In today’s edition of This City: five new Reformer Pilates studios to try in Toronto. Plus, a reader seeks the Urban Diplomat’s advice about an overzealous snow blower on their block, Andrew Phung’s recommendation for ridiculously fresh dim sum, and more. Visit torontolife.com for all our city coverage. |
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Reformer Pilates has seen a resurgence lately, thanks in part to TikTok and celeb endorsements from Harry Styles and Kim Kardashian. Unlike its mat-based counterpart, this style of Pilates uses a Reformer machine for a low-impact full-body workout. Here are five new spots to try out Reformer Pilates in Toronto. |
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| | “One of my neighbours got a snow blower last winter, and at the slightest flurry, he’s out clearing everyone’s sidewalk like an overzealous Good Samaritan. The thing is, he’s really bad at it, often veering off course, carving up gardens and piling snow onto people’s driveways. He’s a nice guy, and I don’t want to hurt his feelings, but I can’t handle an encore of last winter’s snow-removal disaster. Help?” Here’s what our Urban Diplomat has to say. |
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| | For our January issue, we asked prominent Torontonians for insider tips and tricks that make life in the city better. Actor Andrew Phung’s recommendation: the ridiculously fresh dim sum at Dine and Dim on Gerrard Street East. “It’s become my go-to for lunch meetings, but it’s also the only place in the east end that has late-night dim sum,” says Phung. |
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| | Toronto’s largest design festival returns this month with a series of in-person and online events, and sustainability is the focus. Exhibitions include the ninth annual iteration of Lucid Ideas, a partnership with interior design boutique Umbra that invites artists to experiment with transparent materials in homeware design. Jan. 19 to 28, various locations |
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| | In the latest issue: 71 insider tips and tricks to make life in Toronto easier, cheaper, faster, slower, tastier, smarter and way more fun. Plus, the story of a whistleblower cop, the city’s most hated landlord, a guide to zhuzhing up instant ramen, and more. Still not receiving Toronto Life at home? Subscribe today. |
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