It was quite the #GuvFinale weekend for Toronto’s night life with 3 sold out nights at The Guvernment. It ends 18 years for the iconic venue, boasting to be Canada’s longest running nightclub.
Raising $650,000 for Mount Sinai Hospital even before the evening started at Toronto’s Eglinton Grand, the Panov family aims to bring world-class precision chemotherapy in conjunction with Mount Sinai Hospital.
Catch the biggest show in design at the Interior Design Show as it takes over the Metro Toronto Convention Centre with more than 300 exhibitors with everything from furniture, kitchen and bathroom designs, innovations, collaborations as well as a speaker series.
The GE Monogram Dinner by Design exhibition is open from Jan 22-25th from 11am to 6pm. Admission is only $5 or FREE with your ticket to the DX Politics of Fashion exhibit. Check out photos from the preview night on January 20, 2015.
Here’s your opportunity to celebrate all things Scottish at Casa Loma this Saturday evening on January 24th. It is sure to be a fun-filled evening beginning with a cocktail reception, followed by a traditional Burns supper, highland dancers, a bagpiper & quartlet band and a poetry reading inspired by the annual tradition of the famous Scottish poet, Robbie Burns.
The evening starts at 6pm with a cocktail reception followed by a four course meal each paired with a different Johnnie Walker label (including Johnnie Walker Blue, Black, Gold and Platinum). Amazing!
Promise yourself to exercise regularly this year because you actually enjoy it, because it gives you a sense of belonging and community, because you’re surrounded by strong and healthy women, and because it’s loads of fun. There aren’t many places that offer this sort of atmosphere for women but there’s Brass Vixens – a pole and aerial fitness studio, that once you get used to the decor, will entice you to get in your element no matter the background, shape, size or fitness level.
Sounds enticing? The lovely ladies at Brass Vixens are treating 2 of our readers to a free pass for you and a friend to any of the classes!
Filmed in Halifax, the cast of the CBC television show, Mr. D, was in town yesterday, January 19th, 2015 to celebrate Season 4 with an afternoon fan meet-and-greet at P.F. Chang’s at Shops at Don Mills.
We were lucky enough to be invited to sit down and dine with the cast.
In its 12th year, Gladstone Hotel has unveiled the Come Up To My Room 2015 exhibition featuring a curated collection of intriguing alternative design installations. Last night was the kickoff of 10 days of CUTMR 2015.
It’s another year of Made with Love, boasting to the the biggest mixology competition in North America. And we were there for the action once again at the Toronto qualifiers at College Street Bar on January 12th. New competitors competed against veteran bartenders. Check out who made the cut.
For food lovers, FoodShare’s annual Recipe for Change is coming up and it’s sure to be a great event. This year’s event is a “Party for the Future of Food” where 30 chefs will come together to bring you diverse local food along with beverages from 4 wineries and 2 craft breweries.
Here’s your opportunity to celebrate and get inspired by the best of the best in Canadian interior design.
Guests will enjoy custom Absolute Elyx and Tequila Avon craft cocktails and get immersed in the design of 11 dining experiences that put Canadian designers at the forefront. What better way to kick off this year’s Interior Design Show.
The 2015 WedLuxe Wedding Show is on today so here’s photos from last night’s preview. Presented by Oliver & Bonacini Events, Kleinfeld at Hudson’s Bay and the Hudson’s Bay Gift Registry.
With over 120 exhibitors spanning 3 floors (2 floors of Arcadian and the 7th floor of the Hudson’s Bay Gift Registry), there is much to explore to help you create that perfect wedding.
For the month of January, Nota Bene restaurant is offering a special prix fixe menu inspired by sunny California raising a glass to the wines from various regions in the Golden State. California is recognized as one of the best wine regions in the world where nearly 90% of all American wine is produced with over a hundred grape varietals.
The nationwide Motionball is back in Toronto and it’s always a mega crowd-pleasing charity party. Early bird tickets are already sold out.
It’s a special year for the Toronto Public Library. They will be celebrating the opening of the 100th branch and also hosting the 10th annual Book Lover’s Ball. This charity black-tie gala will feature a new format including live music, dancing and even one-on-one Scrabble games with some of your favourite authors all in a library/party setting.
