On the Danforth

  • Arts + Culture
  • Food + Drink
  • Health + Wellness
  • Here + Now
  • History + Community
  • Arts + Culture
  • Food + Drink
  • Health + Wellness
  • Here + Now
  • History + Community

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram

Pages

  • About
    • Masthead – Spring 2022
    • Masthead – Summer 2022
  • Advertising directory  
  • Masthead – Web 21/22
  • Media Kit
  • Sitemap
  • Spring 2022 Issue
  • Summer 2022 Issue

Archives

  • A store front sign that says "Red Rocket Coffee", the sign is red with grey letters and there is a window.
    Community,  Food + Drink

    4 Cafés to Visit on the Danforth

    February 15, 2022 /

    The Danforth—primarily known as Greektown—has a lot to offer in terms of restaurants, cute little bookstores, vintage shops and local cafes that people visit every day. What’s better than a cup of coffee to start your day? Here are 4 cafés that are a must visit, the next time you find yourself on the Danforth. Tsaa Tea Shop Located at 412 Danforth Ave is Tsaa Tea shop. Although this café specializes in tea, it also offers a wide variety of café drinks, from coffee to bubble tea. Filipino-owned, they also have a separate menu for just Filipino desserts from Halo Halo to Turron! The interior is small and cozy, decorated…

    read more
    Pamela Prasetya 0 Comments

    You May Also Like

    8 Holiday Festivals in Toronto this Year

    December 13, 2021
    A group of women in a yoga class.

    Pink is Back on the Danforth

    January 17, 2022
    A plate with a dessert, fried balls covered in honey.

    Loukoumades on the Danforth: Greece’s Oldest and Most Delicious Dessert

    January 24, 2022
  • A movie poster. There is a man drinking alcohol from a bottle. There is blurry people behind him.
    Arts + Culture

    7 Great Films to Watch When Jumping Across the Pond

    February 7, 2022 /

    Along with the rise of the non-English film industry, I too will be looking into some of the best non-English films of the last year, because why stay in the monolingual cave when the dawn of multilingual entertainment is upon us? Titane Following the intensity that was Raw, this film from Julia Ducounau once again breathtakingly displays the director’s ability to push buttons and explore limits. Christened “body horror” for a reason, this film focuses on a woman who, after suffering injuries from a car accident, has a titanium plate fitted to her head. Full of gallows humour, questions about sexuality and gender identity, as well as parenthood, this is…

    read more
    Allison Throp 0 Comments

    You May Also Like

    Shop Local for the Holidays at These 10 Danforth Businesses

    December 3, 2020
    Photo of Canadian Flag

    Economic Club of Canada: Fighting for the Canadian Economy

    March 11, 2020
    old time gramophone, representing the 62nd Grammy Awards

    Canada Reads 2020 short list titles as 62nd Grammy Awards fashion

    January 27, 2020
  • A cellphone on a green background, there is a heart inside a chat icon on the screen of the phone.
    Lifestyle,  Opinion

    The Internet Ruined My Love Life

    January 31, 2022 /

    Nothing haunts me more than the idea of online dating. Aside from the fact that dating apps are anything but romantic, internet dating is just a nightmare for someone like me. I am a bibliophile and a romantic who completely loathes the idea of meeting my future husband online because—among other, very valid, reasons—it completely derails the fantasy I have meticulously created for my love life in my head. Despite my pathetic and misguided assumptions that people will eventually revert to dating without apps and websites, I’m afraid I must admit that internet dating is not going anywhere. This leaves me at an impasse, wondering where I can go from…

    read more
    Victoria Cozza 0 Comments

    You May Also Like

    Why Buying an Easter Rabbit for Your Child is a Bad Idea

    April 6, 2017

    5 Reasons to Print All of Your Photos

    March 8, 2017

    Eat Better Bread and Get a Llama: An Unofficial Guide to Adulting

    February 4, 2017
  • A plate with a dessert, fried balls covered in honey.
    Community,  Food + Drink

