Famiglia BaldassarreFamiglia Baldassarre has been supplying Toronto’s most discerning chefs with traditional, fresh pasta of the highest quality since 2010. Leandro Baldassarre shares his passion of true Italian culture through pasta the way it once was: uncomplicated, humble, and wholly gratifying. With a variety of fresh pastas and condiments made daily, take some home or join us for lunch and we will prepare you some of our favorite dishes.
Highball.TVHighballTV was built to celebrate film festival cinema, offering an opportunity for audiences to discover, and connect with, exceptional storytelling from around the world. We are a dedicated team of filmmakers, programmers and cinefiles, all committed to bringing you content you may not find on other streaming sites or channels.
Armando AperitivoOur aperitifs are made in (very) small batches by me, Sam Wilson. While travelling across Italy, I fell in love with the aperitivo tradition and the wide worlds of vermouth and amari. Leaving a career in the craft beer industry, I dedicated myself to learning the craft of producing delicious and natural aperitifs. With Armando, I’m inspired by the classic aperitifs served at Italian family dinners, like those hosted by my grandfather - who the company is named after.
Dark Horse Espresso BarFounded in 2006 by Deanna Zunde and Ed Lynds, Dark Horse Espresso Bar is one of Toronto’s original indie cafés. This location is where all the coffee shops’ breads and baked goods are made. Artisanal pizzas are exclusive to this take-out-centric outpost, and patrons of this spot get to try whatever else they’re experimenting with in the kitchen.
Gaucho Pie CoGaucho Pie Co. is a family-run bakery brought to you by the Arevalo siblings. We specialize in savoury and sweet Argentinian delicacies. Our empanadas are made from grass fed beef, organic eggs, sliced olives and only the finest ingredients. Our alfajores are gluten-free and made with dulce de leche and shaved coconut. Ask us about our custom varieties, available upon request.
Sanremo CanadaSanremo is an internationally recognized brand of premium quality, commercial grade espresso coffee machines. Originating from a family business in Treviso, Italy, and driven by a passion for building espresso machines for generations, Sanremo represents an unprecedented quality of craftsmanship, design, and innovation.
Janna WatsonCanadian painter Janna Watson uses abstraction as both an escape from and return to the real. As the world we know dematerializes into paint strokes, so too does her paint take stage as its very own character in a multi-act drama of composition. Her work has appeared in notable public collections including those of TD Bank, CIBC, Telus, the Ritz-Carlton, ONi ONE, the Soho Metropolitan Hotel, and Saks Fifth Avenue.
Good Behaviour Ice CreamGood Behaviour Ice Cream is an exciting new concept brought to you by Chef Michael Lam & Eric Chow, who, like so many people this past year, found themselves turning to ice cream as a source of comfort. Combining the nostalgia of ice cream with their professional experiences in restaurants, they started Good Behaviour as a way to create (and to eat!) some of the most creative and delicious ice creams in the city.
Thrush HolmesThrush Holmes, a self-taught Toronto-based artist, has exhibited throughout Canada and the US and is placed among Canada’s top-selling living artists. His work can be found in numerous celebrity and high-profile collections, including the Government of Ontario Art Collection, and Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Art Collection (Canada), and has garnered national and international critical acclaim.
WakeWaterWakeWater was born from a need for something that energized us but wasn’t a regular ol’ cup of joe or a sugary energy drink. So, since we couldn’t find what we were looking for, we decided to do it ourselves. We knew our team could create a liquid that was refreshing, clean and was something we could feel good about, so we jumped in and created WakeWater.
Andrew GrintonAndrew's love for taking photos all started off in Australia. Nineteen years old and broke all he could afford was an old Ricoh from a pawn shop ..... and 25 years later, he still feels very fortunate to be doing this for a living. Although he has a studio in the city, his weekends are often filled with long walks through High Park with his wife, daughter and son.
CaliberCaliber represents a private network of some of the city’s most accomplished construction and renovation specialists. We choose our teams, curate our equipment and tailor our approach to best serve our clientele. Our unique qualifications and vast experience has given us the ability to ensure each project is a success, crafted to reflect your style and respect your schedule.
