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Sunday, March 31, 2013

Announcements
Latin American grocery store serves up authentic tacos
Tech
Toronto entrepreneur aims to re-invent mobile typing
Theatre
This Week in Theatre: Legoland, True West, Paprika Festival, Chile Con Carne, Buddy
Photo of the Day
Leuty at daybreak

Saturday, March 30, 2013

Fashion & Style
Party Style: 13 looks from the Rising Stars at Malaparte
Film
New film set in Little Italy opens at the Royal Cinema
Announcements
Strip mall BBQ joint makes it worth the drive to 'Sauga
City
What ever happened to the Jarvis Street roller rink?
Arts
This Week In Comedy: Nubian Disciples of Pryor, Six Pack, Kyle & Mark Do New Sketches And Just Kill It
Photo of the Day
R.C. Daybreak

Friday, March 29, 2013

Radar
Easter Weekend Events in Toronto 2013
Eat & Drink
Toronto Food Events: Thomas Lavers & Cold Tea Drink Competition, Fishing in The Park, Songkran
City
The photos of the week: March 22-29
Music
How To Dress Well and Sky Ferreira hit up Wrongbar
MB Toronto
Morning Brew: Ford panned over football emails, Doug Ford says mayor will attend Pride, Toronto's Sunshine List grows, parking tickets drop, and vintage streetcars
Photo of the Day
Low Ceiling

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Announcements
Roncesvalles gets a new late night burger joint
City
New in Toronto Real Estate: 181 Davenport Road
City
TTC tests the merchandise waters with new posters
Eat & Drink
Toronto Restaurant Openings: Cote de Boeuf, Playa Cabana Hacienda, Nazca, The Candy Bar
Eat & Drink
Toronto's top bartenders throw down in cocktail battle
Sports & Play
Will the Kangoo craze catch on in Toronto?
Eat & Drink
10 restaurants to eat Easter brunch in Toronto for 2013
Eat & Drink
The great Toronto coffee drink challenge: Turkish latte
Film
This Week in Film: Spring Breakers, Beyond the Hills, Wake in Fright, Miami Connection, Hot Docs 20, Toronto Silent Film Festival
MB Toronto
Morning Brew: More worries over Rob Ford's behaviour, email sheds light on gala event, OLG struggles to find casino host, TTC defends costs, and fire in Kensington
Radar
Radar: Vice Downtown Sound, What I LOVE About Being QUEER, Art Department, RENT
Photo of the Day
AGO staircases

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

City
Condo of the Week: 1171 Queen Street W
Eat & Drink
Gourmet Gringos food truck opening restaurant on Bathurst
Fashion & Style
5 lust-worthy beauty brands born in Toronto
City
By the numbers: Bike theft in Toronto
City
What are the borders of downtown, midtown and uptown in Toronto?
Announcements
New meat-focused bistro lands in Little Italy
Fashion & Style
The 10 worst looks from Toronto Fashion Week
Fashion & Style
This Week in Fashion: One of a Kind Show, hr2 Vaughan Mills, Prom Clothing Drive, Nike Warehouse Sale
News Flash
What's open and closed on Easter Weekend in Toronto 2013
MB Toronto
Morning Brew: Sarah Doucette urges Ford to seek help, Don Bosco parents discuss mayor's future, Blair calls out bad cops, sidewalk battles, and a $10K turtle soup fine
Radar
Radar: JUNO Concert Series, Alt-J, Sky Ferreira & How To Dress Well, ShakesBeer, All That Sparkles
Photo of the Day
Early morning streetcar sighting

