Results tagged “gangs”

Of the pantheon of hip-hop gods, many consider Larry Parker the All-father. And like any god worth his salt ‘n’ pepa, he goes by many names: Kris Parker, The Teacher, The Blastmaster, The Philosopher, and, mostly, KRS-ONE.

The Real Toronto's hook is relatively simple. Filmed in the summer of 2005 by a now-24-year-old Russian immigrant nicknamed Madd Russian, it aims to show that "Toronto, known to most as a world class city has another side to it. This movie shows the reality of living in housing projects and some of the most run down areas in the city. This footage includes interviews with gang members, drug dealers and some of the realest street rappers in Toronto. From Scarborough to Etobicoke this movie will take you through hoods in 9 different locations to show you."

. But the fledgling school’s biggest get yet is surely Susur Lee, who needs no introduction in certain swooning culinary circles. (But for those who think Kraft Dinner with soy sauce is Asian fusion: Lee is the charismatic and eponymous proprietor of Susur and Lee restaurants on King West, widely acclaimed as one of the best chefs in the world.) He will teach an evening demo class on June 9 ($150 a head) that features his world-famous technique. As Chowhound will likely be abuzz within the hour, would-be foodies had best book now.