Looking to skip out on those long lines, controlled entries, and even guided routes within liquor stores? There’s a long list of services you can use for alcohol delivery that doesn’t require leaving the comfort of your own home. It’s as easy as ordering your favourite meal. But now, you’re ordering in your favourite wine, liquor, or beer.
Here’s a list of alcohol delivery services in Toronto — just sit Back, Relax, And Wait For You Drink!
Note: Delivery times may vary due to increased demand. Check with the service provider to confirm delivery times.
The Beer Guy delivers alcohol within Ontario and has thousands of products for you to choose from – not just beer! Scroll the long list of your favourite alcohol selections and within two hours, one of the drivers will deliver right to your door.
Inabuggy offers the same great selection that you would find at the LCBO. Its quick and efficient site makes it easy to complete your order in a matter of minutes.
Both Toronto Dial A Bottle & Bottle Delivery Toronto offer similar delivery services across Toronto of wine, liquor, or beer in a fast and friendly manner. These guys will even make multiple stops for no extra charge. If you forgot something or just need them to stop at the convenience store, just ask! There is a delivery fee and a 10% surcharge on the cost of items delivered. Toronto Dial A Bottle offers specific time requests for an additional cost of $5. Either company will have your order to you within the hour!
Home Delivery Canada is an alcohol delivery company that covers many cities, from London all the way out to Ottawa, including Toronto and the GTA. The company charges the same prices as the LCBO and Beer Store plus delivery charges and they’ll have your delivery to your door within an hour.
Boozer is an app that offers you a selection of alcohol from your favourite retailers. The company provides product details, tasting notes, and even live order tracking so that you can follow your order from beginning to end. Ordering for the first time? Use the promotion code “FIRSTORDER” at checkout to receive $10 off.
Runner takes a fresh approach to alcohol delivery services and is available across Toronto. There is no minimum or maximum when it comes to ordering so the party can be as big or little as you want it to be. Delivery is within two hours and you can schedule deliveries up to 30 days in advance. Runner also offers alcohol gifting — think perfectly packaged with handwritten notes — because everyone enjoys getting wine delivered to them, am I right?
The Wine Rack now offers delivery of your favourite brands and they even offer free shipping for orders of six bottles or more. Just note that Canada Post has suspended home package requiring proof of age so be prepared to pick up your order at your local postal office. But if you do require delivery to your door, it is advised you select FedEx for a small fee while checking out.
LCBO offers home delivery and it’s free with a minimum order of $50. Delivery time usually takes two to four days and are shipped with Canada Post. LCBO does offer a next-day home delivery that is available for most products and areas if you order online by 1 p.m.
Some Of Your Favourite Breweries Will Even Deliver!
Bevvy.ca, Bees Knees Gin Cocktails, and Niagara Falls Craft Distilled selection of gin, maple whiskey, rye, and vodka are available for one-day delivery within the GTA with a minimum order of $70.
Bellwoods Brewery is popular on the Ossington strip and now offers delivery for a flat rate of $10 per case. A case can hold up to nine bottles, 18 cans, or a mix of both with all your brewery favourites. The brewery updates the shop every Friday and deliveries are available throughout Ontario. Depending on the time of day you place your order, your delivery will come within one to two business days.
Blood Brothers is a brewery just east of Dufferin Street on Geary Avenue that offers a few options for your needs. Same-day local delivery is available for a flat rate of $5 or free with orders over $50 with the promotion code “LOCAL50”. Or you can have your order shipped via Canada Post delivery for a flat rate of $10 or free with orders over $100. Blood Brothers also offers same-day brewery curbside pick-up for free. Just remember, all same-day orders have a 12 p.m. cut off time!
Henderson Brewery now offers free next-day home delivery on orders over $50. You can shop a broad selection of beer, apparel, glassware, and more. This brewery will deliver from Sherway Gardens all the way over to Victoria Park, and from Eglinton on down to the lake. Check out its bottle shop to place your order.
Mill Street Brewery has a newly expanded delivery area and offers free home delivery with a minimum purchase of $50. Shop a selection of your favourite Mill St. beers! You can find everything from the classic Tankhouse Organic Ale, Original Organic Lager, West Coat Style IPA, Hopped & Confused (which many of us are right now), and much more.
Halo Brewery is a Junction hot spot we are praising them for now offering delivery. With a 12 can minimum order, you can select a variety of your favourite brews and even express check out with Google Pay or PayPal. Orders ship out on Mondays!
High Park Brewery offers a large selection of its signature brews for you to order right to your door. Whether you’re a lover of Across The Pond, Under The Sakura, Peacock Pilsner, or On Blueberry Hill, you can find it all and more. There’s even offer free delivery next day delivery within Toronto if you make an order of $50 or more before 2 p.m.
Junction Craft to the rescue with your favourite and freshest beers. This brewery offers free same-day Toronto delivery when you order 12 or more cans by 11 a.m. Make sure to enter one of the two promo codes at checkout. For the rest of Ontario, if you spend over $75, you will get free delivery! And if you need beer quick, you can always select the pick-up option while checking out. Junction Craft will have your order ready within one hour for a drive-thru pick up. Check out the weekly spotlights for the latest and greatest beer choices, too!
Left Field offers contactless Toronto deliveries from Monday to Friday between 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Outside of Toronto? Left Field has you covered! This brewery uses Canada Post and will ship right to you for a $10 flat rate for orders over $50. If you miss the drop-off, you can always pick it up at your local postal outlet. And if you order by 9 a.m., you will get free local same-day delivery on orders over $50.
Shacklands Brewery is a small brewery that specializes in Belgian-influenced beers. The company recently added a contactless delivery service on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1 to 7 p.m. Shacklands has a six-bottle minimum for anyone within 8 km and a 12-bottle minimum for anyone 8 to 30 km of the brewery.
