides good accommodation now for 125 residents, many with dementia. But they have been told they must move out by the end of this year, since the owner is selling the building so it can be demolished and replaced by a much higher condominium.

Provincial officials have indicated they will assist in finding alternative accommodation, but with a waiting list for long-term care beds in Toronto of almost 5,000 people, it isn’t easy.

And with the 2,500 beds in those 12 facilities being removed, the situation will become dire.

The province has promised some $6 billion in subsidies (mostly to the private sector) to provide 30,000 new beds in Ontario by 2028, as well as 28,000

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The City of Toronto is set to undertake a major reconstruction project on Bloor Street West, spanning the stretch between Avenue Road and Spadina Avenue. The aim of this project is to implement various improvements that will enhance accessibility and safety for all road users.

Construction is planned to start in July 2023 and is anticipated to take approximately a year to complete.

“Before the temporary protected bike lane was installed, Bloor Street was one of the most heavily used cycling routes in the city due to its location and east-west connectivity. After installation, cycling along this route increased by 49 per cent, making Bloor Street the second most used bike lane in the entire city,” stated a spokesperson from the city’s transportation services department.

“Pedestrians also indicated that their experience of Bloor Street was the same or better than before the temporary bike lanes were installed.”

According to Alison Stewart, of Cycle Toronto, only four per cent of city roadways have some form of cycling infrastructure. And, no, protected bike lanes and cycle tracks such

as on Bloor Street do not cause traffic congestion.

“Reducing the number of single-occupancy car trips is integral to reducing vehicular traffic, which will free up roadways for public transit, emergency services and business activities,” Stewart explained.

According to City of Toronto, Engineering and Construction Services, the scope of the project includes a full reconstruction of the road base and replacement of the asphalt surface; sidewalk replacement with accessibility upgrades; permanently raised cycle tracks from Spadina Avenue to Avenue Road on Bloor Street West, along with a protected intersection at Bloor Street West and St. George Street; and improvements to existing tree planters and other green infrastructure features.

Though the planned improvements on Bloor Street West will undoubtedly enhance accessibility and safety, they will require some changes to street parking arrangements.

Parking spots will be reduced to accommodate longer bus stop platforms, and on-street parking will be shifted to the south side in some sections along Bloor.

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City of Toronto staff is rec- the developer making some ommending approval of a 12- changes to the plan, that restorey condo development to mains the case. take over the site of a beloved “We’re not satisfied,” said neighbourhood hub at Yonge John Caliendo, executive direcStreet and Roxborough Street, tor of ABCRA. “We’ve asked and the local residents associa- councillor Dianne Saxe to defer tion says city planners are jump- the item, not oppose it, not reing the gun. fuse it, but defer it. We think The development at 1080– there’s still some small but im1088 Yonge St. is located at the portant improvements.” southwest intersection where a Caliendo used the example of retail plaza is located that in- another development just north cludes an über-popular sand- of Roxborough, where discuswich shop. The owner of sions with the development Grandma Loves You said they team led to a successful outhope to relocate in the area. come for all involved.

A city staff report, which was scheduled to arrive at Toronto “ and East York Community In this case, Council at the end of June, rec- our concern is the ommends “approval of the aptransition is not plication to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to yet good enough.” permit a 12-storey mixed-use building at the southwest corner of Yonge Street and Roxbo“We had a developer who was rough Street West. The pro- very willing and able to sit down posed building will have 28 with ourselves and the city, but dwelling units, with 1,390 we took the lead, and we square metres of commercial achieved an excellent outcome space.” specifically as it relates to tranWhen the project was pro- sitioning from the building on posed, the ABC Residents As- Yonge to the lower houses on sociation (ABCRA) had issues Roxborough, Marlborough, etc., with certain parts of the devel- up there,” he explained. “In this opment plan, including the way case, our concern is the transithe 12-storey building tran- tion is not yet good enough. So sitions to the local low-rise the answer is no.” neighbourhood immediately to According to the staff report the west of the site. And despite from city planning, the devel-

oper agreed to a number of revisions, such as increased setback to centre line of lane from 4.51 to 5.15 metres; increased stepback above streetwall on Yonge Street from 1.5 to 2 metres; increased setback for the north portion of the ground floor along Yonge Street from 0 to 1.5 metres; and decreased building height closest to neighbourhoods from six to four storeys. But that is not good enough, according to ABCRA. “We’re hoping the developer will come to the table. We have a whole bunch of experts who have prepared an analysis of how it can be improved,” Caliendo said. “And again, it’s not a big ask, right? We’re frankly disappointed the city planners have jumped the gun.”

The development is just one of a number of planned towers that will soon descend onto Yonge Street in midtown Toronto, including a 15-storey tower across the street at 1087– 1091 Yonge St., which city planning staff is also recommending for development approval this month.

The development application was scheduled to be considered

by Toronto and East York Community Council on June 22 and is scheduled to go to Toronto City Council on July 19.

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Toronto City Council made a decisive move at the end of June by rejecting proposed modifications to a long-anticipated modular housing project in Willowdale. Despite concerns voiced by a councillor regarding the well-being of nearby seniors, the council opted not to proceed with the project as originally outlined.

The modular housing project to be located at 175 Cummer Ave. was designed to swiftly create supportive housing by assembling prefabricated components that were manufactured off site. Its primary aim was to address the city's pressing goal of transitioning individuals from shelters and encampments into homes.

City councillor Lily Cheng was moved to campaign against the project after listening to local residents in the lead up to the last municipal election, in which she was elected for the first time.

She said she felt strongly that those in the neighbourhood, especially those who do not speak English well, were not listened to by the city. She emphasized the impact on neighbouring seniors residing in Willowdale Manor and Cummer Lodge Long-Term Care Home.

“This process has illuminated to me how difficult it is for Canadians who do not speak English to be engaged in meaningful ways in our democracy,” said Cheng. “Moving forward I will advocate for better community engagement that is not simply checking off a box.”

The project dates back to 2021 and has been held up by the Province of Ontario, which has yet to grant the ministerial zoning order (MZO) that would fast-track the development. The housing is still sitting in storage and costing the city $77,000 a month.

Cheng had two motions on the issue defeated at a city council meeting on June 15, in which she tried, amongst other things, to get the project moved, adding more green space for the neighbouring seniors, and to establish a multilingual community liaison committee.

“The city lost an opportunity to build bridges toward a faster path to housing while taking care of our vulnerable seniors,” she said. “Change must happen at the speed of trust. Instead, we will wait out the OLT [Ontario Land Tribunal] process with an unknown timeline and outcome.”

—Ron Johnson

NEWS

The future of Yonge and Eglinton is at stake

The revised Canada Square application could hit city council this fall

A proposal to amend the official tion is much improved. plan for the development of Ca“The plan could make an excelnada Square at Yonge Street and lent contribution to the quality of Eglinton Avenue in Toronto has life in midtown. Several important sparked a community consulta- aspects of that contribution retion regarding the removal of the main to be worked out,” he said. requirement for a new public “For example, the promised 5,500 street and the alteration of the size square metres of community space of public squares. needs to be realized and achieve The Midtown Working Group, community priorities. Another is a coalition of neighbourhood groups, believes that Canada “The plan could Square has the potential to bemake an excellent come a "new town centre.”

The proposal for the devel- contribution to opment includes five towers at Yonge and Eglinton, with 2,701 the quality of life.” units, 59,000 square metres of office space, 2,000 square metres of that parks, squares and plazas acretail space, and 1,000 square me- ross the entire project should be tres of community space. The plan green, not concrete.” also incorporates a new public The working group has outplaza, an east-west open space, an lined key conditions that need to L-shaped street and a public park be fulfilled in order for Canada along Duplex Avenue.

Square to fulfill its intended role.

