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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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6 Hot Spots to Check Out this Winter
Looking for some winter inspiration outside of Toronto? Here are some suggestions to make the most of this snowy season. 1. Ice skating in Arrowhead Provincial Park. This park has been getting lots of attention lately, and for good reason. This 1.3 km trail provides the unique experience of gliding through the forest on a man-made ice track; no lake necessary. Bring the family, friends, or your significant other for a fairy tale skate in the woods. Entrance to the park is $16. Distance from Toronto: 2h30 mins 2. Wine tasting at the Niagara Icewine Festival. During the weekends of January 13-29th, the Niagara Icewine Festival is the perfect place…
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A Secret Santa Gift Guide for that Difficult Person in your Life
Well, it’s that time of year again! Gift buying is pretty fun, but what if you’re stuck participating in a Secret Santa, and you get the ONE person in the whole event that you rarely talk to? Plus, you’re expected to buy something nice for someone you barely know? If that’s not pressure, then I don’t know what is! Seriously though, trust me; been there, done that….and I never want to do it again. So here’s a list of gift ideas for you, in case you end up like me, going through a whole mall trying to find a gift. Bon Appétit Gift Card Gift Card The gift of food…
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The Switch-Up
Going beyond the usual food and wine pairings.
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Make Your Own Wine—On a Budget
Local Fermentations encourages wine lovers to bottle their own during economic hard times. By Jenna Williams Small Place, Big Taste At the Danforth shop Fermentations, wine connoisseurs and up-and-comers can find and create something that is just right for them. The experience is fast, fun, and easy; satisfaction is guaranteed. Visitors can make anything from beer to wine to coolers. Wine, however, is Fermentations’ specialty. Owner Charles Fajgenbaum received a Grand Master Winemaker award in 2007, and has won other awards for his Baco Noir, Vidal, and Riesling wines. The store is a five-time winner of NOW Magazine‘s annual reader poll for Toronto’s best wine and beer-making shop, and it…
