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Over 30 top local chefs gathered for another ultimate evening of fine food at one of Toronto’s top annual food events called What’s on the Table, this time at the new Daniels Spectrum venue. Just like their annual Night Market event, The Stop Community Food Centre’s fundraising event is very high in demand and always sells out quickly. Impressively delectable food and drink offerings at the 9th annual What’s on the Table 2013 were provided by the finest food purveyors such as Beast, Ruby Watchco, Momofuku, Salt Wine Bar, Woods, Vertical and so much more.

Here’s some of my favourite dishes from the night:

Incredible fall-off-the-bone ribs by Salt Wine Bar

Incredible fall-off-the-bone ribs by Salt Wine Bar

The Stop CFC dishing out olive oil poached trout (provided by Blue Goose), burdock puree, pickled fall vegetable, crispy skin mousseline of trout

The Stop CFC dishing out olive oil poached trout (provided by Blue Goose), burdock puree, pickled fall vegetable, crispy skin mousseline of trout

Chocolate peanut butter mousse by Lynn Crawford, Ruby Watchco

Chocolate peanut butter mousse by Lynn Crawford, Ruby Watchco

The event also featured great silent and live auction items including a week getaway at a resort at Turks and Caicos. Congrats to The Stop for raising $280,000 at this year’s What’s on the Table event in support of anti-hunger programs in West Toronto. The Stop’s Davenport kitchen provides a hot and healthy lunch for more than 1,000 community meals every week, 4 days a week, in an environment that’s warm, welcoming and respectful.

Stay tuned for details for The Stop CFC’s upcoming food events: What’s on the Table 2014 and Night Market 2014.
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Also, congrats to The Stop CFC for winning a Community Service 2013 award from the Toronto Region Board of Trade!

About The Stop Community Food Centre
Located in Toronto’s west end, The Stop works to increase access to food in a manner that maintains dignity, builds health and community and challenges inequality. From its origins as one of Canada’s first food banks, The Stop has blossomed into a thriving community hub where neighbours participate in a broad range of programs that provide healthy food, foster social connections, build food skills and promote engagement in civic issues. Underlying all of The Stop’s efforts is the belief that food is a basic human right. To learn more about The Stop’s work check out this short video:

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Bags, shoes and backpacks at Frank and Oak's pop-up shop, The Outpost

Montreal style takes over Toronto with Rudsak‘s sample sale and Frank and Oak‘s first pop-up shop in Toronto.

RUDSAK
Just coming off their packed fashion show at World MasterCard Fashion Week SS14, the Rudsak sample sale starts today in Toronto with 50% to 70% off until Sunday 9pm at Bathurst St and Front St. They also have a Facebook contest right now for chance to win a $1,000 wardrobe.
To get started on the deals and contest visit the Facebook link at www.bit.ly/RudsakLive

And also, although it’s not part of the Rudsak Toronto Sample Sale, have a look at the exciting Rudsak Spring Summer 2014 collection with seductive leathers, prêt-à-porter pieces, footwear, handbags and accessories for both men and women. I’m putting python shoes and embossed alligator-print bags on my Christmas wish list!

Check out the Rudsak SS14 Fashion Show in the spirit of cool rebel.


FRANK & OAK

With their strong US following and online sales, Montreal’s Frank & Oak opens their first pop-up shop in Toronto, called “The Outpost”, just in time for holiday shopping at 737 Queen Street West. I love their colourful and versatile bags, shoes and accessories such as scarves and sock ties. The pop-up shop will be open until January 12th.

UPDATE: Starting from today, Wednesday Jan 8th until Sunday, Jan 12th (when the Frank and Oak Toronto pop-up closes), you get 40%-60% off everything, plus a free gift with every purchase over $100 (while supplies last).

Here are their store hours:
Mon – Wed 11AM – 7PM
Thu – Fri 11AM – 9PM
Sat 11AM – 7PM
Sun 12AM – 6PM

Bags, shoes and backpacks at Frank and Oak's pop-up shop, The Outpost

Bags, shoes and backpacks at Frank and Oak’s pop-up shop, The Outpost at 737 Queen Street West

For more info about the Frank and Oak pop-up shop, visit www.frankandoak.com/outpost

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Elisha Cuthbert at the CAFA nominees announcement
At the CAFA nominees announcement with Tenika Davis (actress), Elisha Cuthbert (actress), Vicky Milner (CAFA managing director)

At the CAFA nominees announcement with Tenika Davis (actress), Elisha Cuthbert (actress), Vicky Milner (CAFA managing director)

Taking place in the middle of Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2014, the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards held a reception at the Ritz Carlton Hotel to announce the nominees of the upcoming inaugural Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards 2014. Actress Elisha Cuthbert was on hand to make the official honours.

Created to recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements in Canadian fashion design, the Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards gala takes place on February 1st, 2014 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel. For more info visit www.cafawards.ca. For our photos from the nominees announcement, scroll down below.

Here is the official list of award categories and their nominees.

