#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

#FOOD: NESTEA + LISA MARIE’S #NESTEATASTING

Ice Tea and Cocktails, really. We had a wonderful time enjoying some unique Cocktail pairings courtesy of NESTEA and one of our fave Spots in the City, Fidel Gastro's LISA MARIE. Tea Sommelier Linda Gaylard hosted our night, educating us on Tea History as our Tastebuds were delighted! We experienced a magical six-course food pairing with both NESTEA's Black and Green Iced Teas. We experienced the zing of the GingerTEAni with a scrumptious Ginger Snap-crusted Snapper Bao, East Meets West - a ... Read more

#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN A $25 GIFT CARD TO YOGEN FRÜZ!

Summer's here, indeed!  Do you ever wonder how some of Hollywood's Hottest manage to stay trim? Obviously, many have their personal Trainers and Chefs, but when they're not around to keep 'em line what do they turn to for a treat without the guilt?  Starlets Khloé Kardashian, Denise Richards and LeAnn Rimes frequently are seen on Blogs, Entertainment Shows and Magazines looking fab.  Did you know they are among the many Celebrities in-love with the Canadian-founded tangy, cool delights of ... Read more

#SPOTTED: PETER GALLAGHER IN TORONTO FOR GRAND OPENING OF “LUCKEE” BY SUSUR LEE

Finally! This certainly isn't my first time meeting handsome Singer/Musician/Actor Peter Gallagher, but was it ever worth the wait!  Known best as Sandy Cohen on The O.C., Gallagher has been in and out of Toronto for the past few years filming USA Network's acclaimed Series, Covert Affairs. The New York-Native had a break in his schedule tonight to pop into the Launch of Celebrity Chef Susur Lee's exciting new Chinese Restaurant Luckee at the Soho Metropolitan Hotel, where he took tons of ... Read more

#FOOD: INTRODUCING MILAGRO CANTINA’S AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FARE BY CHEF ARTURO ANHALT

I LOVE MEXICAN FOOD. To find a great place in Toronto I admit is a bit of challenge. I'm not talking about Tex-Mex, I'm talking the Real Deal! Milagro Cantina may be tucked away on a corner of Mercer Street, but it's time the amazing flavours of Chef Arturo Anhalt became known to Torontonians. I had the pleasure of attending a Private Tasting the other night, hosted by a handsome and gracious Anhalt. Sumptuous Menu Selections included: Tostadita De Pulpo (crispy Tostada with Octopus Ceviche), ... Read more