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Jeanne Beker and her daughters Bekky and Joey model the hottest trend of the season — denim on denim for Mother's Day

31 CBC anchor Aarti Pole gives us the scoop on her very modern meet-cute and spoiled proposal with husband Gavin Pais

37 We asked 30 of the city’s Michelin-recognized and star chefs to share their picks for Toronto’s best new restaurant of 2024

45 Just in time for Mom’s special day, chef Anthony Rose samples the city’s best scones with Scottish design duo Colin and Justin

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1. What is the name of Toronto’s first craft brewery?

A. Steamwhistle

C. Amsterdam

B. Granite

D. Bellwoods

2. Name the former pro tennis player from a prominent brewing family in Toronto.

A. Carling Bassett

C. Bianca Andreescu

B. Eugenie Bouchard

D. Mabel Molson

3. What Toronto author was featured in a collaboration with Beau’s Brewery?

A. Robertson Davies

C. André Alexis

B. Michael Ondaatje

D. Margaret Atwood

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A. Don Brewery

C. Labatt’s

B. Sherbourne Brewery

D. Old Yorkie

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45 The number of city parks that will allow alcohol this summer, up from 24 last year.

799 L-R: Caitlin Cronenberg, a scene from ‘Humane’

Caitlin Cronenberg joins the family business

There are three film directors in your family now. What’s that like?

It makes pretty much no difference to me whatsoever. Apart from just sharing, lamenting moments about, oh, casting is really hard, or someone is taking a really long time getting back to us, or something fell through and kind of bitching about it together — everybody is doing their own kind of thing.

Their art is very different from mine. And I think people will be trying to find comparisons, but it won't be that straightforward because I’m not really thinking about what they're doing or what they've done, as I'm kind of moving forward into this.

Did your dad want to get in there and help or was he chill?

Oh, he's so chill. I mean, he's not the kind of person who offers advice unless he's asked for it. And I only ask for it if I really feel that I need it. You know, I've been working long enough. But I think that he just trusts that I know what I'm doing enough to ask for help when I need it. And he's not the kind of person who would step in and try to interject if he doesn't think I need help. And I appreciate that because, as you know, nobody likes someone who oversteps.

What do you think the biggest lesson is that you learned from him?

we started talking about it. We hit it off and became really good friends. And then I I think that the biggest lesson that I learned worked on another of his films, doing stills, from watching him work is that you can called Servitude. And then he sent me this enjoy your career, you can love what you're script. doing and just respect every single member of your cast and crew. Not that I wouldn't And he said you were the have already. But everybody deserves to be only one he wanted for this film. working on a set that feels good to work on. Quite the vote of confidence.

If the director is in a good place then every- Oh, he was the first of many votes of conbody else has the opportunity to feel like fidence, which was an amazing way to step they're in a good place and that they're in onto set on your first day, like our distributors good hands. And I learned that from work- had already bought the movie before we ing on his sets. I hope that my crew would even shot a single frame. So confidence all say that our set felt like a very calm and fun over the map, and that really set me on a place to work. path of hoping that I would make everybody proud.

Has he or Brandon seen the finished film yet?

Neither of them has actually seen the final cut. I definitely showed both of them earlier cuts, like I did with many artists who I trust, and I really wanted to share. And I know that they will be honest with me.

What’s the origin story of Humane?

So funnily enough, Michael Spraga, who wrote it, I actually met him taking his photo for Post City [Yes, Caitlin was our photographer back in the day.—Ed.]. I was given an assignment to go to his house because he had made a movie called Sidekick. I went to his house to take a portrait. He had all these DVDs, and he had DVDs of Veronica Mars.

And I loved Veronica Mars. And I didn't know a lot of other people who loved it. So

What makes you the perfect person to direct Humane?

I think that my photography style probably lends itself to some dark visual storytelling, and he knew I wouldn't be scared of the gore.

110 The new speed limit, in kilometres per hour, that drivers will be breaking en masse on select GTA highways.

3 The age in years of Toronto Zoo snow leopard Jita, pregnant for the first time.

What are you hoping people take from the film?

I just want people to have a good time. It's meant to be a fun and entertaining time at the movies. I’m not trying to teach people about climate change. They should know what's really going on in the world. So really, this is just meant to be a fun, fun film — to make you laugh, make you gasp, make you close your eyes and then leave and say, ‘Wow, I really enjoyed that.’

125 The number of parking violations that will see a fine increase starting this summer.

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Making movies must run deep in the Cronenberg clan DNA. First, the legend himself, David Cronenberg, followed by son Brandon, and now daughter Caitlin just released her first film, Humane.

The number of streams, in the millions, for Taylor Swift, eclipsing the previous record of Toronto rapper Drake.

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The fact that one of the city’s most revered French chefs from decades ago is teaming up with the hottest chef right now, the only chef with two Michelin stars, is remarkable. LSL will be a nine-seat tasting restaurant in — no not Ossington — North York! And we are so here for it.

It’s this spirit that has not only attracted the attention of influencers like Keith Lee but also keeps locals and visitors alike coming back for more.

Our cover story on the best new restaurants chosen by these amazing chefs themselves will hopefully inspire you to not only try a few new restaurants, but to expand your culinary horizons this summer.

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The fact that Toronto has become a top culinary destination is nothing short of a miracle. It is hard work to run a restaurant in this town on many, many levels. That’s why we like to celebrate the city’s cuisine regularly. Like this month, when we talk about all the amazing new places to dine.

Recently, one of the most celebrated foodie content creators on social media, Keith Lee came to the city to sample some unique and hidden gems. He loved most of what he tried and declared the city to be one of the top he’s ever visited for food.

Nothing we didn’t know. The scene started changing well over a decade ago, and it’s only gotten better. With the arrival of the Michelin Guide in 2022, it has only pushed the city’s leading culinary lights even further.

It’s not just the Michelinstarred establishments that make Toronto’s food scene shine; it’s the diverse array of eateries across the city’s neighbourhoods. But what truly sets Toronto apart is its sense of community within the culinary world. Chefs collaborate, share ideas and support each other, creating an environment where innovation thrives. This caught my attention recently when the

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Toronto is ramping up efforts to address dangerous dogs, with new city statistics pinpointing neighbourhoods with the highest concentration of problematic animals and identifying the breeds behind most attacks.

Published data showed that as of April 22, there were 364 animals in the city under active dangerous dog orders. The neighbourhoods with the

highest concentration of dangerous dogs include Toronto-Danforth with the highest number of listed dogs at 28, followed by Beaches–East York and Scarborough Southwest tied for second place with 23 each. Breeds that topped the list include German shepherds, American bulldogs and Labrador retrievers, but really it comes down to ownership.

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L-R: Toronto’s Mayor Olivia Chow, a rendering of the first Housing Now site

Mayoral report card: How would you grade Olivia Chow?

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More than any other issue, the success or failure of Mayor Chow’s first term may come down to how she and the city perform when it comes to housing. And not just building homes, but getting truly affordable homes built as well.

Throughout her term, Chow has continued successful initiatives like the Housing Now and Modular Housing programs, which saw early success.

"She has been able to break

ground on the first Housing Now site in August, like maybe three or four weeks after she'd been sworn in," said Mark Richardson, technical lead at advocacy group Housing Now. Looking forward, there are expectations for commitments on crucial sites such as Downsview and Villiers Island.

Many of Chow’s early wins were programs begun under John Tory, but where Chow diverges is her success working with other levels of government. In addition, she has a plan to test out a public builder model in the city.

"Right now, it's a relatively small program. I think, across the five Housing Now sites, they're only talking about 700 units in total,” said Richardson.

Summing up Chow's first year, Richardson said it’s been very positive. “I think it's been a heck of a learning curve," he added.

“This year, it is more about execution, execution, execution. We need to get shovels in the ground, and people need to get moved in.”

We gave her a B+ because she hasn’t been battle tested yet, but

We gave her a C because the affordable housing, transit and city needs ambition, not status community safety,” said Chow.

Budget & financial model We gave her an A because quo, especially from a cycling One of the most notable these moves took serious guts. If mayor. achievements of Chow’s brief ten- it backfires, that’s on her too.

Crime ure thus far has been the ability to Active transportation Last summer, after her elecsolicit additional funds from both Toronto likes to consider tion, Mayor Chow spoke out senior levels of government to help with the city’s crushing fi- itself world class, but when it against violence in the city.

“People in our city deserve to nancial deficit. It’s been huge, al- comes to active travel initiatives, though it has come at a cost, such as the city’s bicycle network, be safe, they deserve to feel safe,” including giving up the city’s it is falling behind. Just look at Chow said, at a press conference management of the Gardiner Ex- other major cities, like Paris, Lon- following a shooting that claimed pressway and Don Valley Parkway don and New York City, building two lives. “The challenge before to the province and supporting out massive bicycle networks and me, when I became mayor, is to the development of a private spa other policies designed to protect find ways to end gun violence.”

But major crime indicators at Ontario Place. That being said, vulnerable road users and miniit was a tough and big move. mize car use, cleaning the air in suggest an increase in violent the process. crime following a rather benign Kudos to her for making it.

Mayor Chow's efforts to im- end to 2023. In addition, Chow Another big move was jacking up the property tax rate by a prove bicycling infrastructure and appears at times to be struggling whopping 9.5 per cent, the big- safety have come under scrutiny with walking the line between gest spike in a decade. But given during her first year in office. Mi- Toronto Police Service demands our crushing shortfall, someone chael Longfield, executive director and the demands of some in the had to do it. And, if previous of Cycle Toronto thinks the city city interested in fundamental change to policing and the police mayors had been more prudent, it can do more. Much more.

"It still seems like it's business budget. So far, again, she is not would have lessened the damage.

Chow did what she had to do, and as usual at city hall,” said Long- doing anything differently from field. He added that for Toronto her predecessors, but she is also it’s been a long time coming.

“This budget protects services to keep pace with other major not getting the benefit of being from painful cuts, responsibly ad- cities, like Montreal and Paris, we seen as supporting the police. dresses the almost $1.8 billion need to be targeting 50 kilometres Something has to give.

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Mayor Olivia Chow was elected close to a year ago in an election jam-packed with notable candidates. Many understood she was ready to advance the needs of the city’s more vulnerable residents but were skeptical of how she would handle the big issues like housing and crime. But she seems to be making a habit of proving people wrong. Given schools are finishing, we decided to give her a report card on what she’s done .

Overall, we give her a solid B, which could be improved with more experience. Here’s how we broke it down.

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Congestion costs the city $11 billion a year

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The Toronto Region Board of more efficiently than the TTC Trade has taken on the issue of so made it clear from the outset congestion, mainly because the that it was going to deliver the cost to the region now nears project. However, before the $11 billion annually, negatively project was even planned out, impacting business in multiple Metrolinx decided to use a ways. Last month, TRBOT public-private partnership hosted a transportation sympo- model. This shielded the projsium to examine the long-term ect from public scrutiny. trends toward transportation, Clearly defined expectations transit and urban mobility in are also crucial for the success the region. If building transit is of an infrastructure project. the region's way out of gridIn the case of the Eglinton lock, we might be in trouble.

