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    Food + Drink

    Bar Hop: An Alternative to Bar Hopping

    January 22, 2019 /

    If craft beer is one of your hobbies, Bar Hop is the place to go. Doug Ford's promise of buck-a-beer aside, the Bar Hop doesn't skimp on quality–and it leads to a more immersive experience thanks to the expert staff and their selections.

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    Loukoumades on the Danforth: Greece’s Oldest and Most Delicious Dessert

    January 24, 2022

    10 Best Places to Stay Warm this Winter

    January 13, 2017

    Our Favourite Christmas Recipes: Part One

    December 22, 2016
  • Food + Drink

    Dinner and a Show: The Danforth Music Hall Now Has Its Own Restaurant

    February 11, 2018 /

    Sidebar is the perfect vantage point to have a relaxed dinner without having to rush before the show begins.

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    Single Malt Scotches

    Seven Smoky Single Malt Scotches to Sip on a Cold Winter Day

    February 24, 2020

    Our Favourite Christmas Recipes: Part One

    December 22, 2016

    Mom’s Basement: For Nerds and Nostalgia

    January 22, 2020
  • Lifestyle

    Deals of the Day: St. Patrick’s Day Edition

    March 17, 2017 /

    The day has arrived where everyone gets to feel Irish for a day. Check out these deals to help you get in touch with your Irish side. Beer Opener and Tracker Chapters  This will help you keep track of how much green beer you’re consuming. $5 from $10 Samsonite Luggage The Bay For that trip to where it all began. (For 72 hours The Bay is offering up to 65% off luggage.) $209.99 from $600 AE T-Shirt American Eagle Show off your fighting Irish pride with this t shirt. $26.62 from $42.61 Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas Groupon With the luck of Irish, might as well hit Las Vegas. $34/night…

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    December 8, 2016
    old time gramophone, representing the 62nd Grammy Awards

    Canada Reads 2020 short list titles as 62nd Grammy Awards fashion

    January 27, 2020

    QUIZ: What to do this Valentine’s Day

    February 11, 2020
  • Lifestyle

    Bringing Back the Board Game

    March 11, 2017 /

    With recent studies finding millennials to be the most anti-social of all current age groups, some might find it surprising that board game cafés—public spaces that promote in-person social interactions and competition—are a growing trend within the generation. Toronto’s Snakes & Lattes is North America’s first board game café; opening its doors in 2010, it has now expanded their venue and added a second location due to its immediate success. They kicked off a worldwide demand for the experience of people sharing food, drinks, and games. In an era where technology is everywhere, millennials are putting pro-social ventures in high demand. “The first time I ever heard of a board…

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    5 Indoor Plants for Low Light

    December 1, 2016

    Influencing Toronto: An Interview with Fashion Blogger Kristina Pittam

    March 1, 2020

    April Showers Bring May . . . Babies?

    March 18, 2018
  • Lifestyle

    5 Fun Ways to Spend Valentine’s Day in Toronto

    February 6, 2017 /

    Feeling stumped on what to do with your significant other for Valentine’s Day? Are you both sick of the traditional chocolate-flower-wine-hotel combination? This year, you’d like to break out of your rut and try something new. We’ve got you covered! Living on a tight budget? Try classing up some fast food! Take your date to their favourite fast food joint. Whether it be Taco Bell, McDonald’s, Popeye’s, or Burger King, your date can get whatever he or she wants. Present the inexpensive feast elegantly, placing the burgers or tacos artfully on fine plates (pouring the bubbly pop in wine glasses is a nice touch). Complete the ensemble with a romantic…

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    New Kids on The Block

    May 9, 2018

    A Secret Santa Gift Guide for that Difficult Person in your Life

    December 9, 2016

    “For a charm of powerful trouble, Like a hell-broth boil and bubble. . . .”

