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Special Olympics Festival Gala

Toronto Argos wide receiver, Adriano Belli getting put on the spotlight by TSN's Jennifer Hedger
Michael Pinball Clemons, Mike Bradwell, Damon Allen, Jennifer Hedger

Pinball Clemons, Mike Bradwell, Damon Allen, Jennifer Hedger

After the Special Olympics Festival breakfast earlier in the morning, the Special Olympics Festival Gala was hosted by Jennifer Hedger and Rod Black from TSN to celebrate the 30th annual Special Olympics Festival gala. The evening featured a large silent auction, a great aerial performance, a grand live auction (including a Toyota Camry Hybrid), and musical entertainment by up-and-coming Canadian recording artist, Melissa Bel.

Aerial performance

Aerial performance

Tons of Canadian celebrity athletes were in attendance including Olympic gold medalist Rosie MacLennan, Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Ricky Romero, Pinball Clemons, Adriano Belli (aka “The Kissing Bandit”), Mike Bradwell,, Damon Allen, Mark Tewksbury and so many more. We also spotted Aliya-Jasmine Sovani of MTV News.

Toronto Argonauts, Mike Bradwell and MTV News, Aliya Jasmine Sovani

Toronto Argonauts, Mike Bradwell and MTV News, Aliya Jasmine Sovani

It was funny to hear Jennifer Hedger recap Adriano Belli’s performance leading up to the Grey Cup win including breaking the Grey Cup. He took it all in great stride saying that since he couldn’t break an arm he had to break the Grey Cup’s arm.

Toronto Argos wide receiver, Adriano Belli getting put on the spotlight by TSN's Jennifer Hedger

Toronto Argos wide receiver, Adriano Belli getting put on the spotlight by TSN’s Jennifer Hedger

What a day of celebrations and tons of great support for the Special Olympics!


Notable tweets from the evening:

Also, check out our pictures from the breakfast on our Facebook album.

ABOUT THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS FESTIVAL

The Special Olympics Festival is a legendary Toronto tradition that offers sport fans an opportunity to meet some fo their heroes wile supporting Special Olympic Canada’s programs and athletes.

Thirty years ago, a Toronto boardroom was the scene for a brainstorming session among brothers Brian and Bruce Etherington, and friend David Garard. Together, they created the Sports Celebrity Festival, a sports-themed breakfast with a purpose — to weave new strands of generosity and caring into the fabric of national life. Over time, the event grew in popularity and form, and became the Special Olympics Festival with events happening from coast to coast to coast.

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Come Celebrate the Adelaide Club’s 35th Birthday

  • November 28, 2012
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Get your 70’s clothes ready for a fun flashback to the Fab ’70s! Celebrating the Adelaide Club’s 35th Birthday, tickets are $20 each including complimentary drinks.  There will be food stations and wine tastings, live entertainment, a photo booth and dancing all night long! RSVP at the front desk or with ryan@adelaideclub.com or call 416.367.9957.

Adelaide Club Toronto
1 First Canadian Place
Toronto, Ontario M5X 1C8

ABOUT ADELAIDE CLUB

Since 1978, the Adelaide Club has been a leader in the Fitness World. State of the art equipment, world-class group exercise programming and accredited, knowledgeable staff are the backbone of our wellness service.

Hugo Boss Grand Opening at Yorkdale with Fashion Magazine

  • November 28, 2012
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Although it’s been open for two weeks (officially Nov 16th), Hugo Boss kicked off the opening of their new Yorkdale store at Yorkdale with a cocktail reception followed by a trends presentation hosted by Fashion Magazine‘s Bernadette Morra and David Livingstone.

Bernadette Morra, Editor-in-Chief, Fashion Magazine

Bernadette Moira, Editor-in-Chief, Fashion Magazine

Bernadette Moira, Editor-in-Chief, Fashion Magazine and David Livingstone, Men's Fashion Magazine

Bernadette Moira, Editor-in-Chief, Fashion Magazine and David Livingstone, Men’s Fashion Magazine

Jacket with Motorcross strap

Jacket with Motorcross strap

Men's camel single-breasted coat and zip up sweater

Men’s camel single-breasted coat and zip up sweater

Women's camel coat

Women’s camel coat

Neckline detail

Neckline detail

Classic black and white

Classic black and white




Hugo Boss is located at the new west wing as part of the grand Yorkdale expansion.  Also check out our Yorkdale spotlights on Diesel and Tesla Motors.

Karyzma Agency’s First Annual Player’s Lounge

Chris Van Zeyl with Product Magazine
  • November 27, 2012
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Our friends at Karyzma Agency held their first annual Player’s Lounge at Parlour hosting the CFL players before the big game that the Argos won on Sunday.  What’s more spectacular than the Toronto Argonauts winning the 100th Grey Cup? Congrats to the boys in double-blue, making us all very proud Torontonians!

