INK Entertainment has been behind some of Toronto’s most memorable venues — REBEL, Cabana Pool Bar, DPRTMNT — but Portland Square on King West might be its most ambitious project to date. Opened in summer 2025, Portland Square is a four-storey dining destination at the corner of King and Portland. Each floor is its own […]
On Queen Street West, most venues try to pick a lane — bar, club, restaurant, venue. The Drake Hotel decided to be all of them, and somehow pulled it off. What makes The Drake unlike anything else in Toronto is the culture it’s built around the space. The main floor bar draws in a mix […]
Twice a year, Toronto does something unusual: it makes its restaurant scene dramatically more accessible. Winterlicious and Summerlicious are the City of Toronto’s official prix-fixe dining programs, running for three weeks each in January/February and July respectively. Participating restaurants across the city offer fixed-price lunches and dinners at significantly reduced rates — typically $28, $38, […]
If you’ve ever wondered where Toronto’s most epic Saturday nights happen, the answer is almost always the same: REBEL Nightclub, perched right on the waterfront at 11 Polson Street. Originally known as the Docks and later Sound Academy, REBEL has evolved into something genuinely unique — a 4,000-capacity venue with four distinct rooms, each playing […]
Toronto’s Italian Renaissance: 5 Restaurants You Must Try in 2026 By Richard De Sousa — Gold Plate Awards Toronto’s culinary landscape has never been more alive — and when it comes to Italian dining, the city now rivals some of the world’s top gastronomy capitals. From Michelin-starred innovation to beloved neighbourhood classics, here’s a definitive […]
🍀 Toronto’s Ultimate 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Nights: Bars & Nightclubs Guide 23 February 2026 • Latest News • No Comments 🍀 Toronto’s Ultimate 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Nights: Bars & Nightclubs GuideGet ready, party people—Toronto is about to turn green. From all-day celebrations to late-night club energy, here’s the updated guide to the hottest […]
Valentine’s Day in Toronto is less about grand gestures and more about choosing the right table. The kind of place where the lighting is just right, the wine arrives without asking, and the conversation flows as effortlessly as the courses. Whether you’re planning a first date that needs to impress, a long-time love looking for […]
In a city renowned for its cultural diversity and vibrant dining scene, the 2025 Gold Plate Awards have cemented Toronto’s reputation as a global culinary capital. From meticulously crafted omakase to bold international fusions, the recipients of this year’s Gold Plate Awards reflect not just excellence on the plate but a dedication to originality, quality, […]
This past Sunday, December 7th, Toronto’s nightlife community converged inside Silent H, transforming the already electric venue into the beating heart of the city’s entertainment scene. It was a night where velvet-rope glamour met genuine emotion, a night where the people who define Toronto after dark gathered not just to celebrate accomplishments, but to recognize […]
The journey of Patrick and Nader Marzouk is a story of continuous innovation, trend-spotting, and dominance in the Toronto and GTA hospitality and nightlife scenes, with a significant recent pivot into the cannabis market. 🌃 The Marzouk Brothers: A Hospitality & Nightlife Dynasty The brothers, often referred to as key players in shaping Toronto’s current […]