    May 10, 2018
  • Arts + Culture

    7 Best Places to Listen to Live Music Along the Danforth

    January 19, 2017 /

    Winter is hibernating season. I get it: the blinding snow and backed up transportation makes it easy to just stay inside and remain in quiet isolation. But that gets old, and fast. If you are in need of some low-key entertainment outside the walls of your room, check out these bars along the Danforth for some awesome local and international talent. Relish Bar and Grill This tapas restaurant has live music nights seven nights a week! From solitary singers to full bands, the variety of musical genres will ensure there is something for everyone. With 21 craft beers and ciders on tap, you’ll come for the music and stay for…

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    Toronto Light Festival

    February 3, 2020
    Ian Williams holds a copy of his Giller Prize-winning novel Reproduction.

    The Unprecedented Love Story Behind Reproduction

    February 12, 2020

    Toronto Light Fest

    February 18, 2017
  • Lifestyle

    6 Ways to Get Your Country Fix in Toronto

    January 15, 2017 /

    Sometimes when you’re born and bred in Toronto, you’re left with a longing to get back to the simple things in life. You start listening to Conway Twitty, Tim McGraw, and you think you’ve found those who understand you most. To you, life is all about boots, bourbon, pickup trucks, and rain. It’s clear you’re an ex-country dweller who’s missing the saloons and experiences of home. Below is a list of things to do in the big ol’ city to get your country fix for whatever reason. Rock ‘n’ Horse Shake it, country girl! Shake it any day of the week with this saloon! Every night this downtown bar has…

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    5 Reasons to Print All of Your Photos

    March 8, 2017

    “For a charm of powerful trouble, Like a hell-broth boil and bubble. . . .”

    May 10, 2018

    Shop for Everyone Along the Danforth

    December 13, 2016
  • Food + Drink

    10 Best Places to Stay Warm this Winter

    January 13, 2017 /

    Winter can be a drag. It’s cold, wet, and gloomy. But the good news is if you live, work, or just find yourself strolling on the Danforth there are places where you can stay warm. This list includes 10 places to escape the cold while you’re on the Danforth; whether you are looking for something to eat, something to drink, a place to exercise, a place to read, or somewhere to be creative. For the Foodies Mocha Mocha 489 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 1P6 Mocha Mocha is a Latin American infused restaurant that is sure to have your taste buds bursting after one bite. It is located on the…

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    A plate of traditional Nigerian food: rice with vegetables called Jollof rice and fried plantains. There is also meat with sauce and vegetables in the plate

    An Othered Cuisine

    March 8, 2022
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    Danforth à la Mode

    March 12, 2019
    Single Malt Scotches

    Seven Smoky Single Malt Scotches to Sip on a Cold Winter Day

    February 24, 2020
  • Arts + Culture

    An Introvert’s Guide to a Group Outing in Downtown Toronto

    December 16, 2016 /

    We’ve all experienced it: that sense of relief when a friend cancels your plans, releasing you to veg quietly on the couch while you binge-watch your favourite Netflix series. It’s a fine line that we introverts walk; we all want to be social but dread the moment when that opportunity actually comes up. As an introvert, the closer it gets to the actual act of socializing, the more panicky I feel. Situate that socialization in a group setting and the panic is even worse. It’s taken a few years, but I’ve finally come up with a formula that allows for a fun and memorable social experience while also securing me…

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    5 Feel Good Songs to Brighten Your Mood

    March 19, 2020

    Exclusive Interview with author Mathis Bailey

    March 12, 2020

    How to Read 30 Books in a Year: A New Year’s Resolution

    December 30, 2016
  • Food + Drink

    A Night Out on the Danforth

    December 12, 2016 /

    People will say the Danforth is only about Greek food. And while yes, it does have some of the best Greek food you can find in the city, it also hosts a bunch of different things to do on a night out. Here is a local’s guide to spending your night on the Danforth: Head for some Greek food I just said that the Danforth is more than just Greek food, but doesn’t mean you have to forgo. Whether it’s gyros or souvlaki, there are three must-try restaurants to satisfy your need for tzatziki. Pan on the Danforth: Great wine selection, and on Fridays and Saturdays they have belly dancers…

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    January 6, 2021

    Five Places to Go if You Love Cafés but Hate Coffee

    February 12, 2019
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