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This Week on DineSafe: Tacorrito, Java Joe's, Dough Bakeshop, Sandy's Restaurant

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This week on DineSafe there are no restaurants closures to report for the start of 2017. There are, however, a number of restaurants, cafes and bakeshops who landed conditional passes from city health inspectors last week.

Read on for which local restaurants got dinged by city health inspectors last week.

Java Joe's (4242 Dundas St. West)
  • Inspected on: January 3, 2017
  • Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
  • Number of infractions: 1 (Significant: 1)
  • Crucial infractions include: N/A
Sandy's Restaurant (2093 Danforth Ave.)
  • Inspected on: January 3, 2017
  • Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
  • Number of infractions: 4 (Minor: 2, Significant: 2)
  • Crucial infractions include: N/A
Tacorrito (556 Church St.)
  • Inspected on: January 3, 2017
  • Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
  • Number of infractions: 4 (Minor: 1, Significant: 2, Crucial: 1)
  • Crucial infractions include: Operator failed to ensure food is not contaminated/adulterated.
Destiny Tea & Cafe Lounge (633 Silver Star Blvd.)
  • Inspected on: January 4, 2017
  • Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
  • Number of infractions: 3 (Minor: 2, Significant: 2)
  • Crucial infractions include: N/A
Dough Bakeshop (173 Danforth Ave.)
  • Inspected on: January 4, 2017
  • Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
  • Number of infractions: 6 (Minor: 2, Significant: 3, Crucial: 1)
  • Crucial infractions include: Operator failed to maintain hazardous foods.
Friendship Restaurant (2912 Sheppard Ave. East)
  • Inspected on: January 5, 2017
  • Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
  • Number of infractions: 8 (Minor: 2, Significant: 6)
  • 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.


Toronto bars fight sexual harassment with drink coasters

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How often do you glance down at your drink coasters? Well, a group of Toronto artists hopes you pay attention to the messages printed on a series of coasters that'll appear at a group of Toronto bars from January 16 to 22, during the Toronto Offsite Design Festival

The On the Table project, by the curatorial group Aisle 4, was inspired by the correlation between alcohol consumption and gender-based violence and sexual harassment - that's why the coasters will be located at licensed bars.

According to CBC News, Aisle 4 will print about 10,000 coasters. They'll distribute them to popular establishments, including Civil Liberties, Cold Tea, Get Well, the Gladstone Hotel, Track & Field, Unlovable and Wenona Craft Beer Lodge.

On the Table features work by Hazel Meyer, Jesse Harris, Lido Pimienta and Aisha Sasha John. Each artist created a coaster that's meant to speak to both patrons and those who work in the service industry.

"Through the use of visually compelling designs and charged messaging, the coasters generate a nuanced conversation around what constitutes respectful behaviour, empowering audiences to take part in advocating for safe, inclusive, and equitable spaces for all genders," reads a statement on the Aisle 4 website.

While Toronto's already talking about these issues, these coasters will hopefully spark even more conversations about how to make nights out safer for all people.

Someone took video of the weekend crashes on the 401

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It was a dramatic weekend on the 401. About 100 cars were involved in a pileup crash near Bowmanville, just east of Toronto.

Winter weather, including whiteout conditions from blowing snow, was to blame for the multiple accidents, though luckily no one was seriously injured despite the number of vehicles involved.

Now video footage is starting to emerge from this 100-car pileup.

In the video posted above, you can see vehicles losing control on the 400-series highway. At around the 1:44 mark, a tractor trailers comes into the frame, sliding out-of-control down the roadway.

After a series of cars have near-misses with the stopped traffic, finally the inevitable happens. It's a chilling scene.

A pantless mob took over the Toronto subway yesterday

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Despite the frigid temperatures in Toronto yesterday, a brave group of people ditched their britches on the TTC for the annual No Pants Subway Ride. Staying true to the slogan "I've got 99 problems, but pants ain't one," the mob departed from Finch Station just after 3 p.m. and took an eventful ride through the subway system, much to the surprise of their fellow riders. 

The pantless crew took up much of a subway car, where impromptu dance parties erupted and thousands of photos were snapped. After adding some spice to a mundane Sunday commute, the group departed at Dufferin before a parade along Bloor St. to Penny's Bar, where the after-party was held.

Drake sets record for highest grossing hip-hop tour ever

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Drake might be a superstar at home in Toronto, but the rest of the world's obsessed with him too. Not only did he receive eight Grammy nominations this year, but Drake's "One Dance" was the first song (like, ever) to reach one billion streams on Spotify. 