The Party Doesn’t Have To End — After Hours & 24-Hour Delivery!
ibooze is a 24/7 delivery service of not only wine, liquor, champagne, or beer but snacks, pop, and cigarettes, too. All you have to do is shoot the company a text or a call. ibooze will do the rest, delivering right to your door, anywhere within the GTA.
ASAP Alcohol is an after-hours delivery service with express delivery to ensure you have your alcohol when you need it. Delivery is available within the GTA, Peel, and Halton. With a selection of quality drinks to choose from, you’ll be sure to find your favourites to keep the party going all night long.
Drink Ink is a Toronto after-hours delivery service that is quick and dependable. Just give Drink Ink a call with your order and they will have it to you in no time.
Date Night? Order In Your Favourite Meal and Bottle Of Wine From Your Go-To Restaurant!
With restaurants offering take-out or delivery, why not be able to order a bottle of wine with that favourite meal that you are eating? Check out DoorDash, foodora, or UberEats for your favourite restaurants that will deliver both a great meal and wine pairing right to your door.
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Accessories are sometimes worn as a fashion statement but are also the perfect way to express yourself. Whether you love your jewellery to be gold, silver, metal, diamonds, gemstones, another material, or eyewear that will make a fashion statement, these brands create statement pieces that will complete your overall look. Companies handcraft and customize stunning pieces to suit everyone’s jewellery dreams from vintage to costume jewellery, fashion to contemporary, and even timeless pieces for weddings and engagements.
With so many accessory designers available online, it can be stressful to find great pieces at an affordable price. Although there is an endless number of designers, these are just a few need-to-know accessory brands we’ve rounded up for you.
Here are the best Accessory stores to shop online.
Anice Jewellery
Anice Jewellery focuses on quality, sustainability, and sourcing locally when it comes to designing these stunning pieces. The brand specializes in creating one-of-a-kind designs by revamping vintage pieces and using recycled materials. Its selection of bracelets, earrings, necklaces, rings, and body jewellery will surely catch your eye. This Toronto-based jeweller has even moved online offering weekly workshops so you can jewel from home!
Justine Clenquet
Justine Clenquet‘s accessories are a mix between femininity and masculinity, mixing universes and styles, and punk pieces with a glamorous touch. The items are handmade in France with brass dipped in 24k pale gold, palladium, and Swarovski crystals. They are adjustable and can be worn in many different ways such as a choker becomes a bracelet and earrings can be mixed up. So, if you’re looking for a brand that has ‘cool girl vibes,’ then this is definitely it.
Ease
Ease offers a wide variety of contemporary items that will elevate your entire wardrobe with its selection of bags, jewellery, clothing, accessories, and much more. Here you’ll find essential pieces from many designers to complete any look. If you like the look of items at Ease, be sure to check out its sister store Easy Tiger Goods. Plus, get free shipping within Canada with the code ‘STRONGERTOGETHER’.
Anne Sportun
Anne Sportun puts a focus on providing timeless pieces that will become a staple in your jewellery collection. Shop from its selection of beautifully made bracelets, charms, earrings, necklaces, rings, or even create custom pieces.
Coal Miner’s Daughter
Coal Miner’s Daughter is a boutique nestled in the heart of Queen West and its focus is to have at least 85% of the brands it supplies to be Canadian. Not only will you find lots of apparel here, but you’ll also see a wide selection of jewellery, bags, shoes, sunnies, and so much more. Get Free shipping on all orders over $50 and a domestic flat rate of $5 on any orders under $50.
Logan & Finley
Logan & Finley is known for bringing eco-conscious fashion and sustainable brands to its customers. This urban and eco-conscious store carries an array of items like apparel but it also houses many items like bags, books, headbands, jewellery, homewares, skincare and so much more. Get free shopping on orders over $100 with code ‘MAYFREESHIPPING’ or opt for contactless pick-up.
Fashionably Yours
Fashionably Yours will leave you with not only a one-of-a-kind shopping experience, but you’ll feel like you scored big time. Being a consignment store, you’ll find a number of pieces for much less than the retail price. Choose from a selection of the trendiest luxury fashion to fashion-forward looks on a budget. The store carries designer accessories like jewelry, shoes, sunglasses, and bags.
Mejuri
Mejuri is known for making fine jewellery that’s meant to be worn every day and is available at fair prices. These luxury pieces are simple, classy, and dainty, yet they still make a statement. Here you’ll find a beautiful selection of bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and rings to choose from. If you’re looking to do some shopping while social distancing, you can utilize the brand’s stylist services by setting up a live chat or video call.
The RealReal
The RealReal is an online store that ships worldwide, that actually started as a small business run out of the founders home, and eventually grew into a major consignment retailer. If the name didn’t already give it away, the company’s main mission is to always focus on authenticity. You can shop all of your fave luxury accessories like bags, scarves, jewellery, and more!
Zane
Zane is an accessories boutique that continues to flourish with its three core values in mind: quality, price, and style. You’ll find a broad selection of jewellery pieces, hats, wallets, and sunglasses that are ready to complete that new or existing outfit in your wardrobe.
Bailey Nelson
Bailey Nelson is an Australian based eyewear company that crafts both beautiful and affordable eyewear. On its website you will find an array of glasses, sunglasses, clips, chains, cases, travel wallets (with a space for your glasses), and more. If you need any assistance, you can always book a virtual appointment and get free shipping on all orders and 30-day return policy.
Shopbop
The go-to online retail destination for modern style, Shopbop offers a hand-picked collection of apparel and accessories from the industry’s foremost contemporary and designer labels. It launched in 2000 and has grown into one of the world’s leading fashion authorities. Browse the sale section to snag designer pieces for up to 70% off!
