Category Archives: Smart Casual

Table 17: Gourmet Cuisine

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Stephanie Delfina

Someone was generous enough to give me a gift card to Table 17. Table 17 is a relatively new restaurant in the Leslieville/Riverside area. The interior is irresistibly cozy – gray walls, one giant mirror and candles everywhere. Table 17 … Continue reading →

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The Ballroom Bowl: a High-end Hangout

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Stephanie Delfina

Last summer I had the chance to go to The Ballroom Bowl with a friend of mine. The Ballroom Bowl is a triple treat: a bar, restaurant and bowling alley. I must say I was infatuated with the bar. The … Continue reading →

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Heaven at Hank’s

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Stephanie Delfina

Hank’s is one of my favourite spots to go for a coffee. They close at 4:oopm, so they serve breakfast, brunch and lunch. Coffee or snacks are other reasons to visit Hank’s. You can even rent the cozy venue after … Continue reading →

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Hooked on Cloak and Dagger

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Stephanie Delfina

Cozy atmosphere. Good food. Great variety. That’s how to describe Cloak and Dagger, a bar in Downtown Toronto. The best part is it’s affordable. Recently, I had the chance to go to Cloak and Dagger with a friend of mine. … Continue reading →

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Stay Warm This Winter: Egg Nog and Gingerbread Houses

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Stephanie Delfina

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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Review: Cafe en Passant in Richmond Hill

Posted on February 14, 2011 by loveintoronto

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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Have a Spectacular Valentine’s Day!

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Stephanie Delfina

Although it is true that one can make any day special for their sweetheart, the approach of Valentine’s Day just holds so much excitement! Here are some tips to make this Valentine’s day -or any day, that is – memorable: … Continue reading →

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2010 Winterlicious – book early!

Posted on January 24, 2010 by loveintoronto

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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Sneak out for Nuit Blanch!

Posted on September 30, 2009 by loveintoronto

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

Posted on September 10, 2009 by loveintoronto

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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