Check out today’s latest foodie articles brought to you by local Toronto food bloggers Drake Hotel presents Drakeland, Linda, Brunch at Table 17, Pride Toronto 2012 Guide, Lemon Curry Chicken, Earl’s Patio Party, Gelato at the Mad Italian

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  sweetthingsto

  DIY Cupcake Wrapper Bunting Tutorial

  My daughter’s 1st birthday is just around the corner and I’m so excited. A few days ago I posted this photo on Instagram. I found this lovely garland idea from my blog friend Coco Cake Cupcakes and she saw the inspiration from a blog called Petunia.
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  heartlessgirl

  Daytripping: Webster’s Falls Conservation Area

  At Webster’s Falls Conservation Area, there are lots of chances to get up close and personal with the waterfalls. This Dundas, Ontario gem has not one, but two waterfalls on site. (Hamilton boasts a whopping 96 waterfalls!) Tew’s Falls is the tallest
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  ViewtheVibe

  The Drake Hotel Presents: Drakeland

  Adam and I venture over the The Drake Hotel to check out what this summer’s theme “Drakeland” is all about.
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  ViewtheVibe

  Friday’s Foodie: 10 Questions with Andrew Dobson

  This week’s pick for Friday’s Foodie is Andrew Dobson, a lifestyle and food blogger that is quirky, knowledgeable and well-traveled.
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  ViewtheVibe

  An ARD Reminder to All: #StayFoolish

  Last week we had the pleasure of joining a bevy of Toronto influencers, social butterflies and tastemakers at the annual ARD industry bash; it is always one of Toronto’s biggest parties to kick-start the summer.
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  carmenhungry

  Father’s Day Tiramisu Cake!

  Father’s Day, the day where you tell your dad you appreciate him, shower him with gifts (ie. paper ties, or real ones once you’ve collected enough dimes and nickels in your piggybank) and he just sits there and takes it like man.
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  The Stop’s Night Market

  Nicki and Adam took a jaunt over for some alley antics at The Stop’s Night Market last week, destined to eat and drink up a storm despite the sweltering heat.
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  Event: Toronto Honda Indy 2012

  The Toronto Honda Indy races into town July 6th through 8th…
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  Event: Lifford Wine’s Boys’ Night Out

  One of the year’s best events, check out more info on the upcoming Boys’ Night Out hosted by Lifford Wine Agency.
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  foodNURD

  Spotlight Series: Korean Village

  This is the second in a series of monthly posts about some of my favourite smaller spots in Toronto. I love getting to know the people behind the great food we have in this city! You can’t miss Korean Village Restaurant. Even in a sea of Korean restau
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  Where to Watch the Euro Cup Final in Toronto

  Looking for the best spot to catch the final match? Here’s our list of the perfect places to watch the final Euro Cup 2012 game in Toronto.
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  EuroCup Game at The Dog & Bear Gets Intense

  Last Sunday, Sam and I watched the England vs Italy game at The Dog and Bear, a new British pub on Queen West that was started by the boys of Parts and Labour.
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  Charmian

  Paulette Phlipot – Made You Look

  Fingers, don’t fail me now. I’m trying desperately to spell Paulette Phlipot’s last name right. It shouldn’t be that hard. After all, there are no accents requiring complex keystroke combinations. However, decades of typing have engrained certain
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  Precilla

  Back at Linda for a revisit

  I frequent Shops at Don Mills way too often for my own good, but I haven’t eaten at Linda for more than a year.
  Linda offers a three-course $25 prix fixe menu that changes monthly. Two of the appetizer options included shrimp cocktail and spring rol
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  Toronto Canada Day 2012

  Here’s your guide to Toronto Canada Day 2012 with events, fireworks, attractions, parties, and more…
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  sweetthingsto

  4th Birthday Cake: Thomas & Friends Cake

  Actually, Thomas the Train is not on this cake… we have Diesel 10, Gordon, James and Henry which is the little boys favorites - all handmade out of sugarpaste. The top tier of the cake was chocolate sour cream cake and the bottom tier was vanilla butt
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  Charmian

  Berry-Lime Cornmeal Shortcakes

  By now, you’ve likely heard a lot about Ripe: A Fresh, Colorful Approach to Fruits and Vegetables written by Cheryl Sternman Rule and photographed by Paulette Phlipot. You’ve likely seen some of its in-your-face photographs, read excerpts of the lig
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  Precilla

