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Welcome to this month’s Post Sit back & enjoy DON’T CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM Three luxury homes that go way beyond just curb appeal

BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING IN T.O. Vassy Kapelos on finding love in the newsroom and welcoming a new baby

I LOAF YOU, DAD Jeanne Beker on stylish loafers to gift Dad this Father’s Day

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Andre De Grasse from T.O. to Tokyo

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The GTA’s top gold medal hope is ramping up the training with his eyes on the podium at the Summer Olympics. Post City touched base with the sprinter to talk training and his new charitable initiative Race With Me! by Ron Johnson © Mark Blinch/COC

70,000 The number of empty seats in L.A.’s SoFi stadium, when Drake held a private dinner on the 50-yard line to celebrate being named Billboard’s Artist of the Decade.

8 The number of episodes that legendary comedy troupe Kids in the Hall is filming in Toronto right now for a new Netflix series. Andre De Grasse celebrates winning bronze in the men's 100m dash in 2016

How hard has it been on you not having that top competition leading up to an Olympic Games?

Because I live down in Florida where a lot of the world’s best sprinters train, I’ve had the opportunity to compete in some local meets where the competition is still very strong. How are you feeling about Tokyo? There are still calls for its cancellation. It’s an awkward situation.

I’m focusing on the one thing I can control, which is my preparation for Tokyo. I feel like, with the Games being so close now, it’s probably really hard to cancel them. Fingers crossed. How have you kept busy over the past year or so of the pandemic?

I’ve spent a lot of time with my family. I also wrote a book called Race With Me!, which was a really fun experience. It’s a celebration of sport but, more importantly, carries a message about the power of positivity and keeping a winning attitude, no matter what. And to love

Tell me about your new charity initiative.

COVID-19 has been really tough on everyone but especially kids who haven’t been able to participate in organized sport. The idea with the Race With Me Canada Virtual Challenge is to help kids get back on track and to return to sport and competition in a safe way. It’s really simple. You register for free at www.racewithme.ca. You then go to your local 400-metre track and have your sibling or parents time you over one lap. Then you go back at least once a week to see how much you can improve. There are weekly prizes, and the challenge goes until June 25. It’s free to enter, but we are accepting donations. We’ve already raised more than $16,000 for Kids Help Phone. You’re teaming up with a 14-year-old Jesse Briscoe. How did that partnership occur?

Jesse was feeling pretty bummed out about missing organized sport and was spending all of his spare time playing video games. He's a fan of mine, and he and his dad reached out to see if we could work together to help kids improve their physical and mental health. Back in 2018, I started the Andre De Grasse Family Foundation, which is dedicated to inspiring and empowering youth through access to sport, education and health care. So this opportunity was a perfect fit.

What are you hoping people take from Race With Me?

I want to see Canadian kids smiling again and back outside in the fresh air … to be reminded that it’s all about putting one foot in front of the other. It’s been a tough 18 months, but things are brightening up.

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How did athletics/track help you when you were younger?

My mom likes to tell people it helped me burn off energy, which I can relate to as a parent myself now. I think basketball was really good at teaching me about teamwork, and it was a great social activity for me as well. The 100-metre sprint is said to be wide open in Tokyo. What expectations are you putting on yourself?

I’m always looking to put myself in a position to win. I got off to a good start running 9.99 [seconds] in my [informal] rest meet. I got another big block training back in Florida coming up. So the plan is to have put in the necessary work ahead of Tokyo so that, when I get there, I’m ready to get back onto that podium!

13 The number of stops in a proposed new passenger train service to run from Toronto to Muskoka and beyond, which could begin operation by 2025.

Who makes you excited for the future of Canadian track?

The depth of talent across so many events is really exciting. I believe we will have a good showing at the Olympics for Canada. A lot of people are in that top eight range and have a great shot at getting on the podium.

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Thank you. It feels great to be back overseas competing again. I haven’t travelled since the fall of 2019, so it’s a great feeling. Just adapting to jet lag again and not being able to leave my hotel room except to go to the track because of COVID restrictions. I look forward to making Canada proud this summer.

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Crescent buys $42 million property Boys school snaps up seven-acre site on Bayview by Brooke Houghton

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Crescent School, an all-boys private school in Toronto, purchased the Rumball Centre on May 26 for approximately $42 million. This purchase comes after a donation of $12 million from alumni Ming Wai Lau, a Hong Kong–based philanthropist and businessman. “The Rumball Centre property unleashes the enormous potential for Crescent School," said Lau, in a press release. "It opens unimagined opportunities for future generations of students who I hope will benefit from the school in similar ways that I have.” The rest of the purchase cost will be subsidized with other donations and financing. The school plans to pay off the financing, describing it as similar to a mortgage, in 20 years. "The acquisition of the Bob Rumball Centre property is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that will forever shape the future of Crescent School," said Michael Fellin, Crescent School headmaster. "We are exploring several options for the site, driven primarily by our 25-year Master Campus Plan to improve and expand our school's curricular and co-curricular programs." The Bob Rumball Centre is the current site of the Bob Rumball Canadian Centre of Excellence for the Deaf and sits on a seven-acre property beside Crescent School. Fellin said he is excited for the school's future

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and grateful for the relationship with the school’s neighbours at the Bob Rumball Centre. "We’re really grateful for the relationship that we have with our neighbours at the Rumball Centre and what this means for them and equally for our school and what it means for the legacy of our school and community." The acquisition outlined that the Bob Rumball Centre would remain on the property for three to five years while relocating its facilities and residents.

“The acquisition of the Bob Rumball Centre property is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.” Derek Rumball, the president of the Bob Rumball Centre, said the centre has outgrown the space and that they are very happy that Crescent School was successful in acquiring the property. "Crescent School's motive is to educate young men and make them better men. It's a perfect match for us,” he said. “Their philosophies and their programs line up very well with our organization.”

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A new move to bury the subway line under a local neighbourhood has caused an uproar

Concern grows over subway plan Thornhill residents worry about big dig under homes by David Olsen

“There is no guarantee that homes will not suffer damage.”

“There is no guarantee that homes will not suffer damage during the subway construction. Nor can you offer a guarantee that there will be no noise or vibration from trains running underneath homes when the project is completed. This uncertainty and worry will hang over our community for a decade. In the end, what if the noise and vibration mitigation technologies do not work? What then?” A response to the group from Ontario Transportation Minister Caroline Mulroney dated May 11, 2021, reiterated Metrolinx’s

stance. “We understand and appreciate the impacts that project construction will have on residents of Royal Orchard and other communities. Metrolinx is committed to identifying and addressing any noise and vibration impacts as well as to studying possible ways to mitigate these disruptions,” writes Mulroney. Further south, Springfarm Ratepayers Association (SFRA), which represents residents between Steeles Avenue and Centre Street is reacting to the possibility of the loss of a previously planned station at Yonge and Clark, which is vying with possible stations at Cummer and Royal Orchard to be the final station chosen for the extension. Confirmed stations include Steeles Avenue, a station between Highways 7 and 407, and a northern terminus at High Tech Road in Richmond Hill. SFRA’s president, Jordan Max, said that Clark appears to be the strongest candidate on technical grounds based on Metrolinx’s own analysis, and a survey on SFRA’s website has shown the station has the support of the surrounding residents, but Max said he is not thrilled with Metrolinx’s new plans. “It would be a benefit to our residents, so we would be in general in support of that,” said Max of the possible station at Clark Avenue. “But we’re being put in a position here to have to lobby, and our win is somebody else’s loss.”

