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Saturday, August 31, 2013

City
A brief history of the Toronto Transit Commission
Announcements
St. Lawrence coffee shop has been kicking it for 34 years
Arts
This Week in Comedy: Classy Drunk, Ian Bagg, and Keesha Brownie
Photo of the Day
View from the gate

Friday, August 30, 2013

Radar
Labour Day Weekend Events in Toronto 2013
Eat & Drink
The top 10 patios to chill on in Toronto
Announcements
Japanese crepes now available in Kensington Market
Music
Toronto concerts, September 2013
City
Sam the Record Man sign probably gone for good
Eat & Drink
Toronto Food Events: Hot & Spicy Food Fest, Junction Farmers Night Market, WVRST Craft Invitational
Film
That time when Toronto television did the movies right
Announcements
Yonge & Bloor cafe an ornate haven for commuters
City
The photos of the week: August 24-30
MB Toronto
Morning Brew: Toronto heading for surplus and budget cuts, the Scarborough RT is out, Bill Blair under fire, east end Beer Store goes rogue, and a Blue Jays post mortem
Photo of the Day
Into the void

Thursday, August 29, 2013

Food Trucks
50 awesome eats from Toronto food trucks
News Flash
What's open and closed Labour Day 2013 in Toronto
Film
This Week in Film: Our Nixon, The Birth of the Blockbuster, and Frenkel Defects
Announcements
Skate4Cancer shop lands on West Queen West
Music
The 5 weirdest concerts in Toronto from summer 2013
Film
The top 10 movies to watch at TIFF 2013
Announcements
The Windsor Arms gives itself a restaurant makeover
Eat & Drink
Toronto Restaurant Openings: Wahlburgers, Sandoozles Smokehouse & Pub, Barsa Taberna, La Cubana
City
New in Toronto Real Estate: The Nest Condos
MB Toronto
Morning Brew: Mayor and Premier admit smoking pot, judge leaves police review, Toronto is the 4th best city, Mammoliti's giant flag on hold, and a boring explainer
Radar
Radar: WORN Loves Jeanne, Berkeley Block Jazz Jam, Taste The World, WILDsound Feedback Film Festival
Photo of the Day
Over Your Shoulder

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

City
Hazelton Lanes shopping mall set for major makeover
Eat & Drink
Two more restaurants shut down at the 2013 CNE
Eat & Drink
What Toronto beer has the best looking label?
Announcements
Tiny men's vintage shop carries clothes fit for a king
Eat & Drink
Australian meat pies now available in Toronto
Music
Break Out Toronto Bands: Young Rival
Announcements
New Junction butcher boasts 16 varieties of marinade
Film
Why TIFF's Wavelengths programme is must-see
Fashion & Style
This Week in Fashion: Jeanne Beker at Type Books, Fashion On Yonge, Kollar Clothing Summer Sale Party
MB Toronto
Morning Brew: Maple bacon jam caused cronut sickness, torrential rain leads to dramatic taxi rescue, city council wants you, noise complaints, and colourful signal boxes
Radar
Radar: Dixie Evans Week, Dwarves, Artscape Street Party, Chrysalis Zine Issue 4 Launch, Kinnie Starr
Photo of the Day
Urban Net

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Eat & Drink
20 cronut burger alternatives at the CNE Food Building
City
Trinity Bellwoods Park gets its own bingo game
City
The 10 worst intersections for cyclists in Toronto
Announcements
New restaurant pays homage to the history of Queen St.
Film
Highlights from Fan Expo 2013
Announcements
New bakery makes French-Japanese fusion treats
City
House of the week: 2 Brule Gardens
Film
5 must-see Canadian films at TIFF 2013
Eat & Drink
This week on DineSafe: Westown Chinese, Sushi Island, Amaya Express, Falafel House, Marble Slab Creamery
Film
This Week in Home Video: The Great Gatsby, Pain & Gain, The Walking Dead, and a classic TIFF meltdown
MB Toronto
Morning Brew: Mark Towhey confirms he called police, new rules for police, no byelection in Ward 3, Trinity-Spadina first for complaints, and remembering Sparkles
Radar
Radar: The Gladstone Film Festival, JF Robitaille, Cary Fagan, Queen Gallery Poetry Night
Photo of the Day
In mid flight