There was lots to do at the Player’s Lounge with a Product Magazine photobooth for photo ops with the players, shoe shines provided by John Allan’s, samples of Fireball cinnamon whisky with tons of Fireball swag, and food was served by Windies Restaurant.

Toronto Argos players in attendance included Joe Eppele, offensive lineman Chris Van Zeyl (offensive tackle), and Tristan Black (linebacker). There were also Montreal Alouettes players including John Bowman (defensive end), Shea Emry (middle linebacker), and also Jonathan Hood of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Marc Calixte of the Calgary Stampeders.

Chris Van Zeyl with Product Magazine

Chris Van Zeyl with Product Magazine





Melinda Shankar

Melinda Shankar

Kyle Kofsky, editor of Product Magazine, getting a shoe shine from the John Allan's booth

Kyle Kofsky, editor of Product Magazine, getting a shoe shine from the John Allan’s booth

It was the first time I’ve ever been asked what size of underwear I was for a swag bag which included Calvin Klein underwear, Osis hair products, Koncious T-shirts, and items from Karv and McDonald’s.

Fireball cinnamon whisky

Fireball cinnamon whisky

Some tweets from the event:

Be sure to watch out for next year’s #PlayersLounge in 2013 brought to you by Karyzma Agency

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Sustainable Seafood Goodness at the Ocean Wise Chowder Chowdown

Oceanwise Chowder Chowdown 2012
  • November 26, 2012
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All in the name of sustainable seafood, 12 top local chefs from the Toronto area each had booths to serve up their own delicious chowder made from ocean-friendly seafood alongside a beer pairing that was chosen to perfectly suit the chowder’s flavour. Upon check-in, you are given a wooden spoon, a ballot and a checklist describing each of the 12 stations. Guests were able to vote for their favourite to win the People’s Choice Award while the panel of judges would determine the evening’s champion.

This was the 3rd annual Chowder Chowdown and it was a huge turnout at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel barely fitting everyone in the Imperial Room. We found that table space was at a premium so it was challenging during most of the evening to grab a spot to put down the beer sampling while trying the chowder. Although it was much more comfortable than the recent annual Gourmet Food and Wine Expo’s barely-able-to-walk atmosphere.

The celebrity panel of judges included Anthony Walsh (executive chef and partner of Oliver and Bonacini Restaurants), Carl Heinrich, Partner/Executive Chef at Richmond Station and winner of Top Chef Canada Season 2, Rebecca LeHeup (Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance), Jaime Kennedy of Jamie Kennedy Kitchens and Micah Donovan (The Food Jammers).

People’s Choice Award was awarded to Chef Baksh with his Manilla Clam and Seafood Chowder including sturgeon!

People's Choice Winner: Earls Kitchen and Bar-Chef Richard Baksh's Manilla Clam & Seafood ChowderEarls Kitchen and Bar-Chef Richard Baksh's Manilla Clam & Seafood Chowder

People’s Choice Winner: Earls Kitchen and Bar-Chef Richard Baksh’s Manilla Clam & Seafood Chowder Photo: Vanaqua

Chef Albert Ponzo of Le Select Bistro won over the judges with Chef Ponzo’s Seafood Chowder, boasting fresh fall ingredients that are at peak season.

The Judge's winning bowl, Chef Albert Ponzo's Seafood Chowder

The Judge’s winning bowl, Chef Albert Ponzo’s Seafood Chowder Photo: Vanaqua

Chef Albert Ponzo accepting the Judges' Choice award as the 2012 Chowder Chowdown Champion

Chef Albert Ponzo accepting the Judges’ Choice award as the 2012 Chowder Chowdown Champion Photo: Vanaqua

Delicious choices were all around us and it was quite a challenge to try all 12 with such generous portions of chowder and beer at each station.

Definitely do not miss this event next year! Good chowder and beer sampling all-in at an amazing price with all proceeds directly supporting the Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise program!

Also, if you love Oceanwise, have a look at our Toronto Zoo’s event from June where they held a Seafood for Thought event, also promoting sustainable seafood.

Chef Ponzo with the judges

Chef Ponzo with the judges Photo: Vancouver Ocean Wise Photo: Vanaqua

Everybody wins with the Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise Chowder Chowdown: the chefs, the judges, the guests, and especially the oceans from which we all depend upon ecologically. Please keep up the great work, Vancouver Aquarium! Also, be sure to look for the Ocean Wise label at the grocery store or ask for it at your seafood restaurant.

ABOUT OCEANWISE

The Ocean Wise symbol next to a seafood item is the Vancouver Aquarium’s assurance of an ocean-friendly seafood choice. With over 3,100 Ocean Wise partner locations across Canada, Ocean Wise makes it easy for consumers to make sustainable seafood choices that ensure the health of our oceans for generations to come.
To learn more, please visit www.oceanwise.ca

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