    Loukoumades on the Danforth: Greece’s Oldest and Most Delicious Dessert

    January 24, 2022 /

    When I was younger, the Danforth was Toronto. As a twelve-year-old growing up in Northern Ontario, I didn’t know anything about the city. All I knew was that my childhood best friend, Hannah, lived in Greektown. Every once in a while, I would take a Greyhound bus to the city to visit her. The trip was very stressful for me—the bus station at Bay and Dundas was always packed and disorienting, and the subway map was anything but straightforward. But when I arrived at the Danforth, everything became familiar and comforting. I loved Hannah’s house, which was a tall and skinny building with lots of windows. As a kid who…

    read more
    Emily Standfield 0 Comments

    You May Also Like

    8 Holiday Festivals in Toronto this Year

    December 13, 2021
    A store front sign that says "Red Rocket Coffee", the sign is red with grey letters and there is a window.

    4 Cafés to Visit on the Danforth

    February 15, 2022
    White truck with signs on the back that say "Alternative Thrift Shop" and "Sale."

    Top 7 Toronto Thrifting Tips & Tricks

    March 29, 2022
  • A group of women in a yoga class.
    Community,  Health + Wellness

    Pink is Back on the Danforth

    January 17, 2022 /

    In February of 2020, life in Toronto was business as usual. Natalie Borch, founder of The Pink Studio in Toronto, was teaching a variety of classes at her studio: dance, yoga, barre, and pilates. On March 17, 2020, Premier Doug Ford issued a state of emergency, and by April 1, 2020, the Government of Ontario sent the entire province into lockdown, plunging businesses into an indefinite closure that would have profound ramifications for the fitness industry. In what would end up being one of the world’s longest lockdowns, the industry would suffer immensely, and for businesses to survive, they would need to innovate quickly, which is exactly what Natalie and…

    read more
    Zuleka Bliss 0 Comments

    You May Also Like

    White truck with signs on the back that say "Alternative Thrift Shop" and "Sale."

    Top 7 Toronto Thrifting Tips & Tricks

    March 29, 2022
    A store front sign that says "Red Rocket Coffee", the sign is red with grey letters and there is a window.

    4 Cafés to Visit on the Danforth

    February 15, 2022
    A plate with a dessert, fried balls covered in honey.

    Loukoumades on the Danforth: Greece’s Oldest and Most Delicious Dessert

    January 24, 2022
  • Food + Drink

    5 Best Spots in North York for Late Night Asian Eats

    January 10, 2022 /

    North York is home to an amazing food scene, especially when it comes to East Asian food. And there’s nothing better after a long day or a night out than to sit down and enjoy a warm meal. Whether it’s 10 p.m. or 2 a.m., here are five spots in North York guaranteed to satisfy your late-night cravings.  Chicken in the Kitchen If you’re a fan of Korean fried chicken, this is the place for you. Chicken in the Kitchen serves saucy, crispy fried chicken, but also snacks like Kimchi Bulgogi Poutine, as well as $3 shots every Friday and Saturday. The interior is cozy and the televisions make it…

    read more
    Karen Chen 0 Comments

    You May Also Like

    Winterlicious on the Danforth

    February 5, 2017
    Single Malt Scotches

    Seven Smoky Single Malt Scotches to Sip on a Cold Winter Day

    February 24, 2020

    Switchel: The Ancient Health Drink You’ve Likely Never Heard Of

    December 17, 2020
  • A park with a fountain in the middle, flowers pots and trees. There are Greek restaurants in the background and people enjoying a sunny day. There is a large energy box on the left painted with the same image of the park.
    History + Community

    Is Greektown still Greek?