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distance between the top of the tunnel and their homes will be less than that. “It is impossible to comprehend that trains weighing hundreds of tons and running at high speeds for up to 16 hours a day would not create severe and unacceptable vibrations, noise and tremors for the homes sitting above,” the ratepayers' association writes. In a follow-up letter to representatives of Metrolinx, following a meeting between the agency and the group on April 1, the group reiterated its objection to the new alignment:

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Residents groups situated along the Yonge Street North subway extension are reacting to provincial changes to the route’s proposed alignment and station count. This spring, the province’s transit agency, Metrolinx, announced that for budget reasons original plans for the eight-kilometre extension to Vaughan, Markham and Richmond Hill had been revised. The number of stations were to be reduced from six to four, and the route’s planned alignment under Yonge Street had been changed in favour of an alignment that would see the line go above ground and use the existing CN rail corridor in the extension’s northern portion, which would necessitate tunneling under Thornhill’s Royal Orchard neighbourhood. In an open letter to Premier Ford from the Royal Orchard Ratepayers’ Association, the group expressed its concerns regarding noise and vibration from the tunneling required to construct the line under the Royal Orchard neighbourhood. The group also disputed Metrolinx’s claims during a presentation to Markham City Council that the depth of the tunnel would result in no impact to the homes above while subways are running. Metrolinx is proposing more than 20 metres of depth between ground surface and the bottom of the tunnel, but the ratepayers’ association noted that with the height of the tunnel and people’s basements the

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Long-awaited new BIA arrives uptown Move will help create neighbourhood vibe along Yonge Street

Councillor John Filion has been trying to establish a BIA in Willowdale for years

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The third time’s the charm in creating a Willowdale Business Improvement Area (BIA) to help businesses in the North York neighbourhood. “The time was right,” local councillor John Filion said. “My office had tried twice previously to start a [BIA] and we just couldn’t get enough interest.” Now, thanks to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses, enough interest was generated to create the BIA. Considering there are more than 1,800 businesses in the area, which spans the area from Highway 401 to Finch Avenue along Yonge Street, it was the largest commercial area in the city that didn’t have a BIA, according to Filion. “They’ll help draw a lot more customers to the area,” he said. “Both people who live in Willowdale … and also people coming in from elsewhere to sample probably the best Korean restaurants in the city.” Willowdale consists of diverse restaurants as well as office buildings that make the area like its own mini downtown, according to Willowdale BIA vice-chair Jeff Oulahen. The area is set for major change with the city’s approval of the REimagining Yonge plan that will make the uptown Toronto area more pedestrian friendly. Oulahen said that the latest movement to start the BIA began in late 2019 and a steering committee of interested parties was formed in 2020. Since then, a

vote of businesses came back with 147 out of 202 in favour of a BIA, which was enough to grant its creation. Oulahen hopes the BIA will apply its $1 million budget to help create an identity for the area and help businesses access support, as well as organize and promote events and festivals and co-ordinate streetscape improvements to enhance the neighbourhood. However, he made a call out for more businesses to join the BIA’s communication network, which can be

“They’ll help draw a lot more customers to the area.” done on its website, so they can get the most out of the organization. “We really need to connect with more people,” Oulahen said. One of the first missions of the new BIA is to help businesses co-ordinate and execute the City of Toronto’s CaféTO program that allows restaurants to have outdoor patios on blocked off lanes on the street. Oulahen said that last year the area was not able to participate in the program, but this year more than 50 businesses have already committed to be a part of it, which will hopefully drum up more sales after a tough season of pandemic restrictions.

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Sharing the road with pedestrians and cyclists Tips from Jeremy Diamond and Sandra Zisckind of Diamond & Diamond Lawyers

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As the weather gets warmer and more people are out and about, due to Covid-19 restrictions being lifted, we can anticipate seeing greater numbers of cyclists and pedestrians on the sidewalks and roads. As a car or truck driver, it's vital that you're careful and aware of your surroundings at all times, to avoid accidents that could hurt pedestrians and cyclists. Toronto Personal Injury law firm Diamond and Diamond Lawyers are big proponents of road safety. Their three leaders, Jeremy Diamond, Sandra Zisckind and Isaac Zisckind share tips and advice to allow for everyone to share the road, including safety tips for bikers and pedestrians as well. How can bicyclists share the road with cars? Some areas may have dedicated bike lanes, although you should still be aware of your surroundings when using these. Other communities may have signs that allow bikes

to use a full care lane. Regardless of which lanes you're operating a bike, there are a few rules of the road for cyclists: • Follow all traffic signs • Go with the flow of traffic • Use proper arm turn signals and turn lanes to signal your intentions • Use lights when cycling at night or in bad weather • Yield right of way when you're entering the roadway • Avoid aggressive driving If there is a bike lane, always stay in that bike lane. Otherwise, try to stay closer to the side of the road, and in the far right lane unless you're turning left. This gives you a better "bubble" for passing cars. “If you're biking past cars parked on the side of the road, be extra attentive and watch for people opening their car doors! We see many car and bicycle accidents can be saved by a high attentiveness,” shares Jeremy Diamond. Finally, pay close attention to the condition of the road. Potholes or cracks

in the asphalt can be dangerous for cyclists. Cars sharing the road with cyclists If there is a bike lane on the road you're traveling, make sure you stay out of it. This is not a turn lane and is reserved for cyclists only – no motorcycles, either. “Cycling can look different across neighbourhoods and cities. Be aware of the cycling culture in your community – especially if there are a lot of people that bike,” shares Isaac Zisckind. Here are some tips for car drivers sharing the road with cyclists: • Keep at least three feet of space between you and the bike – more if possible • Pass on the left • Be patient. Cyclists can only go so fast, and they're entitled to the bike lane or a full lane, just like cars • Always check blind spots when changing lanes or merging, being on the lookout for cyclists

Sharing the road with pedestrians Both car drivers and cyclists should be aware of pedestrians. If you're biking on a trail with someone, always pass on the left. “When I’m driving, I always try to roll down my window and say ‘on your left’ when I’m passing,” shares Sandra Zisckind. Pay special attention to crosswalks at all times, following the right of way for those, too. Enjoy yourself this summer, and make sure that everyone else does, too, with careful attention to everyone on the road, whether you're on two wheels, four wheels, or afoot. Share the road, and be sure not to operate a vehicle or go walking if you're intoxicated. Plus, stay off your phone for greater safety.