  Brunch @ Table 17

  It has been more than a year since my last trip to Table 17. Considering how much I enjoyed my dinner last time, I’m surprised that it took such a long time for me to come back for their brunch (and I was only motivated by the imminent expiration of my
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  A Surprise Birthday Party at Cardinal Rule

  Adam, Sam, Tiffany and I get full on vegan fish & chips, beef brisket, chicken wings and more at Cardinal Rule.
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  Pride Toronto 2012 Guide

  Pride 2012 kicks off in Toronto for the big weekend this Friday, June 29th. Check out our Pride Party Guide for the hottest events and venues in Toronto.
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  foodNURD

  Lemon Curry Chicken

  I have a seriously awesome husband. Since we found out that we’re expecting a little foodNURDling in December my moods and energy have fluctuated a lot and he’s rolled with the punches (metaphorical punches, to be clear…my mood swings aren’t that
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  IMPORTANT NOTICE

  Hi Foodie Readers! I am sorry I have been MIA for the last few weeks, I swear I haven’t abandoned you!! However, due to a family emergency I had to fly overseas last-minute and did not have the Internet access … Continue reading →
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  sweetthingsto

  Sea Creature Cupcakes

  A quick post today to start off your weekend… cute little sea creature cupcakes! Which one is your favorite? I can’t decide between the octopus or crab.
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  ViewtheVibe

  Friday’s Foodie: 10 Questions with Lisa Ng

  Lisa Ng is indeed hip and urban, and has, alongside her partner Wendy Kam, cultivated an audience of equally savvy chiquitas across Toronto. She also has a pretty slick love of food and is consistently in-the-know of the city’s food and restaurant scene.
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  Segwaying through the Distillery with Nokia

  For the first time, our intern gals Adara and Kimberley travel on their own to explore the wonders of the The Distillery District. Powered by raw ambition and the wheels of a segway, they both experienced the tastes and sounds of this historic Toronto lan
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  carmenhungry

  The County General

  A couple of weeks ago, I met up with a few friends of mine for a chilled out dinner at The County General (@CountyGeneral). They’re located at the corner of Queen st west and Shaw st., but surprisingly, most of us still missed it.
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  Charmian

  Strawberry and Rhubarb En Papillote

  As if Friday isn’t reason enough to celebrate. Today is the first anniversary of Lynn Ogryzlo’s The Ontario Table, and I’m one of her virtual guests. I’m pretty chuffed to be asked to take part. Not only do I enjoy a party, I like hanging out wit
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  Precilla

  BTS Cafe (Adelaide)

  Cupcakes are all the rage around the world, even in Australia. After brunch, we ventured to an adourable cupcake shop called BTS cafe. I loved the classy pink and black decor. I would love to have a room like this!
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  Coronas & Fish Tacos at the Earl’s Patio Party

  Earl’s King Street throws a patio bash and feeds us Coronas, fish tacos and more!
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  carmenhungry

  la carnita

  A handful of friends and I went to la carnita (@la_carnita) for their second day of opening. Most of us have already had their tacos either during Toronto Underground Market or UNO so we mostly knew what to expect. And that we were craving
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  sweetthingsto

  Star Trek Cake n’ Cupcakes

  One of my very popular blog posts is the Starship Enterprise surprise grooms cake. These cakes and cupcakes are for all the Star Trek fans out there: Live Long and Prosper!
  The cake was for a 40th birthday celebration and the flavor was neopolitan -
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  Charmian

  Father’s Day Pie

  How great is my dad? He’s so wonderful his son-in-law donned oven mitts and let his wife boss him about for 3 hours so there would be homemade pie for dessert on Father’s Day. How great is my husband? He’s so wonderful he donned oven mitts and le
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  Precilla

  Glow Fresh Grill @ Shops at Don Mills

  Since I’ve exhausted all the restaurant choices at Shops at Don Mills, I finally decided to give Glow a try. It’s not that I shy away from healthy food, since I usually eat extremely healthy at home. But I just never really found tasty healthy food away f
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  carmenhungry

  the mad italian

  What? the mad Italian for gelatoWhere? 589 College st (506 streetcar west from College or Queen’s Park station)Price? $2.85-$5.85 (kiddie – large) The skinny: Gelato gelato gelato. The mad italian is all about it. They’ve got over 50 flav
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  sweetthingsto

  Bob the Builder Cupcakes

  Hope you are enjoying your weekend and Happy Father’s Day! I thought these Bob the Builder cupcakes would be appropriate for your handyman husband or dad. Or maybe he isn’t so handy, but that’s okay too - Happy Father’s Day!
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  carmenhungry

  Crazy Banana Bread!