Crosstown, political interferThe symposium hosted sev- ence began immediately after eral presenters. One of them, the project was approved with Dan Gardner has spent consid- the addition of a new undererable time researching major ground station at Oakwood. infrastructure projects and proOntario Minister of Transvided some insight. portation Prabmeet Sarkaria Of the more than 16,000 was at the event and confirmed major infrastructure projects that the Eglinton Crosstown that were studied, only 0.5 per had been a learning opportucent were delivered on time, on nity for Metrolinx. With $80 budget and met expectations. billion of transit infrastructure Given those results, it is not in various phases of develsurprising that the Eglinton opment, it might be interesting Crosstown LRT was in the to hear how the many new 99.5 per cent of projects that projects like the Ontario Line didn’t succeed. will be different from the There are a few themes that Eglinton Crosstown. emerged, explaining why large It might also be interesting infrastructure projects fail. to learn if the Eglinton CrossOne of the major themes is town is ever going to open. accountability, and this has been a significant issue for the Eglinton Crosstown. Metro- KAREN STINTZ is a city councillor linx insisted that it could man- former and was a chair of the TTC. age projects better, faster and

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Desperately seeking new city planner A hotbed of cold feet. That’s the comment by the late Roy McMurtry, former attorney general and chief justice of Ontario, about the federal government. But it applies to all bureaucracies, public and private, which take forever to make a decision and resist making change when it is needed.

It certainly applies to Toronto. If you apply for a change of zoning and official plan to build a large residential structure, city hall takes 500 to 600 days to make a decision given departmental consultations, public hearings, committee meetings and so forth. The cost of delay is thought to be $2,500 to $3,000 a month per unit for carrying costs on the land purchase, lawyers’ fees, inflationary construction costs and more.

This delay can add $50,000 to the cost of a single unit. To cover delay costs, developers often apply for bigger buildings.

They lose nothing by applying for more than they really want and they often get a large portion of that extra height.

Premier Ford’s government suggested a simplistic fix to the problem: it said that if a council decision was not made in a reasonable period of time then the city would have to rebate a portion of the developer’s application fee, which is significant. To not lose this fee, the city often

refused these applications, then the developer would appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal — and a long delay would result in large lawyers’ bills.

(The provincial government has developed an expertise in reversing its bad decisions and has agreed to rescind this rule with its new legislation Cutting Red Tape to Building More Homes.)

Apart from the time problems, this kind of process does nothing to assure local residents of what will be permitted. It’s basically a crap shoot, with the question being how high the new structure will be. We need a new approach, and with city hall beginning a process to hire a new chief planner, maybe we can have one.

A useful precedent was established 25 years ago in the King and Spadina area, using the provocative thinking of Jane Jacobs.

She suggested a good approach would be to carefully plan for what could be built on a particular street so there is certainty of what new structures would be like. She suggested that for each area of the city, city hall should establish a maximum building height, a setback from the street line and from the rear lot line and make it clear that no variances would be considered. Any developer proposing a structure that met those guidelines would

get a permit automatically without having to go through a rezoning process. And city hall would not permit any variances to those height limits.

She also said city hall should not specify the uses in the building: the developer could decide how much to offer as retail, commercial, residential and office space, taking a cue from the market. These ideas were adopted for King and Spadina to considerable acclaim.

This process is known as asof-right zoning. It means the planners actually plan in advance as to what should be permitted in an area rather than sorting it out building-by-building. Everyone would save time and money. The concept of four units on a lot is a kind of as-ofright zoning, but few homeowners are willing or financially able to do this on their own, and most developers think the scale is much too small: more comprehensive planning is needed.

Planners and politicians generally do not like as-of-right zooming since they are no longer the gate-keepers: they are in the hot spot with cold feet.

Maybe city council will have the courage to seek a new role.

JOHN SEWELL is a former mayor of Toronto.

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A crucial connection in the city’s cycling and pedestrian network is about to finally be fixed.

Toronto residents are being called to engage with the Beltline Gap Connections project aimed at creating a safer, more connected path for cyclists and pedestrians over the Allen Road Expressway.

This initiative seeks to bridge the 475-metre gap between the York Beltline Trail and Kay Gardner Beltline Trail, an area that has seen 343 collisions in the past decade, including a tragic pedestrian fatality.

Recognizing the importance of bikeways and sidewalks in enhancing accessibility and safety for all, especially children, seniors and those with mobility challenges, the City of Toronto is pushing forward with this project.

It is part of the city’s larger Cycling Network Plan, designed to promote cycling, reduce congestion, improve the environment and encourage physical activity.

City councillor Mike Colle is supportive of the move, and got the ball rolling.

“Right now it’s an unsafe obstacle course for people walking, jogging or cycling to get from the Kay Gardner to the York Beltline,” he said.

The proposed Beltline Gap Connections area spans Marlee Avenue to the west; Eglinton Avenue to the south; Castlefield Avenue, Roselawn Avenue and Elm Ridge Drive to the north; and Newgate Road and the Allen Greenway to the east. Key measures include converting sidewalks into raised bi-directional cycle tracks, upgrading bike lanes and creating multiuse trails along various stretches.

To enhance safety, the project suggests adding bike signals, protected intersections and curb extensions to prioritize pedestrians and cyclists. Additionally, the plan involves removing the westbound left turn lane on Roselawn Avenue approaching Marlee Avenue.

Before seeking Toronto City Council approval, City of Toronto, Transportation Services will consider public feedback, technical details and city policies.

A report to the city’s infrastructure and environment committee is scheduled to take place on May 28.

Further project details will be available on the city’s website prior to the meeting, and property owners and tenants affected by right-of-way impacts will receive letters in the meantime.

— Ron Johnson

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Renderings of a revised and combined proposal that features tall towers and stunning public spaces

Massive new midtown towers The removal of traditional podiums has allowed for 5,055 square meters of privately owned publicly accessible space (POPS) spread over both sites. These spaces will feature pedestrianfriendly pathways, landscaped areas, an amphitheatre, adventure playground, café and retail patios.

The project's focus lies in pedestrian-oriented urban design and landmark architecture, promising a fusion of residential, office, retail and public spaces.

Publicly accessible areas, such as an amphitheatre and adventure playground, are designed to cater to both future residents and the broader community. That public focus seems to have impressed local city councillor Josh Matlow.

"This new project near Yonge and Eglinton is genuinely exciting,” he said. “The architecture is beautifully designed. And just wait until they release renderings of the new public space! It’s remarkable for our community and city — like bringing Rockefeller Center to midtown Toronto."

This ambitious project aims to reshape Toronto's midtown, providing a new standard for urban living while catering to the community's needs for accessible public spaces and urban design.

As Toronto continues to grow and evolve, developments like these play a crucial role in shaping the city's future.

— Ron Johnson

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The Yonge Street and Eglinton square metres of outdoor amenAvenue neighbourhood is already ities. one of the fastest growing areas in "We are privileged that our first the city, with dozens of projects in project in Canada should be so the works. transformative and focused on One of those many projects is contributing to Toronto's public located at 90 Eglinton Ave. E., a realm," said Román Viñoly, partproposal for a 50-storey tower by ner at Rafael Viñoly Architects.

Madison Group. But that plan, "This project perfectly reflects like many condo projects in the that affinity and commitment to city, is out the window in favour improving people's lives." of an expanded new vision with a The development will also inlarger geographic area, more clude a total of 2,727 parking towers and more height.

The project now encompasses “Just wait until they two properties, with one site at 90 and 110 Eglinton Ave. E., and release renderings another at 150 to 162 Eglinton of the new public Ave. E., including 134 and 140 space.”

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The 90 and 110 Eglinton Ave. E. site was home to previously spaces, reduced from the previous proposed 57 and 59 storey towers. 3,070 spaces, and increased biThe new proposal envisions red cycle parking spaces. aluminum-clad 58-storey towers "We are working with a worldrising to 236.55 metres each. The renowned team of best-in-class revised design includes 1,035 res- architects. Madison Group is idential units, a reduction from thrilled to announce plans for this the earlier 1,116 units. The master-planned community towers, connected by a "floating coming soon to Toronto's midbridge" from levels five to 10, will town," said Josh Zagdanski, of integrate residential, office and the Madison Group, in a stateretail spaces. ment. "We are honoured to bring The development at 150 the late Rafael Viñoly's vision to Eglinton Ave. E. now features a life, serving as a poignant testanew plan by Rafael Viñoly Archi- ment to his enduring legacy. Featects, including two 61-storey turing four striking towers, a towers. The redesigned towers multitude of amenities and intriwill reach a height of 236.75 me- cately crafted public spaces, this tres, offering 2,389 square metres development is set to redefine of indoor amenities and 921 urban living in Toronto."

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A proposal for a mid-rise condo in Yorkville, midtown Toronto, has been revised and resubmitted for rezoning. But a neighbourhood fixture is still at risk under the new plan.

Taheri Development is looking to develop an 11-storey, mixed-use residential mid-rise condo building at 126 Avenue Rd., which will include 60 residential units. The property is located at Avenue Road and Davenport Road on the edge of the city’s historic Annex neighbourhood.

The site is located within the East Annex Heritage Conservation District. Although the city hasn’t designated the property as having heritage significance, the developers have noted that the heritage elements at the site will be retained and incorporated into the overall design.

However, of importance to the community, the project could see the end to the beloved row of flower shops that characterize the area.

"I haven't been briefed yet on the new proposal," said city councillor Dianne Saxe. "I get briefed and make a decision.

And I'm not at that point yet."

Expressing optimism tempered with practical concerns, Saxe remarked on the beloved

flower shops. "I certainly am very hopeful that the flower shops will be able to return if they wish. I have made sure that there is going to be commercial space at grade,” she said.

However, Saxe acknowledged the challenges faced by small businesses, having run one herself for 25 years. "This is a nightmare scenario," she said. “But it's not within the city's power. I reinforced with the planning staff that I'm very interested in having appropriate spaces for the flower shops to come back. I can't do any more than that."

According to a letter submitted to the City of Toronto

by Taheri’s planning consultants, the revised building height will reach 34.17 metres.

Developers are planning for 120 square metres of indoor amenity space (on the third floor) and 83 square metres of outdoor amenity space, which will be linked together. There will be 18 residential parking spots (increased from the 13 proposed last year), as well as 60 bike spaces.

A public meeting will be scheduled by City of Toronto Planning, to gather input from the community.

— Ron Johnson

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L-R: Renderings of the proposed development site, and a look at the new YMCA

Tridel to develop YMCA Bayview site To address these concerns, the plan includes maintaining the right-in/right-out access from Bayview Avenue and creating an additional access point from Kenaston Gardens. The removal of existing vehicular access along Sheppard Avenue East aims to enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety.

Furthermore, the proposal includes public realm improvements such as a sizable parkland dedication to expand the existing Kenaston Gardens Parkette. New pedestrian pathways are also planned to improve connectivity from Bayview Avenue to Kenaston Gardens and the nearby Bayview subway station.

According to information from the Bayview Village Association, consultations with the community have been ongoing.

Modifications to the design have been made based on these discussions to enhance vehicle and pedestrian sightlines and improve traffic flow within the site.

“It is crucial that these plans consider the needs and concerns of existing residents, especially regarding traffic impact and public space utilization,” stated the BVA in a letter. “The Bayview Village Association remains dedicated to monitoring this proposal closely.”