David Ticoll, president of These conditions include the proQuantum Owners and Residents gramming of the full 5,500 square Association (QuORA), said the metres of community space, with developer’s latest revised applica- community involvement in the

design and utilization of the space.

The group also emphasizes the importance of utilizing a significant part of the 2200 Yonge St. building for community use.

“We submitted our document to David Driedger, city planning, who is in charge of reviewing the revised application,” said Andy Gort, of the South Eglinton Davisville Residents’ Association (SEDRA). “We are asking for actions not only from Oxford, but also from the various city departments and our councillors.”

The group’s statement explains that the revised application for Canada Square represents a significant improvement compared to the previous proposal.

A final staff report could be heading to city council this fall.

“We’ve proposed formation of a city-mandated stakeholder committee, including community representatives, to advise on these and other matters over what may be a 10 to 15 year project rollout,” Ticoll said.

—Ron Johnson

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What’s good around the neighbourhood Ramona’s Kitchen and Maker Pizza both moved into the Bayview

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neighbourhood this past month.

Ramona’s Kitchen, a Thornhill institution known for its breakfast and brunch, opened a second location at 1608 Bayview Ave. Maker Pizza, the wildly popular Matty Matheson-backed pie joint, has opened its doors at 1674 Bayview Ave., where favourites such as the Spicy Vodka Pep God are sure to be enjoyed by the community.

Toronto Pen Shoppe is making its mark on the Distillery District this summer. Former Nordstrom employee Nelmar Cornes jumped into entrepreneurship after the American retailer closed up shop in Canada. The petite 575-square-foot space will house writing tools and stationery from around the world, along with local gifts from Canadian vendors. You can pick up writing goods at 7 Case Goods Ln. when the store launches.

Swarovski has launched a one-of-

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a-kind flagship concept store in Canada with a new location on Bloor Street. Named the “Instant Wonder” concept, the 1,900square-foot store at 55 Bloor St. W. is experiential, featuring octagon display cases, interactive mirrors to try on the jewelry of your choosing in the best lighting and elegant jewel displays. This location is said to be the only one of its kind in Canada and is one of just 27 in the world.

chef at Aburi Hana in Yorkville, is bringing his skills to a few popular restaurants in Toronto this summer.

Visit Miku at 10 Bay St., Minami at 225 King St. W. and Tora at 3401 Dufferin St. to try a taste of the collaboration between Nakagawa and each of the restaurants’ head chefs. New dishes include lobster aosa nori tempura at Tora, hamachi crudo at Miku and scallops wrapped in A5 Japanese wagyu at Minami.

OAK, also known as One of a Kind, is opening a flagship Toronto store at 333 Queen St. W. this summer.

The streetwear and footwear resale boutique, which began in Montreal, chose Toronto for a new location when the owners noticed many customers were from Toronto. The new location will be the brand’s biggest yet — 2,500 square feet — and might introduce their own private label.

De La Mer Fresh Fish Market and Good for Her both closed their

doors last month. De La Mer’s 1543 Bayview Ave., 291 Roncesvalles Ave. and 189 Danforth Ave. have all closed after owner David Illiatovitch-Owen was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. And inclusive and educational sex shop Good for Her, at 175 Harbord St., said goodbye after 26 years — the shop was a pioneer in offering women- and trans-only hours for shoppers.

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REAL ESTATE NEWS

Affordability in the city: got $230K?

Jennifer Keesmaat says rising rates contribute to fewer housing developments

Rate hikes could mean T.O. loses a generation The Bank of Canada raised the interest rate 0.25 basis points to 4.75 per cent in June.

Former city chief planner and Markee Developments founder Jennifer Keesmaat tells us why it could lead to us losing a generation of renters in this city.

How will the recent rate hike impact the rental market?

When rates go up, it becomes really difficult to borrow money to build new housing. A significant amount of the pressure on any development project is government fees and the cost of borrowing. So this is really bad news in terms of being able to borrow the money to go through the construction period to build new rental housing.

What about people waiting to buy?

You essentially have more and more people

deferring access into home ownership.

Every time the rate goes up, their monthly payment goes up. You get more renters who say, “I’m going to wait it out for rates to go down [to buy a house].” That would be fine if we had an oversupply of rental housing, but we have a shortage. More people staying in the rental market drives up rent.

People have referred to gen Z as the “boomerang” (moving back in with parents) generation. Are you noticing that?

My daughter just graduated from a master’s program, and she’s moving back home. Even if she wanted to move into a house with a bunch of friends, all of her friends are feeling like they should wait it out and stay home as well. To do everything right, to work exceptionally hard and then realize entry-level housing is completely out of

reach — it's an incredible risk to the city. If newcomers and young people look at this city and say, “It's too expensive, I don't have a chance of getting a foothold,” you're going to see the vibrancy of the city drain away.

So what happens next?

We didn't take advantage of the low interest rate environment as we should have five years ago to build a significant amount of housing that targets people who are entry level in their job, young people, newcomers.

We’re on the cusp of losing a generation in this city. It’s a government problem. They are providing access to the land and to the financing. We do not have a free economy when it comes to housing. It is a highly regulated industry, as it should be, but not to the point of dehousing people.

—Julia Mastroianni

A new housing report has painted a characteristically bleak picture of the housing affordability scene in Toronto, determining that it would take a person just under 25 years to afford a down payment on a home in the city — and that’s with an income of $230,923.

The report by the National Bank of Canada found that, at a savings rate of 10 per cent of pre-tax income, it would take 297.2 months, or 24.7 years, to save enough for a down payment on a home in Toronto. That’s based on a median home price of $1,137,570, equalling a down payment of $227,514. However, the qualifying annual income to be able to make those savings is $230,923 — more than double the average household income of $97,000 in Toronto.

For non-condo homes in the city, it’s a similar story: you would need a household annual income of $236,221 to afford the average home at a cost of $1,163,670, taking 304 months or approximately 25 years to save up.

For condos, the statistics are slightly less grim: at a household income of $165,220, you would need to save for 58 months, or almost five years, to afford the average condo at $695,691.

Torontonians may be scared off to cities like Montreal or Calgary (where it would take just over three years to save for a down payment).

—JM

Sales of existing condos around the Greater Toronto Area have bounced back to levels not seen since a year ago, but activity in the new condo segment continues to trail far behind. So what exactly is happening in the condo market?

“New condo sales generally react with a lag to resale market activity,” Shaun Hildebrand, president of Urbanation Inc., a Torontobased real estate consultancy, said.

Some 2,560 resale condos changed hands in May, a 38.5 per cent jump from the 1,848 sold in the same month in 2022 and a big spike from March, when condo sales were down 32.5 per cent annually, according to the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board. However, at the same time, new condo sales were down 57 per cent on a year-over-year basis for a total of 1,327 transactions in April, says the latest report from the Building Industry and Land Development

Association (BILD). The report also notes that 13,588 new condos remain unsold in the GTA. “New condo buyers — who are predominantly investors — want to see that there are signs of stability in the broader resale market before they buy new-construction condos,” Hildebrand explained of the difference between new and resale condo sales.

But things are looking up: during April and May, condo developers launched 23 projects, with 6,631 units. That’s down just three projects compared to the same period last year, which saw 7,970 new presale units.

“More projects have launched in the second quarter, and some of them have sold out quickly,” said Hildebrand. “So developers feel encouraged to launch new projects.”

—Josh Sherman

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If you are co-parenting, you've likely faced unique obstacles that have made parenting even more challenging. From differing opinions on sending kids to camp to weighing the benefits of virtual learning versus in-person school, navigating these complexities requires careful consideration and open communication.

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The approach with mediation is that every family situation is unique, and as a result so is every family dispute. No two families are alike. Therefore, thoughtful and careful consideration must be taken into account. Each mediation session is customtailored and individualized for the circumstances of each client.