ARMED
ARMED is a trendy jewellery store located in Parkdale and it’s where you’ll find stylish fine jewellery, reworked vintage pieces, beauty, and other accessories like sunglasses and scarves to complete your look. There is so much versatility when it comes to these statement pieces that’ll add a perfect finishing touch to any outfit.
Spectacle
Spectacle sources the most sought out eyewear brands from around the globe to bring the most fashion-forward pieces to you. Known for launching new collections and up-and-coming designers into Canada, you’re bound to find cool and contemporary fashion here. Spectacle carries a selection of eyewear, sunglasses, cases, clothes, jewellery, and even apparel.
Biko
Biko is a Toronto-based jewellery brand that gives a modern, nostalgic feel to the pieces designed by this small team. This brand creates versatile pieces that are made with mixed metals, hand-cast pendants, and natural stones. You won’t want to wait to shop Biko’s selection of timeless designs and you can shop an array of bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and rings.
Strut Jewelry
Strut Jewelry is an Ottawa-based jewellery brand with a wide variety of bracelets, earrings, necklaces, rings, and jewellery care. These pieces are simple but showcase a selection of the most beautiful gemstones in most designs.
Bluboho Jewelry
Bluboho Jewelry is a female-founded company that’s dedicated to creating the finest handcrafted jewellery. With a selection of bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and rings, as well as engagement to truly express yourself. These pieces are made from recycled gold and ethically sourced stones plus you can score free shipping on all orders using code ‘WELOVEYOU’.
Jenny Bird
Jenny Bird is a Toronto-based jewellery designer known for her bold and modern statement pieces. These beautifully crafted pieces have been seen on all the ‘it’ girls and celebrity stylists around the world.
Wolf Circus
Wolf Circus is a line of jewellery thoughtfully designed and hand-made in Vancouver, BC — with pieces just for you. The brand aims to inspire others to embrace their confidence during their daily hustle. All of the pieces are made from either recycled sterling silver or recycled bronze that is coated in a high-grade 14k gold plating.
OMA THE LABEL
OMA THE LABEL is a brand focused on challenging homogenous industry standards while offering quality and affordable pieces for the everyday woman. The company was built to fill the gap of needing more brands that represent people of colour. OMA THE LABEL produces pieces to make women feel empowered and confident.
ADINAS Jewels
At ADINAS, each piece of jewelry is designed for perfection with the intention of delivering quality jewelry that’ll make you stand out. All of the items are Sterling Silver and Plated in 14K Gold. The brand also adds an extra layer of tarnish resistance to avoid discoloration or rusting of any sort, so you’ll have these accessories for years to come!
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With so many great loungewear brands out there, it can be overwhelming to find comfortable yet stylish pieces. Just because we’re working from home, that doesn’t mean that we can’t be both comfortable and stylish. There’s nothing better than staying cozy but it’s important to switch up your sweats, right? There’s no better time to update your loungewear collection or even just to add in a few new pieces like hoodies, crewnecks, zip-ups, or sweatpants.
Here Are 15 Of The Best Loungewear Brands To Shop For Men.
Province of Canada
Celebrate made in Canada comfort with iconic loungewear brand Province of Canada. Known for its cool and comfortable tees, rugby shirts, sweaters, sweatpants, hats, and more, you will find all things cozy here! Shop any (or every) collection for everyday wear and keep an eye out for the tri-colour flag. That tri-colour flags mean the item has been made 100% in Canada!
New Balance
New Balance is a brand that will never disappoint. From hoodies, to sweatpants, to activewear, you are sure to find your new fave loungewear set. Look super cool and sleek in its ‘essentials stacked logo sweatpant’ paired with its ‘stacked logo’ hoodie. If you’re also in the market for new kicks, New Balance has a great selection.
NRML
NRML not only carries the most exclusive footwear but is also stocked with stylish streetwear from your favourite brands. Shop the fashionable selection of shirts, sweaters, bottoms, and more in bright colours, basics, cool graphics, and even tie-dye! No matter your preference, you will be lounging in the latest trending styles.
H&M
H&M is widely known for its awesome selection of basics and closet staples. With loungewear being so popular at the moment, the brand has definitely hopped on the comfy trend. There’s so many mens hoodies and sweatpants to choose from. From monochromatic looks, to mix and match, you’re going to look totally awesome no matter what.
Kotn
Have a thing for high-quality basics Kotn has a selection of ethically sourced and produced clothing that are the perfect basics for anyone. Using only the best materials, you can find some of the most comfortable loungewear here. Whether you want t-shirts, bottoms, or sweaters, Kotn will have some of the most versatile essentials for your wardrobe.
Peace Collective
Peace Collective is widely known for its ‘Toronto vs. Everybody’ slogan that was first launched back in 2014. These collections provide people with the opportunity to express themselves through clothing and show your love of being Canadian. With an array of shirts, sweaters, bottoms, and much more you will definitely find both comfort and style here.
Joe Fresh
Every Canadian needs a little Joe Fresh in their wardrobes. The brand offers comfy yet stylish pieces, so whether you’re feeling an entire track suit moment or a super soft long sleeve to lounge around in, Joe Fresh has you covered.
Kuwalla Tee
If you’re searching for loungewear with style, then look no further. Kuwalla Tee is a brand from Montreal that’s high quality, comfortable, and affordable. With a selection of loungewear styles that include t-shirts, sweatshirts, knits, joggers, denim, and more. You are bound to find fashion-forward outfits with some added character.
Park and Province
Park and Province will have you straight chillin’ in its selection of fleece track trousers, joggers, sweaters, basic tees, and cargos. Yes, we said cargos guys and they come in quite the selection of colours and even camo.
