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Livestock's second shop even better than the original

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Livestock TorontoThis new sneaker shop boasts exclusive clothing, a killer footwear selection, and a shop-in-a-shop space that highlights Canadian brands and designers. If you're looking to swoon over streetwear and sneaks, this is the spot.

Read my profile of Livestock in the fashion section.


10 restaurants for a cheap date in Toronto

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cheap date torontoRestaurants for a cheap date in Toronto will let you get romantic on a budget. Whether you're S.O. deserves a night out but you can't afford anything more than the McDonald's menu or you're going on a Tinder date and don't want to break the bank, these places have budget-friendly offerings that won't have you praying for your tax return to come early.

Here's a round-up of restaurants great for a cheap date in Toronto.

El Furniture Warehouse
El Furniture Warehouse and its sister spot Queen Street Warehouse have been go-to cheap date destinations since they opened. The crowd may be on the rowdier side, and you may have to wait a few minutes to land a table, but the budget-friendly menu - everything is $4.95 - keeps couples satisfied and debt-free.

The Saucy Pierogi
At The Saucy Pierogi you'll find candlelit two-person tables and a menu with prices that can't be beat. Plates of dumplings run for $6 - so you can stack up a few different options without breaking the bank. Not in the mood for pierogi? The menu also boasts cabbage rolls, sliders, salad and schnitzel all under the $10 mark.

Pour Boy
Pour Boy may seem like a lacklustre date destination, but don't knock it till you try it. While the space doesn't exactly have the ambience of Midfield Wine Bar, it's dimly lit, not super loud and, because it's so large, there's a good chance you won't have to wait in line for a table. Most menu items are between $5-$7 and, if you go on a Tuesday, you can follow up your meal with a free comedy show.

416 Snack Bar
This Queen West snack bar has been a favourite for cheap eats since it opened in 2011. On the menu you'll find pint-sized portions of steak tartare, Vietnamese cold rolls, Korean fried chicken and other crowd-pleasers. Most menu items ring in around $6, so go wild with your order.

Salad King
Salad King has been a longtime favourite of starved Ryerson students thanks to its massive portions of Thai favourites like green curry, orange chicken and noodle dishes, all of which cost under $10. If you skip the lunch rush, the restaurant makes for a pretty solid date spot.

MeNami
If you're in the North York area, MeNami is where to go to impress your date on a budget. The industrial-chic restaurant crafts Japanese noodles from scratch, giving it an edge over most budget-friendly Asian eateries. You'll find several udon options for under $10, plus a bevy of tapas plates priced between $3.50-$11.

Lucky Red 2.0
If you and your S.O. enjoy a trip to Mean Bao now and again, but aren't fans of the cramped seating and chaotic atmosphere, head to Lucky Red 2.0 for date night. The Chinatown restaurant serves amped-up versions of traditional bao, including one styled like a Big Mac and another with beer-battered fish, for $7-$8. It's also much more aesthetically-pleasing than the Grange.

Hawker Bar
This cozy Ossington joint may specialize in Singaporean streetfood but its ambience is nothing like that of bustling southern Malaysian streets. The seating is limited - so good news, you'll actually be able to hear your date speak - and the food is both top-notch and easy on the wallet. Its menu includes chicken satays, hoisin brussels sprouts, Chinese sausage, and more below the $10 mark.

Kinka Izakaya
Kinka Izakaya has three Toronto locations - in North York, the Village and the Annex - making it accessible to lovebirds across the city. The menu is stacked with a diverse selection of Japanese eats priced between $3.30-$12.80.

Oddseoul
Oddseoul is a dimly lit outpost on Ossington perfect for a low-key night out. Most eats are offered at a fairly low price point, but sandwiches are you're best bet if you're trying to be fiscally responsible -- they're only $4-$5.

What did I miss? Add more cheap date spots to the comments.

Photo of Queen St. Warehouse by Jesse Milnsi.

The 10 most anticipated Toronto restaurant openings this spring

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toronto restaurant openingsNew restaurants are about to bloom all across Toronto as the weather warms up. Look forward to a season full of Texas BBQ, Indian and Thai street foods, Asian-inspired breakfasts, vegan comfort food and upmarket Italian and South American-influenced restaurants.

