The Night Shift: Happy Birthday, Maddy!

Just east of Spadina, at the northernmost end of the University of Toronto campus, lies the illustrious, inscrutable, incomparable Madison Avenue Pub....;

The Night Shift: Cove ThirtyOne’s undersea escape

Another weekend, another club opening. On Saturday night, across from Hotel Le Germain, just steps east of Second City HQ, Tommy King welcomed throngs...;

The Night Shift: A night at The Carlu

It’s 7:30 p.m. on a Friday night. Cars are lined up awaiting valet service at the corner of Yonge and College, from black Town Cars to dilapidated hoopties...;

The Night Shift: Toronto’s great escape

On a recent Tuesday night, I sojourned in Mexico for three quick hours. Getting there was a breeze: I just jumped on the streetcar—and I didn't even...;

College Street’s latest revival

On Valentine’s Day, I ventured deep into Little Italy for the opening of an exhibit called “With Pleasure.” There was a DJ spinning in the storefront...;

The Night Shift: Goose got me loose

There's a new cocktail haven in town. Well, sort of. Tuesday night marked the official unveiling of the first Canadian Grey Goose Lounge, housed in a...;

The Night Shift: It Girls and other concerns

Ah, Soho House on a Friday night. Despite throwing down $51 last weekend for the up-sized, uber-hyped brunch, there is no place I would rather be when...;

The Night Shift: An evening out with Chef Grant Soto

If you're not yet familiar with the Chef Grant Soto meme, I’ll sum it up succinctly: A budding screenwriter creates a Twitter account to send out quips...;

The Night Shift: Art of Time’s classical cacophony

For 13 seasons, the Art of Time Ensemble has championed a new vibe within Toronto’s classical music community, tearing at and stretching the fabric...;

From digital dating to analog encounters

I recently agreed to a group blind date with three straight, single, ready-to-mingle women. I knew nothing about them, except that they were BFFs. My...;