Caroline Aksich

Nov 7, 2024 | torontolife.com | Caroline Aksich

When Sweat and Tonic opened at Yonge and Shuter in late 2019, it shook up the city’s fitness landscape. The gym’s high-octane HIIT and spin studios, channelling the energy of a Friday night on King West, filled wait lists and flooded Instagram feeds. Its yoga studio, meanwhile, became a zen den for Toronto’s yogis, who lined up to stretch and sweat it out in a candlelit, infrared-heated oasis. The secret sauce?

Nov 1, 2024 | torontolife.com | Caroline Aksich

Toronto is bracing for Taylor Swift’s arrival on November 16. With 240,000 Swifties expected to attend her six shows at the Rogers Centre, downtown is about to get more chaotic than a Ticketmaster pre-sale. Swifties will want a spot close by to grab a bite before the concert, so we’ve rounded up 10 restaurants within walking distance of the venue.

Oct 14, 2024 | torontolife.com | Caroline Aksich

I grew up in a strict household. My parents were devout Christians and had a lot of rules, which led me to develop a bit of a rebellious streak. In high school, in the late 1960s, I loved football, but my parents didn’t want me playing. I’d hide my gear at school and, when I arrived home late, lie and tell them I’d gotten detention. As I got older, I realized that my parents’ vision for my life wasn’t for me.

Oct 9, 2024 | torontolife.com | Caroline Aksich

The sort-of secret: Yan Dining Room, chef Eva Chin’s new neo-Chinese pop-up inside of Hong Shing RestaurantYou may have heard of it if: You’ve been following Chin since her days at Momofuku KojinBut you probably haven’t tried it because: It’s hidden in Hong Shing’s private dining roomKeeping a restaurant relevant while maintaining its soul is a delicate balancing act, but Colin Li has nailed it at Hong Shing.

Sep 27, 2024 | torontolife.com | Caroline Aksich

After narrowly escaping the indignant fate of being turned into condos, Newmarket’s 1914 post office is looking pretty good these days. Credit goes to Archive Hospitality Group, which meticulously preserved the Italianate red-brick exterior and clock tower while giving the interior a sleek 21st-century upgrade. A discreet three-storey wing was added to expand the space, but preservation was the main goal.