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Need a glass of wine after a long day at the office? How about five? If you’re anything like us, you’re going to want to mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 20th as the popular Bordeaux After Work Party returns at Eight Wine Bar (located in the stylish upstairs lounge of the Cosmopolitan Hotel). With [...]

 When it comes to vanilla, imitation is just not the most sincere form of flattery. Renowned pastry chefs, baking doyenne Dorie Greenspan, Martha Stewart, and the Domestic Goddess herself, Nigella Lawson are all in consensus on this front – using high quality ingredients truly does make a difference.  And once you’ve experienced that intoxicating scent [...]

Last Wednesday Toronto’s food media was invite to preview Bannock. As part of the Hudson Bay Co. new direction it is unveiling a new delicious foodie destinations, representing an important first milestone in the retailer’s national restaurant conversion and rebranding program. At the corner of Queen and Bay, Bannock, an Oliver & Bonacini creation, is [...]

Now in its second year, Paws for the Cause has done a wonderful job of creating awareness and raising funds for the Ontario College Pet Trust Fund. As a spin-off of their annual charity gala and to raise funds year-round they’ve introduced the Paws for the Cause Lemonade stand. Located beside John Steinberg & Associates, [...]

With their food friendly characteristics and great value, we’re often found drinking Spanish wines year round. When summer arrives, we always add another reason to our list: they go great with grilled food.  And with barbecue season in full swing, we can’t think of a better time to expand our Spanish wine repertoire. As usual, [...]