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The Veggielicious workshop with Susur Lee

Signature slaw: 19-ingredient Singaporean slaw with a salted plum dressing.

On Monday, August 25, Toronto bloggers congregated at 777 Dundas Street West for Bent’s Veggielicious workshop. The restaurant is owned by internationally celebrated chef Susur Lee, managed by his sons, Kai and Levi, and designed by none other than its namesake, wife and mother of the men, Brenda Bent. Meeting a world-renowned chef can be an intimidating experience, but Chef Lee welcomed us with open arms, always reminding us, “This is my home. And my home is your home.”

The event consisted of a French meringue tutorial, two cocktail tutorials from bartender Manuel, and a taste preview of the Veggielicious prix fixe menu.
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Antipasti at Trattoria Mercatto at the Toronto Eaton Centre

  • September 1, 2014
  • food, Restaurant
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On Sunday August 24th I sampled almost the entire Insalate e Antipasti menu at Trattori Mercatto at the Toronto Eaton Centre.
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Some cosplay at Fan Expo ft Deadpool and Harley Quinn

Harley Quinn and Deadpool share a moment with a bat
  • September 1, 2014
  • photos
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I didn’t get a chance to stay long at this weekend’s FanExpo Canada – basically just in and out, but I was able to snap some cosplay photos of Deadpool, Ms Deadpool and Harley Quinn and a couple others.

Thanks to Makenzie Smith (Harley Quinn) and Chris Guidotti (Deadpool) for making my quick trip interesting.
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“TWISTED”: The Toben Food by Design Pop-Up Restaurant

"Jerk Seared Ahi Tuna", Charred corn-compressed watermelon salad, crispy plantain
  • August 31, 2014
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Executive chef and entrepreneur Toben Kochman, owner of Toben Food by Design, presented a new pop-up restaurant concept, TWISTED.

From his travels throughout Asia, South America, and Europe, chef Toben Kochman’s street food inspired flavours and ingredients have hitchhiked a ride back to Toronto and onto our dinner plates.
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In Photos: Paddle Royale 2014 in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto

  • August 30, 2014
  • charity, party
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We had the privilege of partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto (BBBS) Young Leaders for the annual Paddle Royale ping pong charity tournament.
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