  In the past month or two, I’ve baked my fair share of banana bread. I love the stuff! I’d like to believe that because there’s banana in there, I’m being healthy. Unfortunately, I’m the one baking it so I know exactly what goes into e
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  communaltable

  Smoked Potato Towers with Chorizo and Arugula Pesto

  Here’s a little piece of info I’m not sure I’ve shared before with readers of Communal Table. A long time ago (about 10 years or so), in a land far, far away (Winnipeg, Manitoba), I was hired in my first job as a trade magazine editor. The task: cre
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  1,000 Tastes of Toronto at Luminato

  We checked out 1,000 Tastes of Toronto at Luminato last weekend, and got through about 10 flavours before having to pack it in. Check out the misadventures of Adam and the Italians in the vlog…
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  ViewtheVibe

  Friday’s Foodie: 10 Questions with Marie Nicola

  Who doesn’t know the brand “Nat & Marie”? Well, if you don’t, you should! (www.NatandMarie.com) While both ladies are absolutely lovely and vibrant, one of them has a serious palette and many just don’t know how much this girl loves (or doesn’

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Check out today’s latest foodie articles brought to you by local Toronto food bloggers featuring Hogtown Pub and Oyster, Piola Restaurant, El Gastronomo Vagabundo, Father’s Day Tribute, Lil’ Baci Taverna, Trevor Kitchen and Bar

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  carmenhungry

  Hogtown Pub & Oyster Grand Opening

  What? Hogtown Pub & Oyster Where? 633 College St W (506 streetcar west from College or Queen’s Park station)Price? $10-$35 (they’ve got $1.5 oyster special!)The skinny: The offerings are all in the name, Hogtown Pub & Oyster. At this gast
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  Piola Restaurant Lucky Gnocchi Day

  Adam and Kim checked out Piola Restaurant for Lucky Gnocchi Day. Needless to say after all you can eat gnocchi they were more than a tad full…
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  heartlessgirl

  Yorkdale Dine On 3

  Today I got a chance to visit the slick new food court at Yorkdale Mall. This elevated new space has some old favourites, such as Manchou Wok, Subway and New York Fries, as well as some delicious new additions. Big Smoke Burger and Amaya Express might be
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  butteredup

  Lately and The Delicious Project: Mushroom Risotto

  As most food-lovers will agree, at meal times, you must have your camera ready. When I dine out, I frequently have my camera sitting in my lap, with the appropriate settings turned on to capture the perfect moment. It’s especially awkward however, when th
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  foodpr0n

  El Gastronomo Vagabundo’s awesome wanderings | Foodpr0n.com

  I’ve travelled all around Toronto - even to Niagara - and eaten at El Gastronomo’s truck. For the first time, I see EGV’s in a kitchen setting!
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  heartlessgirl

  De-fuzzing at Fuzz Wax Bar

  I’m back from my trip (more on that later)! Before I left, I made it my mission to get vacation ready! I popped into the Ten Spot and then went down the street for the real mission. Waxing. I have never tried or wanted to wax. Why pour hot wax on your l
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  The Hogtown Pub & Oysters Opening Night Party

  View the Vibe at the VIP/Media Opening Night party for The Hogtown Pub & Oysters.
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  TorontoFoodie

  ~ Summerlicious 2012: My Top 10 Picks ~

  1) Canoe Price: $25 Lunch/$45 Dinner Info: http://goo.gl/fRC6C Note: What is a -licious event without Canoe? A must visit!! 2) Lai Wah Heen Price: $20 Lunch/$35 Dinner Info: http://goo.gl/hbhnU Note: Lots of buzz. Been meaning to go… 3) Bymark Price
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  Precilla

  Breakfast @ Pranzo (Adelaide)

  My next stop after Sydney was Adelaide, where my sister was studying at Carnegie Mellon’s Heinz College campus. When it comes to food, Adelaide was a lot less exciting compared to Sydney, but we managed to find a couple of hidden gems. First stop- brunch
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  Hidden Gem: The Beet Organic Cafe

  VTV Intern Adara Doherty shares with us one of her favourite hidden gems, The Beet in the Junction. Have you been…?
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  communaltable

