#FOOD: TIM HORTONS CREATEST JASON PRIESTLEY-INSPIRED DOUGHNUT “THE PRIESTLEY”
For fun, Canada's favourite Coffee & Doughnut Chain Tim Hortons took Actor Jason Priestley's idea of cramming a Timbit (Donut Hole) within a Doughnut so much, that they created a Creation in his honour, The Priestley. Essentially, they take a Chocolate Timbit and bake it inside a Strawberry Vanilla Doughnut, as the jelly filling enrobes the Timbit after hearing about his idea originally on Twitter.
Priestley, who soon will be in Toronto for David Mamet's political Play Race between ...
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#FOOD: GRACEFUL VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT | “I CAN’T BELIEVE IT’S NOT MEAT!”
I can't believe it's not Meat! Staying in-line with my 2013 Plan to reduce Meat Consumption in my Diet, my Friend Dawn and myself ventured north of the City to try the famed Graceful Vegetarian Restaurant. How can you argue with a place that has garnered 4.5/5 Stars on Yelp? Everyone who knows Chinese Food knows that all the good stuff is north of Steeles Avenue and if it can still impress the discerning Palettes of the 905, this is the mark of true greatness.
Although I've had Chinese ...
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70TH ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS TONIGHT!
The 70th annual Golden Globes take place tonight at the Beverly Hilton and I couldn't be more excited to see who the Hollywood Foreign Press Association will be honouring this fantastic past year of Film and Television.
Previous Golden Globe Winner Tina Fey and Nominee Amy Poehler as we know, will be co-hosting. Fey says, "It's (Golden Globes) a kind of very sloppy, loud party, and that seemed like our kind of thing.". LOL Both Funnywomen are nominated this year.
In ...
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#FOOD: VEGETARIANISM & “THE HOGTOWN VEGAN”
So I've been pondering V̶e̶g̶a̶n̶i̶s̶m Vegetarianism a lot of late and although I've tried it on two occasions - each time spanning the course of a year, I really am considering making a change to my lifestyle once again. One, there are obvious health benefits to doing so. Secondly, there are ethical reasons. Thirdly, there is the Environment. A global increase in meat consumption is adversely impacting our climate and the Planet we live in.
Now I don't think I could ever go full-on ...
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#FOOD: SANTOUKA RAMEN ARRIVES IN TORONTO
So basically, Toronto has Ramen Fever. Yet another Competitor has entered the landscape of Japanese Noodle Shops in the City and based on the recommendation of a friend Laura, who actually has a Ramen Blog named It's Raining Mian, myself and a few of my BFFs decided to give Santouka a try. Luckily enough, the Shop actually was open on New Year's Day and this was the perfect way to cap-off a festive and chilly Holiday.
Santouka, which actually translates to "Mountain-Top Fire", is the first ...
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#EDITORSNOTE: MR. WILL, NEW YORK CITY
Don't get me wrong - I love Toronto, but my love affair with New York City has been ongoing for many years now. Life happens and priorities call, so believe it or not, it's been about five years since I've been on vacation. Feeling inspired I decided to take a Daytrip, flying-out this morning. At the break of dawn my friend Keith was ever so kind to come pick me up and we dropped Billy off at the Boarder's for a day.
My day was exhilarating, absorbing the hustle and bustle of the City, ...
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#FOOD: MOMOFUKU NOODLE BAR AT SHANGRI LA HOTEL TORONTO
Showcasing a variety of in-market Ontario ingredients, David Chang's Momofuku Noodle Bar just launched in Toronto this past September and has been a Darling among Foodies even long before it opened its large Wooden door at the Shangri La Hotel. Situated at the corner of Adelaide x University, the open-concept Eatery is a Sister to a Restaurant in New York City, of the same name.
Over the past while, the likes of Kenzo Ramen, Sansotei Ramen and also super-popular Kinton Ramen (blogged here ...
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#FOOD: THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY EYEING TORONTO’S SHERWAY GARDENS
Yes, it's really happening, Toronto! Famed The Cheesecake Factory finally is coming north and Insiders reveal to a reliable Source that none other than über-glam Sherway Gardens in Etobicoke is being eyed as Home to the beloved American Eatery, which has a Legacy tracing back to the '40s. The Restaurant is primed as one of several additions to the upscale Shopping Centre's forthcoming Expansion plans.
Currently, Torontonians can get a taste of their delicious Entrées, Salads, ...
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#SPOTTED: DEEPA MEHTA IN TORONTO AT WHOLE FOODS
Only in Toronto would something like this happen! Iconic Indo-Canadian Director Deepa Mehta was spotted earlier today of all places doing Groceries with her Husband Producer David Hamilton, at Whole Foods in Yorkville. As I was grinding my Coffee Beans away, I looked-over to see the Toronto Native browsing some Treats and she was more than sweet herself to stop and snap a Photo together.
Mehta, best-known for her Elements Trilogy: Fire, Earth and Water, just made a splash at TIFF 2012 with ...
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#FOOD: CAFÉ BOULUD AT FOUR SEASONS HOTEL TORONTO
Elegance. With all eyes on the return of the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto, many are more so curious about the Arrival of its Culinary Centerpiece, Café Boulud, the just-launched Toronto Chapter from Michelin-starred Chef, Daniel Boulud. Reuniting with my lovely Friends Tina and Moulann, the Setting was just perfect for an intimate Affair. Romantically-lit, with walls adorned brightly with colurful splashes of Pop Art galore, it leaves an impression not soon to be forgotten.
Desserts ...
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