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A new YMCA facility is on the tial developers, and they have a horizon for the Bayview Village very good history in the comarea, marking another signifi- munity,” Verslius added. cant development that com“They have a great philosobines residential condominiums phy around taking care of their with key community amenities. residents as well as really good At 1001 Sheppard Ave. E., the environmental story, which proposal includes a blend of aligns with our goals around classrooms, condominiums and climate resilience and sustaina new school. ability.”

Adding to this wave of develThe plan includes the resopment is a proposed mixed- idential towers and a two-storey use project at 567 Sheppard YMCA community centre with Ave. E., situated at the south- contemporary architectural deeast corner of Bayview Avenue and Sheppard Avenue East, the “They have a great well-known home of the North philosophy around York YMCA, adjacent to Ketaking care of their naston Gardens.

The project, subject to ap- residents.” proval from the City of Toronto, envisions two towers of sign. The 55-storey tower, in 45 and 55 storeys. particular, is set to establish a “The building is an a beauti- new height precedent for the ful landmark, and it served the community. community well. And we need The new YMCA will be to update the building,” said built in the north parking lot, Alex Versluis of the YMCA of Versluis explained.

Greater Toronto. “And we inAs with any development of tend to stay open throughout this scale, there are considerathe project. So we're pretty ex- tions for the impact on the cited that we will be able to community. Traffic and accesachieve that. We will see, but sibility have been key concerns that’s our goal.” raised by residents.

The inclusion of a state-ofAlthough the proximity to the-art YMCA facility span- the Bayview subway station and ning 6,402 square meters is the major highways may alleviate result of a collaboration be- some traffic congestion through tween Tridel and the YMCA of increased public transit use, the Greater Toronto. rise in local population could “They're really great residen- still affect traffic patterns.

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Shave & Shears Barber Shop Company is new to Bayview

The Scene Medical Beauty Bar enjoy live bands, jumping castles, mous Olive Garden logo, this new has opened its doors in the Forest popcorn, face painting and carica- neighbourhood eatery currently Hill neighbourhood at 1034 tures — and of course, a village- appears to be more of a convenient Eglinton Ave. W., bringing a new long sale on the sidewalk! For grab-and-go or lunch rush spot. open-air skin studio concept to the more information, go to Windsor is expanding into Caarea. Offering services that include ylvbia.com. nada from the U.S., and it has medical facials, laser hair reduction, fillers, Botox and more, at the shop Shave & Shears Barber Shop chosen Hillcrest Mall at 9350 visitors can also “service stack,” Company has opened at 1609 Yonge St. for one of the five new combining multiple treatments for Bayview Ave., and now residents of locations. The fashion brand offers the Leaside neighbourhood can a department store-style shopping those who are on the go. enjoy a new one-stop destination experience, with everything from Devils and Diamonds has offi- for grooming and socializing. The affordable formal dresses to casual cially launched in Toronto, offering barbershop offers not only men’s womenswear available in-store. luxury dog accessories for your grooming, but some nail and skin furry friends. Created by Toronto- services as well — plus a tea or cof- String OrchestraTO is launching in the city this fall for intermediate nian Molly Neice, the first-of-its- fee upon arrival. and advanced string players with kind accessories collection includes collars, harnesses and leashes, all L’Olivo has opened on Eglinton Bill McMillan and Michele handcrafted in Italy. You can shop West, and the new buffet spot Frensch, two former York Mills the collection at devilsanddia- promises a selection of salads, Collegiate teachers, as co-artistic sandwiches, soups, entrees that in- directors. Rehearsals will be held at monds.com. clude truffle and bacon mac and 361 Danforth Ave. The season will Yonge Lawrence Village BIA is cheese and Mexican chipotle begin in September and there will hosting its annual Sidewalk Sale chicken and even some juices and be two concerts for family and and Village Day, and everyone is smoothies. Although the sign in friends. You can contact StringOrinvited! Happening on June 8 the window of the new spot at 454 chestraTO@gmail.com for more from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., visitors can Eglinton Ave. W. features the fa- information.

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REAL ESTATE NEWS

Even with unequal contributions, a couple’s primary residence would be divided up equally in a divorce

Equity ever after: T.O. couples opt for prenups Home ownership is a dream for many wanting to get into the pricey Toronto real estate market, but some are also finding it comes with strings attached when one half of a couple contributes significantly more to a property.

As the owner of a two-bedroom downtown condo, Elizabeth Smith (not her real name) is worried about what could happen to her investment if she marries her fiancé — who doesn’t have a stake in the unit — and the relationship later goes south.

“I’m finding it difficult to navigate,” said the 37-year-old, who asked to remain anonymous for privacy reasons. “It’s [a source of ] awkward conversations for

sure,” she said of her current living arrangement, one where her partner pays her a below-market amount of rent to help out with monthly expenses.

“I make more money than him — he has some savings but not significant enough to contribute meaningfully to a down payment.”

As a result, she’s considering holding off on marriage — there’s no date set, she said — or proposing a contract stipulating that, in the event of a breakup, she maintains her full interest in the primary residence.

Smith is not alone. The high value of Toronto real estate has more couples in situations like Smith and her fiancé’s signing

so-called prenuptial agreements before tying the knot.

“I’m dealing with it on an ongoing basis.

Because of the economy and for various reasons, people appear to be taking more care to protect their right or their interest in real estate or the family home,” Mathew Fordjour, a family law lawyer, said.

Fordjour noticed the trend during the pandemic, and it hasn’t slowed down since.

“I’ve seen a notable rise in doing what people call prenuptial agreements, which are basically cohabitation agreements or marriage contracts,” Fordjour said.

Although such domestic agreements can lead to awkward conversations for

couples, they’re by far the most effective way for individuals to maintain their interest in the matrimonial home should a relationship end in separation — especially if they contributed more financially than their partner. That’s because the matrimonial home, or the couple’s primary residence, is divided up by the courts during a separation. In these cases, it doesn’t matter whether only one partner is on title or contributed more towards the down payment, mortgage or insurance payments when buying a home.

Sometimes, Fordjour said, concerned parents approach him to draft a contract for their kids, when they’re buying a home, because if the parents help out with the down payment, they want to make sure that whatever they contribute stays in their family — regardless of what happens with a marriage.

“Even if the property is in one’s own name alone, that doesn’t guarantee that, if there’s a split, you’re going to be able to call all of the equity your own,” he said.

If she marries her partner, another option Smith is considering is the two rent a separate place together so that her twobedroom unit isn’t technically the matrimonial home under Ontario law. “I’m more than happy to be engaged for a while,” she added.

The high cost of housing in the city certainly plays a role in the rise of domestic contracts: if a Torontonian loses substantial equity in their current home, it’s going to present challenges. “It makes it more difficult to re-enter the housing market,” Fordjour said.

—Josh Sherman

Luxury GTA home sales soar but not as high as rest of Canada million is “on fire” in the GTA, with many homes seeing multiple offers and buyers going well beyond asking price.

“There is anticipation that the rate is going to be coming down — and if it does, I think the market, including the luxury market, will be on fire,” Cohen said. “A 0.25 per cent change isn’t going to be significant, really, to anybody. But it is going to signal to the population that if interest rates are already down, prices are on their way up, and they’d better get off the fence.”

The 14.4 per cent increase in sales in the GTA referred to sales of all homes over $3 million, increasing to 167 sales from January to February compared to 146 sales in the same period in 2023. But the uber-luxe market — referring to homes sold over $5 million — has been particularly hot: there were 32 sales in January and February of 2024, compared to 18 in 2023, a 77 per cent increase.

However, with additional numbers for March provided

by Cohen, there were a total of 52 sales from January to March in 2024 and 40 sales in 2023, which is a more

modest but still significant 30 per cent increase.

The ultra-luxury market for homes over $7 million, on the other hand, saw just four sales in the first three months of 2024. The stark difference in sales is something Cohen credits in part to the new “luxury tax” land transfer tax, which was implemented on Jan. 1, 2024, and applies to houses over $3 million.

The Re/Max report noted that luxury buyers in larger markets such as Toronto have migrated to more affordable mid-size cities. “Some luxury buyers looking to expand their purchasing power are moving over into markets such as London (drawing buyers from the Greater Toronto Area), Halifax, Calgary, Edmonton and Saskatoon (drawing buyers from Ontario and British Columbia).”

Ontario saw a net loss of over 40,000 people to other provinces and territories in 2023, the biggest loss in interprovincial migration in the country.

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The luxury housing market in the GTA is on the rebound in 2024, with an April report finding a 14.4 per cent increase in sales in January and February compared to the same period last year. But the surge in sales pales in comparison to other Canadian markets — Montreal, Saskatoon and Calgary saw sales increases above 50 per cent.

The widespread improvement in luxury sales across the country is to be expected, according to Barry Cohen, the president of Re/Max Realtron Barry Cohen Homes and a top carriage trade agent in the country. “January and February couldn’t have been anything less than stellar, because January and February of last year were so poor due to interest rates rising,” he said.

In December of 2022, the Bank of Canada announced a rate hike from 3.75 per cent to 4.25 per cent, and in January of 2023 that was hiked again to 4.5 per cent. The BoC has held the rate at 5 per cent through six announcements since July 2023, including one in April.

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Cabin crunch: Provincial prices plunge These are the biggest nonwaterfront recreational property price drops from 2022 to 2023 in Ontario

-30.1% St. Joseph Island 2023 price: $359,000 2022 price: $513,500

-18.4% Orillia and townships 2023 price: $721,000 2022 price: $884,000 The capital gains tax increase will affect cottage owners looking to sell or pass down a property in the family

Capital gains create waterfront pains in Ontario Some Canadians who own a secondary home or cottage are considering whether to sell their property before June 25 when the increase of a newly proposed capital gains tax will be implemented.

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland tabled a somewhat controversial 2024 federal budget in April, including an increase in taxes on capital gains, something that she notes would likely affect the wealthiest 0.13 per cent of the population with an average income of $1.42 million. “[T]he inclusion rate — the portion of capital gains on which tax is paid — for capital gains for individuals with more than $250,000 in capital gains in a year will increase from one-half to two-thirds,” the government noted in a statement, adding that individuals with less than $250,000 in capital gains from the sale of cottages, in-

vestment properties or stocks beyond the limits of tax-sheltered savings vehicles will continue to benefit from the current 50 per cent inclusion rate.

Capital gains on a property occur when someone sells their property for more than they bought it. That would include children inheriting a secondary property from their parents. Right now, Canadians are taxed on 50 per cent of that capital gain. As of June 25, the new inclusion rate will be two-thirds of all capital gains above $250,000.

If an individual sells a cottage for $900,000 and makes a profit of $800,000, after the tax increase is implemented, they will be taxed on 50 per cent of the first $250,000 (about $125,000), and two-thirds of the remaining $550,000 (amounting to $366,666). The total taxable amount would be $491,666, or an increase of about 23

per cent.

Pauline Aunger, a Royal LePage broker who operates in the Rideau Lakes area, said that the new capital gains tax will particularly have an impact on the average baby boomer cottage owner. “Someone who’s now in their 60s or 70s, who bought the property when they had a young family in their 30s or 40s and have owned it for 20 or 30 years, that’s where I’m seeing a lot of concern,” she said. “Family dynamics change, maybe their kids live further away now, and that cottage is their retirement plan — they’re now going to have to deal with the extra burden of these capital gains.”