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

City
House of the Week: 219 Roe Avenue
City
Twitter reaction to the Rob Ford substance abuse story
Eat & Drink
Toronto indie cafes are getting boozy
City
Toronto gets its first ever tool library
Announcements
Contest: Win passes to an exclusive advance screening of The Place Beyond the Pines
City
Reports suggest that Rob Ford has an alcohol problem
Eat & Drink
Behind the scenes at the LCBO warehouse in Toronto
Eat & Drink
This week on DineSafe: Lion on the Beach, Second Cup, Pizzeria Defina, The Friendly Thai, John's Italian Caffe
Music
Nick Cave gets menacing at Massey Hall
Film
This Week in Home Video: Killing Them Softly, Lincoln and Apocalyptic Toronto
MB Toronto
Morning Brew: TTC to spend $700M on streetcar works, Adam Vaughan says new vehicles are too big, rumblings over Ford's Kachkar call, and Ryerson U says sorry
Radar
Radar: Science at the Movies, La Ronde, Evergreen Innovation Talks, A Chink in the Armour, Art Battle
Photo of the Day
Panda Express

Monday, March 25, 2013

Sports & Play
2013 running events in Toronto
Deadpool
Rising rents set to ground the Avro for good
Music
Austra shows off lots of new material at CMW
City
What Earth Hour 2013 looked like in Toronto
Announcements
New cafe brings a taste of Brooklyn to Toronto
Music
Metric takes front stage at the 2013 Indies
Announcements
Toronto's newest izakaya comes direct from Tokyo
Eat & Drink
The great Toronto coffee drink challenge: Miami Vice
Music
This Week in Music: Toronto Urban Roots Festival, American Nightmare announce Hogtown gig, Sigur Ros play the ACC
Fashion & Style
The Top 10 looks from Toronto Fashion Week
MB Toronto
Morning Brew: Ford draws ire over Kachkar call, OLG adds Vaughan to casino list, pandas due, trouble over hazing video, TTC brass take a spill, and new area codes
Radar
Radar: Uniiverse Sweet Week, Esben and the Witch with Heliotropes, The Cale Weird Show, True West, Playing Favourites
Photo of the Day
Toronto on the horizon

Sunday, March 24, 2013

Fashion & Style
15 looks from Caitlin Power at Toronto Fashion Week
Theatre
This Week in Theatre: Arigato, Tokyo, This, The Whipping Man, La Ronde, A Hand Of Bridge & No Exit
Photo of the Day
You've Changed

Saturday, March 23, 2013

Fashion & Style
24 looks from Thomas Balint at Toronto Fashion Week
Eat & Drink
Steam Whistle arrives at Jays games
City
Meet the TTC's giant coin sorting machine of old
Arts
This Week in Comedy: ALTdot Comedy Lounge, Pat Thornton, Comedy at Cam's, and Superstars of Comedy
Photo of the Day
Do Not Enter

Friday, March 22, 2013

Radar
Weekend events in Toronto: March 22-24, 2013
Fashion & Style
Street Style: 60 unique looks from Toronto Fashion Week
Announcements
Brunch is back at the Black Hoof (and it's still superb)
Film
Sutherland's new film tells story of Jamaican deportees
Fashion & Style
56 looks from Soia & Kyo and VAWK at Fashion Week
Announcements
New Great Hall eatery does brunch & late night eats
City
These sidewalk stamps date the ground under your feet
City
That time when the Toothbrush family came to life
Eat & Drink
Toronto Food Events: Earth, Wine, Fire Dinner, Lucky Gnocchi Day, Edible Sagas, TIFF Food on Film, TUM
City
The photos of the week: March 16-22
Announcements
Contest: Win free passes to Hot Docs 20
MB Toronto
Morning Brew: Federal cash could fund relief line, Ford gives an awkward speech, lobbying changes abandoned, elephants could fly, and Toronto critters have babies
Photo of the Day
Eaton Centre

Thursday, March 21, 2013

City
New in Toronto real estate: Imperial Plaza
Music
How the Darcys went from catastrophe to indie stardom
Eat & Drink
The great Toronto coffee drink challenge: Nutella latte
City
20 photos of iconic Toronto landmarks on Instagram
Eat & Drink
Toronto Restaurant Openings: Bar Isabel, The Rude Boy, Church Bistro, Darwin Bistro & Bar, Dr Laffa
Fashion & Style
90 looks from Joe Fresh and Mackage at Fashion Week
Eat & Drink
Macaron Day in Toronto a sweet success
City
By the numbers: The Union Station revitalization project
City
Do park-and-ride schemes lead to more congestion?
Sports & Play
Is hula hooping the next Toronto exercise craze?
Film
This Week in Film: From Up On Poppy Hill, Kazuhiro Soda, Patience (After Sebald), Creepy Christian Cinema, Richard Tuohy, and AluCine Latin Film Festival
MB Toronto
Morning Brew: Toronto casino looks less likely, Giorgio Mammoliti remains paranoid, Downsview development fears, we've got a butt problem
Radar
Radar: A Taste of Iceland, Junction the Dry, Janeane Garofalo, Of Centre, Death Clowns in Guantanamo Bay
Photo of the Day
Old Don Jail