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Teenager charged after two kids killed A 16-year-old male suspect from Richmond Hill is facing charges after two children were killed after being struck by a vehicle in the city of Vaughan. On May 16, York Regional Police officers were called to a residence on Athabasca Drive for reports a vehicle had gone off the road, striking three people in a residential driveway. A 10-year-old female victim and a four-year-old male victim were taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, as was an adult male whose injuries were non-life-threatening. The children later succumbed to their injuries. The driver, who was driving a 2017 Mercedes C class, was arrested at the scene and faces charges including two

counts of dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death and two counts of criminal negligence causing death. The family later released a statement that reads, “We are extremely traumatized by the tragic loss of our daughter and son. The past days have been extremely difficult for our family. We appreciate the prayers and thoughts of all those grieving with us.” The family noted that a Go Fund Me page created in relation to the incident was not created by them or discussed with them in any way. A legitimate fundraising page was later set up through SickKids with the proceeds going to the SickKids foundation. — David Olsen

CRIME BRIEFS with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit are seeking suspects following a home invasion and robbery in Markham. On May 25, at approximately 6:30 p.m., police responded to a report of a home invasion robbery at a residence on Harbord Street, in the area of Kennedy Road and Bur Oak Avenue. Two male suspects, armed with firearms, forced their way into the residence and held the occupants at gunpoint. One of the occupants was struck in the head with a firearm and was taken to hospital with non-lifethreatening injuries. The suspects, one of whom was armed with a handgun while the other was armed with a rifle, fled the scene in a vehicle.

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Police are seeking suspects and witnesses after banners with messaging that is believed to be hate motivated were found in the city of Vaughan. York Regional Police has responded to four separate incidents within two weeks involving banners being hung up in various locations in the area of Dufferin Street and Steeles Avenue West. Investigators believe the message on the banner may be anti-Semitic. On April 29, a banner was located on an electrical box on Maison Parc Court. On May 5 and May 9, banners were found on a CN train and on two different billboards in the area. Investigators have released images of the suspects and a vehicle and are asking anyone with information to come forward.

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male suspect from Nova Scotia is facing several charges as part of a historical sexual assault investigation in the city of Markham. An investigation began on Nov. 3, 2020, when York Regional Police received information regarding a sexual assault. Officers learned the accused resided in Nova Scotia but had travelled to Markham to visit friends and family between April 2001 and October 2004. During that time a victim under the age of 14 was sexaully assaulted twice at a residence in Markham. A warrant was issued, and the suspect was arrested in Nova Scotia on May 12, 2021. York Regional Police have taken custody of the accused, who faces several charges including two counts of sexual assault and sexual interference with a person under 14.

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The home at 197 Cooks Mill Cres. checks all the boxes of a desirable family home. It comes with tons of living space, large bedrooms and an in-ground pool. The two-storey home, built by Fernbrook, is located on a 55-foot-wide lot in the prestigious

valleys of Thornhill, which boasts top-rated private and public schools, an abundance of parks and a wide variety of retail shopping and restaurants. With four bedrooms and five bathrooms, the home is on the market for $2.695 million.

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This Victorian home at 17 Boswell Ave., right on the border of the Annex and Yorkville, retained its historic exterior as the interior received the most luxury makeover. The three-storey dwelling features three bedrooms, five bathrooms, a glass wine cellar and 20-foot ceilings in the living room, which opens to the backyard with an in-ground pool, hot tub and sunken lounge with a firepit. It is listed for $6.895 million with Royal LePage Terrequity Oxley Real Estate.

NO NEED TO CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM Sometimes the curb appeal is just the beginning. Each of these three homes received custom renovations with luxury finishes and glamorous touches in every corner — from an in-home library to a spa-like ensuite and the most amazing backyard retreat.

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This fully renovated detached home at 118 Franklin Ave. features a dedicated library space and a dramatic floating staircase. It is listed for $2.349 million with Re/Max Realtron Barry Cohen Homes Inc.

This four-bedroom, five-bathroom, two-storey home at 317 Sutherland Dr. was built less than five years ago and offers modern living with traditional design elements. The luxury home is listed for $3.17 million with Aimhome Realty Inc.

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Toronto offers plenty of fantastic paddle boarding opportunities, but none quite so sweet as those offered on the Toronto Islands. The best time to paddle is later in the evening or early in the morning to catch the brilliant sunsets and sunrises. The channels are great for spotting wildlife.

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There is always much to see along the shoreline at Harbourfront Centre, whether it is a tour over to Ontario Place, the channels and lagoons of the Toronto Islands or bird sanctuaries along Leslie Spit. Harbourfront Canoe and Kayak Centre rents boats and offers group and private excursions and tours.

CANOEING

KITE SURFING

The Humber River is a hidden gem in Toronto. More people might know the Don River, but try canoeing on it. The Humber is more secluded, offers wildlife viewing and a leisurely paddling experience. Humber River Adventures rents out canoes if you don’t have one of your own.

This water sport offers plenty of action and excitement. When the surf is up, head to Woodbine Beach. You’ll find many kite surfers being flung hither and yon with a huge grin plastered on their faces. For this sport, it is imperative to take a lesson and there are many options such as We Love Kiteboarding.

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TAYLOR CREEK PARK

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This charming strip of greenery in the Don Valley runs alongside Taylor-Massey Creek, which joins the Don River alongside the Don Valley Parkway. There are several firepits in this area that are somewhat secluded, perfect for a summer evening of acoustic guitar strums and marshmallows.

CHRISTIE PITS PARK

Toronto Island SUP offers paddle boarding with a view

Although this is a very busy park, the city allows the urban campfire set to obtain a permit to have a bonfire at the park. It’s the perfect place to spend a summer day swimming at the pool, playing baseball, followed by hot dogs and s’mores around an open fire.

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Thinking of heading to Riverdale Park to catch the sunset? Great idea! Even better, grab a Friday night event box or another experiential meal at Aviator Danforth. Each picnic has options with dietary restrictions in mind, accommodating both meat lovers and vegetarians as well as kids. The full-sized picnics, which can be ordered online, are $20, and the kids’ option is $15.

DIRTY FOOD

Ready for a hang at Trinity Bellwoods Park? Stop by Dirty Food where they offer picnic kits that cover all the comfort food classics. With an option for two or four people (as well as a vegetarian option), Dirty Food sends breads, spreads, extras and sweets, with largely house-made dishes. The two-person picnic is $36, while the four-person picnic is $68, and can be pre-ordered online.

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ROPES

One doesn’t need to travel far to do some ropes courses. Treetop Trekking operates a course at Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area in Stouffville in York Region. The park features five aerial ropes courses up to 40 feet in the area with zip lines, wooden bridges and Tarzan swings.

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ARCHERY

Little known to many Torontonians is the Toronto Archery Range, which is located beside the Ontario Science Centre in E. T. Seton Park. The range is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and is one of a handful of free public archery ranges in North America.

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From top: Treetop Trekking at Bruce’s Mill and the archery range at E.T. Seton Park

The fine folks at the Horseshoe Tavern have devised a fantastic weekend concert series to be held outdoors at the CityView Drive-in July 15–17. Chill-o-Rama features performances by the Jim Cuddy Band, Stars, Skydiggers, the Sadies and Elliott Brood.

