Category Archives: Quiet

Stay Warm This Winter: Egg Nog and Gingerbread Houses

Warm surroundings, good food and good company. These are the components of date nights in, in which people build gingerbread houses with their significant others and down tasty treats with fresh egg nog. Besides this date’s being inexpensive, it is … Continue reading

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Exercise Your Brain: Fun, Instructive Dates in the GTA

Tired of your regular, sedentary dates? Hop off your couch to learn something new with your partner, and you will not only feel accomplished, but you may also find the intellectual stimulation amusing. These activities, however, do not necessarily have … Continue reading

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Review: Cafe en Passant in Richmond Hill

We met up with Ralf at Cafe En Passant to talk about an awesome date idea for Valentines day. This French cafe offers an amazing Valentines-specific menu and celebrates many other special occasions. They are located in downtown Richmond Hill, … Continue reading

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2010 Winterlicious – book early!

Remember last year when you heard that Winterlicious was coming up and you decided to wait until the last minute to make a reservation?  Well here’s your chance to book in advance.  Starting on January 29th to February 11th, over … 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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Bach at Sunset in the music garden

The idea of having Bach at sunset is a great idea.  It’s a fabulous idea when it’s going to be at the Music Garden on the Queen’s Key, tomorrow night at 7pm.  Performed by Winona Zelenka, Zelenka’s first debut came … Continue reading

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Check out the Summerworks festival

This year’s Summerworks festival is about to end.  It’s a medley of many indie performing artists in a Toronto production that’s earned the respect and awareness abroad.  From the Summerworks website: “SummerWorks supports work that has a clear artistic vision … Continue reading

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The Art Gallery of Ontario

I recently had the privilege to visit the Art Gallery of Ontario in downtown Toronto for free. As a lover of art, I was thrilled to attend, but unfortunately, the gallery did not live up to my expectations. Don’t get … Continue reading

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Sweet, Sweet Place Antosha

I had the pleasure of sitting down for a coffee and a slice of cake with Anton Yakobov, a proud owner of Antosha Bakery and Café. Known well among almost all Russian Torontonians with sweet teeth, this modest little café … Continue reading

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Face it, He’s Just Not That Into You

The silent rejection – We’ve all experienced it. You go out on a first date with a person you’re into, think things are going great, and then s/he ceases to call ever again. You can’t explain it and you are … Continue reading

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