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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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5 Ways to Enjoy Toronto Arts & Culture On a Dime
There are literally hundreds of thousands of post-secondary students in Toronto. Hundreds. Of. Thousands. On top of that, there’s that glorious period of time following your graduation where you can’t (technically) use your student discount but definitely can’t afford regular prices. Fear not, my impoverished friends. Listed below are many ways to enjoy the arts and culture of the 6ix for the cost of one drink or less. Free Museum Days Toronto is full of wonderful museums to keep your brain full of information even after you’ve closed the textbooks. Most have evenings when they are free to the public, so you can get all that glorious knowledge without paying…
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8 Ways to Set Goals and Stay Motivated
Every new year, we use our resolutions to admit to the world ways in which we want to better ourselves. For a lot of us, it’s about being healthier, wealthier, and wiser. But, by the time we’ve gotten all of the turkey and wine out of our system, our resolutions have begun to waver and fade. Here are some tips to bolster your determination without burning yourself out: 1. Think of it as a Challenge A “goal” is an ideal image that floats above our heads, nice and neat like a finished painting. For all its positive connotations, thinking of a resolution as a goal can disconnect it from the…
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Review: Toronto’s Sense-less Restaurants
Able-bodied people go through life without thinking about accessibility issues. There are many ways that this world is experienced differently for anyone living with a disability. The following two restaurants offer a dining experience that help the abled understand the perspective of the deaf and blind. O’Noir 620 Church St., Toronto O’Noir provides a dine-in-the-dark experience. When entering the restaurant, diners order in the lit lobby. Once diners review the menu, a sighted bartender takes their order and communicates it to a blind server. There are two options: either a three course meal (appetizer, main, dessert) or a two course meal (appetizer and main, or main and dessert). Drinks are also ordered before entering the dark room.…
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5 Places You Can Go to Escape Your Cellphone
In this day and age, we live by the internet and especially through social media. We eat with it, we sleep with it, and we even walk our dogs with it. For many, it takes as much as the inability to connect—being physically unable to access social media—to make us log offline. Below is a list of places and events in Toronto that either do not allow for the use of cellphones or simply do not have WiFi or connection signals, giving you the ability to escape from your cellphone, even for just a few minutes (or hours). The Subway For just $3.00, you can travel underground on Toronto’s subway…
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A Splash in the Molecular World
BY BERNARD TONEY Over the years cocktail mixology has changed. What started with mixing spirits with juices and soda has evolved into using different tools and science techniques to create something more unique. We’re now in the age of molecular mixology, a fusion of science and cocktail techniques. It involves the practice of molecular gastronomy along with scientific equipment and methods used create this new breed of cocktails. Toronto-based Chef John Placko makes molecular delights with his product Power For Texture. Placko’s career started in his hometown of Sydney, Australia. He now promotes the awareness and education of molecular cuisine as an instructor with the Modern Culinary Academy. Recently,…
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Brew From Home Like a Barista
Dropping in at your local café every morning is great, but let’s face it—the price of having a barista prepare your morning fix can add up. Sometimes it’s nice to just kick back for the morning and enjoy a nice cup of joe at home. Cliff Hansen, Head Roaster for Ottawa’s Bridgehead chain, called in with tips for making the perfect brew in your own kitchen, no barista necessary. When asked about his go-to method for brewing at home, Hansen mentioned his Chemex method. Hansen combines the Chemex with an clever dripper: “It gives you the freedom to do a longer bloom for fresher coffees—it also does a great extraction…
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Icewine 101
Five Facts You Need to Know Before Sipping By Venetia Bodanis With the popularity of Icewine on the rise, it’s practically impossible to ignore the drink popping up in storefront windows all over the city. It’s tempting to purchase a bottle of this decadent treat after peering into wine shops on the Danforth. But before splurging (some Icewines can cost up to $70), take some time to learn the key facts about this cold winter treat. 1. It’s Not Just a Dessert Wine If you know what your options are, Icewine can be one of the most versatile wines on the market. It can be blended with brandy to make…
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Top 10 drinks for St. Patrick’s Day
What you should be drinking on March 17th.
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The Switch-Up
Going beyond the usual food and wine pairings.