Here are my picks for the most anticipated Toronto restaurant openings this spring.

Adamson Barbecue
Adam Skelly, owner of Stoke Stack food truck, is opening his first bricks and mortar location at the beginning of May. The new spot will focus on Texas barbecue served meat market style, including wood-smoked brisket, spare ribs, and sausage by the pound or on a plate.

Kub Khao
Slated to open the first week of spring, this spin-off from the folks behind Jatujak will offer an all new menu for dine-in and take out at 3561 Sheppard Avenue East. Look for to dishes like tamarind eggs, haadyai fried chicken and fried ice cream, plus faves including Pad Thai, green Curry and Tom yum Soup.

Leña
The newest restaurant from Oliver & Bonacini is set to open in June at Saks' flagship store at Yonge and Queen. The eatery, which is headed up by chef Anthony Walsh, will span three floors and will showcase a menu of vibrant South American cooking, with a dash of Spanish and Italian influences.

Ardo
Sicilian-born chef Roberto Marotta (formerly of Nodo) is opening this new southern Italian restaurant at 243 King Street East. Expect the menu to feature house-baked bread, scratch-made pasta, couscous dishes, and, of course, Marotta's family recipe for cannoli.

Bombay Street Food Co.
Already well known from various pop-up appearances and as a vendor at the East York Farmers' Market, this new eatery at 828 Bay Street will serve up Indian street food staples like Pav Bhaji, an open-faced sandwich piled with spicy vegetables, fresh tomatoes, and a dollop of butter.

Lbs. Restaurant
Seafood and burgers are coming to 100 Yonge Street this May. Expect the new restaurant and bar to offer dine-in and take-out featuring a menu of live lobster, salads, burgers and cocktails.

What Vegans Eat
Parkdale, or more specifically 1263 Queen Street West, is soon to be home to this new vegan eatery that promises a salad-free menu featuring hearty comfort foods that'll appeal to herbivores and carnivores alike.

La Carnita Uptown
The fourth outpost from La Carnita is coming to the Yonge and Eglinton area this spring. Not only will there be tacos, but also the second location of Sweet Jesus, plus a new downstairs bar concept called Good Fortune.

Dirty Food
Coming soon to The Junction at 3070 Dundas Street West (the former site of Locomotive), this new destination for boozy brunch comfort foods. This will be the first eatery from the catering company known for its fried green tomato grilled cheese sandwiches and fried chicken and waffle'wiches.


This new Asian fusion snack bar is in the works at 70 Ossington Avenue, where Baby Huey used to be. Expect a menu of cocktails and tapas style dishes for dinner and late night dining, plus brunch offered Fridays through Sunday featuring an Asian twist on classic breakfast foods.

Add your most anticipated restaurants in the comments.

Photo of La Carnita by Jesse Millns.

The top 10 looks from Toronto Fashion Week fall 2016

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toronto fashion weekToronto Fashion Week's fall 2016 brought us many an evening gown, jumpsuit and fur coat to gawk at. Some designers stuck to what they know and some took their pieces to avant-grade extremes, but - admittedly - most played it safe. Overall, I was pretty underwhelmed by this season's offerings, but there were definitely some gems that stuck out and reminded me why Canadian fashion is relevant.

Here are my picks for the top looks from Toronto Fashion Week Fall 2016.

