Category Archives: Casual

Noise levels about the height of what a local coffee shop would have, enough talking room to carry a conversation without having to repeat yourself.

nice day out at yonge and dundas square!

Before OVO, we decided to take a walk around Yonge Dundas square to enjoy the warm weather. If you’ve not been out yet, we really encourage you to make the trip out. It feels like it’s about 15 out there … Continue reading

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Sneak out for Nuit Blanch!

For the few years that Nuit Blanche has been playing, I’ve yet to actually attend one of these. The above video shows just one of the highlights of the show with a blinking Toronto City Hall on display on the … Continue reading

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Fall Harvest Festival Barn Dance and Corn Roast

This weekend on the 12th, celebrate the Fall harvest at the Riverdale farm and their Festival Barn Dance and Corn Roast.  Seeing as how I live in the city and don’t have any friends out in the country, I don’t … Continue reading

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Invite her to The Royal Brunch

On Sunday, September 20th, Casa Loma will be holding a Royal Brunch buffet served in the Conservatory and Library area.   Brunch also includes Castle admission! Great Date Idea:  Stay the night at a nearby hotel and get on out to … Continue reading

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Head up to the Pacific

Have you heard of the Pacific Mall up in Markham Ontario?  It’s a bit north of the city, but if you’re into having the latest cell phone (and ones you can’t buy here), car parts, Hong Kong fashions, Anime and … Continue reading

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8 ball, corner pocket

This is one of Toronto’s most popular pool halls, Upstairs at the Rivoli.  If you enjoy pool and want to get into a more sophisticated and laid back mood, check this one out.  I’ve been told from one of our … Continue reading

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Hot Oil Barons In Love

A press release for the upcoming performance of : “Hot Oil Barons In Love” just came my way, thought you might be interested to check it out.  This production is by:  Bad Dog Theatre. “This improvised soap opera returns to … Continue reading

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Let’s go to the Ex

I’ve been going to the Ex since I can remember.  Although, i don’t remember it ever going on for only two weeks or so, maybe I was just too young to realize it.  The Ex still has many of my … Continue reading

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Date night at Bisque It, September 5th!

Bisque It is not your regular ceramics shop. Here, the peices are already completed (professionally done and your partner won’t be guessing if you made her an ash tray or a bowl) and all you have to do is paint … Continue reading

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a great park for bird watching

When my girlfriend told me we’re going to a ‘spit’ later in the week, I didn’t think that she meant we’re going for a walk in the park. The Leslie Street Spit was what she was referring to. The Leslie … Continue reading

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