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Fashion & Style
Party Style: 19 looks from the Thompson Hotel rooftop
Arts
Girl-centric exhibit hosts blood, dance and noise
Fashion & Style
68 looks from day 2 of Toronto Fashion Week
Music
New in Toronto Music: Twist, The Hopeful Monster, Sue Newberry and the Law, Shotgun Jimmie, Grounders
Tech
New site makes dumpster diving civilized & organized
City
Condo of the Week: 75 Markham
Announcements
New pizzeria names jerk-style pie after Rob Ford
Music
Get to know a DJ: 7777777 Life Support
Fashion & Style
This Week in Fashion: Pink Tartan launches online store, Dare to Wear Love gala, Everlane comes to Canada
MB Toronto
Morning Brew: Single-file cycling bylaw dead, streetcars avoiding east end, meet Toronto's 105-year-old, Masonic Temple could get Masons, and the TTC says sorry
Radar
Radar: CMW Night Two, Crime Showcase, Franklin Sirmans, The Passion of Dracula
Photo of the Day
Gooderham Building Toronto

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Announcements
Where to do TRX suspension training in Toronto
Fashion & Style
Chloe Comme Parris evokes the '90s at Fashion Week
Eat & Drink
How to make a cocktail: The Bennet-Bellows Sour
Fashion & Style
Pink Tartan brings out the fur on day 1 of Fashion Week
Announcements
New contender for most indulgent brunch hits Dundas
City
House of the Week: 10 Dault Road
Eat & Drink
This week on DineSafe: Pizza Nova, Sobey's Express, Fu Yao Supermarket, Tasty & Tasty, Crema (Spadina)
Eat & Drink
Liberty Village Brewing Company brews its first beer
Film
This Week in Home Video: The Hobbit, This is 40, Nanook of the North and Bigfoot in Toronto
MB Toronto
Morning Brew: TTC to apologize after messy commute, skepticism over transit fees, Ikea monkey owner starts a foundation, protecting coyotes, and the Leafs' new toy
Radar
Radar: Canadian Music Week, Crafty Connections, Sound Image 2013, Write Club, Let It Burn
Photo of the Day
A study in lines

Monday, March 18, 2013

City
Will Toronto ever get behind transit taxes?
Music
Andy Stott gets dark and danceable at Foundry
Announcements
New 3D print studio will make you question reality
City
Are these towers the future of Yonge and Eglinton?
Eat & Drink
The great Toronto coffee drink challenge: Hot Gelato
Music
7 free shows and events at Canadian Music Week 2013
People
Get to Know a Chef: Sean Tanha, FBI Pizza
Announcements
Euro-pimp suits now available on Lower Ossington
Music
This Week in Music: Anti-Flag arrive in Toronto, Stevie Nicks doc at the Lightbox, Stars to shine at the Danforth Music Hall
MB Toronto
Morning Brew: MGM holds career event, OMB may rule on casino plans, Toronto goes green for St. Patrick's Day, parking laws, a DRL e-book, and the ACC goes dark
Radar
Radar: Veggin' Comfortably, Early Monthly Segments #49, A$AP ROCKY, At Last, I Am Here
Photo of the Day
The parking spot

Sunday, March 17, 2013

Music
Low are the perfect anti-St. Patrick's Day band
Announcements
Sky Zone brings its trampoline park to Leaside
Music
My Son the Hurricane might be the best live band you've never heard of
Theatre
This Week in Theatre: As I Lay Dying, The Four Seasons/Emergence, The Seagull in Four Movements
Photo of the Day
Stompin' Tom tribute in Toronto