DREAM IN HIGH PARK

Canadian Stage has unveiled an ambitious summer of outdoor arts programming at the High Park amphitheatre. Usually the staging ground for the annual summer tradition Shakespeare in High Park, the Toronto theatre company is set to open the space up to the broader arts community with a stunning lineup of productions and one-night events from concerts and standup comedy to full theatrical productions and films. According to the new opening framework, outdoor events such as this will be possible sometime this summer and, fingers crossed, in early July.

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Although the sport is in its infancy in Toronto, it is growing quickly, and a club was established a couple of years back. Outside of the pandemic, there is beach tennis available year-round. This summer, head down to Ashbridges Bay to check out this fun sport.

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Probably the most unusual and surprising kinda natural area in the city of Toronto, this swath of land, originally made primarily of construction waste and some creativity by Toronto Conservation, has turned into something of a Toronto-centric oasis and is home to an array of bird species, including a massive cormorant nesting area that has to be seen (and heard) to be believed.

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This out-of-the-way trail is a hidden gem revealed to the general public for the first time. There isn’t even a parking lot, so just park on the road. The trail runs down a ravine beside a babbling brook and ends at the Scarborough Bluffs — truly the most magical natural wonder in the city. Keep an eye out for deer roaming along the tops of the bluffs and unique bird species including hawks and spiders. Lots of spiders.

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Although the lights of the city make it difficult to do any serious stargazing in Toronto, there are options. One is to head to the far end of the Leslie Spit that juts into Lake Ontario where light pollution from the city will be curtailed. For a truly dark sky experience, head north to Torrance Barrens. And check out the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada for great stargazing and astronomy events at local spots such as Richmond Hill’s David Dunlap Observatory and the Ontario Science Centre. There is a visible solar eclipse scheduled for June 10 and a meteor shower July 27–28.

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As May brought sunnier weather to Canada, many people started tending to their lawns and gardens. But instead of firing up the lawn mowers, many joined the call of No Mow May. The movement encourages a pause in this yardwork for the sake of insects like bees and butterflies. Researchers have found that regular mowing, especially early in spring, has unintended ecological consequences. Mowing less is a simple way to help insects and boost local ecology. Insects pollinate plants, provide food for other life and help naturally recycle waste. But many insects, especially native bees and butterflies, are in trouble because of pesticides, light pollution, habitat destruction, climate disruption and more. Insects benefit from flowering plants that bloom in lawnscapes left to grow. Nectar sources can be scarce in early spring, so a flower-filled lawn can provide a much-needed buffet. The U.K.based charity Plantlife, which started the movement, estimates past participants’ lawns can have five times more bees and three times more bee species than regularly mowed turf in the same area. More mowing can also be associated with increased pests and allergy-causing plants like ragweed. So instead of trips to the pharmacy to deal with seasonal allergies, you can relax and enjoy a cold libation while enjoying the buzzing and flittering critters in your yard.

Although mowing less can be beneficial for bugs and save time, it’s even better if you can carve out a bit more turf specifically for insects. It doesn’t take much space to contribute. The influential U.S. National Academy of the Sciences suggests that converting as little as 10 per cent of residential lawns and public green space to minimally disturbed natural vegetation could significantly aid insect conservation and simultaneously lower the cost of lawn maintenance by more than onethird. If you’re keen to join this growing movement, let your neighbours know what you’re up to. There’s no better way to signal the intent behind your lawn’s transformation from ecological desert to ecological dessert than a clever garden sign. Lawns are North America’s largest irrigated crop. There are more than six million yards in Canada, making up about half the space in our towns and cities. Imagine the potential of transforming a corner of each of those into flower-filled bee and butterfly landing strips.

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Paddle, hike and axe throw across Ontario Dive into adventure travel this summer My first taste of adventure travel was 14 years ago on a yearlong journey across Asia. From diving to trekking, rafting to Muay Thai, I looked for activities that got my adrenaline pumping. From there, a need for adventure travel was sparked: I zip lined in Costa Rica, kayaked off the coast of Belize and hiked in Kenya. I love global adventure travel, but continued travel restrictions mean that, once again, I will be spending my summer holiday in Ontario. Luckily, this province is home to spectacular adventure-based getaways and high-octane experiences. Cycling and paddling

Founded by a former lawyer and venture capitalist, Get Out Toronto was born from “the realization that an urban life with a busy job and responsibilities can also be a life filled with adventure and outdoor exploration.” Get Out Toronto prides itself on the ability to help urbanites integrate adventure travel into their lives. Get Out Toronto has both day trips and weekend getaways that offer several outdoor activities including rock climbing, whitewater canoeing and paddling, and, of course, biking. The sea kayaking paddling trips take place in several locations such as the Thirty Thousand Islands, Parry Sound and Georgian Bay. Overnight trips start with a meet and greet in the evening and a

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The Fathom Five National Marine Park is known as the “Shipwreck Diving Capital of Canada,” a freshwater ecosystem of ancient rock formations in Tobermory. Surrounded by grassy cliff-edge forests, these sparkling bodies of water boast 20 fascinating shipwrecks. Some boats, like the two-masted schooner John Walters, were wrecked as long ago as 1883,

Long Point Eco Adventures is the ultimate wilderness retreat in Ontario, with unique accommodations, an on-site winery and brewery, exceptional locally sourced food and a laundry list of exciting activities to keep you and your family entertained. Try out your lumberjack skills throwing axes while overlooking Turkey Point Marsh, or tour the beautiful grounds, the on-site Honeybee Apiary and Mushroom Foray. Jump on a boat and discover new swimming holes, standup paddleboard across the lake, fish or kayak down Big Creek. Kids can join in a tailored stargazing program or take the interactive observatory tour for a more indepth constellation, dark sky experience. When it comes to resting your head at night, the options are many. Safari tents (with hardwood flooring, running water and hydro) are the perfect option for those in search of a glamping experience. The elite pod is a wooden glamping yurt built for two with all the private amenities one would need. Large groups can book a deluxe pod or cabin with a private beach volleyball court and barbecue. Long Point Eco Adventures is the perfect experiential travel adventure for your Ontario summer getaway.

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When high school friends Elly Weisbrod and Jordyn Rochwerg reconnected after university, they decided they wanted to pour their passion for comedy into something that hadn’t been tapped yet — a sketch comedy podcast. They’ve now recorded 20 episodes and have hundreds of listeners tuning in. “There's a lot of comedic podcasts out there, and a lot of them are banter. You only need two people talking about a topic. Whereas there aren’t a lot of sketch comedy podcasts, and we thought that brought something different,” Weisbrod says.