Now he has another record to add to his roster. Drake and Future's Summer Sixteen Tour is now the highest grossing hip-hop tour ever. That's according to data from Poll Star Pro's 2016 Year End Top 100 Worldwide Tours list. 

Drake ranked number 11, behind fellow Canadian Celine Dion. Justin Bieber came it at number six and Bruce Springsteen and Beyonce took the top two spots, respectively.

The Summer Sixteen Tour played in 38 cities and grossed $84.3 million. 

Hopgood's Foodliner is closing

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As 2016 drew to a close, we said goodbye to a slew of acclaimed local eateries and long-standing favourites. Sadly, it looks like even more restaurants are jumping ship as we get settled into the new year.

Seafood spot Hopgood's Foodliner will close up shop on February 6 after spending five years serving up Maritimes-inspired fare in Roncy.

“It's been an honour and a privilege to be part of this amazing community over the last five years. The decision to close was not an easy one, but one I’ve made with my growing-family and future in mind,” said Geoff Hopgood, who owns the restaurant, in a news release.

“Over the years our amazing staff and guests have made the restaurant the destination that it is and I want to thank them all for their contributions. I hope to see them all for a few donny’s this month,” he continued.

Hopgood hints that he has a new project in the works, but won't reveal details about it just yet.

Solar eclipse will be the skywatching event of the year in Toronto

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The 2017 solar eclipse is set to be the skywatching event of the year in Toronto. Mark your calendars early because you don't want to miss something that's rarely seen from our city. The last time we saw a solar eclipse from Toronto was in 2014, but the coverage of the sun was much smaller than what we'll see this summer.

Before 2014, the last major solar eclipse visible from Toronto was all the way back in 1994, when we were treated to an amazing view of an annular eclipse.

What's being called the Great American Eclipse of 2017 will take place on August 21, starting in the late morning on the West Coast. This is a total eclipse for a long stretch of the US, but in Toronto we'll see about 70 per cent coverage, which will be enough to dim the sun's light to eerie levels should the weather cooperate.

The partial eclipse will become visible in Toronto shortly after 1 p.m. and reach its maximum point at 2:32 p.m. The moon will conclude its pass of the sun from our vantage point at 3:49 p.m.

If this all sounds so exciting that you want to plan a road trip to witness the total eclipse, there are a host of American destinations that will experience long periods of totality (the moment when the moon completely blocks the sun). This is the first total eclipse in the US since 1979, so it's going to a massive event in the social media age.

Better make plans early.

The top 10 wedding & bridal shows in Toronto for 2017

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Bridal shows in Toronto for 2017 begin this month and run right through the fall. These shows will help you plan the menu, outfits and activities for your big wedding day. 'Tis the season to start planning, brides and grooms, so get to it!

Events you might want to check out:

The 2017 WedLuxe Show (January 15 @ The Carlu)
This is not your typical wedding show. This year's theme is Wanderlust and it features over 100 exhibitors, including some of Toronto's most talented wedding professionals. You'll get a welcome cocktail when you walk in the door as well as food from Oliver & Bonacini to keep you fuelled.
The Wedding Show (January 22 @ Delta Toronto Hotel)
This one takes place inside the ballroom at the Delta Toronto, and it helps you connect with wedding pros. Register early and get into this show for free.
The Perfect Wedding Show (January 22 @ The Mississauga Convention Centre)
The Perfect Wedding Show is an intimate show that shines a spotlight on local wedding professionals. With more than 60 exhibitors, this how also features mini makeovers, portrait booths, food sampling, and three professional fashion shows.
National Bridal Show (February 3-6 @ Enercare Centre)
Getting married? Know any engaged couples? Treat yourself or your loved ones to a bridal experience like no other with on-site planning advice, wedding hacks, tips and trends from experts, a premium gown sale and some impressive fashion shows.
Modern Bride Wedding Show (February 26 @ Thornhill Community Centre)
Over 40 amazing exhibitors, ranging from expert consultants and photographers to decor and cake designers, will show you what's new and hot in the wedding scene. There will also be a fashion show showcasing the latest style trends to strut down the aisle in.
The Wedding Co. Market (February 26 @ Artscape Wychwood Barns)
The Wedding Co. Market, a cozy winter marketplace for Toronto couples seeking to be inspired by local industry members who are passionate about their craft and who take pride in offering exceptional service. It's a wedding show for those who like to keep it local and easy breezy.
Canada's African and Caribbean Wedding Show (April 1 @ Daniels Spectrum)
True love meets tradition and this one-of-a-kind bridal show at Daniel's Spectrum. Enjoy the atmosphere and refreshments, sample food from a variety of countries, check out two fashion shows showcasing gorgeous traditional and modern gowns, and take part in all kinds of demos.
Ultimate Wedding Show (April 1 @ Living Arts Centre)
Attention brides and grooms, plan your ultimate wedding day with the help of this one-day, interactive and entertaining show featuring vendors, an engagement contest, and endless ideas for your big day. Admission is free.
Toronto's Bridal Show (April 7-9 @ Enercare Centre)
This massive wedding show features vendors, a fashion show, a bridal gown sale, an interactive passport challenge and a free mystery gift when you enter the building.
The Wedding Show - Fall edition (October 22 @ Intercontinental Yorkville)
The Wedding Show returns in October at a new venue. It's never too early to start planning this massive event, and the wedding show makes it simple with all types of vendors in one ultra slick location. 