Saturday, March 16, 2013

City
That time the subway was a nuclear fallout shelter
Arts
This Week In Comedy: Don't Get Bored of Us And Leave, Trixx, Janeane Garofalo, and Funny as Hell w/Jon Dore
Photo of the Day
Starry self-portrait

Friday, March 15, 2013

Radar
Weekend events: March 15-17, 2013
Announcements
Jimmy's Coffee now open in Kensington Market
Music
30 must-see shows at Canadian Music Week 2013
City
Lawyer plans Supreme Court appeal of Rob Ford's Conflict of Interest ruling
City
This unused TTC subway platform awaits more riders
City
That time when a Toronto ad man dreamed up the Caramilk mystery
Eat & Drink
This Week in Food: Broastyy, Boar, Jazz Bistro, Drake 150, Taste of Iceland, Irish I Wasn't Hungover Brunch
Music
Raekwon dishes on the Toronto hip hop scene
Announcements
New boutique brings affordable fashion to Yorkville
City
The photos of the week: March 9-15
MB Toronto
Morning Brew: Near miss at Pearson airport, WHO says Canada is failing cyclists, waterfront still popular, man jailed for assaulting TTC driver, and new streetcar video
Photo of the Day
Signs

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Eat & Drink
6 new Toronto pubs to drink at on St. Patrick's Day
Announcements
Dundas West gets a new fish sandwich and taco joint
City
TTC conducts first public test of new streetcar
City
New in Toronto real estate: Volta Lofts
Music
Breakout Toronto Bands: Yacht Club
Announcements
Health-focused cafe and restaurant lands on Bloor St.
Film
This Week in Film: Leviathan, No, Bell Free Weekend, Jesse McLean, Reassemblage, and Canadian Film Fest
Sports & Play
St. Patrick's Day Parade Toronto 2013
MB Toronto
Morning Brew: City hall lobbyists should be regulated, Ford approval flatlines, more boring on the Spadina line, Hadfield takes over ISS and Leafs hike ticket prices
Radar
Radar: The Lucky Ball, Jamie Kennedy Presents Dillon's Distillers, Just My Type, Future of Media, Home at IX Gallery
Photo of the Day
Inhabiting winter

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

City
By the numbers: The Strachan Overpass project
Deadpool
Smoke BBQ House flames out after 3 months (sort of)
Eat & Drink
St. Patrick's Day Toronto 2013
Fashion & Style
Toronto Fashion Week Fall 2013 preview
Announcements
Where pho hits the spot when 2 for 1 falafels won't do
City
The Masonic Temple creeps closer to condofication
City
Condo of the Week: 2289 Lake Shore Boulevard
Music
That time Jukebox the Ghost gave me Pepto-Bismol
Announcements
Where to eat gelato and alligator burgers in Toronto
Fashion & Style
This Week in Fashion: Tiger of Sweden, MIDNIGHT MRKT, A$AP Rocky helps kick-off Fashion Week
MB Toronto
Morning Brew: CNE tells MGM to stop using Ex images, Toronto misses waste target, Atwood is against grass plan, Maple Leaf Gardens wins award, and a pot shop
Radar
Radar: Psychic Ills, Ben McNally Travellers Series, Period, Nerd Off, It's Music, Pivot Readings
Photo of the Day
Customers

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Arts
Fab Magazine to cease publication after 19 years
City
Do people actually like Astral's street furniture program?
Eat & Drink
Left Field Brewery brings baseball themed beer to Toronto
City
What Broadview Avenue used to look like in Toronto
Tech
Battle brewing for mobile coffee cards in Toronto
City
House of the Week: 98 Old Colony Road
Eat & Drink
This week on DineSafe: A La Turque, Brick Street Bakery, Delimark Cafe, Oriental Harvest, Watts Restaurant
Announcements
New Junction shop wants to make guys look good
Film
This Week in Home Video: Hitchcock, Life of Pi, Willow, Fraggle Rock
Fashion & Style
Party Style: 16 looks from Cube's 1 Year Anniversary
MB Toronto
Morning Brew: Thomson-Ford war of words could get legal, casino debate delayed, report says no shelter bed shortage, illegal drugs, potholes, and street addresses
Radar
Radar: The Wearable Art Show, Romeo & Juliet, GE Cafe Chef Series featuring Maple Madness, Ron Arad
Photo of the Day
Spring sunset