With mediation, many families, even those who are seemingly unable to communicate effectively, often find a mutually agreeable resolution with the customized approach and flexibility offered to families.

Privacy is important to many and mediation offers just that. Going through the courts can mean disclosing heaps of personal information to a public gallery and for the public record. Worse yet, it can also potentially involve disclosing personal details about your child, including information about their relationships with family and friends, their health, and any challenges they have. All of this information remains on the public record, where it could be accessed by anybody, including your child when they’re older.

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With family mediation’s more constructive atmosphere, flexibility, convenience, and increased privacy, consider it a viable alternative to a court proceeding. It’s kept hundreds of other families out of the court system. It may just do the same for you and yours.

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Want a newly custom-built home? The 25 x 128 foot corner lot at 137 Florence Ave. is home to four-bedroom, four-bathroom digs designed to perfection. You’ll find 10-foot-high ceilings and Juliette balconies in the living room — but the star of the show is the backyard. The designers used the length of the private space to build a considerably sized pool with a waterfall feature.

It’s listed for $2.888 million with Harvey Kalles Real Estate Ltd.

The 25 x 158.5 foot home at 9 Parkwood Ave. proves that you don’t need acres of land for a luxury abode! Live the Toronto way instead with this four-bedroom, five-bathroom property that has a stunning rooftop patio and a backyard that is hard to beat. Enjoy a stone terrace, four-seasons cabana and an infinity edge plunge pool with a floating fire — all surrounded by tall hedges for complete privacy. It’s listed for $6.15 million with Hazelton Real Estate Inc.

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Though Yorkville was already established as a go-to for luxury and high-quality shopping, new and exciting brands and boutiques are opening up shop on the Bloor strip giving this downtown neighbourhood a bit of a facelift.

According to Liza Amlani, principal and founder of Retail Strategy Group, Yorkville's glory days are making a comeback.

Amlani believes this is due to new residential areas being developed — more than 10,000 housing units proposed or in development — the booming hospitality industry and the influx of luxury retail players in the area.

Luxury retail giants such as Chanel transformed the area into what is now known as the high-end shopping district in the city. But now, Yorkville is experiencing a rebrand as notable names, which include Veronica Beard, Reformation, lab diamond shop Vrai, Balenciaga and resort wear brand Revelle, have opened shops in recent months.

And Yorkville’s style revival doesn’t stop there. Fashion lovers in the city can look forward to brands such as Saint Laurent, upscale French fashion company Anne Fontaine, jewelry shop Van Cleef & Arpels and denim company John Eliott opening their doors in the coming

months.

According to Amlani, these are all brands that are resonating with a new demographic that is welcoming the changes.

While previously Yorkville’s demographic was seen as one that skewed older, these new changes are bringing in a younger luxury customer with disposable income, who may be looking to move into that area. “[The opening of these stores] will bring a lot more life into the Yorkville area — not only Bloor Street, but also increasing foot traffic and just increasing spending in that area,” she says.

In fact, one exciting addition that is hoping to infuse a new perspective to the neighbourhood is Mine & Yours, a Vancouver-based store that focuses on sustainability and resale.

They're shaking things up by aligning with customers' values and offering a sustainable way to access luxury.

"I'm all for the resale scene and the shift toward a more sustainable and circular economy," says Amlani. "Hopefully, we'll see a decline in ultra-fast fashion and a shift toward luxury brands that have longevity in their products — which are metrics of sustainable and responsible retailing."

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Founders of Jrew Creations, Andrew Foster (left) and Jaime Aludos (right)

Vogue & GQ take notice of T.O. shop A new brand with a penchant for crochet has permanently set up shop in one of the Stackt Market’s largest shipping containers.

Jrew Creations is a hand-crochet fashion accessory brand that has been featured in the likes of Vogue, GQ and Vanity Fair.

Jrew’s products range from bucket hats to on-trend open knit cover ups, although its popularity began with durags.

The brand was started in March 2022 by Andrew Foster and Jaime Aludos. Aludos had recently lost her great-grandmother, who was an avid crocheter.

“She crocheted a lot when I was younger, but I wasn’t into it

when she tried to teach me,” says Aludos. “After she passed, I decided to teach myself.”

Foster was looking to kick a cannabis addiction and wanted to keep his hands busy. As a way to get his mind off things, he turned to crocheting alongside Aludos.

The pair fell in love with the craft and eventually began selling their products in some impromptu ways.

“Andrew went to the gym wearing the durag one time, and he sold a couple just to people who wanted to know what he was wearing,” says Aludos.

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Their biggest break came in an email from Conde Nast “We saw it and went, ‘Yeah, this has got to be spam.’ But they really did want to feature us — we went through a bunch of magazines and opted to have our accessories featured in GQ, Vanity Fair and Vogue,” says Aludos.

Now, with a full shop of their own facing Bathurst Street in Stackt, it has become one of the busiest locations in the market.

—Marcus Mitropolous

Popular Vaughan-based vintage shop Batch Vintage has been supplying dream Y2K wardrobes for some of the city’s most fashionable thrifters.

Arianna Stalteri and Marcanthony Spano are the couple behind the shop, and they’ve been building their business for eight years.

The pair began dating in high school after admiring one another’s unique style in the halls, and they turned their shared love of vintage fashion into an Instagram business while still in school.

In 2018, they became serious about the business when they started selling at the Deadstock Depot, Toronto's first ever vintage streetwear flea market.

The couple say their mixed styles have only helped the business. “We both have our strengths — we each bring something different, and I think we work together really well,” says Spano.

Spano grew up skateboarding, so his style favours baggy jeans, cool T-shirts and flannels of the ’90s and early 2000s eras. Stalteri’s selection tends to be a mix of New Age designers and nostalgic pieces.

The same year, they opened their official showroom in the basement of a private residence and quit their jobs at the Holt Renfrew Outlet in Vaughan Mills to pursue their business full-time.

The private showroom in Vaughan is open on Saturdays, and all you have to do is message the Batch Vintage account to get the address.

Still, some of their hottest pieces get snapped up from their Instagram story sales. You can shop by “Marc’s picks” or “Ari’s picks,” curated based on their individual taste. Dress like the city’s favourite fashion kids by snagging a few pieces of your own.

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After 30 years without building As renewable energy, energy any new reactors, Ontario is efficiency and storage technoljumping onto the nuclear band- ogies continue to rapidly imwagon. How should we react? prove and come down in price, One of the biggest issues is costs for nuclear are rising. The that nuclear power is expensive Intergovernmental Panel on Cli— at least five times more than mate Change’s Sixth Assessment wind and solar — and takes a report shows that nuclear power long time to plan and build. And delivers only 10 per cent of the because the various models are results of wind and solar at far still at the prototype stage, they higher costs. won’t be available soon.

The amount it will cost to We’ve stalled for so long in build out sufficient nuclear getting off coal, oil and gas, so we power — some of which must need solutions that can be scaled come in the form of taxpayer up quickly and affordably. subsidies — could be better put The last nuclear plant built in to more quickly improving Ontario, Darlington, ended up energy efficiency and developing costing $14.4 billion, almost four renewable energy, such as wind, times the initial estimate. It took solar and geothermal. from 1981 to 1993 to construct David Suzuki Foundation reand is now being refurbished at search shows how Canada could an estimated cost of close to $13 get 100 per cent reliable, affordbillion. In 1998, Ontario Hydro able, emissions-free electricity by faced the equivalent of bank- 2035 — without resorting to exruptcy, in part because of Dar- pensive and potentially dangerlington. ous (and, in the case of SMRs — Ontario’s experience isn’t small modular reactors — ununique. A Boston University tested) technologies like nuclear. study of 400 large-scale electric- The future is in renewables. ity projects over the past 80 years found “on average, nuclear plants DAVID SUZUKI with from senior editor cost more than double their files Ian Hanington original budgets and took 64 per

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Dear Sangita: How do you “do

it all”?