UNTTLD
José Manuel St-Jacques and Simon Bélanger of UNTTLD never disappoint. Always one of the more experimental designers on Toronto Fashion Week's roster, it's no surprise their opening look caught their show-goers' attention in a split second. Made entirely out of chain and a little bit of tulle, this glamorous number is undeniably stunning.

toronto fashion weekSosken Studios x Marisa Minicucci
Womenswear designer Marisa Minicucci launched new outerwear label Sosken Studios with the intention of appealing to women of all ages. Her opening look - a head-to-toe, off-white outfit - featured a flawlessly tailored coat that I can somehow picture on both myself and my grandmother.

toronto fashion weekHelder Diego
Helder Aguiar and Diego Fuchs, the designers behind Helder Diego, seemed to be inspired by BDSM this season, sending model after model down the runway in chokers, slip dresses and bondage straps. This blush toned number was pretty and edgy at the same time -- a difficult vibe to achieve!

toronto fashion weekBustle
It pains me to say that Toronto Fashion Week was lacking in menswear this season. However, Bustle had some A+ ensembles taking over the tents, like this sweatsuit (literally, sweats made into a suit) paired with a plaid turtleneck and trainers.

toronto fashion weekHouse of Knot
House of Knot, a new name in Toronto Fashion Week's rolodex, specializes in cutting-edge knitwear. My jaw dropped when I saw this jumpsuit walk across the length of the room, bringing the 70s back with all its intricate glory.

toronto fashion weekMackage
As somebody whose entire wardrobe is colourless, my appreciation for this all-grey look is overwhelming. Mackage mixed textures and balanced silhouettes perfectly; topping it all off with frosted eyebrows only wins it bonus points.

toronto fashion weekHilary Macmillan
As one of the Pantone colours of the year, pink (erm, "rose quartz") was all over Hilary Macmillan's collection like white on rice. This particular suit stuck with me the most, as it's both tailored and draped; classic yet fun.

toronto fashion weekMalorie Urbanovitch
Forever my favourite Mercedes-Benz Start Up winner, Malorie Urbanovitch erases the fine line between timeless and progressive. I don't even know what this denim blob is, but I'm obsessed.

toronto fashion weekSid Neigum
A crowd favourite, Sid Neigum consistently wows Toronto Fashion Week attendees with his dark, avant-garde aesthetic. What I love the most about his work is that it always looks more like a chiseled sculpture than a piece of fabric; the interesting textures in his opening look added yet another dimension.

toronto fashion weekMikhael Kale
Velvet and plastic are a bit of an odd combination, but Mikhael Kale always takes wacky elements and turns them into funky (but somehow wearable) pieces. He sent almost every model down the runway in clear legwarmers (?!?!) that especially complemented this draped, salmon pink dress.

What look do you like the best? Let us know in the comments.

Photos courtesy Toronto Fashion Week.

The 10 most popular Instagram photos in Toronto

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CN TowerThere's a number of places in Toronto we've all seen appear countless times in our Instagram feeds. They're the types of shots that have been done to death but have endearing popularity because they're iconic, stunningly beautiful or we challenge ourselves to find new and interesting ways to approach them.

Here are my picks for the most popular Instagram photos in Toronto.

CN Tower
If you've lived in Toronto all your life or have only been to Toronto for a day, chances are there's a photo of the CN Tower in your feed.

Puente de LuzPuente de Luz (Bridge of Light)
Often referred to as the yellow bridge by CityPlace, the Puente de Luz is a go-to spot for Toronto photographers and models to shoot at.

Brookfield PlaceBrookfield Place
This soaring office complex in the Financial District is undoubtedly popular because of its high, glass ceilings. It offers perfect natural lighting for amateur and pro photographers alike who want a classic shot and some easy Instagram likes.

Polson PierPolson Pier
A photo of the skyline from Polson Pier is a classic. Whether it's a day time or sunset photo, it always turns out great.

TD BuildingToronto-Dominion Centre
The Financial District building might be an unexpected addition to this list but if you take a look at some of the most widely followed Instagram accounts in the city you'll find it coming up again and again.

Gooderham BuildingGooderham Building
This historic Toronto landmark is a go-to for Instagram likes. It has been shot in so many ways that it never seems to get old.

St.Michael's stairwellSt. Michael's Hospital stairwell
This stairwell may be a bit more discreet than others on this list but it's a classic shot for those looking for some symmetry.

Atrium on BayAtrium on Bay
This downtown office and retail complex is home to a popular look-up shot that always finds a way to be a bit different depending on the lighting, filters and angle.

Nathan Phillips SquareNathan Phillips Square
Since the addition of the Toronto sign, photos of the city's main gathering spot have increased in popularity ranking it perhaps second only to the CN Tower.