Monday, March 11, 2013

Fashion & Style
Street Style: 12 wacky costumes from Toronto ComiCon
Eat & Drink
After 40 years is Karma Co-op about to go deadpool?
Announcements
Inside the new College Street Bar
Sports & Play
New LEGOLAND features stunning models of Toronto
City
Thomson and Ford exchange accusations on the radio
Announcements
New Riverside joint serves mean barbecue & more
Music
Tame Impala get groovy at the Kool Haus
Eat & Drink
Brewery and beer store coming to Kensington Market
Music
This Week in Music: Drake's "5AM in Toronto," Anvil preps new album, Bam Margera hits the Opera House
Arts
Game of Thrones comes to life at the Design Exchange
MB Toronto
Morning Brew: Ford, Thomson continue to trade words, fire on Osler Street, TTC eyes driverless trains, cyclist hit on Bloor Street West, and where to find a horse steak
Radar
Radar: Young Drunk Punk, Elvis Monday, Start Your Backyard Garden, Signs Of Spring, Rock Star Live
Photo of the Day
Urban Split

Sunday, March 10, 2013

Announcements
Where to eat tacos in Koreatown
Theatre
This Week in Theatre: And Slowly Beauty, Rock, Eirlys & Eckhart, Ching Chong Chinaman, Dancing with Rage
Photo of the Day
Simple is better

Saturday, March 9, 2013

Music
Flux Pavilion and his circus invade the Hoxton
City
That time the City of Toronto chose a new logo
Arts
This Week In Comedy: ALTdot Comedy Lounge, Mike Wilmot, Comedy Uncovered Showcase
Photo of the Day
Night Moves

Friday, March 8, 2013

Radar
Weekend events in Toronto: March 8-10, 2013
City
15 photos of the Toronto commute on Instagram
City
How Etobicoke and Scarborough got their names
Eat & Drink
How to make a cocktail: The Hawaii XO and XO 2
Sports & Play
Game On 2.0 brings 150 vintage video games to Toronto
City
That time when Honest Eds made honest ads
Eat & Drink
This Week in Food: The Happy Hooker, The Guild, Northwood, TUM, Foreign Dumplings, Maple Madness
City
Sarah Thomson alleges lewd exchange with Rob Ford
Announcements
New Parkdale shop pairs totes and terrariums
Tech
Get to know a Toronto startup: Relay
City
The photos of the week: March 2-8
MB Toronto
Morning Brew: Ford hits back at OCAP protest, tragedy on the roads, CN Tower gets classical light show, a map of TTC offenses, due slips get ads, and clocks go forward
Photo of the Day
Street slide

Thursday, March 7, 2013

City
The Chicago Sun-Times takes a dump on Toronto
Announcements
Are these wings worth the drive to Hamilton?
City
What's the worst TTC surface route in Toronto?
City
This could have been "New" City Hall in Toronto
Announcements
Grand Electric owners open up a barbecue joint
City
New in Toronto real estate: 707 Lofts
Music
Erykah Badu makes a rare stop in Toronto
Film
This Week in Film: Neighboring Sounds, 70mm Classics, Comic Book Heroes, Toronto Irish Film Festival
Tech
Get to know a Toronto startup: SurfEasy
MB Toronto
Morning Brew: Ford scolded over Don Bosco comments, Olivia Chow says maybe, TDSB approves job cuts, TTC wants police power back, and fire in Kensington Market
Radar
Radar: Citizens!, Masta Killa, Best in Show, Odyssey The Musical, U of T Caribbean Film Festival
Photo of the Day
We Are All Made of Stars