Roots
Want to live life in both comfort and style? Roots has always inspired us to do just that with the company’s iconic products that have been part of wardrobes for decades. Choose from matching sweatpants, sweaters, shorts, t-shirts, and more. Roots has a wide selection of the infamous salt and pepper styles and basics in materials like soft fleece, French Terry, jersey, moisture-wicking, and organic. Providing long-lasting comfort that encompasses Canadian living.
UNIQLO
The extremely affordable brand Uniqlo has awesome loungewear for the men out there. From hoodies, to pullovers, to dry sweat, to fleece, there are so many options to choose from. Find the perfect pieces for your workout collection, or just for your relaxing Sunday at home.
Grafic
Grafic focuses on finding trendy brands for the modern everyday man. With a selection of both streetwear and formalwear, you will find sweats, sweaters, joggers, and more. Grafic also runs The Red Room Blog, offering tips from stylists and keeping shoppers updated on brands available. Check out the Tiger Fleece Sweats for the ultimate comfort!
Adidas
With a goal to be the best sports company in the world, Adidas has surely made a name for itself with those iconic three stripes. With tracksuits, t-shirts, sweaters, sweatpants, shorts, and more to choose from you’ll definitely be able to find your new favourite loungewear pieces.
Gap
The Gap is a true classic that prides itself in creating sustainable timeless pieces. Browse through the Gap Logo Crewnecks for all the nostalgic vibes. Mix and match your own loungewear set with the awesome colours available. Even if you’re searching for the comfiest pair of shorts, you need to check out this brand.
Lululemon
Lululemon is a yoga and sport-inspired apparel company but its offerings are for much more than working out. Everything you’ll find here isn’t only comfortable and lightweight, but also durable. With an array of bottoms, sweaters, t-shirts, hats, and more, Lululemon has everyday essentials just waiting for you!
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Toronto is widely known for the endless options of diverse food on almost every city block. The selection of food here truly is a reflection of our multicultural diversity and we love to support these local restaurants. To help show support, we have rounded up black-owned Toronto restaurants that serve up delicious food. During these troubling times with all that is occurring throughout the world, we must come together as a community. We must do what we can to support not only these local restaurants but our diverse culture.
Here Are 20 black-owned restaurants to order from in Toronto.
Royaltea Coffee
Most people start their morning with a nice cup of hot coffee to get ready for the day. Royaltea Coffee is a Toronto-based company that specializes in premium Kenyan Coffee Beans. With rich African grown coffee and exotic teas that are bursting with flavour, there is no doubt you should grab a bag for your cupboard. You can find both medium and premium-roast coffee, along with a cinnamon and cardamom tea, and black tea.
Peta Cakes
Peta Cakes is owned and operated by a self-taught baker who creates custom cakes, cookies, and cupcakes. You can find delicious cakes in flavours like vanilla, classic chocolate, marble, red velvet, strawberry shortcake, lemon raspberry, coconut cream, and caramel apple spice. Cakes are not the only delicious treat you can find here! There are small and large cake jars, as well as treat boxes that include a cake jar, dipped strawberries, banana bread, and more.
True True Diner
Known for its great food and excellent customer service, True True Diner is a soulful modern diner nestled into the stylish King and Jarvis area. Owned by celebrated chef Suzanne Barr, True True has been voted one of Toronto’s best brunch spots, but there are tasty lunch and dinner options, too. This casual diner is accompanied by brilliant culinary expertise that was acquired through travel and a love of food and its dishes are nothing shy of a delight.
Mummy’s African Caribbean Kitchen
Mummy’s African Caribbean Kitchen welcomes you as if you are a guest at the dinner table and it’s preparing freshly made, traditional, and generous portions for you daily. Once you’ve tried a few of the flavourful dishes, you’ll be a repeat diner and find yourself with cravings.
Veez Vegan
With a clean bright setting to go along with its clean eating menu, Veez Vegan is a completely vegan restaurant you can find in York. Striving to enhance the options to our community and trickle out poor eating habits, this Caribbean restaurant has a variety of appealing dishes with the bonus of being healthy. Some of the freshly made dishes you can find here include eggplant lasagna, maple jerk tofu, curry chickpeas and potatoes, cinnamon squash stew, steamed okra, and so much more.
Jamaica Stamp
Jamaica Stamp is located in Scarborough and it’s a go-to for many locals. With its barrel smoker right in the parking lot filled with authentic and rare pimento wood burning, it will be sure to catch your senses as you pass by. This hot spot has a range of take-out options from authentic Caribbean beverages, pastries, soups, and main courses. When you get a chance to order from this restaurant make sure you try the jerk chicken or oxtail with a side of rice and peas!
Allwyn’s
Allwyn’s is known right across the city as it operates three locations to serve you. Serving a variety of freshly made authentic Caribbean dishes at budget-friendly prices, Allwyn’s is infamously recognized its flavourful jerk dishes, patties, and of course, coco bread.
African Palace
If you’re looking to experience some of the best Ethiopian/Eritrean meals, make sure you head to African Palace that’s located on Bloor West. It’s here that you’ll find dishes prepared with as much local fresh produce as possible. Serving vegetarian and meat meals with the extra added bonus to choose gluten and vegan options.
Roywoods
With multiple locations, Roywoods has been winning the hearts of Torontonians since opening. This genuine Caribbean take-out hot spot has it all. You will find many delicious dishes like jerk chicken or pork, escovitch fish, oxtail, curry goat, sandwiches, and more. Not to mention, sides like plantain, jerk or BBQ wings, callaloo, beef patties, and a great selection of drinks like Old Tyme ginger beer, coconut water, and pink Ting!
Flavours Of Sheba
Flavours of Sheba is located in the heart of the city with a menu full of traditional Ethiopian cuisine bursting with authentic flavours. You can choose from an array of delicious dishes that will fill your belly. Dishes like mild or spicy chicken or beef tibs that are sautéed with onions, garlic, and peppers, jerk chicken that is cooked to perfection, Zigni – a spicy beef stew, and much more. Not to mention, there are vegetarian options like the Vegetarian Platter that’s filled with an assortment of vegetables like cabbage, chickpeas, collard greens, lentils, split peas, and a complimentary salad.
