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Warm For Woodlot

March 02, 2012 - Eons ago I spent an indulgent Sunday afternoon spoiling myself with flaky pastries and a latte while reading my favourite shelter magazines at Woodlot on Palmerston Street at College. Click HERE to see that post. I'd promise to return to this earthy industrial box of a space where the aroma of their massive wood…
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E11even For A Bite

December 23, 2011 - Early last night I had drinks and appetizers at E11even Restaurant in the heart of the Sports and Entertainment District, right next to Maple Leaf Square at 15 York Street, a short stroll from the St. Lawrence Market neighbourhood. Amidst the 'Bright Lights Big City' crush of rush hour and the streams…
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Kalendar Cafe On College Street

December 12, 2011 - There's no doubt that Kalendar Cafe at 546 College Street is one of the most romantic date destinations in Little Italy. The two vintage rooms each have a relaxed charm that make the place quaint, endearing and intimate. Plus they make the most delicious Orange Ginger Carrot Soup! These days I'm loving their…
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Poor John’s Cafe On Queen West

December 05, 2011 - Today has been one of those blustery wet rainy days that, while seasonally-warm for the month of December in Toronto, still sent a slight chill to the bone that quickly had us yearning to be indoors with a hot cup of coffee and some comfort food to nosh on. So after my associate James…
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Luna For Lunch In Queen West West

November 22, 2011 - Have you been to Luna yet? Luna Cafe at 181 Dovercourt Road is just north of Queen West in one of those charming former corner grocery storefronts that pepper the neighbourhood village streets of Toronto. This simple unadorned cafe is cozy with a vintage patina that is as down to earth…
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From Ho Hum To Wow In South Annex

November 10, 2011 - I popped by 'The Charles House' today to see first hand the transformation of this dated downtown residence into an 'Artwork-In-Progress' dwell. This house represents the potential of so many urban residences in the downtown core that are ready to be reinvented into a contemporary home. My fab clients have…
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Dance, Then Dine In Leslieville

November 05, 2011 - Although circumstances derailed me from attending 'Art Toronto' last weekend (Sniff!), I kept my Friday evening clear to attend the production of 'Pteros Tactics' choreographed by Christopher House for the Toronto Dance Theatre presented at the Winchester Street Theatre. Christopher House is an amazing choreographer. In fact, he was just voted as 'Best…
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I Like The Red Ones

November 01, 2011 - I like the red ones! No, I'm not talking about Smarties, those delicious confections I adore now, as much as when I was a kid. I'm talking about red leaves...the colour displayed as deciduous trees absorb as much of their nutrients as possible before falling into dormancy for winter. Here's one particularly…
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A Bite In Queen West

October 06, 2011 - Yup, sometimes I start my day with coffee and a Breakwich. This is what it looks like when I have it at The Drake Hotel (http://www.thedrakehotel.ca/) on Queen West. Breakwich + Coffee = Happy ~ Steve}
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A Breezy Balmy Day In The Beach

October 06, 2011 - As a west coast transplant from 25 years ago, I still find myself yearning for water. Fortunately, Toronto has a pretty stellar boardwalk running along Lake Ontario in a charming neighbourhood called, what else, but 'The Beach'. In the late 80s this neighbourhood was my home. In fact, I owned…
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