—Hoping for guidance

Everyone is engaged; should I be too?

Dear Sangita: Everyone around

me is getting engaged, and I’m feeling pressure like I should be too.

But my partner and I are happy where we are . How do I stop comparing myself to other people?

—Cracking under peer pressure Dear Cracking: I would encour-

Dear Hoping: To me, the word “balance” doesn’t really exist in my life. Sometimes you're focusing on your career, and that means that rally. You may be at a point where your family has to adjust with that you want to talk about it — and side of it. Or sometimes it's the perhaps you’ve already talked to other way around — your family your partner about it before. is your major priority, and someIf that’s the case, I don't think times that means your career has you need to bring it up. The chal- to take a little bit of a hold. It’s OK lenge is what you asked — how to do that. It’s about figuring out to stop comparing yourself to how much you can handle. It’s other people. It’s something that OK not to always be there for evI deal with as well, where I can erything, and also it’s important to care too much about what people let yourself know that it's OK to think about me. In my 40s, I'm let certain things go. starting to learn to let that go.

One of my friends, Farah One of my friends said to me, Nasser, she said to me, “People see “They don’t pay your bills. It you and they see you as this perdoesn’t matter what their opin- fect person.” And I told her it’s beions are.” Someone else's opinion cause I show joy. I just try to bring of you is none of your business! a positive attitude to everything.

So I strive live that life now.

When my dad was sick and I People say to stop comparing, but thought I was going to lose him, I it's going to happen. So instead was sitting next to him in the hosit’s about how you deal with that pital. And he said, “Let's talk and turn it into a positive. about all the amazing experiences we had together. You’ve got to Dear Sangita: I’ve started at a look at what we've had, right?” I new job and my boss has terrible think that's true for everything. body odour. She has said she doesn’t So I think that's what it is. I use deodorant. At this point, it’s take a moment. If I need to cry, I very diff icult to work in the off ice will cry. But I take a moment and when she comes in. It’s a small then I say, “OK, get over it. Let's company, so there’s no HR team to move on. What's the next step?” speak to about this. Can I do any- So I don't live a perfect life. But I thing about it? live a very joyful life.

—Barely bearing the B.O.

age you to forget about the peer pressure and do what you want to do on your own schedule. But I completely understand that when you're experiencing people around you getting engaged, you feel that pressure. I get the feeling that you’re probably already thinking about it, and you might actually be wondering, “When am I going to be the one to get engaged?” So I don't think it's necessarily the pressure of the people around you. Is it possible that you’re questioning yourself and thinking, “When is this going to happen for me?” You might need to think about whether you do want to get engaged and want to bring it up with your partner.

For me, when I was with my boyfriend at the time (my nowhusband), for four or five years, and it just naturally came about to say, “Hey, this is the time we should get engaged and this is the Dear Barely: No! You’ll need to time we should get married.” figure it out for yourself. You can’t Sometimes it just happens natu- bring up that conversation with

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In the fall, Quinn, who uses they/them pronouns, will be taking their influence to the next level with a mentorship program for eight 13- to 17-year-old girls and gender diverse soccer players called the GE Appliances See Them, Be Them initiative.

“It's so important for young soccer players to have role models — that was what helped me see a pathway to become a professional athlete,” Quinn says.

Quinn says that pathway was “relatively easy” for them. They joined their provincial team, then the youth national team and continued on to college soccer in the United States before getting a call up to the national

team quite early on. They also say they had support throughout the process. The athlete attended Havergal College and says teachers made sure they wouldn’t fall behind when missing school for youth national team events.

But Quinn says there were still hardships and that they plan on sharing those hardships with the players they’ll be mentoring so they’re more prepared.

“Being a transgender athlete, it was difficult to see my place in sports and see that I belong,” they say. “And the same goes for cisgender girls: we have a maledominated sports culture in North America and they deserve to see they have a place.”

Hopefully that will be changing with the announcement of the professional Canadian women’s league. “It'll be another avenue for people to get into women's soccer,” they say. “And the World Cup will be an opportunity to see players that will be in the upcoming league.”

With the World Cup weeks away, Quinn is excited. “We've never won a World Cup, and in the past we haven't performed in the ways that we've wanted to.

For us, coming off of an Olympic Gold Medal, it's a unique experience. We were world leaders, and so I think it’s a different perspective this time around, not as underdogs but as the team to beat.”

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From a Tinder date to a Central American wedding As one of the newest additions to ET Canada’s reporting team, Brittnee Blair has travelled the globe interviewing some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, including Robert De Niro, Michelle Yeoh and Kelly Clarkson. She got her start on TV as the “Queen Bee” on Big Brother Canada’s third season, but you might recognize her from her international career as a plus-size model. The TV host gives us the scoop on meeting her husband, marketing director Jared, and their intimate wedding.

How they met

We met on Tinder! He had me laughing for two days chatting after we matched, and then he sent me a cute message saying he wanted to meet in person.

The first date

Our first date was at an arcade. I showed up in my chucks, jeans and a grey T-shirt ready to game it up at the basketball hoops! We were obviously a great match, be-

sure! We arrived at the tea ceremony and selected our attire to wear (traditional kimonos) and had a wonderful time. The last tea I had was a strong matcha, so my heart was already racing. Then the woman leading the ceremony brought out another tray, but it was covered with a cloth. She turned to Jared to give him the tray. He lifted the cloth, and there was the ring box! He got down on one knee, and all I remember is crying happy tears and saying, Brittnee and Jared’s 21-person wedding was in Belize “Yes!” Afterwards, we walked around the Golden Temple and cause we ended up winning a ton Mayo. Then we drove to Orlando then did karaoke to celebrate! of points, and each ended up win- to visit Harry Potter World!

The wedding and honeymoon ning a giant stuffed animal. We We got married at Hidden Valley went out for margaritas after- The proposal wards, a table for four – him and We were on a trip in Japan, and I in Belize, in front of a place called me and one for each of our giant was loving Nagano so much I Butterfly Falls. It was a very intikept saying how I didn’t want to mate wedding, barefoot and surstuffed animals! leave. He seemed panicked by rounded by 21 of our closest The courtship this, and he said he really wanted friends and family. We arrived in We went to Miami together after to get to Kyoto for a tea ceremony Belize with our guests for preonly five weeks of dating! We we booked. We ended up rushing wedding celebrations in Hopkins went to a drag brunch, lounged in to get there, and I didn’t have time Bay on the beach, then headed up the sun and celebrated Cinco de to change so I was wearing athlei- to the mountains later in the week

to get married at Hidden Valley.

For our honeymoon we spent another week touring Belize. We snorkeled, ate delicious food, visited the Mayan ruins and had an incredible experience.

The kids

We have a daughter; she is 18 months old and already a little ball of energy!

The secret to success

Communication, patience and understanding that it’s not always going to be 50/50 in the relationship. Sometimes your partner gives 60 per cent and you give 40 per cent and vice versa! That’s fine, and you have to be open to compromising and allowing your partner grace and flexibility.

The future together

Hopefully we are still travelling the world, having fun together and laughing every day — and hopefully owning a home in Costa Rica!

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A SEA OF TOWERING TEMPTATIONS Seafood towers are making waves in Toronto. Perched on sparkling crushed ice you’ll find stacks of sweet crab claws, perfectly plump prawns and more fruits of the sea than you can imagine.

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Head to this restaurant in Yorkville for premium cuts of meat and beyond fresh fish in an oh-so-glam setting. Alongside favourites like steakhouse skirt and miso-glazed Chilean sea bass, the star of the show is the seafood tower. Boasting a bountiful variety of oysters, clams, mussels, Dungeness crab, lobster, ceviche and jalapeno pickled shrimp, the tower is paired with traditional cocktail sauce, mignonette and lemon Dijonnaise. It can be accompanied by one of the restaurant’s many signature libations, like the STK Mile, made with vodka, lime, green chartreuse and ginger beer. $69/person, 153 Yorkville Ave.