So if you love books here’s your chance to celebrate as the literary world comes to life.
We visited Pukka over a year ago, so we were excited to return this year to see what’s new in their updated menu, just in time for the winter season. I personally love Indian food, and especially during the colder months, when the strong and bold flavours of Indian cuisine really stand out.
Opened just a few months ago, Toronto’s Annex’ new addition, Prenup Pub (191 College St.), has already garnered the avid attention that most long-standing establishments yearn. A European-style pub, Prenup is more than just a student-hangout.
The 2015 WedLuxe wedding show takes place at Arcadian next week, presented by Oliver & Bonacini Events, Kleinfeld at Hudson’s Bay and the Hudson’s Bay Gift Registry.
Prepare to be dazzled by this ultimate wedding show with extravagant wedding dresses, colourful flower bouquets, decadent desserts, and tons of inspiration from over 120 exhibitors to help you plan that perfect wedding.
It’s that time of year where we look back at our favourite events in Toronto that happened this past year (Top events of 2013 here, by the way). There are many factors to consider when it comes to what makes an event “the best” year after year. You work hard for your money so if you choose to spend it to have a good time, then you naturally expect to get what you pay for.
A festive atmosphere, black ties and fashionable dresses, a banquet of food and a feast for the eyes. The 23rd annual Cathay Ball in support of Mon Sheong Foundation marked its 50th golden anniversary as Toronto’s first and largest Chinese charity.
On Dec. 10th I previewed the Denham “Byzantine” SS15 collection at The Publicist Group office at 64 Fraser Avenue in Liberty Village. It was a great space to house the event with exposed brick in a studio feel, which complemented the jean line perfectly.
After rave reviews and popular demand from fans all over the world, the international smash hit, Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience – A Parody by Dan and Jeff returns to a packed house at the Panasonic Theatre(651 Yonge Street) on December 17th.
With the hectic holiday season upon us that’s filled with parties, dinners, and shopping in addition to your normal day-to-day, chances are you may struggle to find time to exercise. However, enticing yourself to stay fit during this time of year will not only help you to stay healthy and maybe allow for that additional gingerbread man or woman into your life, but will also give you more energy and help reduce stress. We found a few rewarding and physically challenging group fitness classes that are fun enough to take away the excuses or temptations not to go!
We all heard it was coming and now it’s finally happening. After 18 years, Canada’s largest and longest running nightclub The Guvernment and Koolhaus will be closing in January with a three-day grand finale weekend featuring 3 solid entertainment acts.
Kardinal Offishall hosted his 16th annual Christmas party on December 18th at Cube night club, this time a bit more intimate compared to the year prior.
For a refreshed grocery shopping experience, Michael-Angelo’s in Markham is having their grand re-opening this weekend. With a lineup of customers outside waiting for the doors to open, I was there to check out the festivities on Friday, December 19th.
In honour of the Canada’s Walk of Fame airing on Global TV tonight at 8pm, here are photos from the yellow carpet including Ryan Reynolds and Rachel McAdams. While he was there and he made some banter with Jason Priestley on stage at the Sony Centre, I don’t think Jian Ghomeshi is making it into the broadcast…
Set in the heart of Toronto’s entertainment district at Mercer St, Buonanotte is an Italian dining destination that combines a lively nightlife experience with great Italian dishes, perfect for sharing. I was among a few in an intimate setting who tried the new menu items at Buonanotte by Executive Chef Davide Ianacci and enjoyed some cocktails and fine wine.
Now open on popular Ossington Avenue is the highly anticipated Borealia Restaurant. It’s a warm, intimate setting which takes a unique approach in both the decor and the menu with inspiration from a time when immigrant groups arrived in Canada in the 18th and 19th centuries. It’s thoughtfully-Canadian cuisine like you’ve never tried before.
New sushi and cocktail destination, BarFish, has now opened replacing what used to be the outdoor bar of Blowfish restaurant at the north east corner of King and Bathurst. Cocktails and sushi are at the forefront of this intimate and chic space with sky high ceilings.