#TIFF15: 2015 DIRECTOR’S GUILD OF CANADA “THE CANADA PARTY”

By George Kozera for Mr. Will Wong Dancing to the infectious beats laid down by guest DJ, Oscar-nominated, uber talented director Jean-Marc Vallée (at TIFF '15 with DEMOLITION), the homegrown crowd at the DIRECTORS GUILD OF CANADA party themed The Canada Party feasted on specialty donuts from Tim Hortons (my favourite was the beer glazed Bob & Doug and the Don Cherry and Chocolate donut was pretty snazzy looking) and were all genuinely happy to be there to mingle with friends and ... Read more

#FOOD: TORONTO’S THE EX UNVEILS DARING 2015 TASTE OPTIONS

Now in its 136th year, the Canadian National Exhibition is currently underway now for 18 days through Labour Day, opening its doors once again today - the crowd still going strong past sunset. The annual tradition for Torontonians, better known as The Ex, promises more extravagant food offerings than ever before, highlighted also by a series of engaging events and concerts at the CNE Bandshell. We were lured into the CNE Food Building by some delightfully-sinful offerings from new and ... Read more

#FOOD: MAMAN TORONTO OPENS ITS DOORS

After making a splash in the notoriously-tough New York City market, MAMAN now is set to bring to Toronto's Financial District a taste of home.  The collaboration between Michelin-star Chef Armand Arnal,  Entrepreneur/former Lawyer Benjamin Sormonte and Baker/Event Planner Elisa Marshall, has drawn raves already from The New York Times and Time Out New York in the nine months it has resided in Soho. A marquee item at the French-inspired Eatery is their chocolate chunk cookie, but a quick ... Read more

#FOOD: UNCLE TETSU’S JAPANESE CHEESECAKE IN TORONTO

Uncle Tetsu's Japanese Cheesecake has long built a following in Asia since its inception in 1990 now with over 70 Stores worldwide.  The famous Japanese Cheesecake Maker now has its sights on the conquering the discerning palettes of North Americans. And it would appear Toronto has been won. After landing some prime Real Estate at Toronto's bustling Bay x Dundas, just steps from Eaton Centre, the Shop has become synonymous with  excessively long queues, with Torontonians excited for a ... Read more

#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN A STARBUCKS GIFT CARD | NEW LE BOULANGE™ PASTRIES AVAILABLE MARCH 3, 2015!

As announced prior, Starbucks Canada soon will  be introducing Pastries from renowned Bakery, La Boulange™ in early March! Brought to you by Pastry Chef Pascal Rigo, some existing offerings have been perfected that bit more, along with some exciting new additions! It is estimated by March 2015, that 70% of Starbucks stores across Ontario and British Columbia will be carrying exclusively La Boulange™ goodies. The roll-out continues through Atlantic Canada and Quebec late March and ... Read more

#HOROSCOPE: YOUR 2015 CHINESE NEW YEAR HOROSCOPE | WHAT’S HOT?

The Year of the Ram brings some uncertainty and mystery, but promises to be somewhat peaceful. Of course, this varies depending which Animal Sign you were born under. Let's see together what your Year of the Ram Horoscope holds for you. If you aren't sure, simply look-up the year you are born in to locate your Animal Sign. Although I normally rely on Singapore's GEOMANCY HUT, this year they didn't release a 2015 Horoscope. I did snoop around and found this Horoscope on MYSTIC SCRIPTS which is ... Read more

#FOOD: STARBUCKS CANADA TO CARRY La Boulange™ PASTRIES BEGINNING MARCH

Pastry Chef Pascal Rigo was in Toronto yesterday to help ring-in a new phase in Starbucks' illustrious and caffeinated Story. Let's face it - not all Starbucks food is stellar. In response to this, Starbucks had acquired Rigo's San Francisco-based La Boulange™ in 2012 and next month, the Bakery's deliciousness will be taking over the Pastry Cases of Starbucks across Canada.  It is estimated by March 2015, that 70% of Starbucks stores across Ontario and British Columbia will be carrying ... Read more

#SPOTTED: JENNY MCCARTHY, PAUL + DONNIE WAHLBERG IN TORONTO FOR WAHLBURGERS

A meat-ing of the minds!  Made famous in these parts by the A&E Reality Show Wahlburgers, the Burger Restaurant of the same name opened its first franchise location officially tonight in Toronto!  Situated at the Soho Metropolitan Hotel, just minutes from the Rogers Centre, the 120-seat Establishment is the brainchild of Brothers Paul, Donnie and Mark Wahlberg with locally-sourced recipes helmed by the former. Several Fans braved the cold, some coming as far as New York City, Ottawa and ... Read more

#SPOTTED: MARIO BATALI, TYLER FLORENCE, CHUCK HUGHES + MORE IN TORONTO FOR THE DELICIOUS FOOD SHOW 2014

One of my favourite annual Fixtures in the City is The Delicious Food Show and now in its third year, I've seen the Event develop from spectacular to somehow even more polished. Taking place at the Direct Energy Centre this weekend, the three-day Food Expo brings-in a star-studded list of Celebrity Chefs with countless opportunities to delight your tastebuds. Cooking Demonstrations, Autograph Signings, Food and Drink Sampling - the question is, what isn't there to do at The Delicious Food ... Read more

#FOOD: ANNOUNCING THE 2014 DELICIOUS FOOD SHOW | TICKET GIVEAWAY

It's almost that time of the year again! We had so much fun at the Delicious Food Show last year with Martha Stewart that we thought we'd let you in one of the tastiest new traditions this City will see!  Set to take place on Exhibition Grounds between October 17-19, 2014, this edition promises to be even more flavourful and star-studded than ever before! This year we can expect: - Mario Batali, Tyler Florence, Chuck Hughes, Roger Mooking, Nadia G and Cronut inventor Dominique Ansel ... Read more