She noted that cottage owners navigating whether to sell should immediately talk to their accountant, as experts predict an influx of inventory as owners try to beat the dead— Nisean Lorde line for tax changes.

-17% Lake Erie Shoreline 2023 price: $635,000 2022 price: $765,000

-9.2% Peterborough and The Kawarthas 2023 price: $640,000 2022 price: $705,000

-7.2% Huron and Perth County 2023 price: $557,000 2022 price: $599,900

-5.4% Southern Georgian Bay 2023 price: $695,000 2022 price: $735,000

-4.9% Cottage country is in for a comeback in Ontario this year, with a new report from Royal LePage predicting that single-family home prices in the recreational real estate market will increase by 8 per cent in Ontario in 2024. But the projected increase disguises a tale of two markets between luxury and average properties, a regional cottage expert said.

“Across the province, we’re in a decade low for sales right now, maybe even a 20-year low,” John Fincham, a broker with Re/Max Parry Sound Muskoka Realty, said. “But if you look at the average and median prices that are published, it won’t reflect that because a large portion are luxury cottages that are selling, north of $3 million.

That’s keeping those median and average prices elevated.”

The Royal LePage report noted the 2023 single-family recre-

ational property average price is at $613,100, down 5.2 per cent from 2022. The report forecasts the 2024 price to hit $662,148.

But Fincham predicts there will be some price erosion particularly for cottages under $3 million in 2024. “The supply side of the equation is very, very high. The demand side is very, very low,” he said, pointing to the incoming capital gains tax increase as a catalyst for even more inventory in the short term.

But the luxury market? “There will be price stability,” he said. As a realtor in Muskoka, Parry Sound and Haliburton, he noted that the more high-end regions, including the “big three” — Lake Joseph, Lake Rosseau and Lake Muskoka — and Lake of Bays will see stability and possible price appreciation. “The rest of Muskoka is much more vulnerable.”

— Julia Mastroianni

-3.2% The North Channel 2023 price: $290,500 2022 price: $300,00

-0.7% Muskoka 2023 price: $695,000 2022 price: $700,000

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It’s a tale of two markets in cottage country

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rare Levi’s jeans to upcycled goods. For a blast from the past, visit the Heritage Antique Market on May 20, where you’ll browse collectors’ items from the top dealers across Ontario and Quebec. And on the first Pedestrian Sunday of the year, May 26, head over to the Kensington area for the return of both The Community Market and the Kensington Flea’s outdoor market.

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L-R: The legend himself, Neil Young; Cirque de Soleil’s new show ‘ECHO’ is opening this month

T.O.’s top shows from Neil Young to Cirque du Soleil FESTIVAL 2. Go to Contact

Toronto is buzzing with anticipation as Cirque du Soleil’s latest original big top production, ECHO, prepares for its grand debut on May 8. Nestled under the Grand Chapiteau at 2150 Lake Shore Blvd. W., this captivating spectacle promises an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. ECHO isn’t just another show. At its heart is a massive 23-foot cube, a mesmerizing centrepiece that sets the stage for a journey into a world of wonder. The narrative of ECHO is a tapestry woven with vibrant characters, inspiring music and never-before-seen acrobatic feats.

This production of ECHO represents several milestones for Cirque du Soleil.

It marks its first original big top creation since 2018’s BAZZAR. Additionally, the show features an impressive ensemble of six live vocalists.

ECHO also features 10 video projectors illuminating the cube, the stage and the performers, setting a new standard for Cirque du Soleil productions.

For more information, go to Cirquedusoleil.com.

The Contact Photography Festival, running May 1 to 31, in the Greater Toronto Area presents 36 curated exhibitions and public art displays, offering a rich tapestry of visual narratives through photography. Highlights include Nuits Balnéaires: United in Bassam, at the Meridian Arts Centre; Body/Armour, by Ruth Kaplan & Claudia Fährenkemper, at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre; and Arielle Bobb-Willis: Furiously Happy, at Davisville subway station. The festival extends into public spaces like Yonge-Dundas Square with Joyce Joumaa: Untitled and billboards showcasing Holly Chang: How to Disappear When No One is MUSIC 4. Go to Neil Young Looking.

Iconic musician Neil Young will be perFor more information, go to contact- forming at Toronto’s Budweiser Stage photo.com on May 20. With a legendary career spanning decades, Young’s concert promises a night of unforgettable music THEATRE 3. See Hadestown and powerful performances. Known for Experience the enchanting world of Ha- hits like “Heart of Gold” and “Rockin’ in destown as it arrives in Toronto at the the Free World,” Young’s influence on CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre. Winner of rock and folk music is unparalleled. At eight 2019 Tony Awards, including Best the scenic Budweiser Stage, fans can exMusical and the 2020 Grammy Award pect a journey through Young’s extensive for Best Musical Theatre Album, Hades- catalog and a rare opportunity to witness

a living legend in action, making it an event not to be missed for music enthusiasts of all ages.

For details, go to livenation.com FESTIVAL 5. Go to Comic Arts Festival Toronto Comic Arts Festival is back at the Toronto Reference Library running May 11 to 12. TCAF is an annual celebration of comic books held in Toronto since 2003. It has grown into a premier festival for comic arts, showcasing creators, publishers and organizations from around the world. This weekend promises a vibrant array of panels, workshops and more!

For further information, go to torontocomics.com MUSIC 6. See Teenage Fanclub

Iconic ’90s band Teenage Fanclub hits the historic Concert Hall on May 3 for the Nothing Lasts Forever Tour. Emerging in 1989 from Bellshill near Glasgow, Scotland, Teenage Fanclub quickly gained acclaim for its melodic guitar pop and harmony-laden vocals. Should be an unforgettable night of alternative rock in this iconic venue.

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This acclaimed show weaves together two mythic narratives: that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice and the story of King Hades and his wife Persephone. As it takes you on a journey to the underworld and back, Hadestown explores themes of industry versus nature, doubt versus faith and fear versus love.

Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this haunting and hopeful theatrical journey, as Hadestown makes its mark on Toronto running May 15 to 26.

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FITTED FLARES Levi’s, $118, 1 Bass Pro Mills Dr. “I love the cut of these jeans; they’re really beautifully fitting — there’s a really nice wide leg, a high waist and classic styling. There’s a beautiful fullness to the shape of the legs.”

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Batch Vintage, originally based in Vaughan and founded by couple Arianna Stalteri and Marcanthony Spano, has been serving up contemporary and deadstock vintage pieces, inspired by fashion shows, movies and TV, skate and rave culture and Y2K fashion, for eight years.

With their growing Instagram presence, the brand has had repeat customers from all over the world — including some in Toronto who couldn’t travel to their Vaughan showroom to shop.

“We already had people come in who’ve been customers for years that we’ve never met,” says Spano.

“We’re going to try to figure out what specifically people in Toronto want more of, but we have an idea from our Instagram story sales,” Stalteri adds. She intends to use the new space at 1110 Dupont St. to its maximum advantage, collaborating with Toronto creatives she has long admired and hosting various styling initiatives within the space.

And just in time for summer, there’s a new shop on Ossington where you can buy all the adorn-

ments for your inner beach goddess. Shop owner Silvina Antunes is part vintage curator and part crochet designer. With long mermaid-esque hair and an ever-rotating wardrobe of bright, whimsical outfits, Antunes perfectly suits the vibe of her brand, On the Map. Her colourful, detailed creations fill the tiny shop at 454 Ossington Ave. — from bucket hats, shrugs and sweaters to festival tops and full-length dresses.

The rest of her shop is stocked with her favourite vintage pieces, including everyday Y2K apparel, ’70s bell bottoms and bohemian tops and ’80s sequined party dresses.

“I had this vision for the store being somewhere that you go for the clothes you’re going to wear on vacation,” she says. “Very colourful, very standout.”

The shop is a long way from its humble beginnings as a solely crochet Etsy shop Antunes named Mudança (meaning “change” in Portuguese), which she quickly replaced with her own website. Since doing the Toronto market circuit, including Hippie Market, she’s found her place in the vintage and local vendor scene — and her new On the Map boutique is an extension of that.

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Luxe Spanish brand hits Yorkdale ularity over the past year, briefly overtaking Prada as the hottest fashion brand in the world mid2023, according to fashion tech platform Lyst’s quarterly ranking. Celebrity appearances in notable Loewe looks helped bring the brand more attention, with Beyoncé sporting a now-iconic bodysuit with Loewe’s signature hand motifs on her Renaissance tour and Rihanna wearing a custom jumpsuit and breastplate from the brand at her Super Bowl halftime performance.

Loewe, led by creative director Jonathan Anderson, has also created some viral fashion moments, thanks to its unique de-

signs: think pixelated T-shirts, heels stacked on top of almostpopped balloons and gravity-defying draped dresses.

The Yorkdale store, spanning 3,922 square feet, features several rooms, a wooden design that transforms the space into a highfashion gazebo and contemporary ceramic accents.

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Dear Sangita: The guy I’m dating slept with my sister where your boyfriend is not even enjoying the pet, and you’re already feeling that something is off, how do you think this will eventually affect your relationship?

The worst thing would be if you started changing the way you take care of your dog because of the way your partner is behaving. So you need to confront the situation now, before it gets any worse.

Dear Sangita: I just started dating someone new, and I found out he slept with my sister in the past. I really like him, but this is really bothering me, and I'm f inding it hard to see a future with him now.

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now, it's going to bother you forever. I don’t know how much information you have about the situation — whether your sister had feelings for him or whether it was a one-night stand, for example — but at the core of it, you feel icky about it, right? Even though you like him, if you can't get over it, maybe it's time to cut your losses.

Some people could get over this; I don't think I could. I couldn't imagine being with a guy who has been with my sister. But I think you need to be honest with him and leave. Don’t beat around the bush, just be straight up —

“You slept with my sister, and I just can’t get over it.” He can’t argue with that — it’s just how you feel. If you aren’t honest now, this is unfortunately a story that’s going to linger with you forever.

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but in this case, she is your best friend and you have information that's going to really impact her.

Hopefully your friend doesn't tell your boss that you told her. There are ways to say it, especially with the lease — you can tell her that maybe don’t lease that house right now, jobs aren’t stable here right now. Or you can say that you heard people are getting laid off so to hold off on any big decisions.

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Star-studded series taps T.O.’s Don McKellar There’s something about Toronto filmmakers: they have a tendency to feel so local. Take, for example, Don McKellar, director, writer, actor. You might know him from Atom Egoyan’s Exotica, David Cronenberg’s eXistenZ or Crimes of the Future or his own films, like Last Night.

You might also know him, simply, from the line at your neighbourhood coffee shop or sitting in the next seat over at a downtown movie theatre.

Still, he’s no stranger to Hollywood. Particularly with the April premiere of HBO’s bigbudget drama The Sympathizer starring Roberty Downey Jr. and Sandra Oh, based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize– winning 2015 novel.

The production took the cast and crew from California to Thailand, and McKellar cocreated it with legendary Korean director Park Chan-wook. Despite all these high-wattage factors, McKellar wrote pretty much the whole show at home.

“This is a global project, but I wrote it in my backyard in Little Italy,” says the filmmaker, who was brought on by Nguyen as co-showrunner along with Park.