“We have to translate the jokes into different sound effects.” The pair went to TanenbaumCHAT together where Weisbrod took drama. She says she always had an interest in making people laugh. Both Weisbrod and Rochwerg took Second City classes, with Weisbrod specializing in acting classes and Rochwerg focusing on the writing side, so Weisbrod says they were the perfect pair when they began brainstorming for their podcast, What The Sketch. “Part of the reason we were drawn to the podcast form is because we didn't have a lot of resources for the visual form to make little video sketches, so we had to learn this whole new medium of auditory podcast,

which neither of us knew much about,” Weisbrod says. “But we found a way to write specifically for an auditory medium, where we have to translate the jokes into different sound effects and timing and beats and that kind of thing, but I think it really paid off.” The duo draw on everyday life as inspiration for most of the jokes and scenes in their episodes, which are usually no more than 10 minutes long. The first episode aired just over a year ago — which means they’ve been recording the podcast almost entirely during the pandemic. “At the beginning, we would sit down physically at a table and write sketches together and sort of bounce ideas off each other like that, which is how actors are supposed to be reacting to each other and using each other to bounce off of. But now sometimes we have to record our audio separately, and use each other's audio to sort of work off of one another,” Rochwerg says. Weisbrod and Rochwerg point to all the “greats” from the Saturday Night Live cast such as Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Kristen Wiig and Kate McKinnon as their inspiration. “Elly and I will watch SNL every week and text each other about our favourite sketches and everything we love about it,” Rochwerg says. The pair say they see a lot of potential in the podcast and hope to turn it into a sketch comedy show for TV. “We’re just taking it day by day and learning and growing with each other,” Weisbrod says. What The Sketch is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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This CBC host and her big fat Greek wedding Vassy Kapelos on marrying her newsroom sweetheart and welcoming a baby this spring CBC host Vassy Kapelos just picked up a Canadian Screen Award in May for Best Talk Program for her show Power & Politics on the CBC News Network. The Toronto native hails from Greektown but now calls Ottawa home and that’s also where she met her husband Frank. Here she shares their love story.

The proposal

It was pretty reflective of us as a couple — not dramatic or a big deal at all. We had talked about it, I had picked out the ring I wanted and we went to dinner, and Frank asked me right after the appetizers came! I didn’t know it would happen that night, so it was a bit of a surprise, but we basically just kept eating.

day. We didn’t go on a full honeymoon — just spent Canada Day with Emilie and Cooper and went to Las Vegas for three days. The kids

How they met

The wedding

Frank has two children — Emilie, who is 15, and Cooper, who just turned 11. They are the best stepkids I could have ever hoped for, and they will now have a little sibling as Frank and I are welcoming a baby this spring.

Frank and I met at work — I moved from Edmonton to Ottawa to work for Global National News at the end of 2013, and he started in the news bureau a bit after that. We had the most platonic working relationship ever until years later when it changed. No accounting for why, it just happened!

We got married in a big fat Greek wedding in my hometown of Toronto. We got married on June 29, 2019, at St. George's Greek Orthodox Church, right downtown, and then the reception was at the Arcadian Court. My sister and dad did all the planning because we live in Ottawa — I hadn't even seen the venue or tasted the menu prior to the actual wedding. All of our family, friends and colleagues came, and the weather was perfect — we couldn’t have asked for more of a stress-free, special

The show I host is three hours long and doesn’t end until 8 p.m., so I am gone for most of the day. Our saving grace is we both work in the business, so Frank understands and never offers anything but support when I have to go in early or stay late. Frank also ends up (thanks to my work and a very rough pregnancy) doing the majority of the work around the house — so I guess how we balance it is … Frank is amazing and I’m very lucky.

L–R: Emilie, Frank, Vassy and Cooper at the wedding in 2019

that point because of working together so long, so there was no awkwardness or get-to-knowyou moments.

The first date

The courtship

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Because we did know each other well already, it went pretty quickly. We are also both not spring chickens, so that helped

move things along. The most memorable moments include meeting his wonderful kids, Emilie and Cooper, for the first time (we got along from the first moment we met), and Frank meeting my big fat Greek family. I was stressed for both, but fortunately everything went fine.

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FOUR EVENTS TO CELEBRATE PRIDE TORONTO 2-Spirit Cabaret On June 24, Native Earth Performing Arts and Buddies in Bad Times combine creative forces for the fifth annual 2-Spirit Cabaret hosted by Mx Wolverine, with performances by Nina Boujee, Ronald R. Braman, Sophie Dow, Seán Carson Kinsella, Roger Kuhn, Denise B. Mcleod, Raylah, Aqua Nibii Waawaaskone and Weird Alice, plus Deejay Jams. Pride in Place Part of Buddies in Bad Times Queer Festival, this event running June 15-27 features everything from activations to zines, one-onone performances and digital dance parties with a scheduled 60 artists and 22 digital, in-person and object-based projects. L-R: Tynomi Banks hosts Drive ‘N Queens, Opera Atelier presents Handel's 'The Resurrection'

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2. Winter Stations (in the spring!)

Toronto’s annual Winter Stations exhibition is running a little differently this year. The exhibits will be open to the public as Spring Stations at the Distillery and 33 Parliament St. from May 21 until the end of June. Dates and locations for the Summer Stations are still to be announced. This year’s theme for the competition was “refuge” as a way to reflect on the events of the past year. Founded as a collaboration between Raw Designs, Ferris + Associates and Curio, Winter Stations began

as an initiative to gain attraction to the beaches in the winter by redesigning the lifeguard stations along Toronto’s east beaches. 3. Handel’s The Resurrection, Opera Atelier

Originally set to be staged in April 2020, Opera Atelier’s production of Handel’s The Resurrection is finally premiering on film May 27. The production will mark Canada’s premiere of Handel’s masterpiece with The Resurrection telling the story of the events that unfolded between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. It is performed in Italian and will feature English subtitles. Fully staged and filmed at St. Lawrence Hall, the production features Colin Ainsworth, Carla Huhtanen, Maghan Lindsay, Allyson McHardy and Douglas Williams with Artists of the Artelier Ballet and musicians from Tafelmusik. The production marks the end of Opera Atelier’s 2020–2021 35th anniversary season and can be purchased for streaming until June 10, www.operaatelier.com.

from song writing to improv. The festival’s highlights include internationally renowned groups’ performances, Aca-Night in Canada showcasing the country’s own best talent, and the Collegiate A Cappella Competition featuring up-and-coming talented university groups, www.singtoronto.com. 5. CityView Drive ‘N Queens

CityView Drive-In is bringing back a safe and live entertainment experience for the summer with the Drive ‘N Queens series. Viewers enjoy the high-energy performance from Canada’s top queens from the comfort of their own cars, with the option of snacks delivered straight to their doors. Favourite performing queens include Tynomi Banks, Lemon, Jimbo, Juiceboxx, Ivory Towers and more, all on a large stage with the Toronto skyline in the background. The Drive ‘N Queens series will have two performances, June 12 and July 10, located in the parking lot at 20 Polson St, www.cityviewdrivein.com.

The Parade Usually, the biggest day of Pride is the Pride Parade. This year, on June 27 the festival celebrates 40 years of Pride in Toronto with a digital parade honouring Pride history, highlighting key Toronto talent and fostering community. Hosted by Priyanka with performances by iskwe & Allie X. Go to PrideToronto.com and Buddiesinbadtimes.com for the full schedule of events.