Monday, August 26, 2013

Eat & Drink
The top 10 patios for a rainy day in Toronto
Announcements
La Carnita owners open diner-style spot on King St.
Fashion & Style
12 wacky costumes from Fan Expo 2013
Announcements
Is this the best coffee shop in Kensington Market?
Eat & Drink
Dillon's making world class booze just beyond the GTA
Film
6 must-see Short Cuts Canada films at TIFF 2013
Eat & Drink
Teensy tiny farm lands on King West
Music
This Week in Music: Festival Music House announces lineup, Dwarves invade the Horseshoe, Depeche Mode
MB Toronto
Morning Brew: Council to find way to replace Holyday, Yatim taser officer under investigation, Crazy Mouse has crazy legs, eating Toronto fish, and a tiny house for sale
Radar
Radar: Mumford & Sons, Gifts Of My Hands, Kathy Reichs, Artspiration, Live Classical Music Jam
Photo of the Day
Queen and Bay streets

Sunday, August 25, 2013

Announcements
Where to get Eggs Benedict at Yonge and Lawrence
Theatre
This Week in Theatre: Next to Normal, The Merchant of Venice, Macbeth, Anton in Show Business
Film
5 tips for making the most of your TIFF experience
City
New Island airport tunnel closes 155 years of separation
Photo of the Day
BuskerFest street art

Saturday, August 24, 2013

Film
8 must-see Galas and Special Presentations at TIFF 2013
City
A brief history of the Canada Life weather beacon
Announcements
What's a Saturday night like at Crews & Tangos?
Arts
This Week in Comedy: ALTdot Comedy Lounge, I Ain't No Joke Indian Edition, and Comical
Photo of the Day
Game Time

Friday, August 23, 2013

Radar
Weekend events in Toronto: August 23-25
Sports & Play
Rob Ford scores a major victory (while arm wrestling)
Announcements
Kensington cafe still going strong after 18 years
Eat & Drink
Which Toronto bars are still selling Russian vodka?
City
10 photos of Toronto from the ground up
Film
5 must-see Midnight Madness films at TIFF 2013
Eat & Drink
Toronto Food Events: I Miss Saigon, Vicki's Veggies Heirloom Hurrah & Harvest Carnivale, Hunt Camp
City
The photos of the week: August 17-23
City
Morning Brew: 8 of 9 police bullets hit Sammy Yatim, Rob Ford prepares to arm-wrestle Hulk Hogan, the CNE food crisis deepens, Superman stamps, and a giant turtle
Photo of the Day
Free stress relief!

Thursday, August 22, 2013

Film
This Week in Film: The Oxbow Cure, The World's End, The Grandmaster, Rebel Yell, See You Next Tuesday
City
Is this a better look for the new TTC uniforms?
Announcements
Queen Street barber shop serves as a sanctuary for men
Music
How to help bring your favourite band to Toronto
Film
A-list stars scheduled to appear at TIFF 2013
City
New in Toronto Real Estate: Duke Condos
Eat & Drink
Toronto Restaurant Openings: Jacob's Deli, Barrio Coreano, Humble Beginnings, It's All GRK
City
The top 10 spots for parking tickets in Toronto
Announcements
New east-end cafe could be straight out of Dwell
City
Morning Brew: The cronut burger is no more, Rob Ford hosts town hall, finding McMahon's bike, Jack Layton statue to be revealed, and the Maple Leafs hike prices
Radar
Radar: Scotiabank BuskerFest, The Collection, Screaming Females, The Art of Play, Singin' in the Rain
Photo of the Day
Catch the sun