For a meal of epic proportions (and an epic price tag!) a trip to Jumbo Lobster is in order. The sister restaurant of Scarborough’s legendary Fishman Lobster Clubhouse, this location is similar to the original with its delectable offerings of meat and seafood dishes including sweet and sour pork, shark fin soup and steamed bass. But it’s the restaurant’s colossal seafood feast of lobster and crab that draws in hoards of eager diners seeking an unforgettable meal.The eyepopping “lobster mountain” sees a giant mound of fried lobster served with fragrant garlic and smelt that costs as much as $700.

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The second tower adds a whole lobster, elevating it to a truly extravagant option for seafood enthusiasts.

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A visit to BlueBlood Steakhouse will make you feel as if you’ve been transported into another realm, as classic heritage architecture collides with modern art pieces by the likes of Warhol, Dali and Mr. Brainwash decorate the walls. As if eating a sprawling tower of shellfish wasn’t opulent enough, the restaurant is located inside the majestic Casa Loma — the recipient of a $3 million makeover when it was leased by Liberty Entertainment Group back in 2014. BlueBlood never skimps on portions or quality. Here you’ll find king crab, lobster, jumbo prawns, freshly shucked oysters and salmon crudo. $88/person, 1 Austin Terr.

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STRAIGHT TO THE PINT We asked chef Anthony Rose to take a walk on the wild side this summer and sample the city’s new crop of unconventional ice cream combos.

Read on to find out which flavours made him melt.

ANTHONY ROSE Post City’s tasting chef is the Michelinrecommended visionary behind Fat Pasha, Schmaltz and Fet Zun.

WASABI “This is really interesting. It’s not crazy spicy — it doesn’t hit you up in your nose, but it’s got a nice kick of heat. You still can’t eat too much of it, though.” Boho Gelato, 160 Baldwin St., #73, $30/pint

RUNNER-UP CHEESBOARD “I like this. You can really taste all the flavours — the wine, pear and cheese. It’s got a cool savouriness to it, and I love the addition of the walnuts.” Death in Venice Gelato, 1418 Dundas St. W., $11.75/pint

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EVERYTHING BAGEL “Very savoury! I love all of the spices they’ve used.

This is very well done, and the concept is great. I’m just not loving the amount of onion and garlic.”

Ruru Baked, E69, 4300 Steeles Ave E., Markham, $13/pint

“This is great, but I want more saltines.

I can taste them and the flavour is nice, but I want more. It also has a light, subtle flavour of peanut butter.” Honey’s Ice Cream, 1448 Dundas St. W., $13/pint

CACIO E PEPE “I taste lots of lemon, which is light and refreshing, as well as butter and pepper. It has an unprocessed, kind of raw flavour to it and a nice background of cheese.”

Good Behaviour, 342 Westmoreland Ave. N., $13/pint

JAPANESE PEAR & RICE SORBET “This tastes really nice and is perfectly sweet, and I love Japanese pears. You can’t really taste the rice, though; I wish there was more. It would give it a creamier texture.”

Daan Go Cake Lab, 3380 Midland Ave., Unit 11, Scarborough, $10/pint

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WINNER BLACK SESAME EGG YOLK “Cool! The egg yolk is very custardy and rich and so delicious. This is the definition of wild ice cream. I would recommend this to anyone who just wants to eat amazing ice cream.”

Wong’s Ice Cream, 5607 Yonge St., North York, $12/pint

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A luxurious supper club has spans the entire ceiling above. opened just in time for the Or diners can alternatively summer season. order a cocktail from the dimly Ultra offers an edgy, mature lit cove of the Onyx Bar or space to spend your evenings enjoy their drinks alfresco from with Pan-Asian cuisine fol- the New York–esque terrace lowed by late-night entertain- that offers spectacular views of ment. the city.

If you were a club-goer back Unlike the original Ultra in the early 2000s, you might Supper Club, the menu from remember Ultra Supper Club executive chef Kihyun Kim as the place to be on a Saturday (formerly of Akira Black) is night on Queen West — per- pan-Asian, which, Khabouth haps one of the only explains, is “something places to be on a of the past” and noSaturday night body else in the on Queen. The city is really DESIGNER VIBES opening comes doing anymore.

The interior of the just as Charles Taking a space drew inspiration Khabouth, twist on Asian from the imaginative CEO and dishes, the style of Alexander Founder of Ink menu embraces McQueen.

Entertainment tradition with Group, celebrates lighter, airy mains his 40th year in the enand cold and hot share tertainment business. plates at the forefront of the Ultra Supper Club consists menu. Celebrating Asian flaof three lofty spaces — each vours and premium ingredients offering different atmospheres from China, Vietnam and and different identities — and Thailand, features include crafted by the talented To- sushi and sashimi, rice and ronto-based Studio Munge. noodles and robata grill mains, Guests can dine in the main including steak, cod and lamb seating area, called the Ochre chops.

Room, and sip cocktails on “We’re bringing the best of cosy chairs and sofas, while sur- every Asian country, all under rounded by dramatic gold one roof,” says Khabouth. decor and a custom-made, Ultra is located at 12 St. chain-link chandelier that Clair Ave. E. -Megan Gallant

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T.O.’s best dim sum opens in Yorkville An award-winning Toronto dim sum restaurant is opening a new location at Yonge and Charles later this summer.

Though this is great news for Yorkville residents who love Pearl Chinese Cuisine, it also could pose as major competition for Dynasty, another high-end dim sum restaurant that’s been in the neighbourhood for over a decade.

Pearl Harbourfront is wellknown for both stunning waterfront views and its extensive menu of Chinese cuisine, including rice noodles, dim sum, cooked meats and fish and stir-fried vegetables. The new space will be the fourth Pearl location in the GTA. In addition to its original location in Harbourfront, the dim sum hot spot currently has operations in Bayview Village Shopping Centre and Oakville.

Though Pearl’s original location on the Toronto Harbourfront is the only high-end dim sum in the area, the new location will be opening just around the corner of Dynasty

An array of dishes from Pearl Chinese Cuisine

Chinese Cuisine, which is at 69 Yorkville Ave. Will Pearl be able to compete with Dynasty’s beloved General Tao’s Chicken and popular har gow steam buns? Or will Pearl’s signature Pan-fried Hockey Pucks and special fried rice have the power to woo even Dynasty’s most loyal Yorkville customers?

Dynasty already faced fear of being booted out of the neighbourhood 18 months ago, when a pro-

posal was submitted to the city to turn the building into a 29-floor, mixed-use building with 143 units.

Though it doesn’t look like the city will be approving the proposal anytime soon, it could mean that Dynasty would have to relocate to accommodate construction.

Is there enough demand in Yorkville for two high-end dim sum restaurants? Stay tuned to find out.

Pearl is set to open in July at 730 Yonge St. —Megan Gallant

Historic eatery hits the 905 A Markham heritage house was recently transformed into a fine-dining restaurant that serves up a fusion of North American and Caribbean culture.

Located at 48 Main St., Laz Authentic Cuisine is in a heritage building once known as the “wedding cake house” for its white picket fence, central gable and decorative bargeboard, it was constructed in 1870 and designated for its heritage value by the Town of Markham in 1979.

It’s one of the reasons co-owners Gerry Weekes, director, and Diakhia Lezama, executive chef, chose the building for their brick-and-mortar location, which they decided to open after 20 years of catering.

The 60-seat floral front patio adds more tables to the already spacious two-storey interior. The top floor seats 50 diners for private dining, and the main floor can accommodate 40 guests for white tablecloth fine dining.

