Michael O'Brien

08/21/2026

The Cabbagetown Festival takes over Parliament and Carlton streets September 12 and 13, with more than 250 vendors, food, shopping, live performances and plenty happening throughout the neighbourhood.

https://www.cabbagetownto.com/festival-information

08/19/2026

Harbourfront’s free Summer Music in the Garden series heads to the Middle East on Sunday, August 23 from 4 to 5 p.m. Al Qahwa will perform Arabic classics, folk melodies and original compositions at the Toronto Music Garden.

https://harbourfrontcentre.com/event/journey-to-the-middle-east-smig-2026/

08/17/2026

Toronto takes burgers seriously, and there’s no shortage of opinions about who does them best. This roundup covers a good mix of restaurants around the city, from straightforward classics to versions that get a little more creative.

https://www.opentable.ca/lists/best-burger-restaurants-toronto

08/14/2026

For anyone who likes building a road trip around where to eat, this has five Ontario itineraries centred on local food and drink. Stops range from breweries and cideries to restaurants and producers across Eastern Ontario and the Highlands.

https://comewander.ca/story/5-foodie-adventures

08/12/2026

If housework has a habit of expanding to fill whatever time you give it, the “3-30” rule takes a different approach. The idea is three 30-minute blocks of household tasks during the day, giving you enough time to make progress without letting chores take over everything else.

https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/3-30-rule-for-household-tasks-37563198

08/10/2026

French fries probably don’t require a citywide ranking, but I’m not going to argue with one. This Toronto list gets wonderfully specific, from hand-cut fries soaked overnight and fried twice to beef-fat fries that take two days to make.

https://tastet.ca/en/lists/the-best-fries-in-toronto/?region=to

08/07/2026

East Coast homes often have a character that comes from their setting as much as their design. This collection features colourful rooms, coastal views, traditional architecture and interiors that don’t feel overly precious.

https://houseandhome.com/home-tours/photo-gallery-the-best-of-the-east/

08/05/2026

Summer Music in the Garden continues with free performances at the Toronto Music Garden through August 27. Concerts take place Thursdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m., with jazz, classical, folk and music from around the world on the schedule.

https://harbourfrontcentre.com/series/summer-music-in-the-garden/

08/04/2026

Fine dining in Toronto isn’t limited to one type of food or one part of the city. This list brings together established favourites and newer restaurants for celebrations, special occasions or a properly leisurely dinner.

https://www.opentable.ca/lists/best-fine-dining-restaurants-toronto

08/04/2026