  A Father’s Day Tribute & Contest from Fiesta Farms

  I could listen to people’s personal stories about cooking and eating with their families for hours on end. Food truly does bring people together and bonds family members. I’ll never forget witnessing the intense feeling of sadness and regret when Neil
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  sweetthingsto

  Crocodile Cake

  You don’t want to meet up with one of these… unless of course it is cake! I created this fun crocodile cake for a little boys birthday party which was being held at at reptile zoo near Toronto, Reptilia. How great is that?
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  A Never Ending Tasting at the new Lil’ Baci Taverna

  Lil’ Baci Taverna opens its doors and entices us over 20 menu items that were delectable.
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  foodNURD

  National BBQ Day Media Launch

  For the last few months, I have been working with the wonderful not-for-profit company, Meal Exchange. They are passionate about getting youth involved in the local food movement, working to alleviate hunger across Canada, but always with a local focus. I
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  heartlessgirl

  Rouge Days 2012

  I’ve been working on an event I’d like to share with you! Rouge Days is a celebration of the Rouge River Watershed. The Rouge River Watershed stretches through Scarborough, Pickering, Ajax and Markham. It also includes the soon-to-be national Rouge Pa
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  carmenhungry

  elle m’a dit

  What? elle m’a dit for dinnerWhere? 35 Baldwin st (5 min walk from St. Patrick station)Price? $30-$60The skinny? Toronto had yet to be exposed to Alsatian cuisine until last June, when elle m’a dit opened in Baldwin Village. Helmed by Chef
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  Precilla

  Dining Date Night @ Trevor Kitchen and Bar

  I was thrilled that Trevor Kitchen and Bar joined Dining Date Night, since I had a fantastic Winterlicious experience here earlier this year. I was quite excited to try their regular menu this time and getting 30% off our bill just sweetened the deal so
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  heartlessgirl

  Picture This: 1000 Tastes of Toronto

  Luminato is a multidisciplinary festival combining visual art, music, drama, literature and food! I went to 1000 Tastes of Toronto. This event is on until Sunday June 9th, from 12pm – 9pm at the Distillery District. There are tons of delicious food boot
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  Charmian

  Half an Hour Later in Newfoundland…

  When you read the post title, did you hear the authoritative voice of a CBC announcer in your head? If you’re Canadian, you probably did. If it simply confused you, you should know that Newfoundland, Canada’s easternmost province, not only has its o
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  Precilla

  Charlie & Co Burgers (Sydney)

  Thanks to ANZAC Day celebrations (the Australian version of Remembrance day), many restaurants were closed in the morning and early afternoon, and we had to resort to eating at the mall food court at Westfield Sydney.
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  sweetthingsto

  Lego Cake n’ Cupcakes

  I had an order for a dozen Lego cupcakes for a boys birthday party. I just happen to have some extra cake and a little extra times, so I thought I would surprise them with a matching cake!
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  Charmian

  Citrus-Cured Arctic Char

  I hate being “that person.” You know, the one who goes out to dinner with a group of friends and holds up everyone’s order because she asked the server where the tilapia came from. To ensure no one starved, I stopped asking. By default, I stopped or
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  Food Meets Art at Luminato’s Carretilla Initiative

  It’s Luminato time in Toronto and this year we were invited to an exclusive preview of the first ever “Carretilla Initiative”.

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  Precilla

  Dinner @ District Dining (Sydney)

  After a long day of sightseeing, we stopped by District Dining for our last dinner in Sydney. District Dining is known for putting a modern twist to tapas-style sharing plates at an affordable price. The interior featured stylish wooden flooring and walls
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  kitchenvignettes

  Strawberry Rhubarb Sorbet in Ice Bowls

  A little while back, I was asked by Valerie Howes, the food editor at Reader’s Digest to write an article about frozen desserts for the magazine’s July issue. Right away, I knew what I wanted to write about: homemade ice bowls filled with berry sorbet. I’
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  butteredup

  Linzer Blitz Torte

  I moved to Shanghai when I was eight, it took me a while to adjust to the cultural shock of crazy fast taxis, the thick smog that hung stubbornly above the city’s skyline, and people who stared at me with big, curious eyes like I was a foreign creature
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  Summerlicious – July 6 to 22nd, 2012

  Summerlicious is here again! For anyone new to the event, it is about restaurants providing three course prix-fixe menu’s at a more affordable price. I strongly support this event because it attracts new customers for restaurants as well as let … Cont
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  TorontoFoodie

  Terroni ★★★ 1/2

  Price: $15+ Been meaning to visit this restaurant and finally got the chance to with a fellow foodie. We went on a weekday before 6pm, so it wasn’t too crowded. They usually gets busier after this, so try to make …
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  sweetthingsto

  Roger Vivier Purse Cake

  I had a lot of fun selecting the design for this surprise 50th birthday cake. I was told that the birthday girl loved the designer Roger Vivier and to use some spring colors.

