54 h. ago A look inside new Toronto decor shop where elegance and sustainability meet

Who says luxury can’t be sustainable?Eden Smith Home has opened its doors at 1500 Islington Ave., creating a space that unites timeless design with mindful living. Every detail, from the furnishings to the textiles, reflects a philosophy of excellence, sophistication, and consciousness.Step inside and you’ll discover a curated collection that exudes beauty and craftsmanship, while supporting vibrant communities both locally and globally.The interior feels less like a store and more like a gallery — each piece thoughtfully chosen for its story and aesthetic. Here, sustainability isn’t an option; it’s the standard.If you've never been, there's no better time to visit than the present. Eden Smith Home is hosting a furniture sale with great discounts, making elegance and value more attainable. The sale is not only an invitation to shop but to join a community that values refined living with purpose.Here are five standou...

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4 d. ago Toronto shopping and dining destination getting first restaurant

The Well in Toronto already has, more or less, anything you could want, but it’s about to welcome a groovy new nightclub concept.Big things are, seemingly, always going down at The Well ever since it officially opened in late 2023.Recent additions like Taline’s new casual concept Giragi and a Bear Steak Sandwiches location at the ever-popular Wellington Market Food Hall have only kept the lifestyle complex’s stock on the rise.Something new is on the way, though, that could quite possibly change everything.Opening later this fall on Wellington, Noyaa, from Dubai’s Tribes Hospitality Investment group, is finally bringing a much-needed dose of party atmosphere to The Well.The new nightlife destination is a first-of-its-kind for The Well, whose nighttime offerings have been limited to bowling at National or late-night drinks at Aera since its inception, but don’t worry, there will be plenty to eat, too.The nightclub doubles as a lux...

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6 d. ago Huge crowds line up for opening of Toronto's first Panda Mart

Crowds of shoppers descended on Toronto's first Panda Mart location on its opening weekend, queueing up to get their hands on the newest discount lifestyle and home goods items.Footage captured over the weekend shows long lines snaking from the entrance, extending well into the parking lot, and store aisles completely packed with shoppers for the store's debut.So, what's all the hype about? For the unversed, Panda Mart opened its first Canadian and North American location in Toronto on Sept. 26, to much fanfare.The mammoth South Africa-based discount retailer offers a wide range of goods, including furniture, household items, food, beauty products, and more.@mopemope10 not really temu or SHEIN on crack but still a very interesting store #pandamart #toronto #fyp #foryoupage ♬ WE CANNOT ESCAPE WE CANNOT COME OUT - Emile MorganOpening-day traffic and the long lines suggest strong demand for the first Canadian Panda Mart. Some shoppers were seen with thei...

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9 d. ago Iconic Canadian fashion giant has a flashy new store at Eaton Centre

Fashion lovers rejoice! Simons just doubled down in Toronto.In addition to its Mississauga store at Square One Shopping Centre, Simons now has two more stores in the GTA.The first landed at the Yorkdale mall in August this year, and the second has opened its doors to the public at the Toronto Eaton Centre on Sept. 18. That brings Simons’ Canadian store count to 19.What to expectKnown for its trend-forward offerings, the Quebec-born retailer blends in-house labels — think Twik, Icône, Contemporaine, Le 31, Djab and Simons Maison — with big-name global designers.     View this post on Instagram           A post shared by CULTR Toronto (@cultrtoronto)The new three-level, 112,000-square-foot store is filled with everything from trend-forward streetwear to timeless modern classics and offers style at multiple price points for women, men, and the home.Whether you’re...