There's a massive Harry Potter party happening in Toronto

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Have you ever wondered what house you'd really be sorted into if you showed up to a first day at Hogwarts?

That day has finally come, but instead of Hogwarts it'll be a great big party venue in Toronto and instead of going to your spells class, you'll dance the night away and celebrate.

The Harry Potter Party  is thrown by a group called The Appreciation Society based out of the U.S. While they couldn't confirm the location of the party happening on February 2, they hinted that The Phoenix might be the magical spot. 

This isn't like last year's event with an orchestra and you favourite movie score bits, it's a full-out dance party.

Upon arrival at the dance party, you and your friends will be sorted into houses and provided with Harry, Ron, Hermione and Drako masks. They'll also be serving ButterBeer Pitchers, FireWhisky Shots as well as "usual muggle drafts and wells."

There's a strict policy on no owls, cats, toads or Death Eaters, but no word yet on the DJ and what the music will be. Still, it sounds like a blast.

We have now reached peak winter in Toronto

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You know Toronto has reached peak winter when there's crushing snowfall advisories in place, and its cold enough to skate on natural ice outdoors. For the first time this year, you can officially skate on Grenadier Pond in High Park.

The City of Toronto removed its red "not safe" signs today after establishing that the ice was thick enough to host those looking for the ultimate wintry experience in the city.

Prior to the city proclaiming the ice safe — technically, the signs read "use at own risk" — dozens of people hit the ice on the weekend, with an impromptu shinny game erupting on Sunday.

For years skating on Grenadier Pond was banned in Toronto, but a city council decision in 2015 to have staff monitor ice levels throughout the winter paved the way for its legal return. In truth, plenty of people skated on the pond during the ban, but the current system is far safer.

There are only about a dozen days in a normal winter when the ice is expected to be deemed skate-able by the city. Enjoy it while it lasts; above zero temperatures on Tuesday will likely lead to the return of the red signs.

Toronto might get a massive new shipping container market

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Toronto has gotten pretty good at organizing markets in unusual places. From the Harbourfront to the Distillery District, Union Station to abandoned brick factories, we love our temporary outdoor shopping spaces, which is why folks are going to be excited about a proposed new project near Fort York.

Stackt Container Market would be a massive shipping container complex spread out over a vacant industrial site that was once set for condos, as Urban Toronto reports. It's now all but abandoned and ripe for a public space.

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Rendering of the proposed container market submitted to City of Toronto.

The idea has been put forward by Tusk Global Limited and would be designed by LGA Architectural Partners. It contains exciting elements, like a brewery, an outdoor cinema and retail and studio space. 

The lot in question is at Front and Bathurst, and would provide the neighbourhood with much needed recreational and retail space. The pitch is to lease the land from the city on a temporary basis, though the duration of the market has yet to be specified.

Fingers crossed this turns out.

20 restaurants to eat at during Winterlicious 2017

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Winterlicious 2017 starts soon in Toronto, and if you don't stop and go eat out, you might miss it. The annual (well, semi-annual if you count Summerlicious) culinary extravaganza runs from January 27 to February 9 at 220 restaurants across the city.

If you want to try one of the city's top restaurants, you should probably book yourself a table in the coming days. You can start making ; Winterlicious reservations on January 12 by contacting the restaurants directly.

Like last year, the prix fixe lunch menus are either $18, $23 or $28 and dinner will cost you $28, $38 or $48 for a three-course meal. In some cases, that's a substantial discount. Now, where should you eat?

