Can’t believe summer is officially over! Makes me a little sad that the patio weather will soon disappear before us – I remember making it my summer goal to hit up a new brunch spot every weekend. I surely brunched quite a lot but have been incredibly back logged with everything happening here and there but nonetheless, its definitely but…
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The Canadian National Exhibition is back for its 139th edition with a True North theme with many new features and attractions that don’t want to be missed. We visited the CNE a couple of days before opening for a media preview and here are some of the highlights! First off, there is a new eight feet tall CNE sign with…
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A few weeks ago, we attended Toronto’s Festival of Beer 2017 presented by The Beer Store, which ran from July 28 to July 30 at Bandshell Park in Exhibition Place. This year the festival celebrated Canada’s 150th birthday by featuring the fine tastes of the brews and food from coast to coast in a 20,000 square-foot pavilion known as the…
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I’m thrilled to be giving away 4 X $25 Quiznos Gift Cards! As the pioneer of the toasted sandwich, Quiznos is “pulling” out the stops to make the months of August and September a party for Canadian BBQ roasted pork lovers with two Canadian-inspired sandwiches: Southern Style saluting traditional backyard BBQ pits with melted mozzarella and cheddar cheese and tangy…
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I’m rarely in the Danforth area but if I do trek over to this part of town, I know I’ll be in for a solid meal. Last weekend, I was invited by Jonathan, along with his wife to their restaurant and bar in the Danforth. This power couple were both very lovely and extremely passionate about the food industry &…
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Earlier this month, we visited Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada for a private tasting & cocktail party with Marine Stewardship Council (MSC). The event marks the official launch of Ocean Brands new line of sustainable seafood. During this afternoon tasting, we had the chance to taste the first bite of spring – a new, sustainable seafood launch for a new season.…
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I’ve been a huge fan Seven Lives for as long as I can remember. Their tacos and ceviches are always on point and completely hits the spot everytime! For those that have visited Seven Lives in Kensington Market would know that its not exactly the most spacious place especially when you hit peak hours! Luckily enough for us, Seven Lives…
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A few weeks ago, Kinton Ramen opened up its newest location over on Highway 7 (Commerce Gate). What sets this Markham location apart from all their other locations is that they are the first store to offer a range of tapas from the Kinka Izakaya menu. We were invited 2 days prior to Grand Opening to sample a plethora of…
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If you’re looking for a Valentine’s Day Brunch, King Edward Hotel is hosting a culinary celebration of love at their Sovereign Ballroom on Sunday February 12th featuring locally sourced and fresh ingredients. For reservations – 416-863-4125 or email TO.DININGRESERVATIONS@OMNIHOTELS.COM Prices: $69 Adults, $34.50 Children 6 – 12 (Plus Tax) Complimentary For Children 5 & Under Seating Available From 10:30am to…
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UFFICIO is a restaurant located on Dundas West hipster-ville serving pescatarian Italian inspired dishes that are responsibly sourced. UFFICIO operates under a commitment to creating flavourful menu offerings with a focus on seasonal, sustainable and local ingredients. Owners Jenny Coburn and Marlo Onilla and investors Greg and Danielle Bryk and Nathaniel Garcia opened the pescatarian restaurant in January 2016 with…
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Last week Shake Shack had its very first pop up in Toronto. The pop up was hosted at Momofuku Daisho from 12:30-6:30pm on Wednesday January 18. We were lucky enough to attend the pop up and got first dibs to check out these yummy ShakeBurgers! The menu for the pop up consisted of The ShackBurger & Crinkle Cut Fries and…
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Located steps away from Church & Richmond, Hawthorne Food and Drink serves “farm-to-fork city food” using local and sustainable ingredients. Their menu changes quite often and take inspiration from the farms of Ontario. The restaurant was established for the sole purpose of giving back to the community and acts as a social enterprise providing training and career development for people…
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I’m thrilled to be giving away 2 passes to the advance screening for The Founder (January 18) to one lucky winner! The Founder tells the true story about the founder of McDonald’s – Ray Croc, and how McDonald’s became a multi-million-dollar franchise. This film is especially great for all food lovers and entrepreneurs looking to get some inspiration from this…
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