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1 week ago Coffee brand and Toronto tattoo shop teaming up to give away free brews and ink

One of Canada's favourite coffee brands is teaming up with a Toronto tattoo shop to give away free coffee and tattoos next week.No matter how badly we wish we could create a self-filling mug that never empties, coffee isn't permanent. Tattoos, on the other hand, are.That's why, for coffee lovers, there's perhaps no greater gesture of love than getting oneself inked up with a tribute to your favourite roast.Next week, B.C.-based coffee brand Kicking Horse is joining forces with Toronto's own Chronic Ink (which includes some of the city's top tattoo artists) to help you do exactly that with one of the most unique coffee events the city has ever seen.Taking place at Chronic House on Saturday, Oct. 4, the most hardcore coffee lovers in the city will be able to take their love to the next level. Yes, we're talking tattoos.To celebrate Kicking Horse's 11 distinct blends, they've enlisted Chronic Ink artists to create tattoo designs t...

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1 week ago Diplo impressed by Toronto Eaton Centre but then had embarrassing moment in mall

Famed DJ and music producer Diplo recently took a shopping trip to Toronto's Eaton Centre, and while he seemed pretty impressed by the iconic mall, the same can't exactly be said about his reception from shoppers.As Diplo strolled through the Eaton Centre, he took note of the "really nice mall," remarking that the 1977-opened shopping centre must be "new." Casually chatting with his photographer, the man behind the camera pointed out two seemingly random men sitting on a nearby bench and said, "Go back to them… autograph."Without a second thought,  Diplo walked over and signed a booklet that one of the men was reading, but the man quickly snapped it shut and shot him a quizzical look. Embarrassed, the humbled celebrity turned back to the camera, shrugged, and said, "No autograph." @diplo I will never recover from this #electronicmusic #edm ♬ original sound - DiploCalling it an experience "he will never r...

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2 w. ago Here's what's replacing beloved Toronto donut shop that closed this year

A new bakery will soon be opening in the space that one of Toronto's favourite donut shops once called home.It's only been two weeks since beloved Toronto donut shop, Glory Hole Doughnuts, closed its Gerrard East location (subsequently, the business as a whole) down for good, but there's already a new business preparing to move in.Sure, the body's hardly even cold at this point, the community is still grieving the loss of its cherished innuendo-rich donut shop, but we have to admit, we're pretty excited for what's coming next.What exactly is coming next, you're almost certainly asking? Jupiter Bakehouse, the new brick-and-mortar home for a farmers market staple created by local chef and baker Jackson Forster.The backbone of Jupiter Bakehouse, Forster tells us, is showcasing Canadian grain and produce through fermented sourdough bread and traditional French pastry.Think crunchy-crusted, chewy-centred baguettes, viennoiserie, tarts filled wit...

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3 w. ago These new Italian sandwich shops in Toronto are actually worth the hype

Italian-style sandwiches are all the rage in Toronto these days, with new shops popping up on the reg, but these are the ones you can't miss.Let's face it: this city has always loved its sandwiches.Perhaps it's the on-the-go nature of the downtown core that makes portable, size-effective meals extra appealing, or maybe it's just because the sandwich is a near-perfect food, but Toronto just can't get enough of them.Case in point, the absolute deluge of new Italian sandwich shops that have graced the city's culinary landscape in recent months, which, despite ample competition, have all somehow managed to earn themselves a fanatical fan base.We're firm believers that even a sandwich that's just okay is better than no sandwich at all, so, ultimately, you can't go wrong with any of them, but here are a few new sandwich shops in Toronto you absolutely have to try.Alfie's    View this post on Instagram     ...

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3 w. ago Tetra Digital Group Aims to Pioneer Regulated Stablecoin Issuance in Canada

Financial service market leaders Urbana Corporation, Wealthsimple, Purpose Unlimited, Shakepay, ATB Financial, National Bank of Canada, and Shopify invest in groundbreaking digital payment initiative TORONTO — Tetra Digital Group, one of Canada’s leading digital asset infrastructure providers; parent company of Tetra Trust and Tetra Unity, today announced the closing of an investment of approximately $10 […]

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last month Little Italy bagel shop shut down by Toronto health inspectors

A bagel shop in the heart of Little Italy has been forced to close following an inspection by Toronto Public Health. College Street Bagels, located at 697 College St., on Thursday received 10 infractions — two crucial, two significant and six minor violations, according to the health agency. The bagel spot, which also has a […]

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