Yesterday afternoon I met an old friend, whom I haven’t seen in 15 years, for a late lunch at the Pickle Barrel.
I spent far too much money, but don’t begrudge it, as the entire experience was top notch. Of course, it might have been a tad cheaper had I not consumed several eight-ounce glasses [...]
I just arrived home from a delectable brunch at Boo Radley’s Junction Bar and Grill.
Newly owned by ex-bank-robber-ex-heroin-addict-turned-upstanding-citizen, Michael Flaxman, and his delightful wife Shelley Ashburn, my partner and I were instantly taken with the joint.
We were equally charmed by the quality and presentation of the food. Chef, Trish Koughan, certainly knows her way [...]
If you love Halloween as much as I do, you won’t want to miss out on a full week of Halloween fun!
Beginning on Wednesday, October 24, 2007 and running until All Hallows Eve on October 31st - head on down to Church Street for one helluva scary celebration! With lots of grownup activities, and [...]
Here’s a last minute date idea! If you’re up bright and early and reading this post, it’s not too late to wake up your partner, or your favourite pal, and head on over to Casa Loma for their “Royal Thanksgiving Brunch.”
Served in the Conservatory and Library, you’ll certainly feel like royalty as you savour [...]
Can’t afford a trip to Cuba? Then the hot! hot! hot! Lula Lounge at Dundas and Dufferin is the next best thing! This exotic Toronto dance hall features live music, salsa lessons, and the most delicious Mojitos in town!
You’ll love their weekend packages which include a three-course dinner, a salsa lesson, and a live [...]
If you’re wandering around Queen Street West after the bars close, and you’re feeling a bit peckish, why not skip the street meat stand and pop into the Ackee Tree for a scrumptious Caribbean snack?
Located at Queen and Spadina, next to the McDonalds, it’s open Fridays and Saturdays ’til 4 a.m.
The Ackee tree was “the [...]
Ladies and gentlemen, mark your calendars. On Saturday, September 29, from 7:03 p.m. to sunrise, Nuit Blanche will guarantee you one unforgettable night out!
Literally translated, it means “White Night,” which describes the natural phenomenon of dusk meeting dawn at high latitudes. So don’t arrive tired! You’ll want to be wide awake, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed in [...]
Yesterday, I was feeling rather generous, so I invited my partner to lunch at El Rincón Mexicano. I’d walked by it a couple of days earlier, and, because we both love all things Mexican, I was very eager to check it out.
If you’re into real Mexican cuisine (and I don’t mean Taco Bell, or even [...]
Here’s a date idea to shed some light on your relationship.
Why not mosey on down to Ontario Place and witness the splendor of 40 massive, brightly lit Chinese lanterns? The lanterns, created by Chinese master craftsmen, depict Chinese landmarks and mythology, focusing on the Qin, Tang, and Song Dynasties.
While there, take in the sights [...]
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Going to the movies is always a fun thing to do on a date, but how often do you get to see other people’s home movies on the big screen?
Well, today you can - and it’s free!
The 5th annual International Home Movie Day is hosted by Cinematheque Ontario and The Film Reference Library  (divisions of [...]