New and Notable

Each year, Winterlicious adds a number of new restaurants to its roster, so join them as they make their wintertime debut.

Leña ($28/$48)

If Leña's stunning interior doesn't impress you, its South American cuisine should do the trick.

Fring's ($48)

Drake and Susur Lee's King West hot spot will serve dinner during Winterlicious - you probably want to book this one early.

Miku ($28/$48)

Start your meal with Miku's famous aburi sushi if you dine at this spot at suppertime. 

Ufficio ($28)

This seafood-oriented Italian spot, which participated in Summerlicious, will offer a $28 dinner. 

Loka ($38)

Grab dinner at this locally-inspired restaurant on Queen Street West.

Hot Tickets

These are some of the most sought after and splurge-worthy restaurants that participate in Winterlicious year after year. 

Canoe ($28/$48)

Head here for the view and stay for the Canadian-inspired menu.

Café Boulud ($28/$48)

Treat yourself to a menu of fine French fare at this restaurant inside the Four Seasons.

Kasa Moto ($28/$48)

This swanky Yorkville restaurant serves up sushi in luxe setting - it also has a lovely heated rooftop terrace. 

Lee ($48)

Along with the ever-popular Lee, you can dine at other Susur Lee spots, like Luckee and Bent, as part of Winterlicious.

Sassafraz ($28/$48)

If you're looking for a classic, fine dining establishment, venture towards this bright yellow house in Yorkville.

Cheap(er) and Cheerful

If you don't want to shell out more than $50 for dinner for one, consider these spots that won't break the bank.

Bar Buca ($18/$28)

This King West Italian snacking spot never disappoints, and at $28 a person for dinner, you'll probably be in for a great meal.

Momofuku Noodle Bar ($18/$28)

Get a big bowl of noodles, as well as a snack and a dessert at lunch or dinner at this massive, communal eatery.

Southern Accent ($28)

Visit Southern Accent's new College Street location for menu favourites like jambalaya and gumbo.

Tabule ($18/$28)

Fill up on Middle Eastern specialties at this popular Yonge Street restaurant.

Pizzeria Via Mercanti ($18/$28)

Get your fill of Italian-style comfort food, like pizza, pasta and Caprese salad at this eatery on Elm Street.

Veggie-Friendly

Most Winterlicious menus have at least one vegetarian option, but these spots go out of their way to make sure non-meat eaters have lots to choose from.

Nota Bene ($28/$48)

It might be pricey, but there's a full, three-course vegan menu available here.

Parcae ($38)

This hidden restaurant at the Templar Hotel has a full vegetarian menu on offer.

The Chase Fish & Oyster ($23/$38)

While this is definitely a seafood restaurant, The Chase Fish & Oyster has an additional menu suitable for vegans.

Thoroughbred ($23/$38)

If you're going out in the Entertainment District, this restaurant will keep you satisfied with lots of vegetarian and locally sourced dishes.

Hawker Bar ($28)

Even though it's only serving dinner, this Ossington restaurant has a full vegan menu. 

Which restaurant are you most excited about at Winterlicious this year? Let us know in the comments.

6 things to do in Toronto today

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Today in Toronto there's a very special musical tribute night to our favourite alien, David Bowie. It's his birthday, and 15 acts will perform 30 of his greatest songs during this free night of music at the Piston. 

Events you might want to check out:

David Bowie Tribute (January 10 @ The Piston)
It's been one year since Davie Bowie passed away and The Piston is celebrating the Thin White Duke with a musical tribute night. Fifteen acts will be performing over 30 of his greatest songs.
Sean Chen (January 10 @ Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts)
Trained at Juilliard and Yale, Sean Chen is a rising star in the piano world who plays contemporary music, and his own transcriptions of Mozart, Rachmaninoff and Beethoven. This is his Toronto debut.
Gimme Shelter (January 10 @ Toronto Reference Library)
This is a free screening of the landmark documentary that follows the Rolling Stones on their notorious 1969 U.S. tour. When 300,000 members of the Love Generation collided with a few dozen Hells Angels at San Francisco's Altamont Speedway, two men caught all the action and immortalized it.
The Magic Hour (January 10-22 @ The Theatre Centre, The Franco Boni Theatre)
The Magic Hour uses magic as a medium to explore the similarities between trauma and performance and the transformative power of art on trauma.
Dirkschneider - Farewell to Accept (January 10 @ Virgin Mobile Mod Club)
Dirkschneider is a German singer who rose to fame with German heavy metal band Accept. After he left Accept, he formed UDO and has been blowing eardrums ever since. See the metal monster at the Mod Club tonight!