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Eat & Drink
The top 10 patios to pick up at in Toronto
Music
Breakout Toronto Bands: The Box Tiger
Announcements
Toronto gets a big, fat, modern Greek restaurant
Film
Cannes award winners screening at TIFF 2013
Announcements
New west-end vintage shop has personality to spare
Fashion & Style
This Week in Fashion: The Arthur closes down, Black Flower opening party, Muddy York Collective pop-up
Eat & Drink
The Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) Farmers' Market
MB Toronto
Morning Brew: Sammy Yatim officer freed on bail, TTC CEO clears up "Habs" uniform, 12 people sick on CNE food, Doug Ford gets handy, and a big butter astronaut
Radar
Radar: Kensington Market at Propeller, George Elliott Clarke, Detroit Bikes Launch Party, Stand
Photo of the Day
The CNE at night

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

City
House of the Week: 360 Walmer Road
City
50 famous people with keys to the city of Toronto
Fashion & Style
Street Style: 20 summer looks in Yorkville
Film
10 movies getting the biggest advance-buzz at TIFF 2013
Announcements
Ossington trades one burlesque lounge for another
Eat & Drink
This week on DineSafe: Just Thai, Peter Pan, Wimpy's Diner, Fat Cat Wine Bar, Sushi District
Announcements
New men's vintage shop comes to Toronto via Montreal
Eat & Drink
The Fairview Mall Farmers' Market
MB Toronto
Morning Brew: Sammy Yatim officer to surrender today, hearings scheduled over crack video reporting, Ford still wants World Expo, and the TTC rejects "Habs" uniforms
Radar
Radar: Uproar Festival, Audiopollination, Amanda Sun, Scotiabank BuskerBall
Photo of the Day
Midway to Dusk

Monday, August 19, 2013

Film
Toronto filmmaker John Greyson still held in Egypt
Announcements
Underground speakeasy opens on Dundas West
Sports & Play
Zombies takeover Toronto car wash
Eat & Drink
CraveTO brings good food & booze to Honest Ed's alley
Music
Soft Metals cure deep existential sulk at The Drake
Film
Toronto Fan Expo 2013 preview
Sports & Play
Vintage motorcycle & scooter fest descends on Toronto
Arts
Toronto photographers want to shoot you naked
Eat & Drink
Popular Beaches bakery also wants to be a wine bar
Music
This Week in Music: X Avant rolls out lineup, Hey Rosetta! at Adelaide Hall, Old Crow Medicine Show
MB Toronto
Morning Brew: Ford quiet on alleged crack video search, Doug Ford defensive, Toronto filmmaker OK in Egypt, free TTC Wi-Fi hits a snag, and meet Bitchy the hawk
Radar
Radar: Gogol Bordello, Blue Coffee, O'er the Land, Elvis Monday
Photo of the Day
Cabin D

Sunday, August 18, 2013

Eat & Drink
How to find farm shares in Toronto
Theatre
This Week in Theatre: Shakespeare in the Park, Emma Hunter Live, BuskerFest, Memory in the Mud
City
New doc on Ossington bakery captures changing street
Photo of the Day
Smart House

Saturday, August 17, 2013

Film
Sail-In Cinema returns with free movies by the water
City
The CNE gets a 1000+ foot zip line for 2013
Announcements
So what's a night like at the Cameron, anyway?
Film
That time when the movies came to Toronto
Theatre
Soulpepper's Angels in America soars
Arts
This Week in Comedy: Comedy Uncovered, Russell Brand, and Adam Christie
Photo of the Day
Endangered Species 86

Friday, August 16, 2013

Radar
Weekend events in Toronto: August 16-18
Announcements
New brunch spot lands on revitalized stretch of College
City
What is the ugliest place in Toronto?
Eat & Drink
How to have a heart attack at the 2013 CNE
Eat & Drink
Toronto Food Events: CraveTO, Bacon Fest, Hoof Happy Meals, KBCo Backyard Beer Garden
Fashion & Style
Everyone wants this Toronto designer's iPhone case
Film
Why the Gladstone Hotel is launching a film festival
City
The photos of the week: August 10-16
Announcements
Contest: Win Doc Days of Summer Ticket Packages
MB Toronto
Morning Brew: Council to talk replacing Holyday, Ford gets advice from outgoing DM, big delay on the subway, neighbourhood rankings, and Pape station ready to close
Photo of the Day
10th anniversary blackout party in Toronto

