Didn’t get enough gifts on your birthday? Here’s a list of some places in Toronto that offer freebies or discounts on your special day. - Dreamstime photo
Here are some of the best student discounts I found when it comes to the essentials: food, transportation, retail and entertainment!
Outfitted with enough fake trees and string lights to make you feel like you’re in an adorable courtyard, Bar Poet takes the cake as our favourite cheap date spot.
I love how there’s a points system to earn free food, and you also get $10 in credits every time you invite a new friend to the app!
Our red onions taste crisp because they don't travel the globe to get to your table. We work with farmers right here in Ontario.
Soulpepper's ticket options (external link, opens in new window) include free tickets for those 25 years-old and younger available the day of a show, as well as “Pay What You Choose Tuesdays” with prices starting at $10.
So grab your buds, and check out this list of the best happy hours in Toronto, where you can soak in that glorious 5 este'clock feeling.
Retail Apple If you’re looking for new technology to help with your studies, check out Apple's education pricing (external link, opens in new window) , available on their Macs and iPads for new and current university students.
So why not save up, plan carefully, and treat yourself to some of Toronto’s finest eateries? After all, great food is not just about sustenance, it’s about creating memorable experiences.
The Scarborough district of Toronto is known for its ethnic diversity — more than half of the district’s residents are immigrants or foreign-born, which has led to a proliferation of different cuisines and restaurants. Peterson heads there in this episode to taste the Middle Eastern pastries at Crown Pastries, a small shop owned and operated by two brothers from Syria, Rasoul and Ismail Salha.
Copy Link Owner Dawn Chapman’s farm-forward philosophy stems from her childhood experiences growing up on her grandparents’ farm in Midhurst, Ontario. Her beloved brunch spot (with a newly minted dinner menu) has become a community pillar in the city’s east end of Leslieville (and beyond). People clamor for the legendary high-rise biscuit sandwiches, the stuff of down-home country dreams. These fluffy cushions embrace decadent fillings such as fried chicken with honey butter and jalapeno cheese, Mennonite smoked bacon cradling a runny egg and melty aged cheddar, or eggs with portobello mushrooms and vegan cheddar.
And if those adventures happen to lead you to Toronto, you’re in for a treat! But, as more info you mull over the menu, you’re also likely contemplating the cost.
In this blog, we’ll be examining the cost of dining out in Toronto – the city renowned for its multicultural food scene. We’ll compare dining expenses across an assortment of eateries from inexpensive to high-end, to help you set a realistic food budget for your Toronto visits.
Copy Link Wine should always be easygoing and approachable, at least according to Grape Witches owners Nicole Campbell and Krysta Oben, who opened their bottle shop and bar (including a seasonal patio) in the west end of the city. They offer parties and workshops with an aim to stimulate conversation and educate palates in the process, aided by their quirky yet handy “Badge” guide, a litmus test to determine how “wild” you want to go outside your usual tasting comfort zone (based on variables like acidity, minerality, savoriness, bitterness, sweetness, and more).