Old City HallOld City Hall
Whether it's a wide shot or close up, the photos of Old City Hall hold a certain fascination. The view from Bay Street is probably my favourite angle.

What did I miss? Add more popular Instagram photos to the comments.

Photos by @jaynumberfive, @hotrealtor, @bora.va.bora, @hollysisson, @bnewfield, @lastminutehabits, @austinvandeven, @pavidderry, @ryerson_u, @kidoctober.

Today in Toronto: Jay Baruchel, Montreal Takeover Poutine Party, Melanie Martinez, Spider Baby

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today in torontoToday in Toronto Canadian cutie Jay Baruchel is headed to the TIFF Lightbox for a talk. The acclaimed writer/director/actor will be chatting about his love of film, TV, hockey, and his career. If you don't have the funds to hit up the discussion, head to the Drake for the Montreal Takeover Poutine Party - there will be plenty of free samples.

For more events, click on over to our events section.

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Photo of Jay Baruchel in Man Seeking Woman.

5 emerging designers from Toronto Fashion Week

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toronto fashion weekLast Friday, Toronto Fashion Week's fall 2016 season came to a close. Though the event seems to be an excuse to peacock for an entire week, it's a totally different story for runway newcomers; designers and labels who presented their collections for the first time and are trying to pave a way for themselves in the Canadian fashion landscape.

Here are 5 emerging designers that caught my eye at Toronto Fashion Week.

WRKDEPT
WRKDEPT is a "satirical contemporary street brand" by Montreal's Andy Long Hoang. Toronto Fashion Week is definitely not used to seeing this type of thing; it's experimental and unisex and weird -- but that's precisely what makes it awesome. The Fall 2016 collection featured oversized wool garments in earth tones; best enjoyed presentation-style, on models with gelled down baby hairs.

toronto fashion weekHouse of Knot
Though House of Knot didn't present a full collection (the label shared the runway with 3 other emerging designers from) but they didn't need a full time slot to capture the audience's attention. The brand's knitwear goes beyond your typical crew neck sweater and circle scarf; instead, look to House of Knot for forward-thinking knit pieces like jumpsuits, shorts and - oddly enough - shoes!

toronto fashion weekSosken Studios
Sosken Studios is a new outerwear label designed with the intention of appealing to women of all ages. Designed by Marisa Minicucci (who has over 30 years of experience in the industry), the Fall 2016 collection was flawlessly tailored and impeccably styled. Every look on the runway was timelessly elegant, with a modern twist.

toronto fashion weekDaniel Christian Tang
With backgrounds in biochemistry, architecture, material sciences and art, Luca Daniel, Mario Christian and Heng Tang joined forces to design truly unique, 3D printed wearables under the eponymous label Daniel Christian Tang. Their Toronto Fashion Week debut featured a slew of silver, weapon-like pieces that were more like sculptures than jewellery.

toronto fashion weekJennifer Torosian
Toronto-based brand Jennifer Torosian is all about blending style, function and unexpected details -- clearly evident in their Fall 2016 collection of graphic florals, tailored silhouettes and sportswear vibes. What I like most about the label is its ability to combine many different (and seemingly random) elements without losing cohesiveness.

Photos courtesy Toronto Fashion Week.

Map shows walking times between TTC subway stops

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TTC walking mapHow long will it take you to walk from Bloor to Queen Station - you know, if there's a major subway delay or something and you don't feel like taking a shuttle bus? Now, you no longer have to guess thanks to a handy subway Walking Distance Map.

Pavlo Kalyta, an assistant professor of accounting and sustainability at Queen's University, created the map along with one for Montreal's Metro system.

Kalyta tells us that he created the map to give practical information to tourists and to encourage us locals to be more active.

You can check out the full-size map here. And if you can, why not get off the train one stop early and walk towards your destination?


Toronto board game cafe is also an entertainment hub

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Time Capsule CafeIt would be unfair to call this Danforth spot a board game cafe, because it's much more than that. With a pool table, pinball machine, foosball, and video games, gaming options abound. Throw in a solid menu of pub grub and a selection of beer, and you've got a fun place to spend an afternoon.