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Marking its 10th anniversary, SING! The Toronto Vocal Arts Festival will be running virtually from May 27 to June 6. As Canada’s premier a cappella festival, SING! presents over 20 hours of virtual content with a concert lineup of various musical styles and performers from across the globe. The world’s best a cappella performers additionally host interactive educational workshops with topics

Fresh from his first Juno Award nomination (and possible win, who knows!?), Julian Taylor performs a live-stream concert from the legendary stage of venerable Queen West institution the Horseshoe Tavern on June 25. Taylor had a breakthrough year in 2020, thanks to the release of his stunning new album The Ridge. This Toronto singer-songwriter is not to be missed, www.horseshoetavern.com.

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After a cancelled 2020 production, Nightwood Theatre’s annual Lawyer Show is returning with a first ever digital, audio performance of the new musical The Stars of Mars. The unique 12th annual show stars over 40 lawyers and is directed by Andrea Donaldson with music direction by Paul Moody. The Stars of Mars is a hilarious feminist musical about the first human colony on Mars from Ashley Botting (Second City Toronto) and Daniel Abrahamson (Boy Falls from the Sky). When the first human born on Mars asks about Earth, those around her put on a performance of the planet they once called home. Nightwood Theatre’s productions of the Lawyer Show is one of the largest in Canada and helps to raise funds for the country’s leading feminist theatre. Those who purchase tickets will have access to the recording between June 12 and June 30, www.nightwoodtheatre.net.

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SEAS THE DAY Kick off a summer full of fresh flavours with the help of Taste Test judge Mark McEwan, as he tries to catch the city’s best lobster roll

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"Very nice knife work with the aromatics. The diced celery and capsicum provided good crunch.”

"The sweetness of the soft brioche bun accentuated the delicate nature of the lobster meat.”

"Superbly cooked pieces of sweet lobster. The spring onions and red onions added delicate flavour."

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Matt Dean Pettit, the chef behind Coast by MDP, is no stranger to seafood, having previously launched the Rock Lobster restaurant chain. Born during the pandemic and sharing space in the kitchens of other restaurants, Coast focuses on sustainable seafood. The lobster roll uses 100 per cent P.E.I. lobster, seasoned with house-made aïoli and served on a buttery toasted brioche bun garnished with fresh chives. “I would enjoy this meal any day of the week,” said McEwan.

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L-R: Ricky Barrientos and Aki Erenberg; a steak sandwich from Bear

Little Italy’s new steak sandwich joint Two friends serve sensational sammies out of Mom’s backyard The idea for Bear Steak Sandwiches originated in co-owner Ricky Barrientos’s backyard. “One night after lockdown ended, Ricky grilled a few friends the same steak sandwich, and it was an immediate hit. A few months later in lockdown we thought, ‘Why not share this with everyone and make this a city staple?’ ” says Aki Erenberg, the other mastermind behind Bear. “Ricky and I are born carnivores and have loved grilling for as long as we can remember,” Erenberg explains. “While I have formal experience working in kitchens for my high school and university career, Ricky got familiar with grilling last year and invested a lot of his time at the farm grilling all local cuts, using a mix of his and a standard propane grill. Both of us loved grilling for friends and family and wanted to share that passion with the neighbourhood.” Now based in the Little Italy backyard of

Barrientos’s parents, Bear Steak Sandwiches features a Sundays-only pickup menu of steak sandwiches with chimichurri and tarts. The decision to serve only steak sandwiches and tarts was a simple one for the two friends. “Not complicating the menu allowed us to hone our craft and produce and serve a consistently delicious product every service,” Erenberg says. “Ricky’s homemade chimichurri is absolutely divine, and we decided this was the only other condiment worthy of our sandwich,” he says. To prepare to serve their creation to the city, the duo spent weeks perfecting the recipe. “We didn’t want to stray too far from the steak/chimichurri combination but did test runs of different cuts of meat, breads and even methods of preparation — the sousvide [of the Kamado smoker] was not ini-

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tially a part of our preparation,” Erenberg says. “After a few weeks of using our friends and family as guinea pigs, we finally came to our current recipe, emphasizing simplicity and quality.” The pair source all of their ingredients in the Little Italy neighbourhood, including tarts and rolls for the sandwiches from Golden Wheat Bakery and steaks from Grace Meat Market. When restrictions are lifted, the two friends plan to keep running Bear Steak Sandwiches, but they hope to move to a permanent space with a commercial kitchen so they can finally give Barrientos’s parents their backyard back. “As much as we’d love to focus solely on Bear and quit our day jobs, we have bills to pay,” Erenberg says. For now, Bear Steak Sandwiches can be picked up on Sundays. Place your order online before 5 p.m. on Fridays.

Toronto will soon have a new destination for summer’s best comfort food. Coco Market founder Orlee Wertheim says that opening a vegan, sugar-free ice cream shop has been a longtime goal. “The best summer activity is going for a walk and getting an ice cream,” she says. “I always thought that option was missing for a lot of people who had food restrictions or who were trying to be healthy.” Wertheim says that launching her ice cream shop came down to partnering with the right maker, which she eventually found in On Third Thought. The Toronto-based brand specializes in vegan gelato that’s free of nuts, gluten, dairy, eggs and other common allergens. “I don’t think this is something that’s only going to be appealing to people who are trying to be refined sugar-free or vegan. It’s all those things but I think that anyone would be able to enjoy it,” says Wertheim. Although On Third Thought typically uses sugar in its gelato, Wertheim says they’re working with co-founder Jade Lalonde to create exclusive, sugarfree flavours for Coco Market. Wertheim says that customers can expect rotating seasonal flavours, as well as varieties that incorporate other food items sold at Coco Market. She says there will be topping addons, such as almond butter or sugar-free candies, that also highlight the shop’s products. The ice cream counter will sit within Coco Market’s Rosedale shop. Wertheim says that the market will soon have a CaféTO patio on Yonge, where customers can sit to enjoy their ice cream. They’re currently aiming for a mid-June launch for the new concept. — Jessica Huras

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by the local community. “We took a look around at the other restaurants in the area, and they’re still working, they’re still at it,” says Khamis. The family has been in the restaurant business for 15 years and owns two other restaurants in Manitoba. In addition to its namesake, Baba Calzone also serves pitas, platters with yellow curry rice and garden salad, as well as an assortment of Middle Eastern favourites like baba ghanouj and fattoush salad. Baba’s small dine-in space is ready to open at the end of lockdown, and the family already has its eye on bigger things. “We’re looking to franchise over the next few years … around Ontario and possibly around Canada,” says Khamis.

