swan song
Joanne Kates signs off after 38 years as the Globe's restaurant critic
Joanne Kates’s first review in the Globe appeared in 1974. In her last, she reflects on how we became a ‘city-state of foodies’
worship
With departure of rabbi, Holy Blossom faces its own exodus
John Moscowitz's ouster from the synagogue has raised the ire of some of its high-profile congregants
satire
How two property moguls overcame their differences and landed their dream tower
When your non-negotiables include super-fast elevators and auto-flush toilets, the skyscraper is the limit
going, going...
Yorkville Four Seasons auction
At the old Yorkville Four Seasons, everything must go: From the chandeliers to the pianos, dining tables to the tapestries, over 15,000 items are up for grabs at a public auction that runs May 31 to June 2 (previews are on May 29 and 30; details at iaasworldwide.com). The auctioneers, IAAS Worldwide, gave the Globe a peek at some of the swankiest items on the block and a sense of what each is worth. Whether they fetch that much is up to you and the skills you bring to the auction floor
traffic
A better long weekend, starting behind the wheel
Don’t hate the smug people who have attained a stress-free cottage commute – become one
art
Illustrator finds beauty in Toronto’s back alleys
Michael Cho’s sketches of sun-dappled or snow-dusted corners of the city reveal memorable images in forgotten places
centennial
Meet the man who shaped 20th-century Toronto
A bold, forward-thinking public-works official, he was responsible for some of our most iconic structures
film; cinema; movies; toronto
360 Screenings are so much bigger than surround sound
Unique locations and costumed actors contribute to a completely immersive cinematic experience new to Toronto
parenting
Have you got what it takes to get your kid into daycare?
Parents are camping out to get access to daycare spots in a city where only 20 per cent of the kids can be accommodated a registered facility. There has to be a better way
