While watching the film Jiro Dreams of Sushi will certainly make you hungry, it will also make for a lively debate whether it will inspire anyone to try and follow in his footsteps. Jiro Ono is 86 years old, the only 3 Michelin star sushi chef in the world. He has been working for [...]

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If there's one alcoholic beverage that gets less respect than all others in North America it's cider. With a lineage that likely extends back to at least the first century B.C. and was well-established throughout Europe by 11th century, cider has some serious history behind it.

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GwaiLo Preview Dinner

On March 16, 2012 By

The Toronto restaurant scene is a very exciting place right now. It's beginning to shake-off its stayed puritan roots and is really embracing the thrilling possibilities that can only happen when multiculturalism begins to mature and evolve.

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Working from home certainly has its benefits. There’s the lack of distraction from co-workers, working from a couch rather than a desk, and not having to change out of your pajamas. For me, another benefit of working from home is Chino Locos. Chino Locos is my go-to place for takeout: it’s relatively healthy, inexpensive, [...]

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The LCBO and VINTAGES are presenting an event on March 21 where guests can explore the world of Italian wine and food with celebrity chef David Rocco. We're giving away some tickets, details below.

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We love hangouts, and we're organizing one to celebrate St. Paddy's day this weekend at Ceili Cottage.

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Soulpepper's performance of Eugene O'Neill's Long Day's Journey Into Night is a masterpiece. O'Neill's heartbreaking look at his own family (through the fictional Tyrones) is both desperate and emotional.

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2012 Cuvée Gala

On March 13, 2012 By

If there's two things guaranteed at Cuvée it's a great celebration and a few surprises. That tends to be the nature of an awards ceremony based on a blind tasting—there's a always a wine or two that jumps out and grabs your attention. Those are the wines that tend to be rewarded at Cuvée.

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