Houston Rodeo
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Here is an original date idea that sits well with all animal lovers. Awaken your inner cowboy or cowgirl at the Houston Rodeo.
Every March the Houston Lifestock show and Rodeo takes place in… where else: Houston. This show isn’t just […]
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 […]
Melbourne
Travel dates are a little more complicated to organize than the good old dinner date. However, provided you can make both of your schedules as compatible as you are, traveling can be a great way to get to know someone better. You can’t hide your true colors if you are stranded at an airport in […]
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 […]