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Film
Pussy Riot film highlights 2013 Hot Docs lineup
City
MGM reveals its plans for a casino at Exhibition Place
City
Are these condos too big for Lake Shore & Park Lawn?
Film
This Week in Home Video: The Master, Wreck-It-Ralph, Murdoch Mysteries and Red Dawn
City
Condo of the Week: 384 Sunnyside Ave
Music
The Toronto Symphony Orchestra dabbles in trip-hop
Fashion & Style
This Week in Fashion: The Bay changes their logo, Zara opens Canadian online store, Ryerson Wearable Art Show, Drake General Store and Chosen Vintage sales
Music
New in Toronto Music: Coronado, Beams, Elephant 12, Prince Innocence
MB Toronto
Morning Brew: MGM to release casino plans, Rob Ford subject of new complaint, Toronto's population passes Chicago, a big parade, and more worries for Kensington
Radar
Radar: Ra Ra Riot and Pacific Air, Voice of Patmos, Dx3 Canada 2013, Margaret Atwood with Naomi Alderman, One on One with Miriam Toews
Photo of the Day
Rain on King and Spadina

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Announcements
Huge (but sparse) CrossFit gym fosters community vibe
Arts
Now your Instagram photos can be part of Toronto's largest photography festival
City
House of the Week: 21 Boswell Ave
Eat & Drink
This week on DineSafe: Culture's, Dumpling Queen, Moonlight, New Sun BBQ, Papaya, Wrap & Roll
Announcements
New Toronto cupcake joint is also a bar (sort of)
Tech
Get to know a Toronto startup: NanoLight
MB Toronto
Morning Brew: Citizens like setting council term limits, councillors mull open data, TTC gets ready to test new streetcar, letters in the attic, and Canada Goose madness
Radar
Radar: Erykah Badu, Bourbonite Regret Society of Toronto, Road Map to Apartheid, Private Parking
Photo of the Day
Don Valley Parkway (Winter)

Monday, March 4, 2013

Eat & Drink
In search of the perfect noodle soup at SlurpTO
Announcements
Is this the best bowl of soon tofu in Koreatown?
Film
New series celebrates the best of film noir in Toronto
Sports & Play
Toronto Comicon 2013 preview
Announcements
New dessert shop serves up waffles and cupcakes
Music
This Week in Music: Sensation Festival, final Long Winter lineup announced, two great shows at Horseshoe Tavern
Arts
Spoken Word events in Toronto, March 2013
MB Toronto
Morning Brew: Chief planner champions new bike lanes, Ford needs to use influence, police rescue partygoer from safe, pothole fix season begins, and York Street is closed
Radar
Radar: Unknown Mortal Orchestra with Foxygen, An Evening with Andrew Pyper, Trampoline Hall, Here's My Card IV
Photo of the Day
Skaters

Sunday, March 3, 2013

Fashion & Style
Party Style: 10 looks from Bud Light Sensation preview
Theatre
This Week in Theatre: Nijinsky, Iceland, pomme is french for apple, Lear, Bent
Photo of the Day
City falling into night

Saturday, March 2, 2013

Music
Whitehorse pay tribute to Massey Hall with new EP
Arts
This Week In Comedy: I Love Jokes Festival, TO Sketchfest, Let's Get Hot, Eugene Mirman
Photo of the Day
Ossington

Friday, March 1, 2013

Radar
Weekend events in Toronto: March 1-3, 2013
Music
Toronto Concerts, March 2013
Music
Major Lazer get hot and heavy at Sound Academy
Deadpool
Bellwood Bar & Grill joins the deadpool after 30+ years
City
That time when the Prince of Love ruled late night Toronto TV
City
This Toronto statue has been half way around the world
City
The photos of the week: February: 23 - March 1
Eat & Drink
This Week in Food: Aft, Fiore, Darwin Bistro & Bar, Jelly Modern Doughnuts, Marky & Sparky's Smokehouse
MB Toronto
Morning Brew: Ford donation controversy grows, Perks says he'll file a complaint, TTC attacker named, ROM goes green, and the University line takes a March break
Photo of the Day
Underpass

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