    January 7, 2022 /

    The changing of Greektown through the eyes of its past and present residents. Greektown has always been close to my heart. When I lived in a small town without any other Greek people around me, I yearned for a connection to my culture. Every March break, I would get so excited to visit my cousins for a week and walk the Danforth with them. Reveling in the smell of fresh pastries and the sounds of bouzouki music coming from the shops around me, It was a great place to connect with my culture and talk to interesting individuals. Recently, however, after moving to Toronto this past September, I realized that…

    read more
    Sophie Rutledge 0 Comments

    You May Also Like

    How much do you know about COVID-19?

    March 17, 2020
    Aerial photo of residential neighbourhood.

    Interviews with People Living On the Danforth

    February 9, 2020

    History that Reads like Greek Myth

    May 28, 2019
  • Picture credit: Tatiana. Pexels
    Literature

    Discovery and Rediscovery: Books on the Danforth

    December 21, 2021 /

    I have always been a voracious reader, consuming the short stories in grade school textbooks instead of listening in class or staying up into the wee hours of the morning to finish one more chapter. My shelves are full, bowing under the weight of series and single novels, with still more books piling up on the floor as my “to be read” list gets longer. But when I finished my English degree at university, I was burnt out from reading. Working two jobs didn’t help the situation as I had precious little time to do things outside of eating and sleeping. When the pandemic hit Canada and I was laid…

    read more
    Sarah Rockx 0 Comments

    You May Also Like

    Alisha Sevigny: Author, Leader, and Mom

    March 20, 2020

    On the Danforth Spring 2020 is here!

    March 20, 2020
    old time gramophone, representing the 62nd Grammy Awards

    Canada Reads 2020 short list titles as 62nd Grammy Awards fashion

    January 27, 2020
  • Community,  Here + Now

    8 Holiday Festivals in Toronto this Year

    December 13, 2021 /

    It is holiday festival season in Toronto! From artistic displays to holiday shopping, visiting Christmas markets and holiday festivals is the best way to get into the holiday spirit. Here is a list of some of the holiday festivals in the city this year.

    read more
    On The Danforth Online Editorial Team 0 Comments

    You May Also Like

    White truck with signs on the back that say "Alternative Thrift Shop" and "Sale."

    Top 7 Toronto Thrifting Tips & Tricks

    March 29, 2022
    A plate with a dessert, fried balls covered in honey.

    Loukoumades on the Danforth: Greece’s Oldest and Most Delicious Dessert

    January 24, 2022
    A store front sign that says "Red Rocket Coffee", the sign is red with grey letters and there is a window.

    4 Cafés to Visit on the Danforth

    February 15, 2022
  • Here + Now,  Lifestyle

    3 Fun Fall Gardening Projects to Keep You Busy at Home

    November 19, 2020 /

    Normally, fall signals the end of the gardening season—not with these fun tips! Instead of waiting with bated breath for next spring, try picking up a fall or winter plant at one of the many garden centres located on Danforth Avenue. . . 1. Plant Alluring Amaryllis Indoors Around late autumn, amaryllis (Hippeastrum) bulbs will start to pop up for purchase in stores. These pretty plants hail from South America. To enjoy their tropical, trumpet-like blossoms, they should be grown indoors so they can enjoy year-round warmth.  At my local shop, I found two varieties of amaryllis. “Minerva” features strawberry-red petals, stark white centres, and kiwi-green hearts. But it was…

    read more
    Jasmine Morris 0 Comments

    You May Also Like

    Coffee Cup

    6 Best Coffee Shops On The Danforth

    February 24, 2020

    Shop Local for the Holidays at These 10 Danforth Businesses

    December 3, 2020
    Aerial photo of residential neighbourhood.

    Interviews with People Living On the Danforth

    February 9, 2020
 Older Posts

Sections

Archives

On The Danforth

Story Arts Centre
951 Carlaw Avenue
Toronto, ON M4K 3M2
Phone: 416-289-5000 ext. 53036

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
Centennial College - School of Communications, Media, Arts and Design
2023 On The Danforth ©
Ashe Theme by WP Royal.