Valentine’s Date and Dine Options in Toronto

posted Wednesday, February 11, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Dining, Hospitality (Food & Beverage)

This Valentine’s Day, celebrate with some of Toronto’s most compelling dining destinations—including award-winning and MICHELIN-recognized restaurants—each offering thoughtfully crafted menus and elevated experiences designed for the occasion. From refined tasting menus and seasonal pairings to intimate, ingredient-driven dinners, Minami Toronto, Miku Toronto, Radici, No Vacancy,  Lyla, Antler, Aburi Tora, and Favorites Thai invite guests to […]

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AIRE Ancient Baths – Experience A Romantic Escape Hidden Inside One of Toronto’s Most Historic Buildings

posted Tuesday, February 10, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Health & Beauty, Lifestyle, Spirituality

Celebrated around the world for its candlelit baths and quietly romantic atmosphere, AIRE Ancient Baths arrives just in time for Valentine’s Day. Rooted in the tradition of ancient Roman, Greek, and Ottoman baths, the Spanish wellness brand now counts Toronto among its ten global destinations alongside Barcelona, Sevilla, London, Copenhagen, New York, and Chicago. For […]

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Queen Ester – John Irving’s latest novel revisits his classic “The Cider House Rules”

posted Monday, February 2, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

Queen Ester sees John Irving return to the world of his bestselling classic novel and Academy Award winner The Cider House Rules, revisiting the orphanage in St. Cloud’s, Maine, where Dr. Larch takes in Esther, a three-year-old Jew whose life is shaped by anti-Semitism. Esther Nacht is born in Vienna in 1905. Her father dies on […]

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Insomnia – the inside story of Robbie Robertson and Martin Scorsese’s lifelong creative collaborations

posted Sunday, February 1, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

Insomnia is the story of rock legend Robbie Robertson‘s wild ride with Martin Scorsese—as friends, adventure-seekers, and boundary-pushing collaborators. For four decades, Robbie Robertson produced music for Martin Scorsese’s films, a relationship that began when Robertson convinced Scorsese to direct The Last Waltz, the iconic film of the Band’s farewell performance at the Winterland Ballroom on […]

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Three Parties – a queer Palestinian’s planned coming out party gets derailed by the woes of family and friends

posted Tuesday, January 27, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

Three Parties tells the story of a queer Palestinian refugee who plans to come out at his elaborate birthday dinner party, in this tragicomic modern reimagining of Virginia Woolf’s Mrs. Dalloway. Firas Dareer wakes up on his twenty-third birthday with a sense of purpose: today he’ll jump from a Stage 3 to a Stage 6 […]

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The Music Lover’s Guide to North America: Museums, Historical Sites, and Other Points of Interest

posted Friday, January 16, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Books

The Music Lover’s Guide to North America is the first-ever guidebook to North American music museums and other sites, from the iconic to the obscure. Wherever you are, you don’t have to go far in North America to find world-class music museums and historical sites. Whether in major cities like Nashville, Detroit, and New Orleans […]

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Global LGBTQ+ Happiness Survey across 153 countries links the effects of homophobia and economic insecurity

posted Wednesday, January 7, 2026

by: Bryen Dunn in Community

The LGBT Happiness Study, is the Global Survey on Happiness, Sex and Quality of Life among LGBTI people is  a major global research study for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people aims to give a voice to this community around the world. LGBTQ+ people face unequal treatment across different human societies. Several concomitant […]

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What’s Hot in Weddings Right Now

posted Tuesday, December 23, 2025

by: Matrimony Editor in Matrimony

What’s Hot in Weddings Right Now (Not Just Pretty — Actually Useful Advice for Queer Couples in Love) Weddings are evolving in exciting ways — from how people eat and celebrate to where they say “I do.” Whether your celebration is big or intimate, here’s a guide that mixes trend insight, practical tips, and creative […]

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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa’s Phase 2 opening includes new dining and gaming options

posted Friday, December 19, 2025

by: Bryen Dunn in Travel

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa opens Phase 2 of their property, one that gives guests more reasons than ever to stay, play, and explore. From elevated dining to immersive gaming and memorabillia, this next chapter builds on the brand’s signature spirit while reflecting the diversity and vibrancy of Ottawa. At the heart of the […]

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Philadelphia to Open One of the Nation’s First LGBTQ+ Visitor Centers Ahead of 2026 Semiquincentennial Celebrations

posted Monday, December 15, 2025

by: Bryen Dunn in Travel

The Philadelphia Visitor Center and Visit Philadelphia, in partnership with Visit PA and the Philadelphia Gay News,  announced plans to open the Philly Pride Visitor Center, one of the country’s first dedicated LGBTQ+ visitor centers. Slated to open in early 2026, the Center will welcome travelers from around the globe to one of the nation’s most inclusive […]

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