Author: Kyra Mills

Hidden deep under a sprawling Toronto block of condo towers, offices, shops and six levels of underground parking is a giant battery — but not the kind you might be thinking of. There’s no lead or lithium inside it. Instead, it’s full of water — enough to fill three Olympic-sized pools — and all the … Continued

Wellington Market at The Well is a destination-worthy food hall where a splendid collection of local vendors hawk a cornucopia of delicious things. Just days post-opening, the locally-focused market buzzes with hordes of eager eaters keen on savouring something new. From Hooky’s and Sweetie Pie to Rosie’s Burgers and Gus Tacos, the market is populated with a who’s who of Toronto’s fast-casual … Continued

It’s the summer of fancy food courts. The newest one, on the lower ground level of the Well, sets itself apart with an event space, a dog-friendly policy, board game rentals (run by Snakes and Lattes), free-flowing booze (every inch of its sprawling 70,000 square feet is licensed), a grocery store and Friday DJ nights.  … Continued

“You’re going to see more of them over time and you’re going to have, I think, a population that really desires these new kinds of food experiences,” said Jonathan Gitlin, chief executive of RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust. “There’s a lot of room and space for more of these types of markets.” His company recently … Continued

A massive new food hall is about to open up in Toronto, and it’ll be home to over 50 different stalls. The Well is constantly changing, with new stores, restaurants and bars opening up seemingly every day, and more to come. The latest for the massive shopping complex will be Wellington Market, an enormous food hall with a slew … Continued

Simon Tooley, the founder of Montreal beauty boutique and spa Etiket, has made a name for himself through his connoisseur’s approach to self-care and beauty products. With a major retail footprint on Sherbrooke Street West, Etiket is beloved by online shoppers across the country for its selection of niche fragrances and mix of medical-grade and … Continued

Montreal-based Mandy’s Gourmet Salads has opened the doors of its latest restaurant at The Well in downtown Toronto. Source: First Look: Mandy’s Gourmet Salads Opens at The Well in Downtown Toronto [Photos](retail-insider.com)

With the winter here and snow covering the grounds in Ontario, looking for mini escapes in Toronto that make you feel like you’re somewhere warm is needed more than ever. You can thank this Toronto restaurant for helping you feel like you’re on vacation, without the plane ticket. Source: This New Pacific-Inspired Toronto Restaurant Feels … Continued

The mixed-use, residential, commercial, open-air, retail megaproject signals a brave new direction for bricks-and-mortar in an e-commerce age. Source: Step inside The Well: Toronto’s new mall 11 years in the making could foretell retail’s future (financialpost.com)

If you strolled past the corner of Front and Spadina in Toronto 10 years ago, you probably would have had trouble envisioning the massive development that now occupies a full city block on the site. Despite being centrally located between the city’s downtown core and its hip King West neighbourhood, the plot formerly known as … Continued