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A Date with Fitness! Take the Toronto Challenge!

By Anita V. Robeson • May 27th, 2007 • Category: City Guides, Date Ideas, Toronto Guide

On Sunday, June 10, 2007 make a date with fitness and fundraising!
Family, friends, and even pets are invited to participate in Toronto Challenge 2007!
In its fifteenth year, the Toronto Challenge raises money for Toronto’s Homes for the Aged and other organizations serving seniors in our city.
If you’re in great shape, sign up for the 5K [...]



Have Fun at The Docks - “Toronto’s #1 Nightclub and Concert Venue”

By Anita V. Robeson • May 19th, 2007 • Category: City Guides, Date Ideas, Toronto Guide

With the warm weather finally here, you’ll want to spend oodles of time outside.
A super place for a date or a rockin’ night out with friends is The Docks. This enormous waterfront indoor/outdoor entertainment complex has something for everyone:

Nightclubs
Drive-in Theatre
Restaurant
Driving Range
Volleyball
Soccer
Rock-climbing
Speed Boat Rides
41,000 square foot Patio/Deck, featuring an outdoor dance floor, pool tables and swimming [...]



The Charlotte Room

By Anita V. Robeson • May 6th, 2007 • Category: City Guides, Date Ideas, Toronto Guide

Tucked away on a tiny side street in the heart of the entertainment district, it’s easy to miss this unpretentious venue.
You’ll find pool and poker tables, good food (appetizers, salads, pizza, sandwiches and desserts), a full bar, including specialty martinis, live entertainment and a street-side patio.
The atmosphere is casual, making it a comfortable place for [...]



More than a Walk in the Park - High Park Walking Tours Begin!

By Anita V. Robeson • Apr 28th, 2007 • Category: City Guides, Date Ideas, Toronto Guide

Sometimes dating’s just a walk in the park! Literally.
Toronto’s beautiful High Park begins its Spring Walking Tours on Sunday, April 29, 2007.
The cost is only $2.00 per walk. Now that’s a cheap, cheap date, not to mention a great way to get some exercise, commune with nature and meet other people.
Here are some of the [...]



Try the Award-Winning Buffet at The Hot House Cafe!

By Anita V. Robeson • Apr 8th, 2007 • Category: City Guides, Date Ideas, Toronto Guide

The Hot House Cafe was the 2005 winner of Where Toronto’s Most Memorable Meal Award for Best Breakfast/Brunch, and with good reason.
Their award-winning Sunday buffet features made-to-order omelettes, exquisite salads, decadent entrees, and traditional breakfast fare. If you still have room after your second (or third) helping, you can’t leave without at least one trip [...]



Spread the Love - Volunteer Together!

By Anita V. Robeson • Mar 31st, 2007 • Category: Articles, City Guides, Date Ideas, Toronto Guide

Dating isn’t just about going to restaurants, clubs, parties and shows. It’s about relating to your partner in a multitude of different ways.
Whether you’re in a long-term relationship or testing the waters with someone new, volunteering together is a great way to get close to one another and do some good in the world too!
Not [...]



The Gladstone Hotel - “Not just a place to stay overnight!”

By Anita V. Robeson • Mar 16th, 2007 • Category: City Guides, Date Ideas, Toronto Guide

One of the coolest venues in Toronto is also the oldest, continuously operating hotel in our city: the beautiful, recently restored Gladstone.
This 115-year-old historic landmark provides travellers and Torontonians alike with “a truly authentic experience of the local creative culture.” 
Enjoy breakfast, lunch, brunch or dinner in the Ballroom Cafe; check out the Melody Bar for [...]



“Date My Playlist” - Casting Call for Online Dating Show on MTV!

By Anita V. Robeson • Mar 15th, 2007 • Category: Articles, Date Ideas, Toronto Guide

MTV is holding a casting call this Saturday, March 17, 2007, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., for a brand new, music-based dating series!
They’re looking for young adults, between the ages of 18 and 24 with exciting personalities and unique musical tastes. You have to be single and open to meeting someone who loves music [...]



Friday night with flair

By Emily • Mar 11th, 2007 • Category: Articles, New York

It only happens once a month, but the Guggenheim’s First Fridays series is not to be missed. From 9 pm to 1 am on the (duh) first Friday of the month, the museum becomes THE hotspot for the hip. The ground floor, thanks to the live DJ (always different) and reasonably priced alcohol, [...]



New York, New York

By Emily • Mar 11th, 2007 • Category: New York

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Sinatra famously crooned, “If I can make it there, I’ll make it anywhere,” and while he was presumably talking about professional success, he just as easily could’ve been bemoaning the difficulties of New York dating. The 24/7 availability and market saturation that characterizes our grocery stores applies to men and women. Do I [...]