Thursday, August 15, 2013

Eat & Drink
The top 50 new patios in Toronto for 2013
Announcements
Sprawling new oyster bar opens in the Financial District
Arts
15 photos of the stunning Ai Weiwei exhibit at the AGO
Announcements
New Italian restaurant on Dundas plays cafe & bar, too
City
New in Toronto Real Estate: Enigma Lofts
Eat & Drink
Toronto Restaurant Openings: Libertine, Saffron Spice Kitchen, The Home of the Brave, Teppan Kenta
Film
5 film festivals in Toronto this fall (not named TIFF)
Film
This Week in Film: A Hijacking, Everyday is Like Sunday, The Godfather, August BLACKOUT!
MB Toronto
Morning Brew: Doug Ford reverts to Plan A, July's storm was expensive, the cronut burger lands at the CNE, more on the fatal TTC bus crash, and taxi no. 666 is safe again
Radar
Radar: Sail-In Cinema, The Way Out, Kae Sun, Honey Jam, The Bicycles, Chelsea McBride Band
Photo of the Day
Dome Closing

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

City
Remembering the massive Toronto blackout of 2003
Music
Foundry taps NYC DJ Tim Sweeney for BBQ at MOCCA
Fashion & Style
The top 5 new vintage shops in Toronto for 2013 (so far)
Fashion & Style
This Week in Fashion: Mulberry launches in Toronto, Hazelton Lanes renovates, African Fashion Week
Announcements
New Italian joint on King West makes a perfect pie
Film
The 5 worst movie theatres in Toronto
Announcements
Contest: Win tickets to Riot Fest in Toronto
Announcements
New gelato spot is all about the Asian flavours
Film
This Week in Home Video: Olympus Has Fallen, Girls Season 2, Oblivion, Swamp Thing & TIFF in the Park
MB Toronto
Morning Brew: Police investigate deadly TTC bus crash, Doug Ford sends mixed messages over Rob's drinking, police chief meets Yatim family, and a new Ford cartoon
Radar
Radar: Packaged Goods, Arthur Goss Photos, Black Sabbath, Dennis Bock, Chiaroscuro Reading Series
Photo of the Day
Gridlocked unlocked

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Announcements
Stunning rooftop restaurant graces the Dineen Building
Eat & Drink
The Fairmount Park Farmers' Market
Eat & Drink
Could Twitter help DineSafe flag offending restaurants?
City
CNE Toronto 2013
Fashion & Style
Street Style: 20 summer looks in Parkdale
Announcements
Planet of Sound expands to West Queen West
Eat & Drink
Toronto gets a golf-themed craft beer
City
House of the Week: 20 Cluny Drive
Eat & Drink
This week on DineSafe: Liberty Shawarma, East Side Mario's, Riz Restaurant, Toronto Kosher, Cici's Pizza
MB Toronto
Morning Brew: Holyday defends Rob Ford's antics, Blair appoints judge to lead use-of-force review, RT closed by track issues, old parking tickets, and concrete "Lovebots"
Radar
Radar: The Ups and Downs of Opening a Restaurant, Strait Jacket, Theft By Chocolate
Photo of the Day
Toronto Dusk

