Giordano Ciampini, Author at Toronto Life

“You can’t package pho in paper”: How these Toronto restaurateurs feel about the ban of single-use plastics

“You can’t package pho in paper”: How these Toronto restaurateurs feel about the ban of single-use plastics

While it could be great news for the environment, it's not looking so good for your to-go order of soup

“I don’t like the job Ford’s done”: Which issues mattered the most to voters? We went to a polling station to find out

“I don’t like the job Ford’s done”: Which issues mattered the most to voters? We went to a polling station to find out

Education, healthcare, infrastructure, etc.

“I’m contemplating taking a second mortgage out on my home”: How restaurateurs are dealing with the pivot to takeout and delivery

“I’m contemplating taking a second mortgage out on my home”: How restaurateurs are dealing with the pivot to takeout and delivery

We spoke with some bar and restaurant owners to see how they’re coping.

“I toss my gear in the dryer when I get home, hoping to kill anything on it”: Toronto’s food couriers on how the last week has been

“I toss my gear in the dryer when I get home, hoping to kill anything on it”: Toronto’s food couriers on how the last week has been

Hectic, to say the least

“This was the third store I checked for toilet paper”: Scenes from a Loblaws during the coronavirus pandemic

“This was the third store I checked for toilet paper”: Scenes from a Loblaws during the coronavirus pandemic

We asked shoppers what they were stocking up on

“It’s the nectar of the gods”: Why these Torontonians lined up in the cold to be the first to buy White Claw

“It’s the nectar of the gods”: Why these Torontonians lined up in the cold to be the first to buy White Claw

We asked them if it was worth it

Cannabis edibles are now for sale at Ontario’s licensed dispensaries. Here’s what you can buy

Cannabis edibles are now for sale at Ontario’s licensed dispensaries. Here’s what you can buy

Including chocolate bars, soft chews and a tea bag

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“I’m actually surprised they let them open a store here”: How Torontonians feel about the city’s first Chick-fil-A

“I’m actually surprised they let them open a store here”: How Torontonians feel about the city’s first Chick-fil-A

Opinions are mixed

The most over-the-top costumes from this year’s Fan Expo

The most over-the-top costumes from this year’s Fan Expo

Featuring Disney tributes, nostalgic '90s throwbacks and monarchical gowns

What Cabbagetowners think of the area’s safe injection site and rising crime rates

What Cabbagetowners think of the area’s safe injection site and rising crime rates

"I’ve been here six years. The first three were okay, but ever since they put the site up, it’s just gotten worse and worse"

What do Liberty Villagers think of the temporary homeless shelter in their midst?

What do Liberty Villagers think of the temporary homeless shelter in their midst?

Opinions are mixed

“He’ll go with whoever pays him more”: Fans speculate on whether Kawhi will stay

“He’ll go with whoever pays him more”: Fans speculate on whether Kawhi will stay

Will he stay?

Some Raptors fans lined up at 6 a.m. to get into Jurassic Park

Some Raptors fans lined up at 6 a.m. to get into Jurassic Park

We asked what it would take for them to leave their spot in line

Street Style: The most extravagant outfits from this weekend’s Greenwood Stakes

Street Style: The most extravagant outfits from this weekend’s Greenwood Stakes

There were many fancy hats

Maple Leafs fans talk about their pre-game rituals

Maple Leafs fans talk about their pre-game rituals

The team's playoff run has supporters on edge