House of the week: 60 Melbourne Avenue

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One of the more intriguing residential projects of the last little while in Toronto, the twin duplexes at 60 and 62 Melbourne Avenue in Parkdale are situated on what was once a double lot with only a single rundown residence (and a huge driveway).

Designed to offer a novel solution to Toronto's intensifying urban population and limited detached housing stock, each home is divided into two separate units. Now, four families could theoretically occupy the various spaces.

60 Melbourne Ave TorontoThe small-scale development, which is known as "Double Duplex," is the work of The Mada Group and Batay-Csorba Architects. It received a Canadian Architect award of merit for its sophisticated facade (which features a fir privacy screen) and approach to in-fill development.

Each building is sold separately, and they ain't cheap. 60 Melbourne is on the market for $3,388,000. The idea is that a prospective buyer could occupy one of the units (presumably the top one) and rent the other out or use it as a work space. 

It all sounds amazing, if only the price tag was a bit more attainable. 

60 Melbourne Ave TorontoSpecs
  • Address: 60 Melbourne Ave.
  • Price: $3,388,000
  • Lot Size: 21 x 150 feet
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Parking: Street parking
  • Walk Score: 88
  • Transit Score: 93
  • Listing agent: C. Helene Baguley
  • Listing ID: W3678251
60 Melbourne Ave Toronto
Noteworthy Features
  • Scavolini kitchens
  • Caesarstone counters
  • Fisher+Paykel gas appliances
  • Oak flooring
60 Melbourne AvenueGood For

A family that can put together a big down payment, but could use some help with the mortgage. Renting one of the units will command a hefty monthly sum, and three bedrooms is a decent living space to occupy. 

60 Melbourne Ave TorontoMove on if

You need more bedrooms. This could be an awkward setup for a large family with young kids who can't really be left on their own in a separate unit. The lack of parking will also prove irksome for some, though a street permit is an obvious option.
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Thanks to Bosley Real Estate Ltd, Brokerage for sponsoring our house of the week. All content written and selected by blogTO.

Toronto is getting an indigenous business district

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Toronto's a city of neighbourhoods and there might be a new business-focused enclave in the city soon.

That's because Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam is working with the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business and the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nations to create an indigenous business district near Dundas and Jarvis, reports Metro Toronto today. 

According to Metro, Councillor Wong-Tam is looking to get 1,300 square metres of space on the east side of the city.

This business district would act as a hub for indigenous entrepreneurs. It would also be used for cultural events. 


Toronto's most unique live music venue shuts down

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Not long after the sad announcement that Hugh’s Room is closing, an old fashioned club where you could still take in dinner and a show, Toronto live music lovers woke up to the news this morning that one of our most novel live music venues may be gone for good.

At the very least, indie venue Soybomb is moving all scheduled shows to other locations. When Oakland venue Ghost Ship suffered a devastating fire late in 2016, it brought up concerns about the safety of unconventional, independently run venues.

Word is that fire inspectors are not allowing Soybomb to host shows due to a number of violations, which those who run and live at Soybomb are deeming superficial. Rumours have circulated that the scrutiny is due to a wave of alt-right activists in North America attempting to shut or burn down indie venues, with a lot of blame being heaped on inflammatory site 4chan.

Whether or not the venue is being closed by fire inspectors or 4channers (or both), it's hard to deny that much of the magic imparted by these spaces comes from their very unconventionality. The middle of a functional half-pipe served as the stage at Soybomb. Bikes hung over your head as you took in the music while sipping a homemade cocktail and munching on a vegan snack.

There were a few times I was worried as I ascended the skinny, ladder-like staircase that lead to the awesome rooftop hangout spot, a feeling that was likely rooted in my lack of coordination. We shouldn’t wait for tragedy to strike to make sure we’re safe, but judging from the lamentation on social media this morning from Toronto’s music scene, we shouldn’t be too quick to get rid of a good thing.

Toronto is getting a Japanese hot spring by the lake this winter

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It might be the dead of winter, but that doesn't mean you should avoid Toronto's waterfront, especially since it's going to be filled with interactive art installations soon.

The third annual Winter Stations Design Competition is back. From February 20 to March 27, eight installations will transform lifeguard stands on Kew, Scarborough and Balmy beaches (between Woodbine and Victoria Park).