Born and raised in North Toronto, McKellar’s a life-long theatre kid. He co-founded Toronto touring company Child’s Play Theatre early on and arts collective The Augusta Company in

1989. He made his first international splash with 1998’s Toronto-set Last Night when he won the Prix de la Jeunesse at the Cannes Film Festival. His frequent collaborators include Cronenberg and Egoyan. It doesn’t get more Toronto than that.

Naturally, then, jumping onto a Hollywood production marked quite a shift. He says, “It takes a while just for you to realize, ‘OK, I can blow up helicopters, I can build giant sets.’ You have to overcome your independent film Canadian thriftiness, and it helps to surround yourself with writers who tell you to go for it.”

Working as a kind of mentor for new, inexperienced Vietnamese actors on set was star Sandra Oh, a fellow Ontarian who provided McKellar with a dose of home.

“She’s a really good friend of mine, and I love her as a person and as an actor. It was actually Viet [who] said, ‘My dream actor for Ms. Mori is Sandra,’” McKellar says.

Now, he is itching to shift gears again. “I want to do something more controllable. I have an urge to do something in Canada,” he says. “After we finished, Chan-wook said, ‘I’ve got to go to Korea and make a little film, on my home turf, and in my language.’ I understand that impulse.”

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Award-winning CBC anchor finds love that makes headlines You might recognize Aarti Pole from your morning news. As the host of CBC News Network with Aarti Pole, she’s been delivering live and breaking stories from across the country every weekday since 2022. And with a newborn baby this year transforming her family from three to four, she and her husband Gavin Pais have plenty to celebrate. The awardwinning journalist gives us the scoop on her and her husband’s very modern meet-cute and spoiled proposal.

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We went to Zaza Espresso Bar in Yorkville and ended up just chatting for hours. He was late (as he

The proposal

We had been dating for two years, and we were going on a trip to Jamaica to celebrate the mini milestone. I did not suspect a thing, but just as we were checking into our hotel, someone accidentally spilled the beans! We were both in complete shock, but they made it up to us! What was going to be a proposal during a candlelit dinner on the beach ended up being much more extravagant. He proposed on a private dock, with a Aarti Pole and Gavin Pais were married in Cancun live saxophone player and singer, followed by a sunset cruise. always is now too). But once we that date, we didn’t see each other started talking, things just clicked. for about a month because I was The wedding and honeymoon travelling to Costa Rica for two We got married in Cancun — can The relationship weeks and he was leaving for Cro- you tell we’re beach bums? It was On our third date, we went to the atia the day I returned. A month a full five-day affair, and both of Reservoir Lounge, which has live later, when the fourth date came our families got to spend so much music. After dinner, Gavin took along, we decided to head to the time together. The Catholic cereme to the dance floor — he could Bahamas! The following month mony was in a glass chapel overreally dance, swing and jive, and we went to Bermuda — and then looking the water, and the Hindu I’ll admit it, I was impressed. I moved to Washington, D.C., for ceremony was on the beach at Dance has been a big part of my work. We had only known each sunset. The honeymoon was two life, and I always hoped I’d be with other for five months but decided months later in Spain. We drove someone who loved it too. After to try a long distance relationship. up and down the country, stop-

ping in San Sebastian, Rioja, Madrid, Cordoba, Seville, Venice and back to Barcelona.

The kids

We have two! — our three-yearold daughter, Kinaara, and threemonth-old son, Rivaan. We just became a family of four this year.

The secret to success

We really try to make sure we’re in a partnership where we support each other. We take turns sitting in the driver’s seat. We definitely never go to bed angry with each other. Who likes to wake up with a grudge. Also laughter — there’s no better way to get through the stresses of marriage with young kids than laughter.

The future together

I hope we continue to explore the world together and expose our kids to different cultures and places. No matter what the future holds, it’ll be an adventure.

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Toronto diners rejoice as a wave of global cuisine arrives with exciting new restaurants. When news broke last year that Shake Shack was coming to Toronto, the city collectively flipped its patties. The flagship location will be opening soon at the Tenor, situated on the northeast corner of Yonge and Dundas. Named among Calgary's best in 2024, Bridgette Bar still commands weeks-long

reservation waits seven years in. Now, as it gears up to open at the Well, anticipation is at an all-time high. Despite promises of a 2023 debut, there's still no sign of Robert De Niro or the much-anticipated Nobu. But fear not, the celebrity hot spot is gearing up for an opening later this year, complete with a separate bar and lounge, two private dining rooms, a sushi bar and outdoor terrace.

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JUDGE CRAIG WONG, CHEF AT PATOIS

“I first met [co-owner] Brett when he worked front of house at Edulis. His warm welcomes always resonated with me.”

POST CITY'S TAKE: Brett Healey’s mini anchovy sandwiches — fea-

turing Pujado Solano anchovies, mashed potatoes and just the right amount of garlic to fend off any more Robert Pattison films — are 2024’s Bite of the Year, or at least the bite you’ll likely devour before your next fast. For fans of the Oxley, this bistro nestled in the reflection of the delectable Paradise Grapevine, offers a blend of wit and warmth, serving up dishes both hot and cold, such as duck cake with turnip and brussels sprouts ($36) and pastrami onion with dill ($14).

Nestled between exposed brick walls in cosy booths, Fall Bright is another neighbourhood watering hole where creativity shines through in both the cocktail menu and dessert offerings (fennel ice cream sundae, fennel marshmallow, $18). It’s warm and welcoming and boasts a menu that’s a treasure trove: simply, you want everything. Notably, the chicken sausage with pine nuts in lentil vinaigrette ($32) earns high praise, a dish that could wow any table in the world.

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Led by two sommeliers, the restaurant offers a diverse wine selection from classics to natural and orange wines.

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JUDGE LAURA MAXWELL, CHEF AT AVLING

“The pinnacle of warm hospitality paired with locally curated wines with fun playful spins on timeless classics.”

POST CITY'S TAKE: This new Leslieville restaurant is delectable — a tasty, fun night on the town. It’s a bar + lounge where you can order a steak tartare ($18) and a hand-held Caesar salad ($16) created by husband + wife who might just supplant Fonda Balam’s Kate + Julio as the dewiest new chef-owners in town. Here, their enthusiasm is infectious: clearly the chicken salad sandwich ($18) is a labour of love. Roast pork — served with charred cipollini yogurt and honey mustard pan sauce — is tangy, flagrant, revitalising, and the glazed tofu ($17), spiked with Boy Bawang pesto + crumble, delivers a burst of flavour reminiscent of street food indulgence. The unique offerings, including a deep-fried, saltine-infused vodka martini ($17), may be unconventional for some, but for Leslieville locals, it adds to the area's charm. Along with Eastside Social, Ricky + Olivia makes this stretch of Queen East a fun spot for Leslieville cocktail crawling, just forget about Sunday brunch: the joggers will eat you alive.

996 Queen St. E. TOP TIPPLE: The Kalimotxo, a Spanish classic, blending red wine with Coke for a refreshing twist reminiscent of cherry cola.

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One-on-one with Monica Nguyen, Pharmacist-Manager at The Village Pharmacy Coming from a big chain pharmacy, what inspired you to join an independent practice like The Village Pharmacy?

"I was inspired to join The Village Pharmacy because I value connection and building relationships with my patients. Beyond dispensing medications, I can prioritize clinical services and patient education. High standards and giving back are core values of The Village Pharmacy.

Owner Zahid Somani provides space for continuous learning and community outreach: I’ve presented at U of T’s School of Nursing and social services organizations. It’s been rewarding and keeps me up-to-date on the latest in pharmacy practice.”

Can you share an example of a recent patient experience?

“Sure! I had a patient come in with a new prescription for a weekly injection medication. She was overwhelmed and nervous. I counseled her about the treatment, demonstrated the proper injection technique, and administered her first injection. The following week, I walked her through the process and watched as she did the injection herself at the pharmacy. She is now comfortable doing the injections at home on her own! It was rewarding to give this patient the support and encouragement she needed to manage her treatment.”

What services does The Village Pharmacy offer that readers might not get at a chain pharmacy?

“We do everything a chain pharmacy can do and more, so when new clients come in, they can trust us to fill their prescriptions, prescribe for minor illnesses, do MedsChecks, and administer vaccines. What makes The Village Pharmacy unique is its focus on patients’ needs, including their time! We provide meaningful counseling, insurance support, and follow-up. Plus, we’re fast and offer free delivery. Our clients appreciate how easy it is to get their meds here. I recently became a Certified Diabetes Educator, and clients can now sign up for our free Diabetes Coaching program. The response has been fantastic. The Village Pharmacy also has an established specialization in HIV treatment and prevention and I’m particularly focused on supporting women with HIV.”

What’s your favourite part of being a Pharmacist?

“It’s been amazing being part of the Yonge & Eglinton community. I see a range of clients - young, old, couples, families, all from different backgrounds and professions. It’s the relationships I’ve made and the positive impact I have on patients’ everyday well-being that is fulfilling, both personally and professionally.”

Monica Nguyen, Pharmacy Manager ; The Village Pharmacy How do you address patients’ concerns about their medications?

“It’s a delicate art! Many of us have experienced being dismissed by a healthcare provider, and that’s a horrible feeling. Because it’s so personal, counseling requires empathy. Active listening is also key. I aim to foster a supportive space where patients feel heard without judgment. I ask open-ended questions so I can better understand and respond to their concerns. This helps develop mutual trust where patients are valued and empowered.”

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10. THE DORSET JUDGE NUIT REGULAR, CHEF AT PAI

“The food was so comforting and delicious, and I really loved the focus on fish and seafood.”

POST CITY'S TAKE: Ryan Lister has a hit on his hands:

VIBE: Comfy and cosy like sitting in your grandfather’s favourite chair.

9. AZURA JUDGE HEMANT BHAGWANI OF BAR GOA

“Blind tasting menus are my kind of place. I love surprises, and this red brick wall vibe with green velvet seating is magical.”

POST CITY'S TAKE: They said tasting menus were

dead. And then Toronto met chef Adam Ryan. Way out in Greektown, Ryan’s blind Mediterranean tasting menu ($128 for the whole experience, $72 for two-thirds), is turning Toronto dining on its head. Azura, the east side's gastronomic offspring of Alo and Patrick Kriss, serves up halibut, chickpea fritters and other French- and Spanishinspired dishes with Turkish and African twists. The dynamic creations feature unexpected flavour pairings, each dish uniquely described in just 10 words. Dining at Azura isn't just about filling the belly — it's an exploration of the senses. The open kitchen adds a dramatic flair, while ambient lighting bathes the space in a captivating glow. With the arrival of warmer weather, the expansive windows open wide, infusing the atmosphere with the lively energy of the Danforth. The concept is fun and daring, and the room has that unmistakable frisson — look around you, we're all foodies here. 162 Danforth Ave.

FUN FACT: Guests receive a copy of the dated menu as a fun keepsake.

8. BAR ARDO JUDGE MARK MCEWAN OF THE MCEWAN GROUP

“It's not just a meal, it's an experience that's both familiar and excitingly new.”

POST CITY'S TAKE: Tucked just mo-

ments away from the Michelin-acclaimed Ardo, Bar Ardo emerges as Jacqueline Nicosia and chef Roberto Marotta's audacious third venture.

