The Tom Selleck and 21 other mustaches for Movember
Movember is now a wrap. And what better way to celebrate the day before the shave (maybe) then a mustache-only party at the Kool Haus. A packed crowd showed up on Friday night for the Movember and Sons...
View ArticleGentleman Reg on his new album and Kraft Dinner
Gentleman Reg (government name: Reg Vermue) has been busy this past year — spending his time writing and recording Leisure Life while moonlighting as Regina the Gentlelady in Light Fires with James...
View ArticleSunday Supplement: A championship recap, spending the Gardiner cash, inside...
Though it got lost in the fallout from Justice Hackland's court ruling this week, we actually had a championship to celebrate here in Toronto; the Argonauts beat the Calgary Stampeders 35-22, giving...
View ArticleA Toronto hyperlapse to end all timelapses?
Done with timelapse takes on Toronto? It's been less than two months since we went nuts over Tom Ryaboi's stunning perspective of Toronto from up high. Now comes the evolution of the timelapse in the...
View ArticleHarbourfront Night Photography
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View ArticleMorning Brew: Rob Ford, Shelley Carroll get set for an election, councillors...
Rob Ford says he'll run for mayor if there's a byelection to decide who becomes leader of council in the new year. Speaking on his weekly radio show with his brother Doug, Ford said he "will be the...
View ArticleHot Ticket: Leon Redbone, Band of Horses, Jason Lytle, Patrick Watson, The...
Live music picks for TUESDAY DECEMBER 4 through SATURDAY DECEMBER 8, 2012.TUESDAY DECEMBER 4 / LEON REDBONE / HUGH'S ROOM / 2261 DUNDAS W / $47.50 - $55 / ALL AGESSimply put, you won't see a more...
View ArticleGet to Know a Chef: Johnny Prassoulis, Holy Chuck
Not just another addition to the city's never-ending burger war, midtown favourite Holy Chuck burgers established itself as a serious contender. Only a year-and-a-half in, chef Johnny Prassoulis says...
View ArticleNew sandwich shop is all about the bacon
A two week old sandwich shop on Queen East takes its bacon seriously. In fact, it claims to be North America's first dedicated bacon sandwich shop grilling up multiple styles of everyone's favourite...
View ArticleSnow White and James Bond team up in new musical
As far as December traditions go, Ross Petty's annual pantomime is like the Christmas cracker at the family meal — it's loud, cheap, and chock full of quick gags. Still, it's an essential part of the...
View ArticleWhere to buy brewing supplies in Toronto
Brewing supplies in Toronto offer a fantastic alternative to your bathtub and that broken oar from the cottage. Yes, there's actually a place where you can buy everything you need to make your own...
View ArticleWhere to eat and drink like a Russian in Toronto
An elegant Russian themed lounge has recently surfaced on the cusp of the Financial District. Billing itself as Toronto's only vodka boutique, this already bustling spot serves up high quality vodka...
View Article5 Holiday craft shows in Toronto for 2012
Holiday craft shows in Toronto are a welcome alternative to the havoc to be found at most malls throughout December (though they usually come without Santas, alas). These shows are not only more...
View ArticleThe top 10 east end live music venues in Toronto
Toronto's music scene has largely remained within the west-end of the city for years now, thanks to the sheer number and variety of venues dispersed around the area. The Garrison, The Horseshoe and...
View ArticleOhbijou, MINOTAURS play in support of civil liberties
Trying to make sense of my raspy voice on Sunday morning, I could only chalk it up to those damn kids at Lee's Palace supporting Canadian civil liberties. The blame is squarely directed at them.Nathan...
View ArticleMorning Brew: Ruby, Magder agree to Rob Ford's stay, avoiding a byelection,...
Although he might not have needed it, Ford received the blessing of Clayton Ruby yesterday to seek a temporary stay of a judge's decision to remove him from office until his formal appeal can be heard...
View ArticleParty Style: High Tea with the Young and the Restless
On Sunday December 2nd, Young and the Restless fans descended on the Fairmont Royal York for a high tea to benefit March of Dimes Canada. The #1 soap opera in the US and Canada certainly draws an...
View ArticleToronto beer lover's holiday gift guide
What to get the beer lover on your list this holiday seasonThat special time of year is approaching again: those mid- to late-December days when you start to sweat nervously about what to get for the...
View ArticleSoybomb HQ knows how to throw a house party
Clambering up the rickety Queen street level entry of Soybomb HQ just above the Cyclemotive store has you wondering what exactly you are getting into. In fact, founder Jason Wydra, wasn't too sure...
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