Monday, August 12, 2013

Eat & Drink
The top 20 eats at Taste of the Danforth 2013
City
Is this a better garbage bin for Toronto?
Film
What cinemas used to look like in Toronto
Eat & Drink
20 hopped-up scenes from Toronto's top craft beer fest
Eat & Drink
Filipino street eats feed a crowd at Wychwood Barns
Sports & Play
20 neon-drenched highlights from Toronto's bike rave
Music
Breakout Toronto Bands: Majid Jordan
Arts
100 Lovebots take to the streets of Toronto
Music
This Week in Music: Bloor Ossington Folk Festival announces lineup, John Mayer and Blue Rodeo at the Amphitheatre
MB Toronto
Morning Brew: Rob Ford admits he was drinking, Doug Ford changes his tune, details emerge of bizarre jail visit, Mammoliti faces campaign charges, and clean beaches
Radar
Radar: Finntroll at the Opera House, Tales Of Heat, Euphonia, TEDxRichmondHill, Grillin n' Chillin
Photo of the Day
Sunset on the Danforth

Sunday, August 11, 2013

Announcements
Forest Hill gym expands, now offers vegan eats
Photo of the Day
Stars above Toronto

Saturday, August 10, 2013

City
Rob Ford's Danforth sojourn causes a stir online
Eat & Drink
The Regent Park Farmers' Market
City
That time Toronto opened the Don Valley Parkway
Photo of the Day
Guardians

Friday, August 9, 2013

Radar
Weekend events in Toronto: August 9-11
Announcements
New bubble tea shop might be the cutest of the bunch
Music
Shotgun Jimmie talks Polaris Prize fantasies and new LP
City
What is the most beautiful place in Toronto?
Eat & Drink
Toronto Food Events: Awestruck, Roundhouse Beer Fest, Taste of the Danforth, Mods & Rockers Breakfast
Announcements
Blansdowne gets a top notch sandwich shop
City
New website tracks cyclists who get doored in Toronto
City
The photos of the week: August 3-9
MB Toronto
Morning Brew: Ombudsman to review police training, mayor's office drops another staffer, Ford mulls football return, replacing Holyday, and a song for Toronto
Photo of the Day
Father and son

Thursday, August 8, 2013

Eat & Drink
Roundhouse Craft Beer Fest might be Toronto's best
Announcements
New Italian spot on Queen St. features killer patio
Fashion & Style
15 looks from the Momofuku summer party
Deadpool
New in Toronto Real Estate: The TownLofts
Music
Breakout Toronto Bands: Isla Craig
Eat & Drink
The top 5 gourmet ice pops in Toronto
City
Google Maps in Toronto, the 1858 version
Eat & Drink
Toronto Restaurant Openings: The Chase Fish & Oyster, Lot St., Que Supper Club, Libertine, The Local Gest
Announcements
Lake Shore bakery does way more than just pies
Film
This Week in Film: Drug War, Elysium, Leos Carax, and Sharknado
MB Toronto
Morning Brew: Alleged Ford crack video dealer appears in court, Scarborough LRT is on ice, a Rob Ford portrait, Yatim streetcar to return, and street naming controversy
Radar
Radar: SummerWorks, Two Astronauts, Music in St. James Park, P.P.S. Do You Copy?, Wayfarer
Photo of the Day
Don River reflection

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Announcements
Win passes to the final ALL CAPS! Island Festival
City
New TTC bendy bus arrives in Toronto
Music
Drake taps Kanye and Diddy for best OVO Fest yet
Theatre
10 must-see performances at SummerWorks 2013
City
Condo of the Week: 77 Harbour Square
Eat & Drink
The top 5 cold brew coffee drinks in Toronto
Announcements
New cafe offers history lessons and coffee on the run
Music
Breakout Toronto Bands: Beliefs
Fashion & Style
This Week in Fashion: Annual Toast for the Cure, Arts Market Clothing Swap, VAWK for eBay
Deadpool
Toronto Lomography store destined for the deadpool
MB Toronto
Morning Brew: Contenders eye Doug Holyday's seat, big subway closure coming, more pressure to track doorings, fake monks, dead fish, and new TTC bendy buses arrive
Radar
Radar: Kultura Festival, An Alternative History of Canadian Horror Movies, Momofuku Summer Party
Photo of the Day
Tom's Canoe