Combining their Sicilian roots with global inspirations, their Bar Ardo pulsates with an eclectic fusion, housed in an Old World–meets-art deco space adorned with captivating works by Italian painter Sergio Fiorentino. From zesty Spanish paprika to exotic North African seeds, the menu dances with diverse flavours, featuring highlights like the Muffaletta sandwich and the vegan-friendly centriole. Marotta's ancestral roots shine through in dishes like the cavolfiore, a nod to his grandmother's cherished recipe from his childhood. Keeping the vibe electric, Bar Ardo offers late night bites without the hefty price tag. Alongside an Italian-heavy wine selection, the restaurant is serving up original spins on classics and a wide selection of zero–per cent drinks. Revamped favourites, like the Penicillin and margarita, pack a punch without the morning fog. As a tribute to their journey, Nicosia and Marotta hope Bar Ardo becomes a part of many cherished stories, much like its sister restaurants. 169 King St. E.

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comfortable, out of the ordinary — yum. By the time you sidle up to Lister’s bar at the Dorset for a Dorchester’s Pimm’s ($17), you’ll have earned it. Despite the glee emanating from the latest Oliver & Bonacini assembly line, the proximity to Front Street and the Gardiner still evokes shivers.

Gussied up British pub fare (cottage pie, $26; Atlantic salmon, $34) is fresh, innovative and cracking, plus a whole new world unfurls itself around the Dorset inside the Well, which is like the Eaton Centre as reinvented by Frank Gehry, which is why you haven’t yet been. Lister is a bonafide British culinary celebrity, and his seaside, Dorset-inspired menu is evocative of a freer, less shopping mall–enclosed world, where the cooking is still able to reach beyond King Street and splash us with English Channel dreams. The Sunday roast, the English breakfast ($24), the Scotch Dutch egg ($18) — the satisfying and satisfyingly served British favourites line up before diners like Adele, Fleet Street and so many English things (but not Brexit) that we love. Eat casually on the main floor at the bar or venture upstairs for something more refined. 457 Wellington St. W.

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7. LA PLUME JUDGE LAURA PETRACCA, CHEF AT CIBO WINE BAR

“They focus on fresh coastal flavours, slowcooked classics and seafood, executed simply.”

POST CITY'S TAKE: Le Sélect Bistro reopened in Toronto in the

summer of 2022, and the city rejoiced. Frenchy, which opened in February at the Hilton, brought bouillabaisse closer to Bay Street than ever before. Now, La Plume, situated inside the Well, offers Giannone chicken ($36) and spaghetti vongole ($32), charming diners with its southern French cuisine. Bringing Marseille a breeze up the block from Union Station is no small feat, but Oliver & Bonacini — from Canoe to Canteen, Auberge du Pommier to the Rabbit Hole — know experiential dining and how to pull the gastronomic trick of making you forget where you are. La Plume’s kitchen, offering trout tartare ($32) and Hudson Valley duck breast ($49) succeeds at making itself destination dining. It would be a shame to make the journey and not explore its surroundings: perhaps start with a drink at the Dorset, another new Oliver & Bonacini bistro at the Well? Either way, attention to detail on the plate and in the light fixtures, combined with energy from the front of the house to chef John Horne’s knife, has created something sparkling — the terrace at La Plume is the coveted dusk reservation this spring. 453 Wellington St. W.

FUN FACT: Through a washroom stall is a boudoir-style speakeasy named Bonne Nuit.

6. PORZIA’S JUDGE MICHAEL BONACINI OF O&B RESTAURANTS

“The food at Porzia’s is exquisitely simple. Just homey, Italian favourites featuring fresh, quality ingredients and executed perfectly.”

cepted for parties of six or fewer — this is a buzz restaurant, the kind of place that’s trendy, yet cosy and warm. The mid-price-range revolution of luscious red sauce dishes, from Danny’s Tavern on College Street to Sugo at Lansdowne and Bloor, has brought comfort food like Porzia’s thick, thick lasagne bolognese ($28) and crisp, moist eggplant Milanese ($26) all over the 6ix, making this the season of comfort food. Inside Porzia’s, it's electric, scrumptious and fun — diners share knowing looks over calamari fritte ($26) like members of a secret club, reviving Corso Italia just north of St. Clair with chef/owner Basilio Pesce’s pandemic pop-up success. It’s still harder to get a table on a Thursday night than Stanley Cup tickets, and Pesce’s loving culinary attention — all the pastas are housemade, the Italian cheeses imported with care — reflect our need for more such spots. The tagliatelle ($29) is mouthwatering, and the Barese sausage ($34), with lamb and pork, is a dish from Pesce’s youth. The room thrums, the red sauce tangs and it feels like big 2011 Enoteca Sociale vibes. Try the Sancerre, then have one more.

You won’t be able to get back in until fall. 319A Oakwood Ave.

FUN FACT: The restaurant is named in honour of chef Pesce’s mother, Porzia.

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5. SOM TUM JINDA JUDGE ANNA CHEN, CHEF AT ALMA

“If it was closer to the west end, I would order it at least once a week.”

POST CITY'S TAKE: This Allan Gardens basement is one

of Toronto’s best new restaurants. Far from the watereddown Momofuku iterations still hawking ramen to tourists, Som Tum Jinda feels like the real thing. Ladies and gentlemen, we’re not in Laos anymore. Gerrard Street East vibrates with Som Tum Tod ($16, fried papaya salad) spicy enough to cloud your eyes against all the local cannabis dispensaries. Som Tum Jinda, which earned a Michelin recommendation in Thailand, is a result of familial connections.

Wassawan Chansopa, the scion of a famous Thai and Cambodian cooking family, came to Toronto to attend George Brown, stayed and then things got spicy. Chansopa is 26 and his place looks it — slapdash, corny, inventive — and his duck, fried wings and inventive Thai finger food will make you wonder what else in life you missed, all those years wasting time ordering pad Thai at all those other restaurants.You’re more likely to order Som Tum Jinda through Uber Eats than to experience its tom zab ($14, pork rib, lemon grass soup) in the eclectic Gerrard East basement — but either way, it's a win. 76 Gerrard St. E.

3. MSSM YORKVILLE JUDGE ANTHONY ROSE OF FAT PASHA

“So much fun to have your own personal sushi chef and watch the action.

I love dinner and a show all in one.”

POST CITY'S TAKE: The long-

the traditional papaya salad.

4. RISTORANTE SOCIALE JUDGE A LIDA SOLOMON, CHE F AT TUTTI MATTI

“The food is amazing and the lively entertainment makes the experience.

Chef Rocco and Kyle are a magic duo.”

POST CITY'S TAKE: If it’s not the best new restaurant,

it’s certainly the most happening spot. As the sister restaurant of Enoteca Sociale, a Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition winner for two consecutive years, this King Street establishment exudes coolness. The branzino ($30), octopus ($49) and rigatoni al ragu ($27) taste delightful; you can taste their familial bones. Chef Kyle Rindinella consistently elevates unpretentious Italian cuisine, creating the kind of neighbourhood bistro you wish existed everywhere. A little loud? OK. But this is King Street, so the DJ comes with the territory, as does the $140-per-person family-style menus for tables of more than eleven — perfect choice for celebrations like bat mitzvahs if Piano Piano is already fully booked. From the rib eye ($100) to the porterhouse ($300) and the albacore tuna ($24), the menu offers a taste of Vegas without the distance, all while enjoying episodes of Seinfeld with Larry David on TV. 545 King St. W. VIBE: On weekends, dancers perform table side, and later, the dining room transforms into a party with DJs spinning.

awaited offshoot of Sushi Masaki Saito has finally arrived, just in time.

When we spoke to the chef — the Michelin stars’ winningest wiz in this country — he derided Toronto sushi and pitied us for our bento bowls.

“The food in New York is so much better than the food in Toronto,” he told us last February after scoring two Michelin stars for his eponymous Yorkville boîte, where dinner for two is $1,360 (and that’s forgoing fizzy water for tap). “In Toronto,” he continued, “There are too many fake chefs.” Saito mentioned that he had five more restaurants planned, and the first of these, MSSM Yorkville, offers his Hokkaido scallops and fatty tuna with pickled radish for $75 at lunch (the menu is prix fixe). Although the chef is not personally working the line at these prices ($98 for dinner), the room is vibrant — pop art, Vegas style. Since it doesn't cost as much as a llama, each bite doesn't need to transcend but merely impress — which it does, every time.

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“I found the beef tartare to be excellent, and the ricotta and spinach gnudi showcased bright flavours that hit the mark.”

POST CITY'S TAKE: Another notch on this stretch of

Portland, this is possibly the best half-block for dining in the province. With spots like Sara, Chubby’s and Gusto, there are so many great places to eat. And now Nick Liu rolls into downtown, bringing his fusion hipness to French cuisine. The neighbourhood is in for a treat — shrimp cocktail ($16), steak au poivre ($77) and $10 martini happy hour 5 to 7 p.m.? This half-block, already impressive, just got even better this spring. Meanwhile, Liu, Toronto's most thrilling chef, emerges as an overnight sensation after a decade of hard work, rivalling Janet Zuccarini in her own domain. Late night bites like oysters ($36) and Pilsner Urquell ($12), plus spritz cocktail specials at 1:30 a.m., will leave you enchanted. One moment you're savouring the escargot ravioli ($21), and the next you're envisioning this block bustling when TIFF returns in September. It's like Jurassic Park meets the 2019 Raptors, but swap basketball shoes for Manolo Blahniks and Kawhi Leonard for Nick Liu. 100 Portland St.

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laid-back opulence, pristine. Upon entering the wonderful new restaurant, the aromas rising from his scallops Rockefeller ($30) or chicken liver and caviar maritozzi ($22) make you feel like you are someone, in some place, special. The greetings are as warm as the food. It's the attention to culinary and design detail that creates such buzz, and it’s infectious — from the server’s snappy outfits to the rose-coloured lighting, dim enough to hide wrinkles, yet sparkly enough to illuminate the smiles across tabletops of twos, fours and sixes. Try the swordfish piccata ($46), creamy and dense, and save room for the Instagrammable tiramisù di altamura ($14) for dessert.

Quite a fuss has been made of Iaboni’s roots in Buca’s exacting kitchen, but it’s his windblown Santa Monica experience that gives his enterprise its effortless chic. Fun to see a little King Street outlandishness this far west on Queen Street, in the shadows of the Drake Hotel. 1136 Queen St. W. VIBE:

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SUMMER CAMPS & PROGRAMS True North Sports Camps

True North offers weekly summer day camps for boys and girls ages 4 to 14 years old.

With multiple locations throughout the GTA – Forest Hill, Lawrence Park, Leaside, North York, & Etobicoke – True North offers a variety of different sports including: Baseball, Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer, and Multi-Sport. At True North, we believe that recreational sports are an important part of every child’s development and we make it our top priority to deliver a truly memorable experience. Each day, campers will participate in skill-building drills, games, and friendly competitions, with plenty of time for breaks, snacks, and socializing with new friends. Since 2007 our goal has remained the same: to provide the highest quality sports instruction in a fun, safe and encouraging environment. To register, please visit truenorthcamps.com and use Discount Code “POSTCITY” to receive 15% any program for all new campers!