Like the entertainment, different days of the week have different specials on the menu for diners at Laz. On “soul food Sundays,” — as Weekes calls it — Laz offers a rotating variety of Caribbean-style favourites like a macaroni pie and coo coo or callaloo.

“That’s what makes us special,” says Weekes. “We’re able to come up with clever ways to provide the mix of Caribbean meals to suit our local community as well as the Caribbean community.”

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At Toronto’s Dak Lak Cafe, cafe opened a second location people come for the excep- on College Street and most retionally strong coffee, but stay cently expanded yet again with for the delicious Vietnamese a third location at Yonge and food.

Lawrence.

Named after a province Along with these expansions where most of Vietnam’s coffee came an enhanced menu, feais grown, the small food stall turing an array of dishes inlocated on the second floor of spired by the beloved food the mall quickly gained pop- stalls of Vietnam. ularity for its traditional desA highlight of the menu is a serts and coffee made using colossal two-foot long banh mi robusta beans which has flasandwich. Priced at $35, the vour notes of dark sandwich is packed chocolate, nuts with roast pork and even whisand pickled LATTE LOVERS key. vegetables.

Vietnam, first introduced “Our sigIn addition to coffee by the French natures are to an assortin the 19th century, has our tradiment of sandnow become the world’s tional Vietwiches, the second-largest coffee namese-style menu also producer. drip espresso boasts a selecand egg coffee,” tion of street food the duo said on their options like the rice website. “They are very paper salad and crunchy popular with those who have rice cakes topped with pork visited Vietnam as well as cof- floss. fee lovers who seek out strong A refreshing lineup of fruit coffee.” teas has also joined the menu.

For those not in the know, Perfect for the warm summer egg coffee (ca phe trung) is a months, these cold brews come silky concoction that’s made by in flavours like grapefruit lime beating an egg yolk with sweet- and pineapple lychee. ened condensed milk for about Dak Lak Cafe is located at ten minutes, until it adapts an 3379 Yonge St. and is open airy, meringue-like consistency Monday to Sunday from 11 — sort of like a tiramisu. a.m. until 8 p.m.

Two years later in 2018, the —Jennifer Schembri

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Historic Hogg’s Hollow tavern gets modern transformation

A look at one of Miller Tavern’s redesigned rooms

Following a series of extensive renovations, the histoTwo lavishly redesigned private dining rooms and ric Miller Tavern, located in the Hogg’s Hollow a new backlit marble bar added to the second level neighbourhood, is now open. provide fresh options for special group moments and Originally operated as a hotel in 1857 by the Hogg a social hub for every day and night. brothers, the Jolly Miller — which was later renamed Run by corporate executive chef Ted Corrado and the Miller Tavern — has long been an important head chef Ilan Shpigel, the revamped lunch and piece of Toronto, acting as a sports bar, late night dinner menus showcase elevated British and Amerihangout, special events space and a fine dining estab- can fusion fare with a focus on fresh ingredients. Here, lishment. you’ll find plenty of upscale starters, like the Now run by Scale Hospitality, the signifcaviar service or the seafood tower, as icant restoration included the addition of well as fine steak cuts, seasonal salads GAMBLING BUST the Raw Bar on the main dining room and classic, crowd favourite sides.

During Prohibition, floor and equipped with cosy leather Miller’s vast raw dish selection the tavern housed a bar seats for champagne and oyster includes a jumbo shrimp cocktail gambling den that shot afternoons while the chefs live and a scallop ceviche with honeyeventually closed down shuck at the counter. Mural artist Chardew melon, aji amarillo, coconut, cuafter several raids. lotte Terrell also created two Hogg’s cumber, crispy onions and lime.

Hollow–inspired abstract paintings, which Standout mains include honeywere then fabricated into custom, boutique glazed, herb-crusted roast half chicken; art wallpapers that swath the entire main and secwhole grilled lobster; and a wide range of ultraond level dining rooms. premium steak cuts from the wagyu flat iron to the The tavern’s vast redesign also included the con- grand tomahawk for two and more. Behind the bar, struction of its now year-round, large “indoor terrace,” guests can enjoy an extensive wine and champagne which provides guests with an open view of the ex- list, featuring French and American vintages, a diverse pansive patio during summer. During the cooler sea- beer offering and house signature cocktails. sons, guests can still enjoy an alfresco dining The Miller Tavern is located at 3885 Yonge St. experience, thanks to wraparound, floor-to-ceiling and is open Monday to Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to windows and heating throughout.

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On tapas the world Dance like nobody’s watching Deeply rooted in Spanish culture, flamenco encompasses music, dance and singing and is characterized by hand clapping, footwork and intricate hand and body movements. Head to Lula Lounge on Friday and Saturday nights for Latin nights with a live salsa band and DJ. If you’re not a dancing pro, the city’s top instructors offer lessons too!

Clockwise from top: the AGO, a tapas crawl, the Lula Lounge

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Hit up a summer music festival Some of the most spectacular music festivals in the world, including long-standing mainstays like Primavera Sound, along with its vibrant nightlife scene makes Spain a popular destination for music lovers.

Discover a variety of musical genres at Toronto's many upcoming music fests, including Electric IsVisit a master of architecture land (techno), Toronto Summer Music Festival (clasHailed as a 20th-century masterpiece, the Guggenheim Museum Bil- sical) and the Beaches International Jazz Festival. bao in northern Spain designed by world-renowned Canadian architect Frank Geary is a must-visit. In 2004, Toronto’s Art Gallery of Ontario Join a tapas crawl (AGO) joined the league of modern museum structures showcasing Tapas holds a significant place in Spanish culture, seamlessly blending contemporary architectural brilliance when Gehry designed a series drinks and small dishes with the joys of socializing with friends. In Toof new additions to the AGO, including the Dundas Street facade, Gal- ronto, you too can hop from bar to bar at Eating Through TO’s Cocktail lery Italia and the iconic spiral staircase, which have become symbols and Tapas Crawl. Beginning with food and bevvies in an authentic Spaof the institution’s unique character. Plus, while there, you can peruse nish bar, the crawl then heads down the road for tapas with a Frenchthe museum’s permanent collection, which includes over 120,000 Cantonese flair. The evening ends on a high note at a funky works spanning the first century to the present day. ’70s-themed bar where soul food and music will top off the night.

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Gorge on paella Spain’s most famous dish, paella originates from the region around Valencia and is available in two varieties: the classic meat-based version of chicken and rabbit and the seafood paella. At Toronto’s Tapas at Embrujo, the star of the show is the extensive selection of paellas. From the Bomba loaded with chicken, shrimp, mussels and chorizo, to the aromatic saffron-infused rice with squid, it’s almost impossible to choose just one.

Make a grape escape Spain boasts a diverse selection of wines from renowned regions like La Rioja and Penedè and is the third largest producing wine country in the world. For an extraordinary experience, embark on the captivating five-hour Niagara Aerial Winery Tasting Tour. The experience begins with a scenic flight, providing a bird’s-eye view of the breathtaking vineyards in the area. Upon landing, you’ll be chauffeured in a luxurious limo bus and indulge in the finest wines from award-winning vineyards in the region.

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Have your Mamma Mia! moment Celebrate at T.O.’s biggest Greek festival The Danforth has kept its Greek roots through the years, but never is it more alive than during the Taste of the Danforth. This year, this annual festival is being reimagined for 2023 to adapt to the changes on the street. From Aug. 11-13, head out to the neighbourhood to enjoy traditional Greek music, authentic food and plenty of entertainment to give you a taste of Greece.

Walk among the Greek gods in T.O. For a delightful combination of Greek mythology and historic Canadian art, visit the Garden of the Greek Gods at Exhibition Place this summer. This collection of 20 sculptures by renowned Canadian sculptor E. B. Cox depicts favourite figures of Greek mythology, including Medusa, Orpheus and Hercules.

traditional Grecian outdoor theatre. The summer program looks promising: Alice in Wonderland runs from July 12 to 22, Three Men in a Boat from July 27 to Aug. 13 and true crime story The Drowning Girls from Aug. 17 to 27.

