Theatre Passe Muraille’s Queen Street West Fest

September 20, 2012

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One of the things I enjoy about Toronto was its endless list of food events.  Last weekend, my friend Diona Joyce of Kanto told me about Theatre Passe Muraille’s Queen Street West Fest.  Right between Ryerson and Carr on Queen St. West, the place was at full swing when I arrived.  Indie music played in […]

Church Aperitivo Bar

September 16, 2012

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After an afternoon of basking on local art at Queen St. West Art Crawl at Trinity Bellwoods Park,  it should could get a foodie like me thirsty and hungry.  My friend Valerie and I started somewhat early and after over 2 hours of perusing through a sea of paintings, photography, pottery intricate jewelry and such,  […]

T’estimo Barcelona, again and again :)

September 11, 2012

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This past month I had the full intent to take it easy and slow down. Me being me, that did not really happen as my days in Europe were jam-packed with things I thought was necessary for me to do. The first week I have spent in Rome (click on link to see my Rome […]

Emma’s Country Kitchen

September 9, 2012

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I have seen good reviews about Emma’s Country Kitchen for a little over a month now.  Because of my hectic schedule, it was only today that I was able to squeeze it in.  I justified coming here today making it my source of my birthday gift for my good friend Monika.  I do have this […]

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Poor John’s Café

September 8, 2012

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Each time EyeCandyTO shoots for a client, my adrenalin would be on an all-day high.  I would literally would feel no hunger, thirst nor fatigue while on the set.  The moment I step out, I would immediately start crashing with tiredness and a dose of caffeine would always be a good idea to get me […]

Hey Lucy Restaurant

September 7, 2012

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I am still in a state of trying to catch up with things in Toronto and one I was most particular to give attention to were seeing my good friends.  One of them was Valerie.  She has always been a constant dining companion of mine and being gone for a month, I have missed her […]

Messini’s Authentic Gyros

September 4, 2012

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It was my first day back teaching and I have to drag myself out of bed (Yes! I am still in denial that my vacation is over!).   It didn’t help that I woke up to a gray rainy day.  After basking in a weather with clear blue skies for the past month, this day seemed […]

Coming home to Toronto

September 1, 2012

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Walking the streets of Barcelona on the last day of my vacation has always been a tug of war of melancholy and enthusiasm.  I have always been attached to Barcelona and it felt like home.  It has always been there to inspire and get me at my most creative. When I come back to Toronto, […]

Kyochon BBQ

August 24, 2012

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I once asked my good friend Jojo to come over after his night classes to pick up a pie.  It has been a while since I have last seen him and it would be good to catch up with him over a late dinner.  Living at Yonge and Finch, late night restaurants were plenty and […]

The Rooster Coffee House

August 24, 2012

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On my way home one day from Leslieville, I passed by the length of Broadview where you can see the expanse of the Toronto skyline through a big park.  I once did a shoot here for my friend and personal trainer, Dwayne Walker .  I used every moment of that shoot to get back at […]