The ukulele gangsters were back at it this morning. Last spotted on the TTC back in April, the troupe of musicians wound its way through the Financial District this morning in an effort to inject a little fun into the mundanity of the workday commute along the PATH and at Union Station. The song was cheerful and group jovial as onlookers often broke out in smiles upon encountering the surprise performance. For more on the "gangsters" see our previous post, and for a glimpse of the action have a look at the photos below.
Photos by Jason Cook. For more shots of the event check out his Flickr stream.
Purchasing wine through Toronto agencies won't appeal to the customer looking for the cheapest and easiest thing, but for those who identify as enthusiasts, are willing to buy by the case, and who like the idea of by-passing the LCBO experience, there's actually a lot to like about deal with a wine agent. While they typically carry higher end wines, there are plenty of sub $15 bottles available, many of which represent the best bang for your buck in their so-called weight class. There's a reason why so many restaurants opt to deal with agencies; they often source the best wine.
This Long Branch area bakery creates custom cakes that rival any masterpiece seen in magazines or popular baking shows. The treats are artistically stunning and can be made in almost any design imaginable--including X-rated fare, if that tickles your fancy. For Torontonians looking to add some wow factor to their next special event, it's worth the westward trek to visit this cake shop.
Toronto events on Thursday, June 27, 2013
This Week in Film rounds up noteworthy new releases in theatres, rep cinema and avant-garde screenings, festivals, and other special cinema-related events happening in Toronto.
Now that the above image has had a chance to sink in for a moment, there's probably no need for persuasion. (The still is from 
As a component to their complete retrospective, TIFF is also concurrently showcasing a program of Jacques Demy's favourite films. Fortunately for us, the man had excellent taste in cinema. From Vincente Minnelli's vibrant, techinicolor musical 
Pier 27 Condos are just coming into being down along the waterfront, at the foot of Yonge and Queens Quay. And from what we can see so far, the development has a remarkable design not only on the outside, with its fancy skybridge, but on the inside, as well. Developers have put together a model penthouse suite replete with luxurious detailing, with the washrooms as a clear standout. 
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Toronto Restaurant Openings highlights the latest restaurant openings and closings in Toronto and also gives a preview at some of the places coming soon. Find us here every Thursday morning.
Claudio Aprile, a chef well known for his creativity and eclectic creations, has planted seeds north of the 401. His newest restaurant is also his biggest. With a wraparound patio, killer cocktails and a swoon worthy menu, it may just be time to hit up the Sheppard subway line.
Toronto is celebrating 
"It's important that we have a statue there to show that there's been a long history of queer people in the world," says Dennis Findlay, a longtime activist and volunteer at the 
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The Island ferries might be getting on - the oldest, the PS Trillium is 113 years old - but every day, regardless of season, the fleet gamely makes the 15 minute run between Toronto's off-shore park and the busy downtown core.
As common sense will tell you, summer is the busiest period down at the ferry docks. July and August 2012 were the busiest months by far, no doubt aided by last summer's stifling heat and humidity. Traffic in the winter months is mostly made up of residents and hardcore visitors.
To keep things moving, the ferry organization - part of Parks and Environment - spent $5,562,311 on operations in 2012. That bulk of that figure, around $4,772,453, went to paying staff, seasonal workers, holiday pay, benefits, and overtime (some of these were lumped together for simplicity in the chart.)
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This new addition to the Dundas West bar scene doesn't have much of a hook. Instead it's the type of place that prides itself on doing the little things well, whether that be expertly prepared cocktails, fostering conversation at the bar, or getting the lighting just right. Will that be enough to compete in the wild, wild DuWest?
The photos of the week collect each of the editor-selected photos of the day into one post for a contest to be decided by our readers. Sponsored by 
This new cafe in the Junction may have plenty neighbourhood competition when it comes to espresso but all the more reason for them to be doing something a little different. With good food, plenty of space, a killer patio and a dose of nostalgia they'll likely be a go to spot for years to come.
Toronto Food Events rounds up the most delicious events, festivals, pop-ups, winemaker dinners, supper clubs and other food related happenings in Toronto this week and next. You can find us here every Friday morning.
Is a Toronto-specific etiquette guide something that our city should have? What kinds of rules would we have to put on it that would be unique to the Toronto experience? The idea has been tried out before, from designer Christopher Rouleau's 
Ossington's popular seafood-centric eatery recently christened a second outpost on Queen West. Just in time for the long-weekend, the new restaurant is ready to celebrate Canada Day everyday of the year with essentials like; caesars, East Coast feasts and lobster poutines. You might want to put on a lobster bib just to catch the drool when you see these photos.
