The owner of the beloved local-café micro-chain reveals his breakdown of monthly costs, key start-up expenses and a couple of tips for aspiring coffee-shop proprietors.

In today's round-up of all the news that's fit to click: controversial Goon poster removed from Toronto's Astral advertising pillars; the brothers Ford get their own talk show on NewsTalk 1010; Blackberry still beating the iPhone in Canada; and more.

Undoubtedly, the events of Sept. 11, 2001 resulted in widespread feelings of skepticism towards those in a position of power. In the case of Patrick Whyte and Kadina Yu, it started them on a path through conspiracy culture that led to them opening a namesake store.

This week's best parties include The Public Butter's 4th anniversary, Sheroes' tribute to Etta James, Steam Whistle's Unsigned showcase, the launch of Freshhaus at Smith Bar, and more.

Mark this traveling sex show on your calendar: it features everything from body painting to a dungeon showcase to something that's mysteriously referred to as the “Alley of Fantasy.”

Derelict Delights is a weekly series where we look at abandoned buildings begging for revitalization. This week: an old factory that’s been empty for over 40 years could become a community centre for Sorauren Park residents—provided the elements don’t wear it down first.

Just one day after announcing his Bathurst Street home cinema would be closing in the wake of a postering turf war with local flyer kingpin "Dr. Jamie" Gillis, Reg Hartt has changed his mind—while Gillis has responded to Hartt's accusations.

The average price of a Toronto home hit $499,045 in January. If you’re willing and able to drop half a million bucks, these are some of your choices on the market.

The city’s clubbing experience is in need of serious reinvigoration. With tomorrow's launch of retro-infused Queen West club Cube, nightlife emperor Charles Khabouth is taking care of it.

Tim Hortons, Country Style and Coffee Time are all luring in customers with similarly styled, cup-delivered promotional giveaways. But which one offers the best odds of you taking home something better than a donut?

For this week's cover story in The Grid, David Sax looked at why Toronto suddenly has so many indie cafés, and he argues that some of the credit for the boom should go to the big coffee chains. We took a closer look at just how big they've become.

Tonight, The Junction’s destination for minimalist Scandinavian and Japanese design will serve up a cross-cultural reception showcasing the master ceramicist’s plates, platters and pitchers over glögg, cheese and charcuterie.

Since 2008, an estimated 100 new independent cafés have opened in downtown Toronto, offering premium espressos at premium prices—usually within bean-throwing distance of five or six other coffee shops. How the hell do they all stay in business?

Since 2008, an estimated 100 new independent cafés have opened in downtown Toronto, offering premium espressos at premium prices—usually within bean-throwing distance of five or six other coffee shops. How the hell do they all stay in business?

In today's round-up of all the news that's fit to click: The Tragically Hip get a city block named after them in Kingston; police bust three Toronto-area men in a major pot bust; Ontario to lighten up on "secret" law used to make G20 arrests.

Jenna is a 27-year-old waitress who lived in the Annex until she moved to France last fall. She describes herself as loyal but easily bored, and says she is “popular with different groups of people.” She met Matthew just before leaving Canada.

This Sunday on CTV, he will host his 10th annual Oscar red-carpet extravaganza. We caught up with the political scion and longtime celeb-interviewer to ask about awkward run-ins with famous people, the magic of Angelina Jolie and how exactly he gets that tan.

This week in Thirtyish: Is it natural to feel emotionally devastated by the death of a favourite pop star? And does the choice to not drink alcohol always have to be answered by social shaming?

A tornado is unlikely to tear a path of destruction down Yonge Street. But someone needs to prepare for the city’s worst-case disaster scenarios, however improbable, as well as more pedestrian emergencies like fires and floods.

Everybody loves to gripe about the TTC, but those taking the subway north of Eglinton have especially good reason to complain—the TTC is entering the fifth year of a massive tunnel repair project. We let you know what it's taking so long.