Julia Mastroianni

Toronto

Executive Editor at Post City Magazines

managing editor @streetsoftrnto | formerly @nowtoronto | bylines @thismagazine @nationalpost @financialpost

Articles

Katherine Ryan married high school sweetheart 20 years later

6 days ago | streetsoftoronto.com | Julia Mastroianni

Katherine Ryan may be a comedic icon across the pond, but she got her start here in Ontario. With a career that has spanned from BBC presenter to star and creator of Netflix series The Duchess, she’s made a return to her roots as the newest Canada’s Got Talent judge (the finale airs on May 13 on CityTV, where one contestant will walk away with the $1 million prize). She’ll also be stopping in Toronto on May 17 for her comedy tour.
Toronto is getting its own Met Gala this weekend

1 week ago | streetsoftoronto.com | Julia Mastroianni

Every year, fashion lovers eagerly anticipate the first Monday in May — the day upon which the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City is flooded with actors, artists, designers and A-listers dressed their best. One of the world’s most prolific fashion events, the Met Gala marks the launch of the museum’s new Costume Institute Exhibition each year.
Taylor Swift's favourite designer is working on a secret Toronto Maple Leafs collab

2 weeks ago | streetsoftoronto.com | Julia Mastroianni

A celebrity designer known for creating the viral custom puffer that Taylor Swift wore to a Kansas City Chiefs game is working on a new project — and this time, it’s Toronto Maple Leafs-themed. When Taylor Swift stepped out into the stands last year to support her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce, it wasn’t just her star power turning heads. The puffer she sported, featuring Kelce’s name and jersey number, had everyone wondering where she got it.
The best places to see spring flowers in Toronto

2 weeks ago | streetsoftoronto.com | Julia Mastroianni

From waves of pretty tulips in every kind of colour to dreamy Sakura groves and charming garden nooks, experience the very best of spring in Toronto with our list of the top places to spot May flowers. From Cabbagetown to the Islands and everywhere in between, delightful garden blooms are just a stone’s throw away. So go ahead — feast your eyes and feed your soul. Spring is finally here. Around the corner from St. Lawrence Market, discover a delightful garden in the heart of Old Town.
This $19.9 million Toronto home is hidden in the middle of the Rosedale ravine

2 weeks ago | streetsoftoronto.com | Julia Mastroianni

Nestled into the side of the Rosedale ravine is an almost $20 million home that features a heritage facade in the front and a massive glass cube hidden in the back. The four-bedroom, four-bathroom property at 11 Beaumont Rd. was originally designed by the architect behind the Eaton Centre, Eb Zeidler, then reimagined by architect Peter Clewes. The result is a striking combination of modern and classic vibes and a home that blends beautifully into the surrounding nature.
This Ontario provincial park is surrounded by stunning beaches and a lighthouse

3 weeks ago | streetsoftoronto.com | Julia Mastroianni

Ontario is home to plenty of destinations filled with natural beauty that make for stunning spring day trips — but not all of them can claim to have beautiful beaches, all-season activities, a historic lighthouse and shipwrecks nearby. Located a three-hour drive from Toronto, MacGregor Point Provincial Park is the ideal weekend trip for adventurers and nature lovers alike.
The best Easter festivals and egg hunts happening in Ontario

4 weeks ago | streetsoftoronto.com | Julia Mastroianni

With Easter around the corner and spring blooms on the horizon, everyone has a bit of a spring in their step. After all, when Easter rolls around, it’s only a matter of days until the warm weather decides to stay for good — meaning that people right across Ontario are eagerly ready to celebrate the season. From colourful Easter parades to playful egg hunts and the age-old tradition of the Easter Bunny, this weekend is filled with delightful activities for the young and young at heart.
Project Runway Canada is being revived with two fashion icons as judges

4 weeks ago | streetsoftoronto.com | Julia Mastroianni

A Canadian spinoff of popular American reality TV series Project Runway is getting a revival, almost two decades after the original adaptation aired. Project Runway Canada is returning to Canadian audiences this year, this time with two new local fashion powerhouses at the helm — Jeanne Beker, TV personality, former host of the iconic FashionTelevision and Streets of Toronto’s resident style expert, and model and advocate Coco Rocha.
The best places to see cherry blossoms in peak bloom around Ontario

1 month ago | streetsoftoronto.com | Julia Mastroianni

Spring in Ontario isn’t just a season — it’s a spectacle. For a fleeting few weeks between late April and early May, the province is draped in delicate clouds of pink and white as cherry blossoms burst into bloom. Whether you want to stay close to the city or venture out, Ontario has some stunning spots to take in the magic. Thanks to the Sakura Project, thousands of these pastel trees have been planted across Ontario, turning parks and green spaces into storybook settings. But timing is everything.
How They Met: Soccer star Diana Matheson on meeting her gold medal-worthy match

1 month ago | streetsoftoronto.com | Julia Mastroianni

By scoring the game-winning goal that won Canada our first-ever medal in women’s soccer at the 2012 Olympics, Diana Matheson had already succeeded in putting our country on the map for the sport. But she decided there was more to be done — and in 2022, she spearheaded the launch of Canada’s first professional women’s soccer league. It’s finally here: the kickoff of the Northern Super League (NSL) happens in April, including a Toronto game on April 19.