  There was so many wonderful designs to choose from. I ended up selecting th

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  Precilla

  Dinner @ Bier Markt (Shops at Don Mills)

  The last time I was at Bier Markt, I enjoyed their fondue festival. For the month of May, they featured the Shellfish festival, so we came here for dinner one day to check out that menu. Of course, it was hard to resist ordering beer from their vast
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  ViewtheVibe

  BluebirdTO Hosts a Food & Art Fundraiser

  Valerie Stachurski and I take our beaus to a food and art fundraiser hosted by BlueBirdTO to raise money for The Daily Bread Food Bank.
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  ViewtheVibe

  Toronto’s Top Patios

  VTV intern Kimberley Kirby recounts some of the View the Vibe team’s favourite Toronto patios for summertime sipping.
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  Charmian

  The Good, The Bad and the Improvised

  This shouldn’t be happening. There are few worms in this soil, the ground has grown nothing but grass for 40 years, and the great big maple nearby calls dibs on all the nutrients. In spite of this, the beet are beginning to sprout. A week into the Famil
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  Precilla

  Epic lunch @ Quay (Sydney)

  I wanted one very special meal on my trip, and as soon as I read about Quay, I knew that this had to be it.! Quay is one of the most acclaimed restaurants in Australia, currently ranked #29 on the coveted S.Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurant’s
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  kitchenvignettes

  New York, New York

  Dear New York, it’s been really, really nice to meet you. Life is full of fun contradictions sometimes, like going from shovelling manure compost in your muddy rubber boots one day, to drinking cocktails in your best dress at a swanky New York party the
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  butteredup

  Grapefruit and Fennel Salad

  When I lived in Montreal, I hosted monthly dinner parties to fundraise for my volunteer trip in the Philippines, it was a great opportunity to feed my friends (one party had more than 30 dinner guests!), though I really had an ulterior motive: to tackle t
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  ViewtheVibe

  The Grid Burger Week at Habits Gastropub

  In the last few years it amazes me how the basic burger has risen to be the talk of the town. While gourmet burger shops have been opening everywhere for the last 10 years, more recently tons of restaurants are stepping up their games to create the ulti
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  sweetthingsto

  I love what I do!

  The other day I posted this photo on Instagram: one of my cake clients left this thank-you card and gift in my mailbox - what a sweet surprise! I sure love what I do! On the same note, in a few short weeks, I will be a featured speaker at the Do What
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  foodNURD

  Sauteed Vegetables with Soba Noodles

  Currently, I am addicted to soba noodles. In truth, I love any kind of noodle (carb queen!) but these are my latest obsession. They’re easy to make and can be used in all sorts of dishes from salads to stir-frys. Last night, I went on a vegetarian tear,
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  FashiontoFood

  Rock & Roll

  Happy Jubilee Weekend. This is my tribute to Missy Liz … rock & roll bitches! Feel like it needs a kick ass song to go with it but use your imagination ;) XOXO
• Charmian

  One-Day, One-Dollar

  Spend a dollar. Save a dinner. Not a bad slogan. May 1st my app launched. A month later, I’m celebrating with a sale. Today only, Kitchen Disasters and Fixes is priced at $0.99. Both the iTunes version and the Android version are 2/3 off the regula
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  foodNURD

  The Art of Reading The Art of Eating

  M.F.K. Fisher’s tome, The Art of Eating is an absolute classic. A compilation of the author’s five best-known works, Eating is made up of five works: Serve It Forth, Consider the Oyster,How to Cook a Wolf, The Gastronomical Me and An Alphabet for Go
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  FashiontoFood

  Rethink that Tweet

  Favourite find of the day: Politwoops … a website solely dedicated to tracking and sharing ALL the deleted tweets of US politicians. John McCain seems to be a regular offender … love it!

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Nota Bene was named Canada’s best new restaurant by Toronto Life & Air Canada’s EnRoute magazine and was voted as one of Canada’s Top Ten New Restaurants by Where Magazine.