Headwaters Wilderness Program

We offer something different. At Headwaters, we’re interested in the kinds of human experiences that are needed today, for tomorrow. Our programs utilize traditional wilderness travel by canoe – disconnected from digital technologies – to discover our world and our own unique place in it. We value reflection over speed, finding meaning and purpose in the quiet moments just as much as the long portage. What sets us apart is our intentionality and our care. More than guides or camp counsellors, all of our staff are devoted, professional educators. More than canoe trips, our programs are informed by research and designed to nurture an authentic connection to nature and to community. Founded in North Toronto, we facilitate canoe trips for teenagers and for families across Ontario’s most magical wild places. Please feel welcome to contact us, endless possibilities are out there, and our doors are always open. We hope to see you soon!

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ROMANCING THE SCONE Spoil Mom on Mother's Day with scones fit for royalty, curated by Scottish design duo Colin and Justin, hailing from the land of the scone, alongside Michelin-recognized chef Anthony Rose.

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SALTED CARAMEL C+J: “Now this is a great scone — look at those layers! There’s so much good flavour here and the moisture level is perfect.”

A: “The caramel flavours are vibrant — it’s a nice change from the fruit.”

Baker & Scone, 693 St. Clair Ave. W., $12.15/tri-pack

C+J: “This is a maverick scone!

It’s a brave scone! They’ve done a really nice job here.”

A: “I really like the amount of blueberries; they’re soft and buttery once you get inside.”

Bomou, 1636 Bayview Ave., $7.25/scone

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3rd WILD BLUEBERRY + LEMON C+J: “This is remarkably flaky, and the lemon really comes through.”

A: “I like how the texture is crumbly, and it’s just the right amount of sweetness.” iQ Food Co., 55 Avenue Rd., $3.95/scone

CRANBERRY LEMON C+J: “This is a bit on the dryer side, but the combination of lemon and cranberry is delicious.”

A: “I really enjoy both the tart and sweet flavours.”

Mabel’s Bakery, 1156 Queen St. W., $4.49/scone

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C+J: “The cream and jam enhances the flavours of the scone.”

A: “These are light and fluffy, and you can’t go wrong with clotted cream and jam!”

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LEMON CRANBERRY C+J: “I love icing! The sweetness here is really a nice addition to the cranberry.”

A: “This is not my favourite of the bunch, but I like that they’re not overly sweet.”

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PICKLES ARE A BIG DILL IN TORONTO From pickle-flavoured cocktails that'll make you pucker up to desserts that are sure to tickle your taste buds, the city is all about embracing the pickle life. Move over avocado toast, because pickles are the newest culinary sensation in town!

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Food mash-ups are all the rage these days, so it's no surprise to see some unexpected creations popping up in the city. But a dill pickle fritter?

That sounds … questionable.

But hold up because it turns out it's dill-icious! Picture this: yeast-risen dough infused with chopped dill pickles and dill, then dipped in a homemade dill sour cream glaze and topped with crispy deep-fried dill. It's a savoury-sweet sensation that might just blow your mind. And guess what? You can snag one from one of the best doughnut shops in the city: Machino (1556 Bloor St. W.), and they're even vegan!

So ready to give it a try?

Out with pineapple, in with pickles! Pickle pizza is the latest "should I or shouldn't I?" topping trend causing a stir. At Beast Pizza (96 Tecumseth St.), the pickle pie boasts mozzarella, dill pickles, cornichon and dill. Meanwhile, Slowhand (99 Pape Ave.) adds a twist with a Carolina gold mustard finish on the sourdough crust.

Conspiracy Pizza (858 Eglinton Ave. E.) goes all out with the Bay of Pigs 'za, loading it up with pulled pork, bacon and heaps of dill pickles.

Meanwhile, Get Well (1181 Dundas St. W.) serves up a unique twist with a pickle-packed pie, featuring a garlic cream sauce base and tangy pickled pepperoncini peppers.

Ah, the classic dirty martini — a blend of gin or vodka, vermouth and olive brine. But have you ever ventured into even dirtier territory? Enter the pickle martini.

Swap out the olive brine for pickle juice, and you've got yourself a tangy twist on the classic cocktail that some say takes the "dirty" to a whole new level. At Doc's Green Door Lounge (3106 Dundas St. W.), they elevate the martini game with a "make your own" martini option. Pick your poison from a selection of Plymouth, Titos, Ketel One or Hendricks, then customize it with your choice of fixings, including a tangy pickle brine.

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FORGET THE FRIES We all know how highly addictive french fries can be.

Whether you're into shoestring, curly, thin cut or wedges, fries in all shapes and sizes are downright irresistible. But here's a twist: ever sampled pickle chips? No, we're not talking about the reigning champs of the snack aisle, but "chips" in the British sense. At Rudy (619 College St.), the deep-fried pickle chips deliver the perfect crunch, especially when paired with the zesty Valentino sauce. And over at Michelin Bib Gourmand Chica's Chicken (2853 Dundas St. W.), thinly sliced pickle chips come loaded with a sweet seasoning, perfect with the ranch dip.

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HOLY CANNOLI Italian cuisine is celebrated worldwide for its incredible savoury dishes, like pasta and pizza and desserts like gelato and tiramisú. But would star chef Giada De Laurentiis approve of the unconventional pickle cannoli?

At Toronto's Cannoli Crunch (850 King St. W.), renowned for inventive twists on Italian classics, the pickle cannoli steals the spotlight. Imagine creamy ricotta cheese blended with secret seasonings, piped into a crispy shell, and then topped with tangy pickle slivers and dill. It's a flavour bomb that'll have you rethinking everything you thought you knew about Italian desserts!

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Michelin chef opening eatery on Ossington Chef and restaurant owner restaurants; Sunnys, now a fixDavid Schwartz is set to shake ture in Kensington Market servthings up on Ossington with the ing American-Chinese classics opening of his newest venture, like orange chicken, and MIMI Linny's. Anticipation buzzed as Chinese, an upscale Chinese reshe took to the Ossington Com- taurant in Yorkville. Schwartz munity Association Facebook channeled his childhood love for group to share the news.

Asian cuisine into this hot spot Addressing potential con- with a menu highlighting dishes fusion about the permit sign, from the Guangdong province, Schwartz clarified that located in southeast China.

Linny's, located at 176 Both establishments Ossington Ave., is have garnered nuentirely separate merous dining TOP HONOURS from the neighawards.

In 2023, Schwartz bouring estabHis accolades received the Michelin lishment at 172 continued to Guide Toronto Young Ossington Ave. grow, with SunChef Award.

"We are opennys receiving a ing a full service sit Bib Gourmand in down steakhouse 2023, and Schwartz with no late night compobecoming the recipient of nent. I apologize if the notice is the Michelin Guide's Young tough to see; it was the only Chef Award in the same year. place [closer to 172 than 176 “I’ve always had an obsession Ossington Ave.] I could find to with food — an interest in creput it that was visible and didn't ating things and hosting people,” require ripping down our con- Shwartz told the Michelin struction paper," Schwartz Guide after the win. “For me, it wrote. "We have been working was a no-brainer to translate very hard on this project and are these interests toward the incredibly excited about opening kitchen and restaurants.” in the Ossington Community!"

No word yet on when Linny's Schwartz's culinary journey will open, but considering has been nothing short of re- Schwartz's success with his last markable. After the success of two establishments and its prime Sunnys Chinese, launched as a location in one of Toronto's hottakeout pop-up in 2020, he ex- test areas, it's bound to be a hit. panded to two brick-and-mortar —Jennifer Schembri

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L-R: Chef/owner Jayden Park, fun madeleine flavours include the tangy Liz Lemon

Gateau Ghost floats into Little Italy When it comes to madeleines, prepare to redefine your expectations. Gateau Ghost, the brainchild of Toronto chef Jayden Park, is revolutionizing these classic treats. With the recent announcement of a brickand-mortar location in Little Italy, fans of these hauntingly delicious creations can now enjoy them beyond the realm of pop-ups.

Park’s journey to Gateau Ghost began in some of Toronto's most prestigious kitchens, including Alo, Buca and Joe Beef. But it was during the pandemic, that he felt the urge to strike out on his own.

Inspired by his passion for cooking and a desire to find a better work-life balance, Park decided to pursue his own business venture.

And so, Gateau Ghost was born. With a focus on creativity and quality, Park set out to create madeleines like no other.

Each bite is an explosion of flavour, with toppings and fillings that push the boundaries of traditional pastry making.

Must-try madeleines include the Frosty Flake filled with sweet corn ganache; the Snowberry, with its strawberry buttercream and chocolate glaze; and the Liz Lemon bursting with

tangy lemon curd.

Fans of Gateau Ghost’s delectable Madeleines previously had to wait for pop-up events or track down pickup locations.

However, with the opening of its new location, they can now indulge in a variety of baked goods, brunch choices and even natural wines.

This long-awaited debut promises to put an end to any “ghosting” concerns, providing fans with a permanent destination for their beloved treats.

Gateau Ghost is located at 974 College St. —Jennifer Schembri

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Toronto, a city that runs on coffee, boasts a sea of shops catering to both locals and tourists. But one new spot in Yorkville — Cafe x Bica — stands out, not just for its exquisite coffee but also for its stunning interior that draws queues of eager patrons seeking Instagram-worthy snaps.

The café, situated in a design showroom, features a collaborative design by Elviano design firm and furniture brand Atriani.

It's arguably the most TikToked and Instagrammed café in Toronto, with bloggers raving about its unparalleled esthetic appeal, making it a must-visit spot in the city. On the weekends, if you have the time (and the patience), you'll wait for hours just to grab a seat inside.

“Cafe x Bica was born with the intention of providing a haven for people to relax, savour delightful moments and let their imaginations

wander, all while enjoying a delightful cup of coffee,” reads a caption on one of the cafe’s Instagram posts.

Bica, a term commonly used in certain areas of Portugal for a café (meaning “coffee” in Portuguese), offers a fine selection of premium coffee beans from Brazil, Ecuador and Kenya. Specializing in pour-over coffee, the café prioritizes ethical sourcing, supporting farmers and sustainability Cafe x Bica has also recently introduced a selection of matcha, including lattes, iced matcha and shakes. Additionally, the menu features a delicious assortment of twice-baked croissants, cookies, muffins, pastries and pain au chocolat from French bakery Goûter.

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Rosedale has a new destination accommodates Sorrel guests for tapas-style dishes and a before and after dinner, also wine list that runs deep (300 functioning as a private dining plus bottles) with the launch of room for groups of up to 20 for À Côté. The sister restaurant to seated dinners and 35 for Toronto's storied French eatery standing parties.

Sorrel, À Côté — translating to The restaurant offers a “next to” in English — is, in- weekly rotating menu of small deed, conveniently located plates, featuring dishes like east right next door. coast lobster, salmon crudo and Sorrel partner, general man- steak tartare served with a quail ager and sommelier, Sarah egg and grilled baguette. Just Pearson says that she and like at Sorrel, Chiniforoush chef/owner Faro Chiniand sous chef Amy Israt foroush had been oversee the kitchen eyeing additional and menu. space for quite Pearson’s goal FROM some time. was to cultivate THE ASHES “The oppora warm, upscale After a 2014 fire, Sorrel tunity just atmosphere, ofrevamped, relocating never presented fering a welto the Rosedale itself until coming space for neighbourhood. neighbours to the the community to south of us left durconvene and ining the pandemic and dulge. The restaurant our landlord offered the space features eight bistro tables, nine to us,” she says. seats at the bar and a ceiling Pearson describes À Côte as cove that bathes the area in a a more laid-back complement radiant golden glow, adding an to Sorrel, serving multiple pur- extra touch of elegance. poses.