Classic Juice Company
Classic Juice Company is a healthy hot spot on Coxwell where good vibes are intertwined with both good food and good people. With a rotating menu that is seasonal to ensure freshness, this family operated business handcrafts immunity shots, cold-pressed juice, smoothies, and wraps. You can find the current menu by following Classic Juice Company on Instagram as this is a family that loves to stay connected with the community.
Get Grill
Get Grill is known for creating mouth-watering dishes through the sauces and spices that are used in this Afro-Asian kitchen. You can find an array of savoury dishes here like the suya steak and chicken wrap, shombo grilled veggies, jambalaya rice, seafood bowls, and so much more. Bab T. even sells his infamous spices that make these dishes so delicious. After just one taste, you’ll fall in love with this fusion food.
The Heartbreak Chef
After first spotting The Heartbreak Chef of Guys Grocery Games, we wondered why we didn’t know about him sooner. Residing in Parkdale and serving up comfort soul food that is seasoned just right, The Heartbreak Chef has spectacular service and delicious dishes and you can find masterpieces like the ‘Big Ass Chicken Sandwich’ which is fried chicken coated with buffalo sauce with pickles and coleslaw. Then there’s ‘The Dutty Chicken Sandwich’ which is spicy jerk chicken, deep-fried to perfection, and served with pineapple and coleslaw. Along with sides like fried brussel sprouts, mac and cheese, and more, you’ll be hooked!
Crystal Eatery
Crystal Eatery focuses on seafood and traditional Jamaican dishes so you can expect to find jerk chicken, oxtail, roti, porridge, large snapper, and so many when you order here. Don’t forget to grab a drink — Crystal carries a selection of drinks like Tropical Rhythms, Tropical Delight, and Ginger Beer. In the mood for soup? Check out the number of tasty soups that are also being served up!
One Love Vegetarian
One Love Vegetarian serves up Caribbean-infused vegan meals and trust us, they are nothing like you’ve had before. With a small but tasty menu of dishes like chickpea potato or pumpkin roti, BBQ tofu stir fry with rice and peas, corn soup infused with coconut and scotch bonnets, and more, you’ll be glad you stopped in!
Albert’s Real Jamaican Food
Albert’s Real Jamaican Food is a go-to on St. Clair that has been around since the mid-’80s. With a foundation that stemmed from the talent of his mother’s creative love for food while focusing on quality products, this Jamaican dining experience will keep you coming back for more. Choose from the selection of meat dishes, dinners, roti, savoury snacks, and sides. Try out Albert’s ginger beer, carrot juice, or Irish moss – they are all delicious!
Rasta Pasta
Rasta Pasta is a Kensington Market fave that is a fusion of Jamaican and Italian cuisine. At Rasta Pasta everything is made from scratch and you can tell! You can find dishes like jerk chicken, oxtail, salt fish with ackee, its famous grilled paninis, and much more. With staple dishes like The Portland Jerk Port, Jamaican Mi Crazy Chicken, Dreadlock Pasta, Jerk Lasagna, and more, you’re bound to find something that will keep you coming back again and again.
Caribbean Queen
Caribbean Queen does it all by serving up breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even desserts. With dishes like ackee, saltfish, kidney, liver, salted mackerel, curry chicken, goat, and more alongside your selection of sides or homestyle Jamaican soups.
The Jerk Spot
The Jerk Spot might be tucked away at Spadina and Baldwin, but it should not be overlooked. This small eatery has a classic island feel to it and you will find dishes like oxtail, jerk chick, rice and beans, patties with coco bread, and more.
Veggie D’Light
Veggie D’Light believes in eating well and feeling good. This Kensington Market Caribbean spot is not only vegan but it’s also organic, non-GMO, and can easily accommodate dietary preferences. Here you’ll find dishes like curry supreme, jerk seitan, moringa loaf, served with your choice of carb. Along with a selection of veggies, soups, roti, pizza cakes, and even kombucha tonics!
Ordering from these businesses is one way to support our black communities right now, but you can also support through donating.
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Being a young teenage girl can be rough sometimes, especially in today’s society. It can feel overwhelming and like every single day is a new battle, to the point where you struggle with self-love and care. What if I told you there was a subscription box that can help fuel both positivity and girl power while creating safe community for girls? Guess what, there is!
Girl Gang Strong is a perfectly curated bi-monthly subscription box that was created for all girls.
This Black-owned business was created by Toronto-based event planner Kennishia and her tween Kyree. The goal is to help create a community that inspires and empowers young girls everywhere.
This mother-daughter duo recently launched these bi-monthly subscription boxes and they include around 5-8 age-appropriate products. These products may include phone accessories, beauty or health products, cute stationery, unique jewellery, educational products, and hair accessories. Each box is packed full of love for the young girl that is receiving it and encourages every girl to just be herself.
No matter your hair type or the colour of your skin, the subscription helps address difficult subjects like puberty, race, and self-confidence While celebrating individuality and building a strong community for young girls.
Girl Gang Strong provides a safe place online to help girls to love who they are. When you get your first box, you’ll find a special code inside that gives you access to join the Girl Gang Strong app. This way you will forever be a part of the Girl Gang VIP Community. This community encourages you to be your true self while discussing ideas and offers inspiration every day.
When you subscribe to Girl Gang Strong, you’ll be joining a community that encourages self-love, female empowerment, and embracing our differences!