Located at 180 Queen Street West, Nota Bene bridges the Toronto business district with funky Queen West; steps away from the Theatre district and the Four Seasons Centre For The Preforming Arts.

Open Lunch and dinner, the menu features fresh, seasonal cuisine executed by Chef David Lee and delivered in a professional and yet casual atmosphere designed by Tom Payne of KPMB.

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• TorontoFoodie

  Sicilian Sidewalk Cafe

  Price: Under $10 Known for their ice creams, I recommend this café purely based on my childhood memories. Why you wonder? I actually had ice cream here on and off throughout my childhood. I recall Sicilian Sidewalk Cafe when I … Continue reading →
• dressedtothe9to5

  Toronto Burger Week

  Toronto Burger Week is now on! From May 30th to June 3rd, you can enjoy $5 burgers and $5 beer specials at majority of the participating restaurants. Notable participants include Holy Chuck, Keriwa Café, Union and The Stockyards.
  See The Grid TO for furt
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  communaltable

  Homemade Chicken Burgers – A Kickoff to Summer!

  Summer’s here, and it seemed to come on fast. I was just getting used to the no socks with shoes thing when full-on sandals and bare legs weather came out of nowhere. But I say bring it on. I love this time of year and I find it inspires me to dream up
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  FashiontoFood

  ChchchchchChanges…

  It’s been a while since I shared my musings about life … particularly food & fashion. There is a reason for that. You see, I’ve been thinking about blogging and what I get out of it… what you get out of it… I’ve been figuring out how
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  ViewtheVibe

  Oasis Rooftop Patio Launch Party

  Sam and I check out the Oasis Rooftop Launch party last Friday and get a little tipsy off Coors Light Iced Tea and Wayne Gretzky wine!
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  Charmian

  The Family Garden Project

  Who are these people and what on earth are they doing? No doubt this is what neighbours wonderd all last year as they saw a great circle of grass tilled, newspapers laid down, earth piled up and various people walking about the mess pointing, shrugging an
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  sweetthingsto

  Peacock-Inspired Wedding Cake

  I love the idea of a peacock-inspired designs and use of the sharp colors. This wedding cake also had elevated tiers so I could add some extra gold ribbon to enhance the design.
  This wedding was held at the Capitol Event Theatre but was a little dark w
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  TorontoFoodie

  Hot Oven Bakery ★★

  Price: Under $15 I happened to come across this bakery while in Bloor West Village area. I rarely, if ever venture out this far west so decided to do a bit of exploring. Just walked a bit from Runnymede to Jane
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  communaltable

  Spiced Prunes from The Manse Boutique Inn

  Weekend getaways can be so restorative, especially in a place as magical and charming as Prince Edward County. Neil and I fell in love with the County a few years ago when we first visited for the annual event Taste the County and then again for The Great
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  ViewtheVibe

  The Kennedy Public House in Toronto

  VTV intern Kimberley Kirby fills us in about Bloor West hot spot The Kennedy Public House…
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  TorontoFoodie

  Bier Market – King West ★★ 1/2

  Price: $15-30+ depending on the meal Met up with two other friends and decided to try Bier Market on King West. Hoped to find better service at this location than their Esplanade one. I had the poutine and fruli strawberry
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  kitchenvignettes

  Lilac Scones with Rhubarb Curd

  These are enchanting days.Between all the baby lambs being born at the farm lately, the lilacs in full voluptuous bloom, and the multitude of rhubarb desserts I’ve been consuming, things have been good. Very, very good. Actually, it’s impossible not to be
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  Precilla

  Breakfast @ BangBang Espresso Bar and Cafe (Sydney)

  Another breakfast in Sydney, another uphill trek. (Next time I’ll choose a hotel that’s not situated at the bottom of a hill…) This time, I chose a cozy neighbourhood cafe nestled in a terraced-lined residential street in Surrey Hills.
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  butteredup

  Olive Oil Pound Cake

  There’s always a mix of anticipation, excitement, and hunger that stirs inside me when I slide cake out of the oven. A puff of hot air hits my face (I always forget to dodge), followed by the magical moment where the cake practically sings “TADA!!
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  carmenhungry

  Bestellen

  What? Bestellen for dinnerWhere? 972 College st w (506 streetcar from College station)Price? $30-$60The skinny: Bestellen, which in German means “to order”, is all about having a relaxed meal, while experiencing great food. Opened by Chef R
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  Barque Smokehouse in Toronto