The Womenswear Designer of the Year Award will be presented to an outstanding Canadian womenswear designer who has made a significant creative impact in the Canadian fashion industry.
Christie Smythe & Andrea Lenczner, SMYTHE
Denis Gagnon
Jeremy Laing
Kimberely Newport-Mimran, Pink Tartan
Kirk Pickersgill & Stephen Wong, Greta Constantine

The Menswear Designer of the Year Award will be presented to an outstanding Canadian menswear designer who has made a significant creative impact in the Canadian fashion industry.
Davidson Manaloto, wings + horn
Philippe Dubuc
Philip Sparks
Travis Taddeo
Shawn Hewson, Bustle

The Emerging Talent Award will be presented to an innovative Canadian designer who is emerging as a true creative force in Canadian fashion.
Beaufille
Eliza Faulkner
Laura Siegel
Martin Lim
Sarah Stevenson
Sid Neigum

The Outstanding Achievement Award will be presented to celebrate the exceptional career of an established Canadian fashion designer.
David Dixon
Dean & Dan Caten, DSQUARED2
Denis Gagnon
Lida Baday
Marie Saint-Pierre
Wayne Clark

The Accessory Designer of the Year Award will be presented to an outstanding Canadian fashion accessory designer who has made a significant creative impact in the Canadian fashion industry.
Dexter & Byron Peart, WANT Les Essentials de la Vie
Ela & Martin Aldorsson , Ela Handbags
John Fluevog
Jenny Bird
Maryam Keyhani

The Canadian Style Award will be presented to a Canadian who embodies the spirit of Canada and acts as an unofficial ambassador for Canadian fashion and culture.
Coco Rocha
Joe Mimran
Lisa Tant
Suzanne Boyd

The Image Maker Award will be presented to an outstanding Canadian fashion photographer or filmmaker who has made a significant impact within the Canadian fashion industry.
Chris Nicholls
Erin Kleinberg, Stephanie Mark, Jake Rosenberg, The Coveteur
Gabor Jurina
Max Abadian
Tommy Ton

The International Canadian Designer of the Year Award will be presented to a Canadian designer who has achieved International success and brought attention to Canadian talent on the world stage.
Dean & Dan Caten, DSQUARED2
Erdem Moralioğlu
Jeremy Laing
Jason Wu
Mark Fast

The Stylist of the Year Award will be presented to an outstanding Canadian fashion stylist who has made a significant impact within the Canadian fashion industry.
Cary Tauben
George Antonopolous
Liz Cabral
Peter Papapetrou
Susie Sheffman

The Model of the Year Award will be presented to an outstanding Canadian model who has made a significant impact within the Canadian fashion industry.
Coco Rocha
Daria Werbowy
Linda Evangelista
Shalom Harlow
Yasmin Warsame

See our photos from the nominees announcement below.

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Introducing the first ever Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards (CAFA) gala on Feb 1st, 2014
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Britain’s renowned luxury lingerie brand, Agent Provocateur, is now available in a new boutique at Toronto’s Holt Renfrew on Bloor Street. Located on the 3rd floor of the luxury retail store, the concession follows classic 1970s Agent Provocateur style with luxurious wool carpets, silk crepe curtains and bespoke wallpaper made specially for the boutique to create a tantalizing, intimate space.

Agent Provocateur collections available for sale at Holt Renfrew include the Main Collection, Classics, Bridal, Swim, Hosiery, Accessories and Beauty.

This is the third Agent Provocateur concession in Canada following launches in Vancouver and Montreal last year.

For more about the brand and collections visit www.agentprovocateur.com

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Check out this recent sexy, provocative Agent Provocateur video “Control Yourself“:

Here are photos from the grand opening. Thanks to James Hseish and Yvonne for the tip!

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On November 4, 2013 the Toronto Maple Leafs hosted a one-of-a-kind cocktail reception and dinner at the Mattamy Athletic Centre (formerly Maple Leaf Gardens). Guests got to mingle and take photos with some of their favourite hockey players, get autographs, and bid on silent auction items. Along with all the Leafs such as Tyler Bozak and even the retired Doug Gilmour, the Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf and actress Elisha Cuthbert were a notable couple in attendance.

Dion Phaneuf, Elisha Cuthbert

Dion Phaneuf, Elisha Cuthbert

All proceeds support the MLSE Foundation and in particular the MLSE Foundation’s Regent Park Athletic Grounds project. This project will provide 2,810 youth to be able to participate in sports including hockey, soccer, cricket and basketball. Also, this project will give the Regent Park community the opportunity to be trained as coaches by the Leafs’ own sports clinicians and participate in the Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey in the Neighbourhood program.

The Regent Park Athletic Grounds are scheduled to be ready for use in early 2015.

For more information visit mlseteamupfoundation.org

Tyler Bozak, Toronto Maple Leafs centre

Tyler Bozak, Toronto Maple Leafs centre

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The Toronto Maple Leafs host a dinner on the floor of a hockey rink at the Mattamy Athletic Centre (formerly Maple Leaf Gardens)

The Toronto Maple Leafs host a dinner on the floor of a hockey rink at the Mattamy Athletic Centre (formerly Maple Leaf Gardens)

ABOUT MLSE TEAM UP FOUNDATION
The MLSE Team Up Foundation believes all kids should have access to sport and the opportunity to develop lasting dreams on the playing field.

With the support of all four MLSE teams – the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, Toronto FC and Toronto Marlies – the Foundation funds the refurbishment of local athletic facilities, and funds charities that support kids through sports and recreational programs.

Since launching in December 2009, the MLSE Team Up Foundation has invested more than $6.5 million into our community. Last season, we impacted the lives of more than 110,000 kids.

For more information visit mlseteamupfoundation.org

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Players Gala 2013 with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors and Toronto FC
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