Stephanie Delfina on January 25th, 2010

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:

Surprise your other half. Plan something thoughtful, whether it’s a romantic fantasy they’ve mentioned, or simply something [...]

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loveintoronto on January 24th, 2010

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 150 of Toronto’s best restaurants will be holding a prix fixe promotional menu ranging in [...]

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loveintoronto on January 21st, 2010

From January 29 to February 11, 2010, Toronto will once again be holding it’s Wintercity Festival.  Drop by Nathan Phillips Square and discover Toronto’s art scene filled with food and free entrtainment. 
 
From the Toronto.ca website:  “Toronto’s award-winning WinterCity Festival returns for its seventh year, offering a city-wide celebration of culture, creativity and cuisine. Ignore the cold and snow and get out [...]

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loveintoronto on February 18th, 2009

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 of the program and will be offering their menus from February 16 – 28, 2009.(from the [...]

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loveintoronto on January 14th, 2009

Hey Torontonians!  Get ready to start booking Winterlicious 2009 with reservations starting on January 15th!  Winterlicious opens at select Toronto restaurants from January 30th to February 12 (just before Valentine’s Day, is that deliberate?).
Last year, we published some tips to help you with your Winterlicious experience.  You can find that article by clicking here: “Going [...]

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Stephanie Delfina on January 2nd, 2009

Sometimes the best idea is the oldest, most cliché idea. I find myself quite often enjoying an activity that has been around for many years, so it has been tested with time. An excellent example is skating. Skating is an activity fit for many purposes – from transportation to community-wide events, to family expedition, and [...]

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Stephanie Delfina on December 24th, 2008

Celebrate the New Year right with your date by planning a fun-filled evening at home chock-full of events to keep you entertained till midnight. Play irresistible board games like Scrabble, Jenga, or Cranium, bake decadent desserts such as cookies or danishes, and last but not least, curl up together to watch the ball drop with [...]

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Stephanie Delfina on December 8th, 2008

Although winter does not technically start until December 21, winter weather has arrived. For those of you who like snow, this development is a good thing, and for those of you who don’t… give snow a chance. Snow provides numerous opportunities for date ideas, like skiing, snowboarding, and snowball fights, but one activity in particular [...]

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loveintoronto on January 24th, 2008

Every year, foodies can count on two things:  Summerlicious and Winterlicious.  Starting off the year just before Valentine’s Day, Winterlicious 2008 promises to be even bigger, with better selections and popular chefs such as Claudio Aprile of Colborne Lane, Didier Leroy of  Didier, Guy Rubino of Rain, and David Lee of Splendido.  This year, 121 restaurants are participating in the event, and it is gaining ground as one of  the most successful and anticipated annual events in Toronto.

The event is sponsored by local restaurants in the Toronto area that all offer prix fixe menus at a set cost of $15-20 for lunch and $25-35 for dinner.  If there was ever a time try out all the most prestigious restaurants in Toronto, the Winterlicious (and Summerlicious) season is it!

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loveintoronto on January 12th, 2008

From the City of Toronto website for their Wintercity Festival

Experience the enchantment of Nights of Fire, magically created by Cie Carabosse, France’s acclaimed fire art troupe in Toronto for their North American premiere. Fuel the flames of your imagination as you wander among intricate sculptures of metal, clay and fire that will transform Nathan Phillips Square into a wonderland of warmth and light.

The gentle illumination of the entire square will unfold over three hours as clay pots are individually lit until 1500 burn in unison, radiating heat and reflective beauty across the urban landscape.Haunting musical performances will accompany the fire installation, delicately enhancing the magic and wonder of the flames.

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