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  • January 19, 2023

    A Visit to Chanel at Yorkdale Inspired By Celebrity Makeup Artist Angela Levin

    A Visit to Chanel at Yorkdale Inspired By  Celebrity Makeup Artist Angela Levin

    By John-Paul Ricchio @johnpaulricchio I was at Yorkdale today at Holt Renfrew, a fabulous store that I have been going to since I was a little boy (5 years old) with my beloved mother Marianne Ricchio. I would watch her put on her makeup and delighted at the joy it brought her to sweep on […]

  • January 12, 2023

    Watching Rugby in Toronto

    Watching Rugby in Toronto

    What happened to the Toronto Wolfpack? It’s been awhile since rugby fans have been able to enjoy a Wolfpack game in Toronto at Lamport Stadium. The Toronto Wolfpack shut down in 2020 due to financial difficulties brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic, and that was the end of rugby’s only trans-Atlantic team. The Super League […]

  • January 3, 2023

    Revolver Pizza in Mimico

    Revolver Pizza in Mimico

    Just before the pandemic lockdowns started back in March 2020, a new pizza place opened on Royal York Road right by San Remo Bakery, south of Evans. Revolver quickly became our favourite pizza place in the city. In my opinion it’s the best pizza in Toronto. I like a thin melty crust that is slightly […]

  • December 31, 2022

    Jimmy’s Coffee on Dundas St. West

    Jimmy’s Coffee on Dundas St. West

    Visited the Jimmy’s Coffee location at 2210 Dundas St. West (north of Roncesvalles) for the first time yesterday… what a fabulous cozy spot with a perfect coffee shop vibe. The barista told me this location really caters to people coming in to set up their laptops and work, and they really take care to make […]

  • November 28, 2022

    Visiting Toronto’s Distillery District in Winter

    Visiting Toronto’s Distillery District in Winter

    Every February one of the many ways we celebrate my son and brother’s birthday is by taking a trip to the Distillery District. The last few years we have made the Toronto Light Fest our destination, but the festival has been paused during the pandemic so instead we take a trip to visit the shops, […]

  • October 25, 2022

    The Real Kim’s Convenience Store Location in Toronto

    The Real Kim’s Convenience Store Location in Toronto

    Now that the building that houses the iconic Kim’s Convenience store is up for sale, I wanted to snap some pics of the beloved shop where the TV series was filmed (the exterior scenes; the interior scenes were shot in a studio.) Located on Queen St. E. in the Moss Park neighbourhood of Toronto, the […]

  • October 15, 2022

    Ontario’s Butter Tart Trail: Holtom’s Bakery In Erin

    Ontario’s Butter Tart Trail: Holtom’s Bakery In Erin

    The autumn colours are spectacular this year so we wanted to take a drive outside the city to take them all in. It’s always nice to have a tasty destination so we decided to head to a bakery in the town of Erin on Ontario’s butter tart trail. Holtom’s has been baking their delicious pastries […]

  • January 30, 2023

    Scoop on Hockey: Leafs Weekend

    Scoop on Hockey: Leafs Weekend

    by S Ferguson A mixed weekend for the Leafs. Brutal loss Friday to the Ottawa Senators, Auston Matthews goes on the IR, but then a big win Sunday evening over the Washington Capitals.  That win was even sweeter because it was the 1,000th game played by John Tavares who got two assists as well. One more […]

  • January 26, 2023

    Watching Toronto Marlies Games

    Watching Toronto Marlies Games

    The Toronto Marlies are the American Hockey League affiliates of the Toronto Maple Leafs. You can watch Marlies home games at Coca-Cola Coliseum, and every once in a while (Boxing Day and Family Day for example) they play at the Scotiabank Arena. It’s a great way to see some pretty amazing hockey for a fraction […]

  • January 25, 2023

    Jen Lewin’s THE POOL at Lights on Stratford

    Jen Lewin’s THE POOL at Lights on Stratford

    We drove to the Lights on Stratford Winter Festival to see internationally renowned artist Jen Lewin’s THE POOL. This interactive exhibit, which has been travelling since 2008, is a huge field of concentric circles that swirl with light when touched. You activate the large circular pads by walking or jumping across them. It’s an amazing […]

  • January 25, 2023

    Our Walk-in Closet Consignment Store

    Our Walk-in Closet Consignment Store

    The first designer dress I ever purchased was a vintage one, from an incredible consignment store in Toronto called Our Walk-in Closet Consignment. It was a cocktail-length Oscar de la Renta and it was on sale for $25. At the time, Sex and the City was airing and I was obsessed with Sarah Jessica Parker’s […]

  • January 24, 2023

    Well.ca Offer of the Week: Vitamin D3 & B12 Drops by CanPrev

    Well.ca Offer of the Week: Vitamin D3 & B12 Drops by CanPrev

    As we head into another week without much sun, many of us are looking to boost our levels of the “sunshine vitamin.” Vitamin D3 is the natural form of vitamin D produced by our bodies when our skin is exposed to sunlight. It’s crucial for maintaining a strong immune system, and it can be tough […]

  • January 22, 2023

    Stars at Wintersong Music Festival

    Stars at Wintersong Music Festival

    I had one of my favourite experiences ever seeing my favourite band perform last night. Stars were the headliners this year for Wintersong, a free music festival north of Toronto in Stouffville. They are always brilliant and last night seemed extra special. The venue was small, and it felt like we were dancing with them […]

  • January 21, 2023

    Opening Soon in Etobicoke: Eataly

    Opening Soon in Etobicoke: Eataly

    A second location of Eataly in Toronto is opening at Sherway Gardens, in the space where the Pickle Barrel used to be. Eataly opened it’s first location in Canada in 2019, in downtown Toronto on Bloor Street at Bay in the Manulife Centre. (It moved into the space where William Ashley was; William Ashley relocated […]

  • January 16, 2023

    Tadka Indian Restaurant in Etobicoke

    Tadka Indian Restaurant in Etobicoke

    There’s nothing better than coming home from a very long cold day on an exterior shoot to find dinner from Tadka waiting for you. Tadka- Sizzling Indian Spices is one of the best Indian restaurants in Toronto; a terrific menu of delicious, authentic and affordable vegetarian and non-vegetarian Indian favourites. We’ve ordered several dishes from […]

  • January 15, 2023

    The Big Fish Market on The Queensway Closes

    The Big Fish Market on The Queensway Closes

    After 40 years and eight months of providing fresh seafood to the community, one of the Queensway’s most beloved institutions- the Big Fish Market- has closed its doors for good. The owners are heading into a much deserved retirement and while this news is not surprising, its closing is a loss for the community as […]

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