Precision PressingPrecision Record Pressing has been manufacturing high quality vinyl records since 2016. The client center located at The Artisan Factory is where your project comes to life. We are proud to be home to a diverse range of clients, from DIY artists and bands, to indie and major labels. On staff are our account managers, graphics and marketing departments as well as production coordinators.
Casson HardwareFounded by Canadian architects Megan Cassidy and Jane Son, CASSON brings beautiful hardware to modern built environments. The duo met on their first day of Architecture school at the University of Toronto in 1996 and after many years of practice; formed CASSON in 2017. Student era roommates, mothers of messy little boys, and conspiratorial friends to the end, the two women believe that great design begins with attention to the smaller details.
BreadheadI’m Lucy. I’ve been a baker and pastry chef for almost a decade working in some of Canada’s top restaurants and cafes. I started baking because I like eating. I wanted to show my friends and family I love them by creating something sweet for them. When all the hospitality business’ shut down in March, I created Breadhead. I’ve always loved the idea of making new things, perfecting those things, and in turn, having YOU taste those things.
Colin PenmanColin Penman is an Emmy Award-winning makeup artist with over 30 years of experience in the film and television industries. He has worked with many top talents on some of your favourite films and TV shows, including Star Trek: Discovery, American Gods, Killjoys, the Saw franchise, Pacific Rim, Hairspray, Total Recall, and many more.
Studio SophomoreFor brands that need photography, video, copy writing, graphic design, creative strategy, and social media management, Sophomore is your out-of-house content arm. Co-founders Cainan Querido and Chelsey Burnside don’t believe in cranking out mediocre content simply to keep your channels filled. We focus on making truly excellent content — the kind of stuff that makes your audience want to read/watch/click/listen.
Excessorize Me"We find the best accessories, so you don't have to." Excessorize Me, a tech product review channel, is the brainchild of Vincent Tse. He left a career in digital advertising to launch the channel, which features eye-catching videos that test the latest tech gadgets and gives you the goods on what to buy.
Consultus DigitalAt Consultus Digital, we’re always one step ahead of the curve. Our agency experts believe it’s easy to promise first-page rankings and social media engagement. So, we do more than care about these metrics. For us, it’s all about long-term results. Where most agencies measure success through clicks and views, our process extends to the full sales cycle. This means looking at how engagement converts to sales, and making sure it does.
Northern LinesNorthern Lines strives to provide the cleanest, most consistent line cleaning and maintenance service in Ontario adhering to the highest industry standard, as set by the Brewers' Association. We are proud to act as your draught advisors and strive to work collaboratively to ensure you are pulling the fullest profit potential with every pour.
Ace Hill BeerAt Ace Hill, we’re passionate about good times with good friends. We make simple, premium drinks for those occasions — on the dock, at concerts and even in the skies. It began with our co-founder Blake, who brewed award-winning beer in his garage for friends’ weddings and parties. That inspired our founding team to come together and start Ace Hill: a beverage company focused on quality, simplicity and good times.
Canvas GalleryCanvas Gallery offers a regularly changing, extensive inventory of original artworks by more than 80 established and emerging artists from across Canada. It’s a place for customers to make a personal statement in their home or office through the creativity of local and national working artists. Owners Megan Less and Mark Hunter believe in making original art accessible and the purchasing experience unintimidating and fun.
Mike FordSince 2009, Mike has professionally photographed many exceptional faces. He approaches portraiture as an opportunity to tell a story about amazing people living extraordinary lives. Paying fine attention to detail, Mike is remarkably easy going and confident with his subjects. Clients include CBC, VISA, GM, HGTV, ScotiaBank, Corus Entertainment, Big Brother Canada, Infiniti, York University, & Report On Business Magazine.
Freedom JarsFreedom Jars are all-natural vegan breakfast jars packed with superfoods. They’re handmade and prepared daily, created to provide you with the energy to take on your busy day. Our mission is to provide food that has a positive impact on your health and happiness. We use only the best quality ingredients, picking the freshest fruits, finest nuts and tastiest yogurts from the city’s best local suppliers.
Palmerston DesignAs today’s interiors move from hard-edged minimalism towards comfortable simplicity, Palmerston seeks to provide its clients with warm, inviting interiors that are chic and timeless. Clients provide inspiration and much of Palmerston’s work is enhanced and improved by the client relationship. Palmerston’s signature is that there is not one look. From modern to traditional we work to create the best space for our client.