When I first landed in Toronto at age 23, I was chasing a pre-med dream—but the city slapped me with a reality check. Adjusting to $2,400 shared rent, textbooks, and late-night transit, I needed extra cash fast. I’d bartended back home in Vancouver, so I figured I’d start as a server. But one night, watching […]
Toronto, brace yourselves—something deliciously unexpected is landing in your glass. From October 6 to 12, 2025, the very first Italian Cocktail Revolution will transform ten of the city’s slickest bars into immersive portals to Italy’s rich sipping culture. Spearheaded by the Italian Trade Agency and energized by bartenders flown in straight from Florence, this isn’t […]
A sizzling, no-broth noodle buzz is coming to Toronto — and it’s called Kajiken. Fans of bold flavors and cheeky eats, get ready: this isn’t your grandma’s ramen shop. Slated to soft open in October 2025 at 4850 Yonge Street in North York, Kajiken is planting its flag in our city’s ever-growing noodle universe. Kajiken […]
Toronto’s beauty scene just got a major upgrade. Tucked into the ultra-luxury neighborhood of Yorkville, 30 Hazelton Med Spa officially opened its doors last night—and yes, the city was watching. From the moment you step inside, you feel that familiar INK Entertainment energy: high-end, bold, and unapologetically glamorous. This isn’t just another spa—it’s a sanctuary […]
After a year of silence, a storied King West space has re-emerged with a fresh, elevated energy—and it’s called Discreta. For those who remember, this is the spot formerly known as Marbl and then later rebranded as 100 days. It’s sat quiet for around a year, but now it’s back, and it’s poised to become […]
Toronto’s nightlife isn’t just a scene — it’s a full-blown culture, and the Toronto Nightclub Awards are the night the city pulls on its best threads, swaps gossip, and hands out trophies to the people who make late nights legendary. Born as an industry shout-out and evolved into a must-attend celebration, the Awards spotlight venues, […]
Imagine the Burlington waterfront not as a serene park, but as the site of one of Canada’s most glamorous nightlife legends. That’s exactly what the Brant Inn was: a lakeside nightclub that lit up the 1930s–60s era with swing, big bands, and star-studded energy that put Burlington on the entertainment map. It all began as […]
Toronto’s about to get lit—TIFF is back, and this year it’s bigger, louder, and more electric than ever. The 50th anniversary of the Toronto International Film Festival runs from September 4–14, 2025, and it’s taking over the city with ten straight nights of premieres, celebrity chaos, and parties you’ll be bragging about for years. Forget […]
Toronto’s nightlife has always thrived on energy, diversity, and the city’s constant appetite for reinvention. But with recent changes to local nightclub rules, the pulse of late-night culture is shifting in ways that could redefine how Torontonians — and visitors — experience the city after dark. While some hail the adjustments as a necessary step […]
Toronto nightlife is rewriting its rules—and the hottest parties are happening under the sun. Day parties aren’t a fringe trend anymore—they’re the main event. Downtown, rooftops, open-air venues, and lakeside lounges are vibing at noon. People are dancing, sipping, and brunching—then doing it all again tomorrow. It’s nightlife without the hangover. At the epicenter? The […]