Meet Deshae Maitland, the brilliant mind behind the resounding success of Dynasty, a name synonymous with excellence in Toronto’s nightlife. As a 5-time award-winning promoter, Deshae has not only carved a niche for himself but has also elevated Dynasty to become the go-to brand for nightclub promotions in the city. His strategic acumen and entrepreneurial […]
A woman has set up her own female-only nightclub, LICK, which draws crowds of 2,000 women. Teddy Edwardes, the founder and director of the venue, shared video from inside the club showing the patrons having a fab time. “A man ruined my night out for the very last time six years ago,” Ms Edwardes captioned her […]
Each year in Toronto, a competition is held for one month where everyone is invited to vote for the best nightclub in the city of Toronto and tens of thousands of people vote from around Canada. The event is called the Toronto Nightclub Awards. In its 22nd year, the event can make or break an […]
The city recently held its inaugural town hall meeting on the night economy, bringing together business owners, service providers, and resident groups. The goal is to enhance late-night businesses and prepare for upcoming regulatory changes. City Councilor Paul Ainslie, the designated “night economy champion,” spearheads the effort to foster a vibrant nighttime economy throughout the […]
A nightclub has admitted it made a mistake after charging customers for drink covers that help prevent spiking. Pryzm, was criticized after it emerged the venue was asking revellers to cough up 50 cents per plastic lid following a spate of spiking reports across the country. However, the venue has apologized for the “mistake” and is now […]
Toronto, ON – December 18, 2023 In a dazzling celebration of Toronto’s vibrant nightlife scene, the 22nd Annual Toronto Nightclub Awards took place last night at the illustrious Silent H. Sponsored by Dusse and hosted by Tony Monaco, the event brought together the who’s who of the hospitality industry for a night of revelry, recognition, […]
Establishment: Ultraviolet Why did you become a server? I finished university and wanted to make quick money while maintaining a flexible schedule and also having fun while I work What made you want to work at the bar at which you’re currently serving? I worked at EFS which was also known for being an after […]
Mademoiselle Raw Bar and Grill This address always been home to late-night activities (it was a strip club in it’s previous life, after all) so it’s seen its share of early morning last calls. But since the space was taken over by Peter Girges and crew, it’s now a restaurant that serves things like caviar […]
There are not a lot of professions left where “being a good flirt” is a healthy and celebrated characteristic — and that’s probably a good thing. But bartenders? Well, they still get to have fun if they want to. That’s why we consider this 35-year-old bisexual bartender in Tribeca an expert. “Flirting is a life skill […]
You’re in a club, the music’s pounding and the lights are flashing. You look up to the DJ booth but there’s no-one there, because it’s an AI-generated mix. With mixing software getting more sophisticated and venues cutting back on budgets, that’s the worry of some people in the dance music industry. But can a computer […]