#FIRSTLOOK: “TMNT” OFFICAL TRAILER

What an amazing surprise I received at work today! Partnering together with Pizza Hut, Paramount Pictures Canada want us to know about the amazing new TMNT Trailer! While absorbed at my desk, I received a tap on the shoulder to turn around and see a friendly Delivery Woman from PIZZA HUT, handing me a large, cheesy, doughy, savoury Pizza! Upon closer analysis of the Box, I realize this was a Promo for a Movie I’m eagerly looking forward to! I became the most popular Guy at the Office! I ... Read more

#BAFTAS: “12 YEARS A SLAVE” WINS TOP HONOURS AT 62ND ANNUAL BAFTA AWARDS

12 Years a Slave was awarded Best Picture at the 62nd annual BAFTA Awards at London's Royal Opera House earlier today and is believed by many to be the definitive choice to win in the same Category at next month's Academy Awards in Los Angeles.  Despite receiving a whopping ten nominations, the Drama directed by Steve McQueen, took home two Awards, with British Actor Chiwetel Ejofor taking Leading Actor in an Awards Season stateside which has been dominated by Matthew McConaughey. Also ... Read more

#INTERVIEW: GIADA DE LAURENTIIS

You've been mesmerized by her incredible beauty and seduced by her Culinary delights on the Food Network, but Giada De Laurentiis is actually in Toronto to draw focus to an important cause close to all of our hearts. The Italian-born American Goddess is here to host Chef's Challenge: The Ultimate Battle for a Cure at the Toronto Congress Centre, the Event supporting a $4.5 million pledge to Mount Sinai Hospital with an emphasis on Women's Health and Cancers research. Although her Itinerary ... Read more

#SUPERBOWL: SCARLETT JOHANSSON IN SUPER BOWL TV SPOT FOR SODASTREAM

I know little about Football, I know sure as heck that I'm super-excited about those Ads that premiere before the World.  After having discovered the amazingness that is Sodastream - a Do-It-Yourself Home Soda Maker - at the Delicious Food Show last Fall, I have been obsessing ever since about owning one.  They are just ridiculously sleek and sexy, hence it is so fitting that Scarlett Johansson has been named an Ambassador for the bubbly Brand.  Hot! Check-out Johansson's first-ever ... Read more

#SUPERBOWL: JOHN STAMOS, BOB SAGET & DAVE COULIER’S “FULL HOUSE” REUNION FOR DANNON

Full House honestly is the gift that just keeps on giving! Just when we thought that Reunion was never going to happen, right in-time for the Super Bowl, Dannon managed to bring the Face of the Yogurt Brand, John Stamos, together with his Co-Stars Bob Saget and Dave Coulier once again. And lucky us, we get to see a little Teaser! It seems the Yogurt Maker is trying to appeal to Men, playing-up the Bromance angle  in its latest Campaign.  More on that here. Watch the Teaser Commercial ... Read more

#FOOD: ZAKKUSHI IZAKAYA ON CARLTON IN TORONTO

With two successful locations in Vancouver already, Toronto is now able to enjoy the ever-trendy Izakaya-style offerings of ZAKKUSHI in the Carlton x Ontario Streets.  An Izakaya for those unaware, is a festive Pub-like Gathering Spot for Friends after a long day at work or on weekends, offering Japanese Tapas-esque fare, often grilled or fried.  This location boasts a large variety of Skewers in your choice of Sea Salt or Teriyaki and they are scintillating!  If you're just unsure, order ... Read more

#SPOTTED: DEAN MCDERMOTT IN TORONTO FOR “CHOPPED CANADA”

Chop or be chopped!  Food Network Canada is ready to unveil what could well be its tastiest new secret in the Canadian edition of American Hit Reality TV Series, CHOPPED.  The Series  sees four Chefs tasked with creating three-course Meals with four - yes FOUR - Mystery Ingredients to be unveiled each episode. A $10k Cash Prize is on-the-line for the hopeful Winner. Toronto-born Actor/Television Personality Dean McDermott has the distinction of hosting the exciting new branch of the ... Read more

#FOOD: HIPSTER-VEERING MEXICAN FARE AT TORONTO IT-SPOT “LA CARNITA”

Earlier tonight I was humming and hawing about where to have Dinner with my Nephew Ken who drove-in from out-of-town to visit the City.  Being the trendy Uncle always comes with a bit of added pressure but alas, I would not disappoint, bang-on picking pretty much the hottest spot in Toronto - La Carnita. A self-proclaimed "celebration of Street Art and Street Food", the College Street It-Spot boasted an hour-plus wait tonight but dare I say it was well worth it?  Service was exceptionally ... Read more

#FOOD: FOOD NETWORK CANADA ANNOUNCES HOLIDAY 2013 LINEUP!

We could all use some inspiration this Holiday Season, right Canada?  FOOD Network Canada has announced over 360 hours of Holiday Programming kicking-off Monday, November 25, 2013! Among the star-studded Lineup include Holiday Editions of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, Rachel Ray's Week in a Day, Trisha's Southern Kitchen, Iron Chef America, The Pioneer Woman, plus Specials from Gordon Ramsay, Giada De Laurentiis, Lynn Crawford and John Catucci!   Food Factory: The House That Santa ... Read more

#SPOTTED: MARTHA STEWART AMONG CELEBRITY CHEFS IN TORONTO FOR 2013 DELICIOUS FOOD SHOW

From the same Creators as the ever-popular One of a Kind Show, comes the Delicious Food Show, now in its second year. Taking place over three days this weekend at the Better Living Centre on Canadian National Exhibition grounds, the Event features 300+ Exhibitors, Workshops and appearances from a Who's-Who of Canadian Celebrity Chefs including Mark McEwan, Chuck Hughes, Lynn Crawford, David Rocco and Nadia G. In Toronto today to kick-off the Show was Multimedia Mogul Martha Stewart, who in ... Read more