The Port Lands by Cherry St. is considered prime real estate, so why is it taking so long for any sort of development or revitalization to happen? Back in 2011, council voted to scrap Mayor Ford’s idea of a tourist attraction for the area, which included a giant Ferris wheel and super mall. Fast forward today, and the Port Lands …

A food truck in New York City is selling a $666 hamburger. Dubbed the “Douche Burger”, it contains lobster, caviar, truffles, and a beef patty wrapped in six sheets of gold leaf. How safe is this burger to eat may you ask? Well apparently, there is no harm done as pure gold passes through the human digestive system without being …

Check out a collection of vintage promotional ads for the TTC that ran on the Toronto subway and streetcars. Most of them are from the 1940s to 1960s – some even earlier as they were not dated. Enjoy!

Real estate is, and always will be one of the best long term investment strategies one can make. If you’ve just started thinking about investing, it’s never too late. To help you get the ball rolling, here’s an article by Don R. Campbell, a Canadian real estate investor, author, and educator, with helpful tips and pointers on what to expect …

Ftelia Beach, on the Greek island of Mykonos, was designed with Athens-based architecture in mind. The beach features a traditional Greek taverna design that allows wind to penetrate through the area, allowing guests to keep cool, as well as traditional Cycladic architecture. Check out photos here.

Architect Robert Garneau turned one small New York studio in the neighborhood of Chelsea, into a functional one bedroom live/work space. See how Garneau managed to create this space efficient studio with unique storage options for one New York couple who ran their office from home. Click here for photos.

For all you foodies out there, we all know that summer is the time of the year where Food Events are taking place constantly around our city. Click here for a round-up of this week’s Food Events – from “Lobster Love” on Thursday, to the “Hot and Spicy Food Festival” taking place Sunday, there’s enough variety and food available for …

8 Places to Fish in Toronto: 1. Rouge River Marsh 2. Toronto Islands 3. Bluffers Park 4. Tommy Thompson Park 5. Lower Humber River 6. G. Ross Lord Reservoir 7. Upper Main Rouge River 8. Ashbridge’s Bay Park Click here for location info and full descriptions.

Industrial style lofts are known for their exposed wiring, ducts, and large visible fans in the kitchen. The look and feel is often casual and very urban. Here, designer Maxim Zhukov’s goal was to create a loft space that was masculine, and had both casual and romantic elements in it as well. The bathroom is very dramatic with exposed brick, …

The Parinee Ism, is a 140 meter tall residential tower in Mumbai, India, currently in the works. Designed by architect James Law, this luxury condo plans to put a glass pool on every balcony. Check out some renderings of the concept here. What do you think? Ingenious or bad idea?