In today’s edition of This City: Inside Azura chef Adam Ryan’s kitchen, Geddy Lee’s best memories of Budweiser Stage, Olivia Laing’s latest nonfiction book, and more. For all of our city coverage, visit torontolife.com or subscribe to our print edition. |
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At Azura, Adam Ryan’s Mediterranean restaurant on Danforth, the chef executes a tasting menu influenced by culinary hotspots like El Bulli, Noma and the French Laundry. But this haute-cuisine devotee doesn’t whip up dishes inspired by Ferran Adrià or René Redzepi in his downtime: when he’s at home, Ryan is all about embracing nostalgia and comfort with Old El Paso kits, pizza nights and a chip cupboard. Here’s a look inside his kitchen. |
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| | Since its first show in 1995, Budweiser Stage has been synonymous with summer and stars both celestial and musical. As the venue kicks off its 30th season, we asked Rush’s Geddy Lee (and dozens of others) to share their best memories. “Rush played a bunch of shows at the amphitheatre—we’ve experienced profound emotions and triumphs in that space,” he said. |
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| | Five unexpected gin cocktails to upgrade your summer bash |
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What to see, do and read this month |
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| | British writer, essayist and critic Olivia Laing spent the early days of the pandemic occupied with a familiar pastime: gardening. That included restoring an 18th-century walled garden at her home in Suffolk, England—an experience that inspired her latest book, The Garden Against Time. In it, Laing explores the exclusivity of paradises throughout history, from private aristocratic Edens founded on slavery to queer beach utopias. Out June 25 |
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| | In the latest issue: our annual ranking of where to eat now. Plus, the small-town doctor who tore his community apart, confessions of a reformed shoplifter, an eye-popping history of Budweiser Stage, and more. Still not receiving Toronto Life at home? Subscribe today. |
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