This year's theme was catalyst and in an open design competition, entrants were encouraged to think about how their work would transform the winter waterfront as well as how their materials could be reused in the future. 

Along with Asuka Kono and Rachel Salmela's Japanese hot spring-inspired installation called I See You Asjiyu (lead image), here's what you can expect to see by the water next month. 

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Beacon by Joao Araujo Sousa and Joanna Correia Silva (Porto, Portugal)

North by studio PERCH (Montreal)

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Collective Memory by Mario García (Barcelona, Spain) and Andrea Govi (Milan, Italy)

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BuoyBuoyBuoy by Dionisios Vriniotis, Rob Shostak, Dakota Wares-Tani and Julie Forand (Toronto)

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Flotsam and Jetsam by University of Waterloo

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Aurora by Humber College School of Media Studies & IT, School of Applied Technology

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Midwinter Fire by Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design, University of Toronto

"Winter Stations 2017 delivered, once again, gutsy and lyrical transformations of ordinary lifeguard stands," said jury chair Lisa Rochon in a news release.

Winter Stations' jury chose five winners and invited groups from the University of Waterloo, the University of Toronto and Humber College to participate as well. 

RAW Design, Ferris + Associates, and Curio founded this design competition in 2014. They also helped start Ice Breakers with the Waterfront BIA, a new public art exhibition. Both are free to attend.

Starbucks is keeping its boozy Evenings menu in Toronto

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While Americans might not enjoy boozing at their friendly neighbourhood Starbucks, it looks like Torontonians do.

Yesterday, Starbucks announced it'd be doing away with its Evenings menu (which featured wine, beer and small plates) at 400 U.S. stores. A spokesperson from Starbucks Canada, however, said that the program would remain in Canada.

"I can confirm that Evenings is continuing in Canada," a Starbucks Canada spokesperson told us via email.

"In the U.S., we are going to pause the formal rollout of this program in Starbucks stores, remove it from current locations and integrate beer, wine and spirits into new retail formats," she continued

Starbucks first started testing its Evenings menu in Seattle back in 2010 and began introducing it to additional cafes across the United States in 2014. 

The American coffee chain brought its Evenings menu to three Toronto stores last April. In November, it expanded Evenings to its new location in Ottawa's Byword Market. According to Starbucks Canada, the company plans to bring wine, beer and small plates to even more of its Canadian outposts in the future.

In the United States, Starbucks isn't removing beer and wine from its cafes. Instead, as the Seattle Times reports, it'll serve wine, beer and spirits at its special Roasteries and Reserve stores (these cafes have more expensive, single origin coffee options on offer and some roast beans on site). 

It's interesting to note that the three Toronto locations with Evenings menus are also Reserve cafes, so while Starbucks Canada's boozy format isn't changing for now, who knows what the ubiquitous green-and white siren has in store for us in the future. 

Shake Shack is coming to Toronto

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Shake Shack is finally making its way north of the border and will land in Toronto later this month. Yes, our dreams will finally be realized on January 18 at a one day pop-up at Momofuku Daisho.

The whole thing is reminiscent of  that day two years ago when cult burger chain In-N-Out made its way north to Toronto. If this month's event is anything like that expect huge lineups.

The Shake Shack Toronto pop-up will go down from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. They'll be serving up all the classics like ShackBurgers made with 100% all-natural Angus beef topped with cheese, lettuce, tomato and ShackSauce as well as crinkle cut fries.

There will only be a limited number of burgers and fries available and it will be on a first come, first served basis.

Cineplex hosting huge video game tournament in Toronto

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Toronto's currently seeing an influx of gaming bars, including a few that focus exclusively on eSports. And later this year, we're also getting a big Call of Duty tournament, hosted by Cineplex and WorldGaming.

Cineplex, which owns WorldGaming, is giving Canadian Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare players the chance to compete for $65,000 in cash and other prizes in the Cineplex WorldGaming Canadian Championship Series.

Teams can qualify for the tournament by participating in an online qualifier on the site or at one of the 24 live regional qualifiers happening at local Cineplex theatres on February 26, 2017. Registration opens today.

From there, 64 teams will compete online and the top eight will win an all-expenses paid trip to Toronto to vie for first place, cash and prizes as well as a chance to represent Canada in the CWL Anaheim Open (a Call of Duty World League event). The Toronto final is slated to go down at the Scotiabank Theatre.

The winning team will get $20,000, while those who place second and third will go home with $10,000 and $4,000, respectively.

According to a news release, Cineplex and WorldGaming hosted their first large-scale live event last January. 

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