#FOOD: KINGYO IZAKAYA – KING OF TORONTO’S IZAKAYAS

There is nothing I enjoy more than a good meal and when I discover good food, I love to share it. After making a splash on the West Coast in 2006, Kingyo Izakaya recently debuted in Toronto and our City's pickiest Foodies are impressed.  The thought of Japanese Cuisine often conjures images of raw Fish and Bento Boxes and understandably, not everyone is a Fan. Kingyo's Menu, helmed by Chef Koji Zenimaru, is so much, much more. And in addition to Toronto's Ramen Rage, Izakayas are not to be ... Read more

#WATCH: AUDREY HEPBURN REVIVED FOR GALAXY CHOCOLATE

Now this is out of this world!  Oscar-winning Screen Legend Audrey Hepburn has been brought back to life via Computer Graphics for a new Campaign for British Chocolatier, Galaxy - Makers of Minstrels and Ripple.  Appearing in their latest Campaign, dubbed with her performance of Moon River from Breakfast at Tiffany's, the Animators captured over 70 of Hepburn's facial movements for this TV Spot.  It takes place on the Amalfi Coast in Southern Italy, her being lured from a bus into the ... Read more

#COLAWARS: POP GIANTS COCA COLA & PEPSI WAGE BATTLE WITH BEYONCÉ AND MARC JACOBS AD CAMPAIGNS

Soft Drink Giants Coca Cola and Pepsi will be butting heads and their weapons?  Fashion and Celebrity.  Style Icons Beyoncé and Marc Jacobs are set to make a carbonated splash soon with Ad Campaigns, the former for Pepsi, the latter for Diet Coke/Coke Light.  But who does it better and who will gain the most from these Celebrity affiliations? Jacobs, named Creative Director at Coca Cola recently, is helping celebrate their 30th Anniversary with his limited edition Pop Cans, paying tribute ... Read more

#FOOD: IS PINKBERRY COMING TO TORONTO?

Is Pinkberry finally coming to Toronto? It would appear we're one step closer.  The wildly-popular Frozen Yogurt Chain which has taken the U.S. by storm since first arriving in California back in 2005, made its Canadian debut in Vancouver back in July 2011.  But how is it possible that Pinkberry Canada can exist in Canada without a Toronto presence at all we wonder? I took to Twitter to dig for details just when we Torontonians can expect some of that tangy deliciousness.  They replied, "We ... Read more

#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 ... Read more

#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 ... Read more

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 ... Read more

#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 ... Read more

#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 ... Read more

#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, ... Read more