Read more in my review of Time Capsule Cafe.

The 10 most unusual looks from Toronto Fashion Week

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toronto fashion weekComing from a dedicated show-goer, Toronto Fashion Weeks seem to be growing and progressing each year. However, the fashions - although beautiful - are often safe and underwhelming. There's only a handful of designers who step outside of the box, making the audience do a double take and say, "wait, what?"

Here are my picks for the most unusual looks from Toronto Fashion Week. There need to be more of these!

Mikhael Kale
This look might give a trypophobic the heebie-jeebies, but if it's not making you uncomfortable, is it even art?

toronto fashion weekHayley Elsaesser
Runway with scissors - a crafty caption by me

toronto fashion weekFarley Chatto
Though my double take seeing this look on the runway was one in confusion, it was still a double take. Farley Chatto deserves all the kudos.

toronto fashion weekHelder Diego
Helder Aguiar and Diego Fuchs made Uncuffed's bondage straps even more delicate and pretty with tone-on-tone soft pink.

toronto fashion weekUNTTLD
A photo doesn't do it justice, but this sculpture-like coat sweeping by in an icy fog was quite a mystical sight.

toronto fashion weekHouse of Knot
Knits, knots, ruffles and fluffs. Need I say more?

toronto fashion weekJennifer Torosian
This dress - aside from being drowned in a badass print - features a bizarre combination of 1940s outerwear and sportswear details.

toronto fashion weekNarces
Poppy red from the neck down never looked so good. Like, literally - it usually looks pretty bad.

toronto fashion weekSid Neigum
Always playing with texture, Sid Neigum presented pieces you really had to examine to figure out what they were made of. For this structured ensemble, he used a paper-like material (and not a garbage bag, like I first assumed).

toronto fashion weekHilary Macmillan
Probably my favourite look from the shows, Hilary Macmillan sent a model down the runway in head-to-toe embroidered organza (and nothing else). Is this evening wear or lingerie? There are no rules!!!

Photos courtesy Toronto Fashion Week.

The Best Splurge Sushi in Toronto

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Splurge Sushi TorontoThe best splurge sushi restaurants in Toronto don't feature spicy rolls or sushi pizza. These palaces of sumptuous seafood deal in indulgence, like fresh fish imported directly from Tokyo Bay, plump shellfish and skillfully sliced sashimi. Just be aware that these premium restaurants have the potential to completely ruin the totally decent and cheap options you once called your favourites.

Here are the best splurge sushi restaurants in Toronto.

A Rexall pharmacy is replacing the Brunswick House

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brunswick houseThe Brunny is shutting down on March 31 and a drug store will be replacing this beloved (yet much-maligned) Toronto watering hole. Times they are a changin' indeed.

Yes, a Rexall will be moving into the Ye Olde Brunswick House space, and since the location at 481 Bloor St., is under heritage designation, the pharmacy will be restoring and paying homage to the 139-year-old building. When it opens, likely some time in 2017, it'll be Rexall's flagship store.

This won't be the first heritage building to become a drug store. In 2015, the old Runnymede Theatre - at Bloor and Runnymede - became a massive, and rather beautiful, Shoppers Drug Mart.

When the Brunswick House first announced it was closing, it looked like a Boston Pizza would be moving into the neighbourhood.

Do you think a Rexall is better replacement for the Brunny? Let us know in the comments.

Photo by Peter Sinclair on Flickr.

Toronto getting a Summerlicious for Asian restaurants

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asia food festWe all know and love Winterlicious/Summerlicious as a time to sample menus from some of Toronto's tastiest restaurants. Now Fanta7.com and Sweven Media are bringing a similar concept to Toronto this spring in the form of Asia Food Fest.

The event will run from April 29 to May 15 and will feature over 50 Asian restaurants from across Toronto and the GTA. Restaurants like KaKa All You Can Eat, Qin Tang Taste and Emperor Hotpot will be offering special prix fixe menu of single, two people and four people lunch or dinner combos at a discounted rate.