Although the name calzone might bring to mind your favourite Italian pizza place, Baba Calzone, Woodbridge’s newest dining destination, has a distinctly Middle Eastern twist. Think fresh veggies, coleslaw, donair, tandoori chicken, spinach, beef and, yes, pepperoni, all halal. The calzones feature in-house, fresh-made dough and come served with a classic garlic sauce. You can also customize your own calzone from scratch. “We had enough of COVID,” said Mustafa Khamis, owner of Baba Calzone. “We’ve been trying to open for about a year. And every time we tried to get started … there’d be another lockdown.” Khamis and his family were already paying for the space but turning no profit, “so we decided just to open it up and see if it would work,” he says. Their decision to open was largely influenced

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Toronto’s veggie chef on the power of plants Chef Matthew Ravenscroft talks about healing powers of cooking

Chef Matthew Ravenscroft

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Matthew Ravenscroft is known to his Instagram followers as the Bob Ross of cooking vegetables, thanks to comparisons made between him and the soft-spoken host of the Joy of Painting. Ravenscroft grew into his career as a chef the same way many people like their vegetables — organically. He started working at Crush Wine Bar as a side gig in university and soon found himself spending extra cash on cookbooks and learning new recipes in his spare time. After discovering the work of Parts & Labour executive chef Matty Matheson, Ravenscroft made it his mission to somehow get involved with the now closed beloved Parkdale restaurant. “I made a game plan of how I was going to get there and started liking every single photo of Matty’s on social media. I eventually got a message from him on Twitter asking me to come in and work a shift,” Ravenscroft says. “It was booming and bustling — really different from what I was used to. I was out of my element, but I learned so much.” While working at Parts & Labour, Ravenscroft’s passion for vegetables and plant-based dishes grew. He developed an inclination for finding creative ways to reuse food waste, including dehydrating vegetables into powders or using food scraps to make crackers.` “It was really a time when we could be curious and inquisitive,” he says. “I’m not a super technical chef,

but I’m definitely curious what can be done and how flavour profiles come together, even if it’s a little weird.” Ravenscroft’s next role following Parts & Labour was head chef and a founding team member of Rosalinda — a vibrant vegan Mexican restaurant in the downtown core. “Opening Rosalinda was a huge learning experience for me,” he says. “It can be really fun and engaging to get people to see you can eat a plant-

“It’s about being OK with the fact that you might fail.” based meal that’s super nourishing and delicious. Plants are really interesting. They’re kind of a strange force on this planet.” Since the pandemic hit, Ravenscroft has been using his platform to educate people on the power of eating plants, while helping them discover confidence in their own cooking abilities. “It’s about being OK with the fact that you might fail,” he says. “If my gnocchi didn’t come out great, that’s OK. In six hours I’ll get to make food again. There’s a healing that comes through that.”

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L-R: Brunch spreads at the Good Fork and Mildred’s Temple Kitchen

T.O.’s best takeout brunch From poached eggs to piled-high pancakes

Emma’s Country Kitchen offers much more than your standard eggs with a side of toast. The allday brunch menu features mains like biscuits and gravy, brunch poutines, breakfast sandwiches and an assortment of delicious pancakes, such as the cinnamon bun pancakes. Emma’s also offers a pancake party pack that includes four sides of pancakes (mini egg, blueberry, buttermilk and cinnamon bun) and feeds between two and four people. Along with its hot brunch menu, Emma’s Country Kitchen also sells a selection of house-cured meats, freshly baked bread, classic brunch cocktails and homemade doughnuts.

best takeout brunch in Toronto, look no further than Fuwa Fuwa, which means “fluffy fluffy” in Japanese. All of Fuwa Fuwa’s light and airy pancakes come topped with fresh fruit as well as other sweet additions, like maple syrup, strawberry, blueberry or chocolate sauce, and even vanilla ice cream. Starting at $11, must-try pancakes include the matcha and red bean pancake, the blueberry cheese pancake with ice cream and the raspberry and caramelized banana pancake. The pancakes take 25 minutes to make, so to enjoy them at their best, make sure you time your order for pickup just right. The Good Fork

Mildred’s Temple Kitchen

Once one of the busiest brunch spots in the city with a waitlist for both indoor and outdoor dining, Mildred’s Temple Kitchen continues to prove why it offers some of the best takeout brunch in Toronto with its sweet and savoury options. Mrs. B’s famous buttermilk pancakes with wild blueberry compote and whipped cream are still available to enjoy at home, as are the salmon, bacon and avocado vedas (soft poached eggs on a flaky croissant topped with Béarnaise sauce). Bubbly and bottled wine can also be added to your order. mildreds.ca

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Turkish flavours and a wide variety of vegetarian-friendly options set the Good Fork‘s seasonal brunch menu apart from the standard bacon and eggs. Savoury options include the Çilbir (garlic confit labneh, two poached eggs, warm spiced tomato butter, herby salad, crispy buckwheat and a pita to dip), and the Anatolian Delight (toasted sesame Turkish-style bagel served with red lentil soup, citrus-marinated olives, whipped feta, cucumber and pomegranate salad, grape molasses and tahini). Those with a sweet tooth can opt for the blueberry halva pancakes, which come with orange blossom ricotta, lemony blueberries compote, halva crumble and pure maple syrup from the Hockley Valley region.

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waffle combo that just works well. Every dish on the Stockyards Smokehouse & Larder’s Sunday brunch menu incorporates the exceptional barbecue cuisine the restaurant is known for, from smoked meat to house-made bacon or sausage. Stockyards favourites include the Dirty Bird (a boneless fried chicken breast topped with bacon and cheddar, a sunny side-up egg and gravy, served sandwiched between Belgian waffles) and the classic Stockyards breakfast sandwich (a deep-fried poached egg with bacon or country sage sausage and aged cheddar on a buttermilk biscuit).

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We may still be waiting for indoor dining to reopen, but that doesn’t mean your weekend brunch ritual also has to be put on pause. The warmer weather makes it possible to take your brunch to go and enjoy it in a park (or back in bed snuggled up with your new favourite Netflix series — we won’t judge). Takeout brunch can also make for a surprise Father’s Day treat. Whether you’re in the mood for sweet, savoury or a little bit of both, here are our picks for the best takeout brunch in Toronto.

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A spread from Flor Mexicana, one of the pop-ups operating out of Lula Lounge

The chef who cooked for Michelle Obama Toronto chef Javier Romero is now operating three ghost kitchens by Erica Commisso It’s hard enough running one restaurant kitchen during the pandemic. Try three. That’s exactly what the staff at Flor Mexicana are doing with three different businesses and three different menus operating out of Lula Lounge at Dundas and Brock. Chef Javier Romero and his team run Pizza Azul and fried chicken sandwich shop Bird Box, along with Mexican restaurant Flor Mexicana. The empire began in London, Ont., where the first Bird Box was opened by the same group behind Lula Lounge. A second location followed and then a move to Toronto, where the Lula Lounge team had an empty kitchen waiting to be filled and wanted to expand the Bird Box name. Enter Romero, the Mexico City transplant with a larger-than-life resumé, and an inspiration straight from the heart. “I worked for the Charlotte Hornets for 17 years,” Romero explains. “I cooked for Michael Jordan, for NASCAR and for the

Carolina Panthers.” Oh, and he cooked for Barack Obama’s re-election campaign, where Michelle Obama had a meal request he wasn’t exactly expecting. “Our menu had top-of-the-line stuff, like filet mignon steaks,” he says. “She asked for a veggie burger.” When he moved to Toronto, he got a job with Bird Box and began developing their new menus. “The owner of Lula Lounge had a dream of running a pizza place,” Romero says. “He always wanted to have one.” Azul Pizza was born a few months after Bird Box opened its doors. One of the most popular pizzas, Romero says, is Mary’s Pizza, which features bacon and candied jalapenos, among other toppings. Another day, while playing around in the kitchen, Romero and his team came up with more ideas for what would become

Flor Mexicana, inspired by the woman who taught him everything he knows about food: his grandmother. On the menus, the words “inspired by Leonor” offer a glimpse into the food passed down to Romero from his grandmother. “I’ve cooked with hundreds of chefs from all over,” Romero says, “but she’s the best cook I know.” When the pandemic is over, Romero says, they will keep operating Flor Mexicana’s menu out of the Lula Lounge space because the group feels the cuisine matches the Latin-inspired vibe of the late night lounge. But, that doesn’t mean the end of Pizza Azul and Bird Box. The pandemic, the chef says, has allowed his team to experiment in the kitchen and craft the menus, as well as afforded them time to find a space that allows them to run all three menus on a more permanent basis.