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Fashion & Style
15 colourful photos from the 2013 Caribana Parade
Announcements
New upscale Basque restaurant lands on Queen St.
Arts
Walmart arrives in Kensington Market (sort of)
Music
25 photos from the weekend rave at Downsview Park
Music
Grove Festival goes down easy, maybe a little too easy
City
House of the Week: 4 Meredith Crescent
Announcements
New lunch spot does healthy salads & sandwiches to-go
Music
6 lessons Toronto music fests could learn from Osheaga
Eat & Drink
This week on DineSafe: Banjara, The Sister, Ethiopian House, Wild Wing, Hot Dog Cart #1385, Marcello's
MB Toronto
Morning Brew: Rob Ford waits to talk garbage, replacing Doug Holyday, a Sammy Yatim graphic, reclaiming the waterfront, fighting ferry line-ups, and saving a Banksy
Radar
Radar: Neil Gaiman, JAZZ FM World Music Festival, No Captivity!, Elvis Monday (On A Tuesday)
Photo of the Day
Poster on Harbord Street

Monday, August 5, 2013

Eat & Drink
The top 10 mock meat dishes in Toronto
Announcements
This food may be reheated but it sure tastes good
Eat & Drink
The SickKids Farmers' Market
Music
This Week in Music: Neutral Milk Hotel, Backstreet Boys hit Molson Amphitheatre, local music at the Shoe
Radar
Simcoe Day holiday Monday events in Toronto 2013
Photo of the Day
From on high

Sunday, August 4, 2013

Announcements
Where to take Krav Maga training in Toronto
Music
Jimmy Eat World make at least one grown man cry
Tech
Get to know a Toronto startup: Kiinzel
Arts
Spoken word events in Toronto, August 2013
Photo of the Day
Glare

Saturday, August 3, 2013

City
Corktown Common sets the standard for Toronto parks
City
A brief history of the first traffic lights in Toronto
Music
The top 5 books about the Toronto music scene
Arts
This Week In Comedy: ALTdot Comedy Lounge, Tomes Nerdy Comedy Adventure Hour, All-Star Comedy Gold
Photo of the Day
Mounted Police in Parkdale

Friday, August 2, 2013

Radar
August long weekend events in Toronto 2013
Music
Rob Ford gets in bed with Drake
Announcements
New Queen West cafe takes espresso to the next level
Arts
Sixpenny joins the old and industrial to make beauty
Eat & Drink
Toronto Food Events: Cold Tea & Momofuku BBQ, Craft Beer Festival, Summer Camp for Grown-ups, TUM Kids
Eat & Drink
The Weston Farmers' Market
City
The photos of the week: July 27 - August 2
MB Toronto
Morning Brew: Rob Ford crack video dealer is in jail, Holyday takes Etobicoke, Hunter wins in Scarborough, TTC prepares to close King and Spadina, and free cats
Photo of the Day
Superhero Artwork

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Tech
Toronto clinic offers help to Facebook & Twitter addicts
Eat & Drink
Toronto Restaurant Openings: West Coast Poutine, Brock Sandwich, Brussels Bistro, Fonda Lola, Lot St.
Eat & Drink
The Beverley Hotel opens on a sliver of Queen West
Tech
The top 5 TTC Android apps
Announcements
Steak and egg fries the latest street food to hit Toronto
Music
Indie88, Toronto's newest radio station, flips the switch
City
New in Toronto real estate: Harbour Plaza Residences
Eat & Drink
The Nathan Phillips Square Farmers' Market
Film
This Week in Film: Blue Jasmine, Berberian Sound Studios, A Brighter Summer Day, The Unspeakable Act
MB Toronto
Morning Brew: Funeral for Sammy Yatim today, voting begins in local byelections, Ford wages war on graffiti, shocking homelessness stats, and a Stanley Cup parade
Radar
Radar: AGO 1st Thursdays, Support Local, Downtown Paint, Legally Blonde, Music in St. James Park
Photo of the Day
Bed with a view

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