Category Archives: Business Casual

How to Dress for a First Date

Many of us have been in this blunder. One has a date planned and s/he cannot choose what to wear. S/he has far too many options or s/he is unaware of what clothing is appropriate. But the answer is actually … Continue reading

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going to the cirque tonight!

I’m getting ready to walk around Toronto and check out the new Cirque presentation OVO tonight! This’ll be my first Cirque du soleil presentation I’ve seen, so I’m pretty excited about checking it out! The show has an extended run … Continue reading

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Quick Tip: What’s a Varietal?

A varietal is a connoisseur’s term used to describe the different types of grapes available for wine consumption.  Here are a few quick tips so that you know what kind of wines are available to you at your local LCBO. … Continue reading

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Free Date night at Milestone’s Restaurant!

This offer applies ONLY for every group of two.  Get in to your closest Milestones restaurants in Toronto (and GTA) this Wednesday April 29th from 4pm to close and order any appetizer, entree or both to get your date’s meal … Continue reading

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Up to 40% off Mirvish’s The Sound of Music!

Mirvish’s production of The Sound of Music has a promo going on that will let you save up to 40% off the regular price! In order to get the discount, you’ll need to use the online promo code:  SONG.  The … Continue reading

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Winterlicious is extended until the 28th!

Winterlicious has been extended for another two weeks until February 28th, 2009! Due to this overwhelmingly positive response, the City of Toronto is officially extending the prix-fixe program by two weeks. Select restaurants have chosen to opt-in to the extension … Continue reading

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The Superior Restaurant that’s right by Dundas Square!

Tom, whom we met just last week (see the behind the scenes at the Superior Restaurant), took us around his restaurant, which is located right across from the Dundas Square and other excellent downtown Toronto venues. The Superior Restaurant is known for its excellent wine selection and its authentic regional ingredients, served up fresh. Continue reading

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Buy one CN Tower Admission package and get another one FREE!

Hey Torontonians, when was the last time you went to the CN Tower? For couples who are looking for a place to celebrate a late Valentine’s weekend, why not take it to the top of the world- literally! Through February 15-18, there’s a buy-one-get-one-free pass (see website for details) up the tower. For a light meal and refreshments, spend some time at Horizons Café, located at 1136 feet on the Look Out level. Continue reading

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Dirty Dancing- A New Generation

By Amber Whitman

Who doesn’t remember the original romantic movie “Dirty Dancing” of 1987, featuring the sexy and acclaimed actor Patrick Swayze as Johnny Castle, and the loveable Jennifer Grey as Frances “Baby” Houseman? Well, now you can see this movie-turned-musical, written and co-produced by Eleanor Bergstein, live onstage at The Royal Alexandria Theatre.

“Dirty Dancing” is a classic coming of age love story that begins when the adolescent Baby, a doctor’s daughter with lofty dreams, is forced to go on summer holiday with her parents. Bored one day, she wanders into a world of dance and new people, where she meets Johnny, a ruffian. Through as series of circumstances, they find themselves making an unlikely pairing as dance partners. However, against all odds they fall in love and face life’s challenges together. With popular favourites like “Hungry Eyes,” “I’ve had The Time of My Life,” and “Do you Love Me?” this summer-romance show is a surefire winner (emphasis on the fire)!

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Free concert series by the Canadian Opera company

The Canadian Opera Company is holding their Free Concert Series in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre from September 26, 2007 to June 18, 2008.  The free concerts take place the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. and every Tuesday and Thursday at noon, with additional noon hour and early evening concerts throughout the schedule. 

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