Have a Mykonos-style night to remember For a dinner outing that will give you all the vibes of a Mykonos nightclub, the iconic Myth has officially reopened in June after a devastating fire. The decor, atmosphere, crafty cocktails and shareable dishes emulate that of an upscale dinner spot in Greece — great for girls’ night, date night or a funky drinks spot after a day at the beach.

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Get refreshed with a traditional Greek salad Ossington Avenue, Toronto’s trendiest street, is also Meander Ontario’s home to arguably the city’s trendiest Greek spot — version of Nemea wine roads Mamakas Taverna. The modern spot has crafted an Wine connoisseurs might recognize Nemea, the bigauthentically Greek menu, but the unmissable gest wine region in all of Greece. Travellers often standout is their horiátiki: served traditionally sans spend a full day sampling wines in the area — and lettuce, with a sumptuous block of feta to top off the you can do the same within the Hillier region of Prince Edward County. colourful tomatoes.

There’s a cluster of nine wineries in the area that you could visit all in a day if you’re ambitious. Try beginning at Trail Estate Winery and end- Sample a favourite Greek meze on the Danforth ing at Sugarbush Vineyards for your DIY wine tour.

Gigantes, a traditional and deliciously simple dish featuring large white beans baked in a tomato sauce, is an underrated Greek meze Enjoy an open-air Greek theatre in the city that you’ll find on most menus in the country. In T.O., your best bet is Get a taste of Greek theatre at the Guild Festival Theatre this summer to head to Pantheon on the Danforth — potentially Pantheon’s best — located in Scarborough, this open-air stage is built in the style of a dish, they’re served cold and pair well with skordalia (garlic potatoes).

Clockwise from top: Taste of the Danforth, horiátiki, Myth Restaurant

Living la dolce vita Try your hand at Venetian glassblowing A visit to Venice isn’t complete without a glass-blowing workshop on Murano Island. At Artscape Wychwood Barns, you can get your own glass-blowing education, Toronto style, thanks to Playing With Fire. Try the glass fish workshop to own a piece of Venice that you’ll find in practically every Italian household.

Concert alfresco At the base of Castel San Pietro in Verona, there’s a Roman amphitheatre that hosts performances throughout the summer. In Toronto, we’ve got our own version — Casa Loma’s Symphony in the Gardens. Italian-Canadian conductor maestro Paolo Busato leads the Casa Loma Symphony Orchestra, where concert-goers will have the option of enjoying alfresco food and drink.

committed to the theme and transformed the space into a ’80s Italian disco club, complete with disco balls and zany decor. Now if only Sprezzatura were open until 5 a.m. like a real Italian club!

Do as the nonnas do Everyone and their nonna (literally) in Woodbridge has shopped at Grace Textile. In the business for over 40 years, this sprawling linens store is known for its reasonably priced imported products.

With Italian-made undergarments shelved beside European bed linens and a Jesus-embossed candle, you won’t get a more authentic Italian experience than this!

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Indulge in a bougie Florentine treat Italian native Andrea Pittis wants to transport you to the streets of Florence at Tutto Gelato, a Beaconsfield village corner shop. Using Explore the (Ontario) grotto gelato-making machinery imported from Ontario’s answer to the Amalfi Coast’s Blue Italy, the shop’s creamy, frozen treats are Grotto is the Grotto in Bruce Peninsula National Park — and you made daily in-house, where just a handful of gelatos — including can get there in a day trip from Toronto. The trip with Ontario Ad- hazelnut, tiramisù and pistachio — rotate daily. venture Tours includes a kayaking tour on Lake Huron, a hike around Horse Lake and a swim in the famous Grotto, with water Sip on a taste bud–awakening spritz so clear and blue you might mistake it for the Bay of Naples.

If you want to drink like an Italian, forgo the wine and opt for an Aperol Spritz, the iconic bright orange bevvy from Padua, near Get a taste of Italian disco Venice. At La Pizza & La Pasta located in Yorkville’s Italian mecca, Sprezzatura Spaghetti Disco on Dundas West serves up a true Eataly, there are two spritzes on the menu — there’s the classic Italian disco experience with a side of fresh pasta. Visit for a de- Aperol version, which is traditionally made, as well as the LimonClockwise from top: Symphony in the Gardens, Tutto Gelato, Playing With Fire licious meal followed by a night of dancing. The restaurant has cello Spritz, which subs in tart lemons instead.

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Have a bon voyage in France Pay your respects Tourists from around the world are drawn to Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, captivated by the allure of visiting the final resting place of luminaries such as Jim Morrison and Marcel Proust. Opened in 1876, Toronto’s Mount Pleasant Cemetery is an immersive voyage into the city’s rich history. Encompassing a sprawling 205 acres, A-list graves of prominent Canadians include former prime minister William Lyon Mackenzie King and pianist Glenn Gould.

Smell the blooms In the summer months, the farmlands of Provence transform into a sea of vibrant violet, as lavender blooms. At the Lavender Polo Farm just north of Toronto, visitors can revel in over 155 acres of the fragrant Spanish and English sun-kissed flowers from mid-June to late July.

blatt, which rivals Paris’s Pont des Artes, “love lock bridge,” located across the Seine River. Since 2014, thousands of locks have been latched to the installation to symbolize the permanence of a couples’ union.

Cabaret all day With its alluring blend of acrobatics, extravagant choreography and iconic cancan dancers adorned in costumes of sequins and feathers, acclaimed cabaret the Moulin Rouge has been dazzling tourists and locals alike since 1889. On July 29, the Junction Underground will be transformed into the Sugar Shack and feature a fun and flirty evening of burlesque and cabaret performances from classic to comedy and everything in-between.

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Experience pastry culture At Goûter, French-born head pastry chef and owner Rodney Alléguède has been winning diners’ hearts with his no-fuss croissants in flavours ranging from chocolate to raspberry.

But the offerings don’t end there. The spot is also brimming with French breads and pastries (madeleines, cinnamon knots and fruit Danish) and savoury treats as well.

Gaze at the stars Captivating audiences since 1939, cinema’s annual gathering, the Cannes Film Festival, stands as the epitome of glamour in the realm of celebrity events.

Known to be a launchpad for awards season, the Toronto International Film Festival (Sep 7–17) is chock full of star-studded Don a chapeau film premieres, elegant red carpet moments and splashy gala events that Is there anything more iconic of French fashion than the beret? Continmake headlines across the globe. ually being reinvented, a long list of It girls have sported the stylish topper over the years including Brigitte Bardot and Catherine Deneuve. For your Lock in your love own Parisian chic chapeau, visit milliner Karyn Ruiz at Toronto’s Lilliput Along the cobblestone streets of Toronto’s historic Distillery District, you’ll Hats. Every hat is handmade by a person, not a machine, and produces find a nine-foot long LOVE art installation, designed by Mathew Rosen- truly unique and one-of-a-kind looks for any occasion.

Clockwise from top: Distillery locks, Goûter, Lavender Polo Farm

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Play with the Bard Regarded as the epitome of literary greatness, Shakespeare's enduring works are constantly revived to captivate successive generations. For a modernized, Toronto version of the Bard, visit the undersung Shakespeare in the Ruff. This not-forprofit outdoor theatre company in Withrow Park makes Shakespeare anything but boring. This summer, it’s Richard III, renamed Richard Three, that they’ll be revitalizing.

