Twenty years ago, Gail Simmons was a Toronto-based food writer with a passion for French cuisine and dreams of taking over the publishing industry. Then a chance audition to judge a fledgling reality cooking show changed everything. Over the next 21 seasons, Top Chef established itself as the gold standard of culinary competitions, and Simmons has become a foodie fairy godmother to the hundreds of contestants who have come through. Season 22, premiering March 13 on Hayu and Bravo, is set in Toronto, meaning Simmons is finally hosting on home turf. We spoke to her about how the show has changed, which local spots she recommended to cast and crew, and where her parents still go for eggplant sandwiches. |
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| Bridgette Vong is a 26-year-old content creator making $130,000 a year. She rents a one-bedroom condo in West Queen West for $2,450 a month. “I offered four months’ rent up front to sweeten the deal,” she says. Here, she breaks down her spending habits. |
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| Edward Rogers was dismissed as a meddling nepo baby—until he muscled out his siblings, acquired his competitors, cornered the telecom market and became the dominant force in Canadian sports. Here, the unlikely ascent of the nation’s telecom king. |
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What to see, do, hear and read this month |
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| Passing, a new ballet from Swedish choreographer Johan Inger, explores the tension between our identities as individuals and as part of a group. Pieces of Tomorrow comes from Ballet BC’s artistic director Medhi Walerski and deals with ideas of destruction, creation and reconstruction. March 28 and 29, Bluma Appel Theatre |
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| Join TL Insider for an evening of coffee exploration led by the experts at Pilot Coffee Roasters. In this multisensory workshop, attendees will learn the art of creating beautiful lattes and taste exceptional coffee from around the world. Whether you’re a casual coffee drinker or an aspiring barista, the event will strengthen your appreciation for coffee and elevate your skills. Get tickets here. |
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