MARCH 3 TO SEPTEMBER 8 This year marks the bicentennial of the War of 1812, which pitted American forces against British colonial troops. Toronto, then known as York, was the site of fevered combat as the war continued in 1813—the Battle of York saw the Americans capture our sylvan settlement and subsequently put it to [...]

Brooks Brothers, popularized by presidents and actors alike, is now targeting a younger demographic with its new Flatiron Shop. A concept store that made its debut in New York City earlier this year, the Toronto version is located within the vicinity of the University of Toronto, and features modern updates of signature looks such as [...]

Friday, May 18 Start your weekend off with the soulful sounds of reggae and R&B music as Jamaican-born, Toronto-based icon Jay Douglas and his All-Star Band perform timeless tracks at the intimate Glenn Gould Studio. Don’t miss the final few performances (tonight, plus two shows on Saturday) of the Bolshoi Ballet’s Swan Lake. Choreographed by [...]

To local-food movement is now thoroughly entrenched in our fair city, with professional and home chefs alike seeking out the best Ontario-grown ingredients. Farmers’ markets taking place throughout Toronto are, of course, a great place to pick up fresh produce. They also offer opportunities to take in some real neighbourhood flavour. Read on to discover [...]

It’s said that there’s no accounting for taste—especially amongst Toronto foodies, whose preferences are as diverse as the city itself. And yet, somehow, Yours Truly has quietly become the restaurant that every diner wants to call his or her own. No surprise, really. When you want a nice evening tipple, the west-end spot is a [...]

A company indelibly tied to Switzerland is spreading its wings in Toronto. Victorinox Swiss Army has opened its first North American store—and only its fourth in the world—in Yorkville. The expansive two-storey space, with oak walls, concrete floors and floor-to-ceiling windows, carries a vast selection of the company’s namesake products, including cutlery, travel gear, fragrance, [...]

Whether you’re taking a day to explore the city or spending a night on the town, Where Toronto has you attired and accessorized from head to toe. Check out the slideshow below for details on more than 80-plus items, then view the full feature in our May issue. Start the slideshow.

There are a lot of fun, lively eateries to be found along Queen Street West. The one that you’ll particularly want to visit on a warm spring day is The County General. Run by the owners of ritzy Splendido, the restaurant offers its predecessor’s thoughtful service and high-quality cooking in a more casual, wallet-friendly package. [...]

MAY 16 TO JUNE 16 On the surface, Kim’s Convenience is a love letter to the countless Korean corner stores that have fallen victim to Toronto’s ever-in-flux business landscape. But that’s just the backdrop for the private inter-generational and inter-cultural conflicts with with so many Canadians can identify. Written by Ins Choi, the humorous yet [...]

Friday, May 11 Support the development of the contemporary theatrical arts this weekend as the Canadian Stage Company hosts its 2012 Festival of Ideas and Creation. The focus of this year’s free events, workshops and readings is “Music in Performance”—partake in all the sound and vision at the Berkeley Street Theatre. Indigenous traditions mix with [...]