When I moved to King West back in 2012, it was an absolute cluster of pub grub, random night clubs, pizza, and the odd upscale restaurant. Returning to Toronto in 2018, everything has changed, but it still feels the same. The same vibe from Brant House (I’m aging myself here) and Brassai lingers. As the…
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Toronto Foodie – DUNK Burgers & Chocolate Restaurants
DUNK Burgers and Chocolate Last week we were invited to DUNK Burgers and Chocolate, a sweet little restaurant on Queen Street just West of Bathurst before you hit Trinity Bellwoods. It seems as though they still have a couple of service-related kinks to work through. I’d say, especially if you’ve imbibed on Canada’s latest legality,…
Jaymes White Spooks George Brown House at Séance
The Jaymes White Séance Experience On a dark and stormy night in Toronto, the first of it’s kind as a late summer bid us farewell, I attended the Jaymes White Beverly Street Séance. This experience has been attended by media of all kinds in Toronto. The reviews have been spec- nay, spooktacular, to say the…
Jaymes White Launches The Beverley Street Séance
, Jaymes White and The Beverly Street Séance Anyone who knows me personally would be able to tell you that if something’s a bit out of the ordinary you can bet your bottom dollar I’ll want to be there. In a city like Toronto where I no longer have the consistent thrill of the…
Seoulcialite Stays: The Westin Harbour Castle Toronto
For as long as I can remember, The Westin Harbour Castle has been a beacon of unexpected special surprises. When I was young, I was sent down there by Kiss 92.5 FM. I met Ani DiFranco, Nelly Furtado, Glass Tiger’s Alan Frew, and Soul Decision who I had met before, but was always a bit…
Seoul Food: Best Korean Restaurants in New York
Best Korean Restaurants in New York – Here are our 5 Favourites South Korean food has never been so popular in New York City. While the Deep South may be known for its soul food, the increase in top-quality Korean restaurants in New York means the city is fast becoming known for its Seoul food….
The Philippines: The ABC’s of Food in Cebu & El Nido
Anyone who knows me knows I love to experience local eats when visiting a new spot! I had heard that the food in the Philippines wasn’t anything to write home about, and to an extent it really wasn’t. There was so much grease in just about everything. They tell you about Bali Belly, but my…
Instagram-worthy Toronto: The Happy Place
November 1, 2018 The Happy Place opened right on the water in the beautiful Queen’s Quay area of Toronto. This “massive pop-up experience is filled with larger than life size installations, multi-sensory immersive rooms, and dozens of moments curated to Capture Your Happy” remains through January 1, 2019. It originated in Chicago and has been visited…
Making FFETCH Happen – Toronto’s New Wine, Booze, and Snack Delivery Service
Start Trying to Make FFETCH Happen About a month ago I was invited to a launch party for a company called FFETCH. The party was promptly cancelled due to venue issues, but my intrigue remained. What was “FFETCH” beyond a nod to the instant cult classic “Mean Girls”? I looked it up online and found…
Slow Down in Sabah: Jari Jari Spa
Jari Jari Spa – the perfect place to slow down! My trip to Borneo was jam-packed! I stayed at 3 different styles of hostels and hotels and visited yet another resort all in 4 nights. I learned an incredible amount about nature in Kota Kinabalu and the wildlife within. By the start of my 4th…
Think Dating in Toronto is Scary? Try Legends of Horror at Casa Loma!
Legends of Horror Last night, Siren Communications and Liberty Entertainment Group invited me to a massive media event and party! This event was a little bit different than the luxurious, sophisticated events they normally throw. Well, at least in the beginning! Legends of Horror is a trip to Casa Loma like no other. With the…
Sweaty Sundays: My Re-Commit to Fit at Big Hit Kickboxing Studios
Big Hit Kickboxing Studios I’m a mess. At this point in time I feel like a bit of a fraud because I crushed my goals in Korea, and have completely negated the work I put into getting healthy in the 5 months since I’ve returned home. Guys – I’m fat again. I lost a total…