  View the Vibe’s intern Adara Doherty writes about one of her favourite spots, Barque Smokehouse…
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  foodNURD

  Cochinita Pibil (Slow-Roasted Pork)

  This one is all on Eat St. I was at home watching it and one of the food trucks had their version of cochinita pibil, a traditional Mexican shredded pork dish. For me, shopping for the ingredients was as much fun as making it. I headed off to Wychwood Bar
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  foodNURD

  Pickled Red Onions

  As a mini-project over the long weekend, I decided to make pickled red onions. I’m sure I could have bought them, but we happen to have a surplus of them at home so it made a lot more sense just to make my own…especially when I discovered how easy it
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  L’Unita, a Toronto Staple that Never Disappoints

  Watch Adam and I eat our way through an amazing 5-course meal at L’Unita Restaurant, one of Toronto’s best Italian restaurants.

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Check out today’s latest foodie articles brought to you by local Toronto food bloggers featuring Dinner at Fabarnak, Factory Girl Wine Pairing, Aji Sai, Nettlekopita, Momofuki Seibo, Woodlot, Cast-Iron Chicken Recipe

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  dressedtothe9to5

  Am I too old to wear Abercrombie & Fitch?

  The obvious answer is yes – however, I am in denial.
  It’s hard to let go. During my university years [when I thought Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F) was the shiznit], I spent inordinate amounts of time crossing the border to Buffalo to get my hands on A&F
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  Precilla

  Dinner @ Fabarnak

  Fabarnak is a super casual eatery located inside a community centre in the Gay Village. According to their website, at least 60% of their menu is sourced from local farmers and producers and they want to establish a menu that is “delicious, adventurous
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  sweetthingsto

  2nd Birthday Cake: Elmo Cake

  Elmo is so popular for 2 year olds! This was a very fun and colorful cake design. Although, I must admit, the chevron design was very difficult - but I was so happy with how it turned out! The bottom tier of the cake was banana sour cream cake
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  ViewtheVibe

  Factory Girl Restaurant’s Wine Pairing Dinner

  A tasty wine pairing dinner in an unassuming spot. Check out the vibe at Factory Girl’s special event…
• Charmian

  I’m on CTV today

  If you’re at home or have a TV recording device (VCR, PVR, DVR, JFK LMONP or whatever) I’m in Kitchener today on CTV’s News at Noon. I’ll be saving the world (or at least South Western Ontario) from senseless cooking disasters. Tune in as I show N
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  carmenhungry

  Happy Mother’s Day! Matcha Layer Cake

  Mother’s Day is that excuse of a day to thank the women in your lives who have made you who you are today. You should be thanking them everyday ;) But then again, an excuse to spoil them?! Perfect. My mom’s all kinds of awesome. She’
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  TorontoFoodie

  Revisit: Aji Sai ★ 1/2

  Price: Under $25 for ACYE dinner. So I rarely make these revisit posts but felt the experience from my last visit warranted it. I went to Aji Sai one night with a large group – about 15 or so approx. … Continue reading →
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  carmenhungry

  Mango Cupcakes w/ Lime Whip

  It’s rare for me to have mangoes on hand so when I do, we usually just eat them as is. In the off chance that I’m not that lazy, I’ll actually make something with them! :D Considering my last attempt at mango cupcakes wasn’t what I wante
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  kitchenvignettes

  Nettlekopita

  I have so much to tell you I don’t even know where to begin. I guess this is what happens when you move to a new place. Life happens, but its flavour is a little more intensified somehow. First, I’m dying to tell you about my visit to Salt Water Farm, na
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  Precilla

  Bar eats @ Momofuku Seiōbo

  I have to admit that I didn’t make plans to visit the Star Casino until I found out that David Chang opened a Momofuku restaurant there! Yes, I know that Momofuku is coming to Toronto soon (so excited!), but since I’ve never been to any of them in NYC
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  Charmian

  Recipe: Cast-Iron Chicken

  I’m filing this under “Why didn’t I think of this?” This dubious looking chicken is one of the best I’ve ever had. Moist, juicy and with an impossible crisp skin. It also won me over with it’s simplicity. I made this in between bursts of garde
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  Precilla

  Dinner @ Woodlot

  I’ve been dying to go to Woodlot for a long while, but it never works out, perhaps because it’s ridiculously difficult to get a reservation there on short notice. Generally, you leave them a voice mail and hope that they call you back with your des
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  FashiontoFood