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Pride month has officially commenced! Although Toronto is known for extensive celebrations that bring people together from all over the world, it’s no surprise that this year’s pride will be different. We may be celebrating in small groups, but that doesn’t mean we can celebrate in style by wearing our stripes. Like every year, our favourite brands have released collections with items to suit your every wardrobe need and more. Each year, brands release these limited-edition collections in celebration of our LGBTQ+ community that we know, love, and strongly support. The best thing about sporting those stripes? Many of these products have a charitable aspect, meaning a donation will be made to an LGBTQ+ organization with your purchase.
Here Are The 10 Products buy To Celebrate Pride Month!
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Online grocery delivery slots seem near impossible to get and local grocery store lines are much longer than usual so what can we do? The stores are working overtime to keep essentials on the shelves but often these essentials are scooped up as fast as they’re stocked. Many Toronto restaurants have been forced to close due to COVID but some have transitioned into grocery markets. This not only helps fill the grocery void but it keeps these local restaurants afloat in the midst of the current pandemic. Some of our fave Toronto restaurants have transformed into grocery markets to serve customer needs while staying connected to the community.
Here are 17 Toronto Restaurants That Are Offering Grocery Delivery.
Pai Northern Thai Kitchen
Pai Northern Thai Kitchen has always focused on creating a delicious Thai food experience and Pai Market offers the specialty ingredients to do just that. You can find dried goods, pantry items, fresh vegetables, and meal kits that are all used in the Pai kitchen.
Love Chix
Love Chix is known for serving up perfectly roasted chicken that’s not only locally sourced but free from all antibiotics and hormones. This Junction staple also offers prepackaged vegetable and fruit kits, as well as a selection of fruits, vegetables, meats, and dairy. If you have a large family, you should definitely check out the frozen family meals. Not only do those meals feed up to six people, but you can also snag it for only $38. There are options like butter chicken pie, baked penne with roasted chicken, and more!
The Fox Market
The Fox Market offers a safe and fast way to obtain the freshest groceries around. Choose from the selection of fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy, eggs, prepared meals, and pantry items. You can also find beer, wine, spirits, and specialty kits like the Brunch Box and Spritz Kit that would be perfect for Sunday morning.
Earls King Street
Earls King Street is helping to make shopping easier by offering fresh goods to stock both your fridge and pantry. Check out the grocery packs, chef kits, long list of pantry items, and even home essentials like toilet paper because we all know how hard that can be to find! Finish off your grocery order with your favourite beer, wine, spirit, or even a kit to make your favourite Earls’s beverage!
Jacobs & Co. Steakhouse
Jacobs & Co. Steakhouse is known for having some of the best steaks and we couldn’t be more excited that they’ve been packaged for home preparation. The restaurant’s BBQ Boxes come with cooking instructions and cut of meat like tenderloin, ribeye, T-bone, and porterhouse. You can even add raw bone marrow and a bag of wood charcoal, too!
Cote de Boeuf
Cote de Boeuf is a French restaurant that already doubles as a butcher shop therefore it was an easy transition to grocery. Here you’ll find a selection of the finest meats, organic produce, homemade terrines, soups, sandwiches, and more to choose from. Plus, all grocery is locally sourced too!
Storm Crow Manor
Storm Crow Manor is the ultimate nerd bar and we’re so here for it. These guys are not only offering pandemic produce packs but meats, take and bake options for bread, pasta, nachos, cake, and desserts, along with so much more. The Game Night section is everything as it offers your favourite games like Cards Against Humanity, Dungeons & Dragons, Joking Hazard, and Exploding Kittens served up with some delicious eats and drinks.
Famiglia Baldassarre
Famiglia Baldassare has been supplying Toronto with the highest quality of fresh pasta for the past decade. Not only can you find delicious fresh pasta, doughs, and fillings that the restaurant is known for, but there is also a selection of flour, dairy, eggs, and sauces to choose form.
WVRST
WVRST is a self-service hotspot that serves up swanky sausages and fries with a German beer hall vibe. You can now bring your favourite WVRST sausages, pretzels, fries, dips, sides, sodas, and pantry items home. There is even a selection of wine, cider, and beer to choose from.
Oddseoul
Oddseoul is an Ossington strip favourite that offers up Asian fusion. In addition to the delicious takeout menu, you can also find pre-packaged meats and the infamous in-house kimchi.
Joey Restaurants
The Joey Market is a one-stop-shop for all your grocery essentials where you can find DIY Joey kits, fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy, eggs, pantry items, baked goods, desserts, and more. Now that backyard season is in play, be sure to check out the selection of BBQ and Patio Must-Haves that are offered up. Plus, you can even snag bubbly and wine for 50% off.
Local Public Eatery
Local Public Eatery will bring quality grocery essentials right to your door. This restaurant offers up a selection of fruits, vegetables, meal and drink kits, baked goods, pantry items, snacks, and more. You can also find essentials like toilet paper and paper towel here as well. Each location provides a slightly different menu so be sure to check out the closest location to you.
The Beet
The Beet has transformed into an organic market for your grocery needs. Offering up a selection of starters, burgers, cold-pressed juices, beer, bread, salads, smoothies, and sandwiches, along with produce like kale, cucumbers, tomatoes, broccoli, strawberries, onions, and more. Not in the delivery area? Pick up orders are ready 60 minutes after checkout!
The Drake Commissary
The Drake Commissary in the Junction is offering up meals, snacks, and sips. You can find something for brunch, lunch, or dinner with the selection of groceries like eggs, milk, butter, ice creams, bring home meals, freshly baked goods, and more.
Mill Street Brew Pub
Mill Street Brewery is famous in the Distillery District for the beloved brews it creates. Not only can you pick up those favourite beers and cider but there is an array of groceries to choose from too. Check out the selection of fresh fruit, vegetables, dairy, bread, pantry items, snacks, and more.