More info and a complete list of participating restaurants on the Asia Food Fest website.

Asia Food Fest TorontoPhoto via @asia.foodfest on Instagram and Qiin Tang Taste by Hector Vasquez.

Toronto seafood restaurant is a hidden gem

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Mermaid Fish TorontoFor Mediterranean-style fresh fish and seafood, head to this low-key restaurant. Here, you pay for fish by weight and can choose how you'd like it served.

Read my profile of Mermaid Fish & Grill House in the restaurants section.

You can now eat donut macarons in Toronto

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donut macaronsMove over doughnut cones and cinnamon bun ice cream sandwiches - you've now been usurped by the ultimate dessert combination courtesy of Delysees on King West. Behold, the donut macaron.

These hybrid treats available in red velvet, vanilla and milk chocolate varieties were unveiled yesterday on Macaron Day and will be available in store until at least end of day tomorrow. After that, Delysees isn't promising they'll make them on the regular but suggest they'll be making appearances in the bakery cafe now and again.

Photo via @delyseestoronto Instagram.


Cider bar and restaurant opening in Toronto this spring

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cider bar torontoToronto has plenty of craft beer bars, but so far, we don't have a spot dedicated solely to hard cider. But that's all about to change thanks to Her Father's Cider Bar and Kitchen.

Owner Joshua Mott tells me that he plans to serve up more than 75 domestic and international ciders when Her Father's, located at 119 Harbord St. in the space formerly home to Loire, opens at the end of May during Ontario Craft Cider Week.

But you won't have to wait until then to try it out because Her Father's will doing a soft opening next month. The menu, however, isn't finalized, but Mott says to expect Canadian comfort food from chef Ryan Barclay.

Mott's no stranger to cider; his parents run the Beaver Vallery Cidery near Kimberly, Ontario (as of March 18, Beaver Valley cider has been on tap at Wvrst).

The name Her Father's also has a familial ring to it. Mott explains that it references the history of 119 Harbord St. The approximately 80-year-old building used to be home to a business called Harbord Fish. "HF [Her Father's] sort of pays tribute to the HF that was Harbord Fish," he says.

Along with serving cider straight-up, Mott plans to introduce a cider cocktail program as well as cider flights. He'll also have wine and beer on hand.

Photo by Hector Vasquez.

This is replacing the Hero Burger at Queen & Spadina

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quantum burger torontoIs there a new burger joint entering the fray in Toronto's Queen West neighbourhood? While you may have spotted signs for a place called Quantum Burger on the now-shuttered Hero Burger at 441 Queen St. West at Spadina, you won't be able to grab a hamburger at that corner (unless you cross the street to McDonalds or A&W).

That's because Quantum Burger is a pop-up activation for Quantum Break, a third-person shooter game that'll be released for Xbox One and Windows 10 on April 5.

The centrally located pop-up open this Friday. It'll include a lot of visual elements - apparently it'll resemble an action sequence frozen in time, which is appropriate considering Quantum Break deals with time travel.

Quantum Burger will stick around for about three weeks - there's still no word on what will permanently replace the old Hero Burger.

Today in Toronto: Bombino, Star Trek IV, Pete Yorn, Princess Mononoke, Art Battle 376, Marianas Trench

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house of vansToday in Toronto get your music fix by heading to one of the many concerts hitting town. Bombino, Marianas Trench and Pete Yorn - just to name a few - will be playing shows across the city. Looking for something more novel? If you know your way around a skateboard, you can head to the House of Vans space.

For more events, click on over to our events section.

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Photo via House of Vans Instagram.

This Week on DineSafe: R&D, 416 Snack Bar, Impact Kitchen, Mustafa, Caldense Bakery, Grasshopper

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dinesafe torontoThis week on DineSafe there aren't any closures, though Turkish restaurant Mustafa must've come close with seven infractions, earning it a conditional pass. Among the the restaurants given yellow cards are familiar names, including R&D, 416 Snack Bar and Impact Kitchen.

