This last Saturday April 2nd marks the 5th annual sold out Memory Ball in support of “kicking Alzheimer’s in the ass”! It took place once again at the Palais Royale venue by Lake Ontario. What an incredible evening of cocktails, socializing, and partying for a great charitable cause.
In case you haven’t heard, You Gotta Eat Here is one of the most coveted shows on the Food Network Channel. John Catucci, the host who wears his signature plaid shirts, lives out every foodie’s dream of discovering comfort food at various restaurants and has a heart-to-heart in the kitchen with their respective owners & chefs. I’ve been recently watching this show that airs several times of the day, one conveniently being 7:00pm – the perfect time – during dinner.
I had the opportunity of attending the behind-the-scenes of their set, when they visited the popular brunch destination of Leslieville and Riverdale, The Saturday Dinette.
Toronto’s own Keys N’ Krates rocked the Danforth Music Hall with an incredible sound that left fans wanting more.
To close out a busy week full of all things Toronto Fashion Week, we were lucky to be brought on to take society photos of the after show at Candyland hosted by our friend Jay Strut while sipping on prosecco on Friday March 18th, 2016.
And thanks to Hello Magazine for publishing our Candyland photos here.
Co-owners and brothers, Richard and Peter Simons welcomed VIPs at the pre-launch of their first Simons store in Ontario on Wed March 17th, 2016. The Quebec City based clothing retailer expanded into Mississauga’s Square One Shopping Centre coinciding with the mall’s expansion.
U-feast and Sassafraz teamed up in support of Second Harvest for their 1st annual charity event on Thursday March 10th. The 4-course dinner was set for the theme of “A Wild Affair” by Sassafraz’s very own Executive Chef, Geoff Web, and Sassafraz alumni, Chef Michael Hunter (who now owns Antler Kitchen Bar). Not only did guests get to enjoy a an off-menu experience but they also supported a really great cause in its entirety.
Mackage’s chic, effortness, perfectly executed runway show was indeed a highlight of Toronto’s FW16 Fashion Week. Within CBC’s Studio 40, models emerged from an igloo-backdrop onto the sleek runway. Overlooked by beautifully hung icicle-chandeliers, a sense of cool wonderment kicked off this incredible show; as the DJ got the energy up and the collection flowing.
Another incredible Toronto Fashion Week graced the city’s streets last week, and it was nothing short of fabulous.
Here are just some of the many highlights from the Fall/Winter 2016 edition of Toronto Fashion Week.
Last night Vans held it’s 50th anniversary celebration at a Toronto warehouse at 950 Dupont St. With performances from three amazing artists, a photo gallery, cake & swag giveaways.
Irish pub Dublin Calling has moved from 55 Colborne Street to a bigger space at 250 Adelaide St West and to get in the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day we’re giving a $50 gift card to one lucky winner!
Canada’s National Ballet School’s annual fundraising gala was held on March 4, 2016 where over 600 guests, dancers and friends of NBS were immersed in a fantastical world of steampunk.
After the opening of Canada’s 2nd Smoke’s Burritorie restaurant in Canada half a year ago, they have rolled out more varieties of burritos available to order recently. They are conveniently located on the lower level of Smoke’s Poutinerie in the Entertainment District, where much of the interior is painted guacamole green.
I’ve mentioned before that one of my absolute favourite restaurants is Gusto 101 in the King West area. Great Italian cuisine and easy drinking wine on tap for a dollar an ounce.
So when the opportunity came up to work at my dining destination of choice, obviously I couldn’t pass it up, especially when it’s to preview the tastes of Gusto 54’s expansion to Venice, Los Angeles, naturally with Gusto’s new Chef Evan Funke from LA.
We ventured to Aga Khan Museum, a unique beautiful Toronto attraction that opened in 2014, designed by Pritzker Prize-winner Fumihiko Maki, offering visitors to see aspects of Islam. Inside, we arrived at Diwan restaurant, where Chef Mark McEwan and Chef de Cuisine John Kovac offer a menu inspired with Middle East, North African & Indian cuisine.