  Hipster Princesses

  This picture is simply awesome. Imagining Disney Princesses as hipsters will make just about any one’s day. Right? Check out this link. More there. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  My Epic Meal at Centro

  In the last couple of months, J has become friends with one of the wait staff at Centro. Trevor has been insisting that we come in one night to check it out; that we were missing out on a great dinner; that we’d be well taken care of. After a few weeks,
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  Charmian

  My French Rolling Pin

  This is my French rolling pin. It doesn’t have easy-grip handles. It doesn’t have ball bearings. It isn’t made from cold, heavy marble. It’s just a smooth, tapered piece of hardwood. For years I wondered why anyone would choose this style over the
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  FashiontoFood

  Have a great weekend

  I know. I know. I’ve been slacking off. Only one post this week but I have a really really great excuse. It’s one of the most anticipated weeks all year. My mom and aunt both celebrated their birthdays this week AND it’s Mother’s day this
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  heartlessgirl

  Shop.ca opens it’s doors

  Soon Shop.ca will be opening its virtual doors for business, and it’s got a pretty impressive list of brands. Why should you shop on Shop.ca? It’s Canadian! I always prefer to order from Canada If your order is more than $40 you get free shipping, and
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  Charmian

  My Mother’s Hands

  These hands turn 80 this summer. These hands have picked strawberries, made jam, kneaded bread, rolled pastry. They have decorated birthday cakes, anniversary cakes and wedding cakes. They have changed diapers, washed clothes, sewn dresses, mended seams,
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  carmenhungry

  Bellwoods Brewery

  What? Bellwoods Brewery for dinnerWhere? 124 Ossington ave (63 bus from Ossington OR 505 Dundas streetcar)Price? $10-$40The skinny: “Chef Guy Rawlings and crew have put together a collection of delicious snacks and creations to enjoy along
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  Braised & Curried Tofu in Coconut Milk

  A few months ago, we decided to implement Meatless Mondays at our place. We already had a good variety of Latin American recipes from which to pick that were vegetarian but after a couple of months, we’d pretty thoroughly exhausted them and wanted to tr
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  ViewtheVibe

  Lunch Restaurants in Toronto: Queen and Bathurst Area

  In the Queen and Bathurst area and looking for some prime nosh midday? Check out four of our favourite lunch restaurants that just happen to be near our office…
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  sweetthingsto

  Monster High Cake

  Part of the process for designing cakes is doing research on the topic. Most of the time, I am familiar with the topic and can just google pictures to put the design together. For this birthday cake, I definitely knew nothing about Monster High.
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  Charmian

  Making and Breaking the Culinary Rules

  Barb Freda is my kind of cook. She has firm opinions about cast iron frying pans, loves to break long-held culinary rules, and spells my name right. What more could you want in a fellow food writer? Not much, except perhaps to be invited along on some of
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  ViewtheVibe

  Daily Bread’s Ultimate Food Challenge

  The Daily Bread Food Bank hosted the Ultimate Food Challenge a couple weeks ago, and View the Vibe was on hand for all the culinary clashing action…
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  communaltable

  Toronto Taste Preview with Chef Roger Mooking

  Less than two weeks to go before Toronto Taste takes over the Royal Ontario Museum! On Sunday, May 27, more than 60 of Toronto’s best chefs and 30 wine, beer and other beverage producers will gather at the ROM to serve Toronto food lovers in support o
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  carmenhungry

  Banh Mi Boys

  What? Banh Mi Boys for “snacks”Where? 392 Queen st w (501 Queen streetcar OR 510 Spadina streetcar) Price? $5-$10The skinny: Just a few weeks ago, Banh Mi Boys reopened up their newly renovated space just off of Queen and Spadina. Think a s
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  FashiontoFood

  Stole My Heart [of Dixie] ..

  It’s that time of year when some of us are sadly saying goodbye to TV shows that kept us dreaming through the cold fall and winter months. One show that had me hooked since the first episode is Heart of Dixie (HOD). I can’t tell you just how absolutely a
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  carmenhungry

  Harlem East

  What? Harlem East for dinnerWhere? 67 Richmond st e (6 min walk from Queen station)Price? $20-$30 (mains $16-$23)The skinny: “Inspired by the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s, Harlem celebrates the joy of Toronto’s cultural diversity and the

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