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Bar Hop: An Alternative to Bar Hopping
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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Dinner and a Show: The Danforth Music Hall Now Has Its Own Restaurant
Sidebar is the perfect vantage point to have a relaxed dinner without having to rush before the show begins.
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Deals of the Day: St. Patrick’s Day Edition
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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Bringing Back the Board Game
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 Fun Ways to Spend Valentine’s Day in Toronto
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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7 Best Places to Listen to Live Music Along the Danforth
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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6 Ways to Get Your Country Fix in Toronto
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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10 Best Places to Stay Warm this Winter
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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An Introvert’s Guide to a Group Outing in Downtown Toronto
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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A Night Out on the Danforth
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…
