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That time when KFC was Scott's Chicken Villa
Once upon a time in Toronto KFC was actually a tasty, gingery golden brown coloured fast food known as Kentucky Fried Chicken and sold at a chain of take away restaurants called Scott's Chicken Villa....
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New gourmet hot dog shop has some wacky options
You might've seen the outdoor mural announcing this new hot dog shop on College St. in the last month, but it's finally opened its doors to an onslaught of customers. It boasts a menu of innovative,...
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This Week in Food: Rebozos, Patria, Richmond Station, Cafe Boulud, Crown...
This Week in Food rounds up the week's food news, restaurants openings and closings, chef movements and upcoming food events in Toronto. Find us here every Friday morning. OPENINGS & CLOSING...
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Contest: Win tickets to see Leonard Cohen in concert
Leonard Cohen, the great Canadian bard, novelist and poet himself, is returning to Toronto this December to promote his latest album, Old Ideas. Cohen has been inducted into both the American rock 'n'...
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Authentic philly cheesesteaks arrive on Yonge St.
The name of this new restaurant tells the whole story of how it came to be: a family went to Philadelphia, and had their lives changed by the Philly cheesesteaks they tasted there. The menu here is...
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What's going on with the Union Station construction?
There's been hammering and crashing in the basement of Union Station for well over a year. Behind plywood panels and locked doors, the giant limestone Beaux-Art transport hub is receiving a massive...
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The Best Gastropubs in Toronto
The best gastropubs in Toronto may share an annoying designation — Gastro? Yuck. — but are worth highlighting for the elevated fare they offer in relation to the standard issue pub (or as I like to...
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Weekend events in Toronto: October 12-14, 2012
Weekend events in Toronto is our guide to events happening this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Here's what's happening in Toronto this October 12-14, 2012. PARTY ROM Friday Night Live Friday night dance...
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Dupont diner does a delicious weekend brunch
No secret to those living near Shaw and Dupont, this character-filled diner is not your ordinary greasy spoon. They serve up dinner six days a week but are much-loved for their weekend brunch offerings...
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Despite a few misfires, Regina Spektor still shines
Regina Spektor is far from perfect. But she's perfect enough for her fans. Spektor stopped a song for a do-over on two separate occasions during her Thursday night concert at the Sony Centre for the...
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A brief history of the four corners of King and Simcoe
It might not seem like much now, but the intersection of King West and Simcoe Street was once of considerably greater importance in Toronto. As a home to a premier educational institution, the...
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This Week In Comedy: ALTdot Comedy Lounge, Darren Frost, Dana Carvey, and...
Norm freakin' MacDonald is in town. 'Nuff said. MON OCT 15 / ALTdot COMEDY LOUNGE / RIVOLI / 332 QUEEN W / 9PM / $5 Wowzers, what a lineup! Mark Little (from, like, everything), Rob Pue (Ibid), and...
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Party Style: at the Paws for a Cause gala
Paws for the Cause was at it again on Thursday night at 99 Sudbury with their 3rd annual gala. The Toronto-based organization sets its sight on a different animal welfare charity each year, with this...
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Toronto gets first new co-op grocery store in 25 years
Here's something you don't see every day — or every decade, for that matter. Toronto finally has another community food co-op, and it's the first new grocery co-op to open in the last 25 years. From...
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Literature & music collide at Misha Bower book launch
Thursday night saw the Front Room of the Great Hall play host to the release party for Misha Bower's new book, Music for Uninvited Guests (Cringles, 2012). Despite the fact that this is Bower's first...
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This Week in Theatre: Bloodless, Miss Caledonia, My Name Is Rachel Corrie,...
This Week in Theatre rounds up the most noteworthy live theatre playing right now in Toronto. It includes just-opened shows as well as productions that are about to close. Bloodless / Mirvish -...
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Art space hides in alleyway off Ossington
Although this gallery is closely affiliated with the University of Guelph, you'll find no student thesis projects in the small, whitewashed space. Having settled in after their recent move west-wards...
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10 Twitter accounts Toronto music fans should follow
Toronto music fans would do well to keep tabs on a few key Twitter accounts in order to stay apprised of the latest that's happening in this city's music scene. Want to keep up to date on shows, gear,...
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