Clockwise from top: Toronto FC game, Windsor Arms, Sea Witch fish and chips

Feast on fish and chips The combination of fish and chips is known worldwide as a quintessential English staple. Sea Witch on St. Clair offers an authentically delicious experience reminiscent of the best fish and chips found in the U.K. The batter is light and crispy, the fish is always flaky, and tartar sauce enthusiasts will be pleased to discover Sea Witch’s homemade version, whipped up from scratch to achieve the perfect balance of creamy and zesty.

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Lift your spirits If you’ve ever been to the U.K., you know that pub culture holds a significant place in British society. You can grab a pint (or three) at Toronto’s oldest bar, the Wheatsheaf. Situated at the southwest corner of King and Bathurst since 1849, the tavern is the ultimate destination for those seeking a combination of classic pub fare, live music, sports and a side selection of whisky.

Shop till you drop North London's Camden Market offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in a full day of shopping.

This vibrant destination comprises various smaller market areas, boasting a staggering collection of over 1,000 establishments to discover. Though Kensington Market may not be a traditional marketplace, it promises an exceptional culinary adventure with its diverse range of dining options.

The neighbourhood is adorned with picturesque Victorian-style houses, concealing hidden treasures such as vintage shops and independent boutiques.

Try some tea for two Though afternoon tea may not be a common occurrence in the 6ix, thanks to shows like Bridgerton and a litany of British royal scandals that have hit the press in recent years, the idea of adopting this British custom doesn’t seem so far-fetched. Head to the Windsor Arms for English afternoon tea, in the Parisian-inspired lobby or by the fire in the historic, lush purple room. It was here that Richard Burton proposed, the second time, to Liz Taylor in 1967.

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Watch some football Football (a.k.a. soccer) has enjoyed enduring popularity in the U.K. for over a century, and its roots can be traced back to the country.

Though the Brits can boast that they have the most-watched league in the world, it’s worth noting that football’s popularity extends beyond the U.K. Toronto FC, a prominent franchise in the MLS, has amassed a significant fan base and FC’s games at BMO field attract an average attendance of 25,423 spectators. Grab a friend, don’t forget to wear some red and experience the thrilling atmosphere first-hand.

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Get nautical in Portugal Take a piece of Porto home with you Azulejos, beautiful blue patterned ceramic tiles, can be found in architecture all over Portugal, especially in Porto, where visitors will go on walking tours specifically to spot them. At Saudade in Little Portugal, you can collect a piece of Portuguese history by snagging an Azulejo of your own — the shop sells earrings, rings, homewares and more, featuring the iconic pattern.

Get fish straight from the Azores Tavora Foods is a St. Clair West institution that Portuguese residents have been frequenting for years for fresh produce, traditional meats, cheese and breads and more. With competitive pricing and a solid selection of authentic Portuguese grocery brands, the secret to this place is the seafood — it arrives directly from the Azores, an autonomous region in Portugal, early every Wednesday.

tuguese word for “grill” or “barbecue.” The restaurant serves up traditional frango no churrasco (grilled chicken and rice), plus house steaks, quail, pork and veal cutlets and plenty more mouth-watering dishes.

Get a taste of the Algarve coast from Toronto Along the Algarve coast, you’ll find the Benagil sea cave — and the best way to explore this natural treasure is by kayak or standup paddleboarding (SUP). Enjoy an island tour of your own in Toronto by trying an eco tour with Toronto Island SUP. Choose between SUP or kayaking and adventure through the Toronto Island lagoons — no experience required!

Get starry-eyed at a dark sky observatory A two-hour trip from Lisbon will take you to Dark Sky Alqueva, a dark sky observatory with cutting-edge telescopes. Luckily, we don’t need to hop on a plane to enjoy a spectacular night under the stars — instead, Snack on everyone’s fave Portuguese pastry head to Torrance Barrens Dark Sky Preserve in GraThe title of best pastel de nata (a popular Portuguese venhurst for a magical experience filled with galaxies egg custard tart pastry) in the city is hotly contested, but for a taste of and maybe a shooting star or two. this traditional treat that won’t disappoint, we recommend Nova Era Bakery. Serving up Portuguese baked goods since 1991, Nova Era’s Explore some historic shipwrecks tart is perfectly creamy with a flaky crust that some say is as good as You’ve probably spotted the Algarve coastline on your Instagram feed, what you get in Lisbon. but did you know it’s one of the most popular places to go shipwreck diving? Enjoy a shipwreck experience of your own with Toronto Fun Taste traditional Portuguese chicken done right Tours — depart from Toronto and travel by bus to Tobermory and FlowWith three locations in the city, Bairrada Churrasqueira is a longtime erpot Island, where you’ll enjoy a glass bottom boat tour and a cruise favourite for a reason. Heavy on the meat, churrasqueira is the Por- to spot shipwrecks deep beneath the waters.

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Clockwise from top: A shipwreck, pastel de nata, Saudade ceramic

Guten Tag from Germany Get comfortable at a Bavarian beer hall Beer halls are a traditional part of Bavarian culture in Germany and a mainstay of the popular Oktoberfest. In Toronto, we’ve got the Golden Pigeon Beer Hall: a more intimate version of a German beer hall, it features live music and $2 oysters on Tuesdays, Skee-Ball and pinball machines to enjoy and a small beer garden–inspired patio.

Relish in a German delicacy At Otto’s Berlin Döner in Kensington Market, they keep it simple — the eatery serves only three different dishes, each with their own meat (or vegan) options and a few sides. But the very best might be the currywurst, a German fast-food dish featuring sausage seasoned with curry ketchup. Enjoy on a bed of fries, salad or couscous.

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Dive into a miniature village In Hamburg, tourists can visit the Modelleisenbahn Miniatur Wunderland — a stunning, intricate miniature village that allows you to tour the best parts of Germany from above. Toronto’s got our own mini village — Little Canada offers a tiny version of the country’s highlights and even the option to “littlize” yourself in Little Canada forever!

Breathe in the German tradition of open-air cinema In Berlin, one of the most popular summer activities is Freiluftkino in Volkspark Friedrichshain — an open-air cinema in the park where blockbuster and classic films are shown on a big screen. Toronto Outdoor Picture Show offers the same experience all summer long here: highlights include The Matrix at Corktown Common on July 20, Riceboy Sleeps at Christie Pits Park on Aug. 13 and Coco at Bell Manor Park on Aug. 19.

Discover Toronto’s answer to Berlin’s most exclusive club Underground techno nightclub Berghain in Berlin is known for being one of the most exclusive clubs in the world (there’s stories of celebrities, including Britney Spears, being turned away at the door). For a Toronto nightclub experience with all the techno fun and a bit of the secrecy, check out “underground community” Format Toronto — its next event, happening on July Chase the high of the autobahn 22, is being held at a secret location that will only be revealed Car lovers might already know that Germany is the only country to ticket holders just before the event. in the world with no general speed limit on motorways. And on 49 | JULY 2023

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July 22, 1959, marked the opening of Toronto's On July 30, 2003, headliners, including the first Canadian jazz festival. The event featured the Rolling Stones, Rush and AC/DC, visited Toronto incomparable Oscar Peterson (pictured) and an for SARSStock — a benefit concert in Downsview unforgettable performance by Miles Davis.

Park to revive the tourism industry after SARS.

On July 29, 1925, the largest swimming pool in Canada and purportedly the world opened in Sunnyside. Over 28,000 people arrived for the opening, with 25,000 left waiting outside.

Canada legalized nationwide same-sex marriage on July 20, 2005, two years after the first same-sex wedding took place in Ontario with Michael Leshner (left) and Michael Stark.

On July 21, 1989, Toronto's The Kids In The Hall hit HBO. The development deal was in part thanks to fellow Canadian, SNL’s Lorne Michaels, who called them the ‘Monty Python of the ’80s.’

July 20, 1986 saw the debut of Toronto's Molson Indy — now known as the Honda Indy. The event became Canada’s second-largest sporting event, after the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal.

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