Celebrating a decade of suc“It’s a day-to-day space that cess in Rosedale in March, the the neighbourhood can walk Sorrel team couldn't think of a into — we don’t take reserva- better way to mark the occations,” she says. “It’s also a spot sion than with their new space. to meet with friends for anyÀ Côté is located at 1158 thing from casual drinks to a Yonge St. light dinner.”

—Jennifer Schembri During weekends, the space

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Three new Thornhill spots redefining the 905

Momo Koko is an AYCE sushi spot with a variety of dishes

With its growing restaurant scene, Thornhill offers beverages, introduces an array of distinctive dishes. plenty of options to explore. Here are three of the latest From green curry rigatoni with smoked duck to butter and most exciting additions. gochujang fettuccine with smoked bacon and shiitake mushrooms, Moon’s offerings are as unique as they are Chris Jerk Caribbean Bistro delicious. The sake rose rigatoni with salted egg yolk is Known for serving the finest Caribbean fare in Scar- already a crowd favourite. With generous portions and borough for over a decade, this cosy spot has now flavourful sauces, Moon Pasta is quickly becoming a opened in Markham, much to the delight of locals. Just must-try for pasta lovers in the area. And don't forget, like Chris Jerk’s Scarborough locations, the star Kekou's delicious gelato is still available, so be sure dishes are the jerk chicken and jerk shawarma to save room! Commerce Gate 505 Hwy. 7 — juicy, tender, with a hint of scotch bonSWEET Momo Koko Sushi net and allspice. A must-try for first-time SURPRISE Momo Koko Sushi is the newest previsitors, it can be enjoyed wrapped or Current Kekou gelato mium AYCE Japanese restaurant, offerwith rice and peas, but for a unique twist, flavours include jasing guests a feast of Japanese dishes. The try the shawarma on a poutine. Owned mine tea and Vietstandout feature is Momo Koko Sushi’s

by Christopher Taylor — a Jamaica namese coffee. seasonal tasting menu, where diners can native who immigrated to Toronto at the choose three refined dishes, elevating the exage of 13 — the jerk chicken shawarma sells perience into fine dining. Alongside this option, out daily, so arriving before 3 p.m. is probably a the restaurant also provides an extensive all-you-cangood idea. 7220 Kennedy Rd. eat menu with more than 80 dishes to choose from.

Moon Pasta What sets it apart is its premium selection of items in This new pasta spot, operating out of the former Kekou the standard AYCE menu, featuring A5 wagyu and Gelato locations, is creating a buzz with its inventive duck breast, ensuring there's something for every palate. wafu or Japanese-style pasta dishes infused with Asian From fresh sashimi to teppanyaki, aburi sushi, tataki ingredients. Moon Pasta, founded by the dynamic duo and more, guests can indulge in a wide variety of JapaYik Sin and Elissa Pham, the same creative minds be- nese cuisine. 7050 Warden Ave. hind Kekou known for its Asian-inspired gelato and — Jennifer Schembri

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Three of the world’s most es- apply his expertise to ongoing teemed chefs have joined forces menu refinements, ensuring cuto soon open what promises to linary excellence at LSL. Le be one of the most anticipated Squer is lending his name for new restaurants in Toronto. the first time to a project in CaNamed after Didier Leroy, nada.

Masaki Saito and Christian Le Although the opening date Squer, LSL Restaurant is poised hasn’t been confirmed, some of to become renowned for its the restaurant’s signature dishes “grand French traditions with have been unveiled. Among unique Japanese techniques and them is LSL’s tomato creation, ingredients,” according to a re- a fusion of just three ingcent Instagram post. redients: hand-picked seasonal Hailing from France, Japanese tomatoes, memaster chef Leroy is dium fatty tuna and renowned globally the pièce de résisWOODEN for his expertise tance, luxurious WONDER in French cookFrench caviar.

LSL’s dining counter ing and techAnother is crafted from a 200niques. Leroy standout dish is year-old hinoki tree will helm the the steamed barfrom Nara, Japan. team in the intiracuda fish cake, mate jewel-box dincrafted with fish ing room, which paste, shallots and butaccommodates just nine seats ton mushrooms, accompanied for guests. by a sauce made from vin blanc As Toronto’s only two-star and barracuda bones.

Michelin chef, chef Saito will Finally, the lobster cabbage offer the team instruction and features Périgord truffles in a sadaily consultations. His close voury cabbage pouch, topped connections with premier food with white wine truffle sauce suppliers in Japan will ensure and red coral pearls. that LSL guests enjoy dishes LSL restaurant will be lounavailable elsewhere. cated at 2066 Avenue Rd., Lastly, Paris-based Le Squer, North York. a three-star Michelin chef at Keep an eye on the restauRestaurant Le Cinq, will con- rant’s Instagram for reservation tribute his “creative genius and updates. global perspective.” He will —Jennifer Schembri

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May is filled with ways to get your floral fix in Toronto. See flowers and greenery transformed into magical and whimsical shapes at Fleurs de Villes Artiste from May 8-12 all throughout the Bloor-Yorkville neighbourhood. On May 11, the famous Toronto Flower Market is back, and the park at 1001 Queen St. W. will be overflowing with floral arrangements, plants, fresh flowers straight from the

farm, handmade planters and even seeds to give you a head start on gardening season. And from May 10-12, prepare for a plantapalooza — the Toronto Botanical Garden is hosting its annual spring plant sale. Shop ethically sourced plants from reliable growers, get free advice from expert gardeners and enjoy a mini pop-up market with botanically inspired gifts, treats and specialty greenery.

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that's completely turnkey, you're pretty much stuck with what they have. And I always say, if somebody is selling a turnkey, cash-flowing rental property, there's something wrong with it because nobody sells a perfectly good cash-flowing property.

What should cottage buyers look for this year when it comes to future rental potential?

In the new season of your show, you help a family transform their family cottage into Scott McGillivray says waterfront gives you the most income potential a rental property. With the new capital gains tax, might this be a more popular option double peak rental season or at which is still very rentable. for parents passing down a least extended rental seasons — property? so a property that’s on the water What’s a more lucrative bet: For sure — the capital gains tax and close to a ski resort, so you a complete fixer-upper or is going to deter the average incan get your peak summer rental turnkey property?

You want to look at the things that are always going to be valuable, which is, number one, waterfront. In most cases, you’re going to want to look at the distance to a major city or urban centre — anything over two hours, the income potential drops significantly. And consider the opportunity for what I call a

rates, and then you get a nice lit- Doing the work yourself is typically a better return on your intle extra boost in the winter. vestment. A property that is If you can’t afford waterfront, distressed and unrentable holds what’s the next best thing? less value than a turnkey propThe next best option is to go off erty, but I look at it as a blank water, but with water access. If it’s canvas. You can turn it into any a big beach or a very well-known theme; you can go low-budget, vacation town, you might be a high-budget or mid-budget; you block away from the water, can take your time. A property

dividual from making investments for the future in this capacity. For folks who are already in this space — they've had a cottage in their family for 40 or 50 years, and it's getting passed down to the next generation — there's a little bit of protection, if it is under $250,000, but some of these cottages are now worth a

million. You still have a tremendous amount of exposure as a tax burden. So you'll either have to sell it or rent it out. Renting might be the only way to keep it.

For a complete newbie to the vacation property reno game, what are your top three pieces of advice?

Do your research — find out what the attractions are to the area, what the rental rates are going to be, how much your renovation is going to cost. You have to do some math. You want to be able to cover all of the expenses within 10 weeks of rental income. Next, plan your design — what's your theme and colour?

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You want people to be invested in the experience before they even get there. And then the last piece of advice is to be your guest — put yourself in the guest’s shoes: Is this a great experience?

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CASA LOMA TOWNHOME Offered at $2,650,000

Sprawling main floor. Primary suite w/ensuite & walk-in closet. Sunfilled outdoor terrace. 2-car garage.

STRIKING FOREST HILL GEORGIAN Offered at $5,995,000

5,046 sq.ft. Expansive family rm open to sun-rm w/wet bar that flows to Muskoka rm, terrace & pool.

SHRAM BUILT FOREST HILL HOME Offered at $7,995,000

Natural stone front elevation. Formal rooms. Lush resort-like backyard w/ pool, jacuzzi, cabana & stone terrace.

38 YORK ROAD Offered at $7,480,000

State-of-the-art home w/finest luxe appts. Open concept kitchen/family room. Car lift w/glass 8-car show room.

FOREST HILL CUSTOM ON RAVINE Offered at $11,500,000

Approx. 8,000 sq.ft. Lorne Rose design & Danieli built masterpiece.

Zen-like backyard. 62’ x 266’ lot!

COVETED DUNVEGAN ESTATE Offered at $14,300,000

Under construction. Designed by Richard Wengle, Wise Nadel & Marvel Homes. Approx. 9,000 sq.ft.

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$1,499,000 - 18 YORKVILLE AVENUE #2403 1,242 sf condo in the heart of Yorkville. Expansive floor-clng & wall-wall wndws afford S & W views. 2 BRs, 2 bths. Primary BR w/i closet & w/o to balcony. Hdwd floors. Spa & fitness centre.

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$12,500,000 - 413 LYTTON BLVD 100 x133’ lot. Designer Lori Morris w/Egils Didrichsons lndscp architects. 6+1 BRs, 10 baths, 3-car gar. 2-storey foyer w/ skylight.

Indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, home theatre, golf simulator, wet bar.

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$9,499,000 - 139 COLDSPRING ROAD, KLEINBURG Spectacular! 9,520 + 4,636 sf. 5+1 BRs each w/ens. 7” X-cut oak flrs thruout. 12’ clgs. Walnut panelled off. Mn lvl wine rm.

Rough-in elev. Cabana w/kit. 2 & 3-car gar. Pool & sport court.

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$3,990,000 - 46 ELGIN AVENUE Victorian res restored & transformed to contemp. perfection. 4 BRs, 6 baths. Expansive wndws, sliding doors, skylights & open staircase to 3rd level. Walk to Bloor/Yorkville. TTC at your door.

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$4,380,000 - 50 YORKVILLE AVENUE #3201 Four Seasons Private Res. 1,956 sf. 2 BRs, 3 bths. Kit features Miele & Sub Zero appls. Gas fp. Electric shades. Fr drs w/out to corner terr.

Spectacular N & E views. Access to hotel amens. Vibrant location.

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SOLD $8,980,000 - 206 BLOOR ST W #1501 Direct elevator to full flr (4,276 sf). S terrace affords extraordinary vistas. Soaring coffered ceilings. Superbly crafted cabinetry.

Perfect for showcasing artwork. Master & 2nd BR access N terrace.

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$5,180,000 - 38 AVENUE ROAD 2960 sf. 2 BRS, family RM, office, 3 baths, 3-car parking, locker.

9’10” ceilings inLR/DR, coffered in foyer, family rm, primary BR & kitchen. Gas fireplace. 2 balconies. Extraordinary S & E views.

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$4,480,000 - 3 RIDGEWOOD ROAD Customize/build on Forest Hill cul-de-sac ravine lot (68 x 184’).

Family home lovingly maintained w/ 4 BRs, 6 bths, 3 fps, 2-car gar. Walk to UCC & BSS, shops of the Village, Cedarvale Park.

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