Chadwick’s
Chadwick’s has seasonal comfort food and everything is made in-house. You can visit the pantry that has a selection of meal kits to make your favourite Chadwick’s dishes like Smoked Beef Brisket Filet, Beer “Birria” Style Tacos, Yummy Yummy Brussel Sprouts, and so much more. You can also find fruits, vegetables, milk, eggs, cheese, meats, dressing, kimchi, and more.
Barocco x Nino
Barocco x Nino is an Italian café in Little Italy where you can find pasta, sauce, soups, baked goods, desserts, coffee, cold-pressed juices, and more.
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There’s no doubt in our minds that we all share the same feelings these days when it comes to cooking. Whether it’s breakfast, brunch, or dinner, we’re all looking for easy meal options so we couldn’t be more excited that so many of our favourite restaurants are offering meal kits. Craving sushi, tacos, pizza? These spots have you covered!
Here are 13 Local Restaurants Offering tasty meal Kits!
Tora
Want to try your hand at DIY sushi? All you need is Tora’s Temaki Sushi Meal Kit that comes with everything you’ll need like fresh salmon, sushi rice, nori, kimchi, and more. The kit feeds four people and retails for $48.
Bellwoods Brewery
In addition to selling local craft beer, the crew at Bellwoods Brewery are also packing up boxes filled with all sorts of goodies. The company’s Treat Yourself Box retails for $100 and comes with duck confit, a pork terrine, goat’s cheese, Bellwoods Brewery Farmageddon, chocolate chip cookies, and much more.
Impact Kitchen
If eating clean is your thing, then you will want to get your hands on Impact Kitchen’s Community Box as soon as possible. The box contains healthy comfort foods like chicken bone broth, chocolate sea salt cookies, banana bread, sourdough bread, and much more.
The Edible Story
Not sure what to have for dinner tonight? Order one of the meal boxes from The Edible Story and it’ll all be sorted out for you. You have four meal boxes to choose from like tacos, poke, shwarma, and salads & protein. Each box feeds four people.
Earl’s King Street
Craving a restaurant-quality brunch? Earls King Street is offering DIY brunch kits so you can brunch all day, every day. There are six kits available and you can pick them up at your closest Earl’s restaurant or order for delivery on SkipTheDishes. If you head in to pick up, you will receive 20% off your order and frontline workers just have to show ID to get 30% off!
Blaze Pizza
Blaze Pizza is known for its delicious pizza that’s made with the highest quality ingredients and cooked to perfection in a wood oven. As much as you’ll miss its outstanding staff, Blaze has introduced DIY Pizza Kits so you can bring the Blaze experience home! The restaurant offers three DIY Pizza Kits, one and two individual size, as well as a family fun-size. After you choose what size, you can choose one of its signature pizzas or build your own.
Kanto
Kanto is a Filipino restaurant that is serving up an entire Kamayan Kit feast that you can enjoy at home. This large feast comes with all the fixings – meat, poultry, fish, a selection of vegetables, and rice. Order directly on its website or on UberEATS, DoorDash, and SkipTheDishes.
Good Hombres
Good Hombres is a Mexican taqueria that will make you feel like you’re hanging out in the streets of Mexico. The restaurant now offers build your own tacos that come with 12 tortillas and a choice of carnitas, guisado de res, chorizo con papa, tinga de pollo, or vegetarian and vegan options such as rajas concrema and hongos. Orders are available for pick up or delivery just send them a DM on Instagram, email directly, or find on UberEATS.
Buca
Buca is one of Toronto’s go-to Italian restaurants and it’s offering a variety of kits to cook at home. Available in portions to serve 2-4 people, you’ll find everything from carbonara to cacio e pepe, burrata pizza, and so much more. Bonus, if you head in for pick-up, you can add wine with your food order!
Hotmess Tex Mex
Hotmess Tex Mex has two DIY kits available for delivery through both the restaurant and UberEATS from Tuesday to Saturday. The Taco Kit and Nacho Kit come with all the necessary ingredients and you even have your choice of protein!
Liuyishou HotPot
Liuyishou HotPot will send your favourite hotpot feasts to your home with all your favourite Liyishou flavours. Don’t have a hotpot set or burner? Don’t fret because this restaurant will arrange to loan you a hotpot set or burner for a small deposit — talk about an authentic experience.
La Carnita
Craving one of La Carnita’s delicious tacos? Now you can do it yourself with its selection of taco kits that serve 2-3 people. This recently launched an extension of its kitchen is called LXCO. You can order these DIY taco kits that include fresh and delicious ingredients like pickled onions, crema, pickled jalapenos, and much more to complete your taco night.
Sala Modern Thai Kitchen
Sala Modern Thai Kitchen is a Danforth staple that serves authentic and delicious Thai cuisine. This family-run restaurant is not only known for its delicious food but its outstanding staff is friendly and knowledgeable on many levels. With dozens of meal kits to choose from, you can experience an authentic Thai dinner from home, any night of the week, plus you can also find cooking instructions by video for all of the meal kits.
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When this COVID-19 pandemic all started, we slowly started to notice the extreme effects it was having on many industries. The pandemic forced many businesses, including event venues to close their doors and artists have had to cancel shows. Like any industry leader, the question is how do you stay connected with your audience if all tours and gigs have been cancelled? The answer is a free online music livestream series!
The festival, is called URGNT, is the brainchild of Lemon Bucket Orkestra’s Mark Marczyk as a way to keep artists and their audiences connected for the duration of the lockdown until we can all be together again. The events have been live-streamed since March 20th but Marczyk wants to take it up a notch.
The series has been live-streamed from inside empty Toronto music venues.
Performing from well known TO venues like The Great Hall, Drom Taberna, Lulu Lounge, and Tonight, to name a few, URGNT has featured artists like Measha Brueggergosman, Alex Cuba, Clear Mortifee, Socalled, alongside many more talented Canadian artists.