Jumbo Empanadas has been serving up authentic Chilean cuisine in Kensington Market for 30 years. Owner Irene Morales first launched Jumbo Empanadas in the 1990s, serving empanadas and humitas out of a hotdog cart in Kensington Market. In 2020, the restaurant was forced to close first because of the pandemic and then again later in the year due to a fire next door, which damaged its wall, ceiling and floors. Morales was finally able to reopen on April 9, after battling with her insurance company and raising enough funds to pay the contractor. The Kensington community also rallied to help Morales reopen with a GoFundMe campaign that raised over $12,000 for the restaurant’s renovations. “Of course, we were happy to finally reopen,” Morales says. “You can imagine the reaction of the customers. They’re so excited and happy because some people thought we were never going to reopen. Almost six months we were closed.” After 30 years of running her business, Morales says she has witnessed the Kensington Market area change dramatically over time. “Years ago, it was more like a market. There weren’t too many restaurants,” she says. “There was only Amadeu’s and myself. There were vegetable stores, fish stores, European meats. All those people are gone now.” Morales first learned to cook with her mother while growing up in Chile. She credits the long-standing success of Jumbo Empanadas to the authenticity of the cuisine, her friendly staff and the tricks of the trade she learned from her mother. “She was a very good cook,” Morales says. “People really love the food. They say there’s nothing like this place.” —MP

Two friends start healthy bevvy company

Best friends Kimberley Taylor and Anne Marie Kypreos first bonded over their shared status as relative newcomers to Toronto — Taylor hails from the Bahamas while Kypreos is American originally. When Taylor discovered she had an aggressive form of cancer, she knew it was time to slow down and overhaul her life. She began living a more mindful lifestyle, studying Buddhism and opting for clean, organic food. But it wasn’t until she and Kypreos were looking for a clean ready-to-drink (or “RTD” as they call it in the biz) option that they noticed there was a gap in the market they knew they could help fill. “We couldn’t find exactly what we wanted at the LCBO, so we kind of joked around and said, ‘We should just make our own,’”

Kypreos says. “I think it was our husbands who said, ‘Well, why couldn’t you do it?’” The pair’s criteria for the drink was fairly simple — organic, local ingredients like distilled corn, pumpkin and carrot juice, a low alcohol percentage and no sugar or artificial additives. They set to work researching, branding and developing their first flavour: grilled pineapple and rosemary. They launched last spring when the pandemic was first hitting, relying heavily on social media and a grassroots, community-based approach to spreading the word. “I believe we got very lucky, but we also created something that wasn’t on the shelf before,” Kypreos says. “We had a feeling there was a place for this drink. That’s what gave us confidence.”

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Little Buddha Cocktail Co. launched during the pandemic by Mackenzie Patterson

Kimberley Taylor and Anne Marie Kypreos

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ACROSS THE BOARD Just in time for Father’s Day and summer picnicking, we tracked down the city’s best charcuterie boards for family sharing by Megan Gallant

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Chef Michael Hunter is known for his focus on showcasing the country’s best in wild game and culinary delights. With ingredients sourced almost entirely from Canada, Antler prioritizes using local and wild foods that reflect the rural roots of the country. Antler’s charcuterie and cheese board highlight’s the restaurant’s dedication to game meat, featuring house-made charcuterie paired with a semi-soft Bleu d’Elizabeth blue cheese, freshly baked bread, compote, mustard and pickles. The board comes in two sizes. 1454 Dundas St. W.

Chef Herbert Barnsteiner worked in restaurants across the globe before settling in Toronto to open his own with his wife Michelle. Barnsteiner’s menu showcases a range of European comfort cuisine from Italy, Germany and France. The house-made charcuterie board features sliced cured salami, assorted meats and pâté and pickled vegetables. Unlike run-ofthe-mill charcuterie platters, the bread featured on this board is grilled and paired with fruit chutney mustards. The board can also be topped with an ounce of cheese for an additional $6. 1 Balmoral Ave.

This bistro and butcher shop takes inspiration from the neighbourhoods of Paris, sourcing its charcuterie from Auvergne, a farming region in Central France known for its cured meats and cheeses. The Les Assiette features a chef’s choice of pork-based salamis, three kinds of cheese, pickles, butter and house-made terrine. The board comes in two sizes to feed two or four people. The picnic tote “grab n go” comes with a tote bag and sealed charcuterie, making it a nice option for those looking to enjoy their platter alfresco as a picnic. 130 Ossington Ave.

Helmed by celebrity chef Daniel Boulud, Café Boulud’s menu highlights the chef’s upbringing in Lyon, France, through its combination of bistro classics rooted in French tradition with modern flair. The brasserie’s authenticity is epitomized by its iconic charcuterie boards, which feature a variety of high-quality house-made meats and accompaniments. For added European flavour, diners can upgrade to the cheese and charcuterie board option, which also includes three chef-chosen French cheeses. 60 Yorkville Ave.

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SHINY CLEAN HOUSE An Experienced European cleaning lady will keep your house clean. Our company is fully Insured & Bonded. Call Inna or Inga, 416-929-5777. www.shinycleanhouse.ca.

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Restoration & Repair

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APPLIANCE REPAIRS Professional repairs of all brands of refrigerators, stoves, microwaves, dishwashers, dryers, washers, heating & air conditioning. Warranty. Credit cards accepted. Seniors’ discount. Call Fred 416-266-6122.

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LOOKING BACK Before you go...take a gander at these five historic events from Junes of years past JUNE 2021 EDITION

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Sunnyside Amusement Park opened along the Toronto waterfront on June 28, 1922. The park was popular for its large roller coaster, known as the Flyer; merry-go-rounds; the Derby Racer steeplechase ride; and numerous smaller attractions.

Massey Hall opened on June 14, 1894. Many legends like Ray Charles (above) have played there. Now closed for a massive renovation, the iconic venue could reopen soon.

On June 24, 2007, Emma-Jayne Wilson became the first female jockey to win North America’s oldest and Canada’s most important race, the Queen’s Plate. The June classic has moved to Aug. 22 this year, and Wilson will surely be there.

On June 28, 1981, the first Toronto Pride Parade was held. The history of the Pride festivities dates back to a series of picnics at Hanlan’s Point and Ward’s Island held in the ’70s.

On June 22, 1969, the Toronto Pop Festival was held at Varsity Stadium and included performances by the Band; Blood, Sweat and Tears and Chuck Berry (pictured above).

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