See which other restaurants landed on DineSafe this week.

Green Basil (353 Danforth Avenue)
Inspected on: March 14, 2016
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 4 (Minor: 1, Significant: 3)
Crucial infractions include: N/A

Impact Kitchen (573 King Street East)
Inspected on: March 14, 2016
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 4 (Significant: 2, Crucial: 2)
Crucial infractions include: Operator fail to maintain hazardous food(s) at 4C (40F) or colder. Operator fail to maintain hazardous foods at 60C (140F) or hotter.

Einstein Cafe & Pub (229 College Street)
Inspected on: March 15, 2016
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 4 (Minor: 2, Significant: 2)
Crucial infractions include: N/A

R&D (241 Spadina Avenue)
Inspected on: March 15, 2016
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 3 (Minor: 2, Significant: 1)
Crucial infractions include: N/A

Mustafa (866 Wilson Avenue)
Inspected on: March 16, 2016
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 7 (Minor: 2, Significant: 2, Crucial: 3)
Crucial infractions include: Operator fail to ensure food is not contaminated/adulterated. Operator fail to maintain hazardous foods at 60C (140F) or hotter. Operator fail to maintain hazardous food(s) at 4C (40F) or colder.

416 Snack Bar (181 Bathurst Street)
Inspected on: March 17, 2016
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 3 (Significant: 2, Crucial: 1)
Crucial infractions include: Operator fail to maintain hazardous food(s) at 4C (40F) or colder.

Caldense Bakery (802 Dundas Street West)
Inspected on: March 17, 2016
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 2 (Minor: 1, Crucial: 1)
Crucial infractions include: Operator fail to maintain hazardous food(s) at 4C (40F) or colder.

Grasshopper (310 College Street)
Inspected on: March 17, 2016
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 5 (Minor: 2, Significant: 3)
Crucial infractions include: N/A

Note: The above businesses each received infractions from DineSafe as originally reported on the DineSafe site. This does not imply that any of these businesses have not subsequently corrected the issue and received a passing grade by DineSafe inspectors. For the latest status for each of the mentioned businesses, including details on any subsequent inspections, please be sure to check the DineSafe site.

House of the week: 124 Park Road

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124 park road torontoLooking inside of 124 Park Road, you wouldn't be able to tell that this home was built in 1857. As the oldest house in South Rosedale, this five bedroom, nine bathroom home houses just as many amenities as it does history. The asking price is $17,700,000.

124 Park Road The old-fashioned, light brick exterior is a sharp contrast to the modernized interior. Polished hardwood floors, marble and granite countertops and a mixture of classic and modern decor make this place visually stunning.

124 Park Road But, what puts it over the top is the number of luxuries it has such as a library, an indoor theatre, gym, and a wine cellar.

124 park road torontoThe basement is by far the coolest part of the house. With sports paraphernalia lining the walls, this is definitely a spot for the super-fan with its indoor ball hockey rink, and two different dens (one with a pool table), both complete with huge couches and flat-screen TVs.

124 park road torontoSPECS

  • Address: 124 Park Road
  • Price: $17,700,000
  • Lot Size: 0.90 acres
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 9
  • Parking: 6
  • Taxes: $62,472.39 / 2015
  • Walk Score: 71
  • Listing Agent: Nicole Zarry
  • Listing ID: C3428075

124 Park RoadNOTABLE FEATURES

  • 12,000 square feet
  • In-home fitness
  • 9 parking spaces
  • Ensuite with soaker tub
  • Guest house
  • Garage house
  • Indoor ball hockey rink

124 Park RoadGOOD FOR

Entertaining. With six parking spaces and a guest house that has direct access to the house, this is the perfect spot to host large parties or the next family reunion.

124 Park RoadMOVE ON IF

You aren't a sports fan. This house not only has an outdoor pool, but also houses an indoor ball hockey room, billiards room, and a basketball court.

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Is this Rosedale dwelling worth the asking price? Have your say in the comments.

Thanks to Bosley Real Estate Ltd, Brokerage for sponsoring our House of the Week. All content and editorial selected and written by blogTO.

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