What initially was a three-week series brought to you from empty music venues has turned into so much more.
It has transitioned into a series that will last as long as quarantine. Canadian artists whose shows were cancelled due to COVID are bringing you weekly black and white sets from the comfort of home.
URGNT has curated a community and platform to expose the city’s best artists, virtually.
With Marczyk’s livestream initiative, he wanted to assure that both the artists and personnel involved received some sort of compensation. This prompted URGNT to launch a GoFundMe to assist in costs that make this livestream happen. As of May 8, $18,110 of URGNT’s $40K goal has been raised with the goal being to bring together the Toronto arts community.
URGNT wants to raise funds to assist these artists who have lost gigs, therefore wages during the quarantine. It also gives artists the opportunity to document this unforeseen time in history all while creating compelling content to bring to their audiences at a time that they need it the most.
Tonight’s livestream starts at 7 p.m. and will bring you a long list of Canadian talent.
You will experience classical music artists like Gryphon Trio who will be opening the livestream as well as thriving jazz singer and pianist Laila Biali who will grace us with her talents. Britta B who is a Toronto based spoken word poet will express herself with the power of words and nonother than Canadian DJ and Juno nominated record producer Skratch Bastid will end off the night.
These are only a handful of Canadian artists that will be performing on the May 8th livestream and it goes without saying that this is a piece of Canadian history you won’t want to miss.
Music and arts have always brought us together, helping overcome some of life’s biggest obstacles, even this pandemic!
Tune into URGNT live at 7 p.m on May 8 where you’ll see some of Canada’s most talented artists live from the comfort of your living room.
You can watch each live stream, past and present, on the free live stream link on URGNT, Macleans, or iHeartRadio Canada.
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Sick of being at home like the rest of us? Was your vacation ruined due to the current COVID-19 pandemic or are you looking for a change of scenery? If you said yes to any of the above, then start planning a virtual getaway to any (or all) of the countries that you’ve ever wanted to visit. I don’t know about you but any time I travel the world, I find so much peace in hopping on a train, grabbing a window seat, and enjoying the ride. What’s amazing about technology these days is that we can go on train rides from home thanks to the magic of the internet. If we can go to virtual museums, zoos, aquariums, national parks, and even amusement parks around the world, then why not go for a train ride?
All aboard for 10 virtual train rides you can take across the world from the comfort of your home.
The Jacobite Steam Train
The Jacobite Steam Train in Scotland is an 84-mile round trip and has been described as the greatest railway journey of its kind. It will take you past a long list of remarkable views like the country’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis, a number of villages and stations, many bodies of water, and even the 21-arched Glenfinnan viaduct. That’s right Harry Potter fans, you can view this infamous location from the movies as it overlooks Loch Shiel and the Jacobite monument.
The Puffing Billy Railway
The Puffing Billy Railway is just an hour outside of Melbourne, Australia and it takes you on a historic yet relaxing ride through the Dandenong Ranges, over the Monbulk Creek Trestle Bridge, and many other great sites.
The Flåm Railway
The Flåm Railway in Norway is a 12-mile journey from the end of Aurlandsfjord to the highest mountain located at Myrdal station. You will be captivated as you pass by waterfalls, farms, ravines, valleys, and snow-capped mountain tops. This train ride is Norway in a nutshell and you won’t regret it!
Geibi Line
Geibi Line to Fukuen Line in Japan will give you a true taste of the countryside. As you are passing through a dark mountain tunnel, and the mountainous area of the Chūgoku region, you’ll notice some stunning bridges.
North Wales Coast Line
North Wales Coast Line takes you on a gorgeous journey from England to Wales. Starting out in the city of Chester, it zips over the Welsh border and passes lavish countryside before continuing west. As you take a ride on this vintage train, prepare to be mesmerized by the beauty of the Welsh coast.
Pikes Peak Cog Railway
Pikes Peak Cog Railway in Colorado is North America’s highest train. As you board the station in Manitou Springs, the train climbs the peak in minutes. Let me remind you that Colorado’s Pikes Peak sits 14,110 feet above sea level so you’ll see pristine valleys, peaks, creeks, and nature as far as the eye can see.
The 7 Express Line
The 7 Express Line, also known as the Flushing Express in New York City travels from Queens to Manhattan. It will provide you with outside and underground views but don’t be mistaken. This is not the hustle and bustle of commuting during rush hour on high traffic transit lines — it’s front window footage offers some pretty amazing views of the city.
The Belgrade-Bar Railway
The Belgrade-Bar Railway, which travels between Serbia’s capital and Montenegro will take you through 102 tunnels and 96 bridges. Starting out in the town of Bar, close to the Adriatic Sea, then travelling through the longest tunnel, which is 20,246 feet, not to mention going over the highway railway bridge that you will find in Europe. As you ride through the magical mountains of Montenegro, be sure to grab a window seat for this trip of a lifetime.
Bernina Railway
Bernina Railway is a single-track railway that starts in the spa resort of St. Moritz, Switzerland and ends in Tirano, Italy. As you journey through The Alps witnessing these breathtaking views of quaint villages, beautiful bridges, tunnels, cliffs, and clear blue waters, you will be in a virtual bliss. The Bernina Railway is both the highest railway alpine crossing in Europe and the highest adhesion railway on the continent. Talk about an experience!
The Ferrocarril Central Andino S.A
The Ferrocarril Central Andino S.A is a railway in Peru that takes you on a 335km ride through 66 tunnels and over 59 bridges. As one of the world’s most scenic railroads in the world, you’ll begin your journey in Chosica and end in the Andes. Travelling through some of the most scenic parts of the line, you’ll ride over the Puente Infiernillo Bridge that passes through tight canyons with lots of steep rocks.
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