During lunch, we dined amidst antiques, with Diwan’s elegant 19th-century wooden panels hand-carved and painted in Damascus, it was a nice touch to the modern and bright space.
I wasn’t planning to do a post on the TOM* FW opening party this time as we’ve been pretty busy with paid photo gigs (thank you clients, we love you!) but since people have kept asking here’s a few of our photos from the opening party at Maison Mercer on February 22nd to kick off another popular bi-annual Toronto Men’s Fashion Week for Fall Winter 2016.
The annual St. Party’s Day is back and it’s continues to be one of the biggest bashes of it’s kind in town. Best of all we’re giving away tickets including a couple drinks on us!
Good luck and Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
It’s big and it’s really bright. You can’t miss the new white exterior facade at the corner of Yonge and Dundas. The unveiling of the new look of the Canadian H&M flagship store arrived to much fanfare.
Square One Shopping Centre celebrated a preview of its Spring Summer 2016 campaign on February 24th, 2016 in advance of the anticipated opening of its luxury wing with special guests: actress, director and stylist, Drena De Niro (daughter of Robert De Niro), actress Diahnne Abbott, and photographer David Drebin. The complete unveiling of the Square One SS16 campaign and opening of the Square One Luxury Wing will be held on March 1st, 2016.
We were happy to photograph the preview.
Cafeteriá, is the newest Mexican resto of the 6-restaurant chain, Mas Playas owned by Dave Sidhu. You may be familiar with Playa Cabana Cantina, Hacienda, La Libre, Barrio Coreano, and Cocina Economica already, but with the launch of this 8 month project, the theme of Cafeteriá is more close to home and focused on different regions of their Mexican heritage in a formal manner.
As the months are passing by us alongside chocolate indulging holidays, seems now may be the ideal time to set a future target to physically motivate yourself to maintain your fitness routine. We’re happy to highlight five upcoming off road physical challenges that may be the motivator you’re looking for.
It was like being in a Coca-Cola commercial complete with cocktails in glass cola bottles, food and lots of smiles. The “Taste the Feeling” campaign launch was celebrated on Feb 9th for a multi-sensory experience as the occasion took over the Fermenting Cellar in the Distillery District.
Celebrating young professionals and the YP life, the latest edition of the annual Notable Awards hosted by our friends at Notable.ca was bigger and better than ever.
At the annual FFWD advertising week, marketers, advertisers and other guests got a chance to unwind and let loose.
Montecito has launched their new Farm-To-Table brunch buffet experience. You can enjoy it every Sunday from 11am to 3pm for $39 per person.
In support of the Yee Hong Foundation, this year’s 27th annual Dragon Ball fundraising charity gala was bigger and better than ever.
Year after year it is one of the best annual charity parties, this year bringing 3,000 guests and Special Olympics athletes for an exceptional night in support of the Special Olympics Canada Foundation.
The Cantina by Campbell’s Soup is now open at the cozy popup shop located at 501 Queen Street West to serve complementary soup from February 2 to the 21st. There are 4 recipes thought out by Rock Lobster’s very own Matt Dean Pettit, inspired by his travels, and featuring Campbell’s newly released Soup Kits.
Maman is a warm and inviting bakery and cafe that brings familial recipes to life from Southern France and North America using locally sourced ingredients. Every little detail – from the exterior to the tables and plates – is beautifully set up as if one is in a quaint Parisian boutique
Branksome Hall’s Athletics and Wellness Centre contends to be one of Rosedale’s state-of-the-art landmark. Located on the corner of Mount Pleasant Road and Elm Avenue, the contemporary building is situated within the elementary and secondary all girl’s schools campuses.
It stands at 68,000 square feet as an award-winning building designed by MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects (MFMA), using many elements – limestone, oak, wood, glass, steel – in constructing its fine architecture.
Morals Village’s heats up this winter season with their Szechuan-influenced hotpot restaurant at its new location in Toronto’s Chinatown.