Scarf Sale in Club Monaco this Weekend

Scarf sale in CM. $10 off any scarf in the store. Fri Oct. 30 - Mon Nov. 2, 2009. Club Monaco.com

P.S. Last week at the store at Eaton Center there were a lot of cute scarfs in different colours from $20-$30. I have so many scarfs already, I couldn't decide what colour I need. But I still spent some time staring at them.

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Top Halloween Parties in TO

Here are the top Halloween Parties in TO that caught my attention (all on Saturday):

1. Promise Warehouse Halloween, some info here, house, funk, techno, electro, afterhours, cheaper to buy in advance - $15 (most likely will be going there)

2. Ghost Dance at the Keating Channel, more info here, techno, dub, afterhours, advance tickets - $20 (if it wasn't a bit too far for me - I'd definitely be there)

3. Masquerade at the Windsor Arms, more info here, house music, beautiful venue, need tickets - $40 advance, 18 St. Thomas Street (as an alternative to an underground scene, this party might be fun)

4. Slow Dance of the Living Dead, Toronto-based Worn Fashion Journal is launching its ninth issue this Saturday with a Slow Dance of the Living Dead, info here, dance cards, fourtune telling, cupcakes, gift bags...sounds like it'd be fun for the singles, 805 Dovercourt Road (maybe I should go there instead and meet a zombie of my dream)

P.S. oh, and there is always "the biggest russian halloween party at Solarium (former Docks)" as an alternative to the ones above :) info just for the curious ones (i won't be there - that's for sure)

Other "worth going" parties for the next few days:

1. Thur. Stay Gold, Dj Set by the locals - Strombo & K-OS.
Trendsetters from all avenues come out to hit the decks and share their favorite tunes with fans and music lovers alike.
info here, non-traditional venue with no pre-determined crowd.

2. Fri. No Love Lost, new bar Blondies on West Queen West/Parkdale, house, italo and other new/classic/rare dance floor gems, 1378 Queen St West

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Toronto Urban Adventures

Toronto Sports and Social Club offers various Urban Adventures like paintball, scuba diving and golfing classes, gym speed dating and many more. My personal favourite -an adult skating class ($15+GST)

Get active!

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Drake's Outdoor Market-Yard Sale

Drake Hotel is hosting a Yard Sale this weekend. The promise is that "visitors will find everything from a loaf of pumpkin bread to some forgotten vinyl". I am exited to score some goodies from their General Store (that is now on-line HERE).

The sale starts on Saturday at 10a.m. and free coffee will be served to the early birds.

Let's Shop!

F.

40 reasons to stay where you are – Canada, by Wallpaper

The November issue of Wallpaper* gives you 40 reasons to stay exactly where you are in 10 territories around the globe. Or 360 reasons to pack your bags and head elsewhere.

Here are 40 reasons to stay in Canada. wallpaper.com

Personally, I'm not too impressed by the reasons, but very flattered that this country ended up in the list of the magazine that I still respect and like.

More design news from Wallpaper* HERE


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Diesel Sample Sale

Fall/Winter merchandise. Details HERE.

Oct 29-30
King/Dufferin area

Gourmet Burgers at Fast-Food Prices

In the past year we’ve seen Toronto blogs and magazine write raving reviews of various “gourmet” burger joints. I can’t argue, their food is really outstanding-no day-old buns, soggy veggies, processed cheese, etc… Unfortunately, such state-of-the-culinary-art burger can cost you as much as a main course at a downtown restaurant. I enjoy an occasional burger myself, so I was really pleased to hear about South St. Burger Company-an offspring of NY Fries.

Today I’ve visited South Street’s Yonge and Eglinton location and was pleasantly surprised the minute I walked in the door. First, the place actually smelled of good, appetizing food (unlike ANY other fast-food restaurant I’ve ever been to). The place was spotless clean, with very cute contemporary/minimalist décor. No left-over food on the tables, no untidy workers lazily walking around, and, best of all, no regular McDonalds’ crowd! The restaurant seems to be frequented with local white-collar workers, an occasional mom-and-kid duo, and some Forest-Hill school kids.

I make my way to the counter and order a chicken burger (less than $6) with small fries (less than $3)-the selection recommended by the restaurant’s manager. I am given a round metal tray with disposable paper ligning-a great alternative to the green plastic horror of other QSRs (Quick Service Restaurants). The manager tells me some of the customers actually asked to buy these trays-and I can totally understand why.

Anyways, back to my burger… At South Street you actually get to see how your burger is made. You get to choose the bun (white or whole wheat), you get to choose your toppings (an outstanding selection of any imaginable burger fair-I went for guacamole, lettuce, tomatoes, goat cheese, and pickles). You also get to see how your patty or chicken is grilled.

The food proved to be as good as it looked. Grilled chicken breast was moist, and the veggies added some freshness to the bread-and-meat combination. Fries were good, not too greasy, and just the right amount that none go to waste.

So, if you are ever in the area, make sure you starve yourself a little first, and then go an enjoy a very satisfying meal at South St. Burger Company.

2383 Yonge St.
Yonge + Eglinton
Sun-Thu 11:00am - 10:00pm
Fri-Sat 11:00am - 11:00pm
Phone: 647-343-6744



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Affair of the Heart Exclusive Shopping Event

Here is another shopping event. This time, shop guilt-free for a good cause and get some freebies:

Sunday, November 1, 2009 @ 6:30pm-10:00pm
Sherway Gardens25 The West Mall, Etobicoke
Enter Through Door 4
Business Casual Dress

Get a head start on holiday shopping with exclusive retailer discounts
ranging from 15-40% off and enjoy:

·Delicious heart-healthy appetizers created by Rose Reisman,
light refreshments, wine and cheese sampling, a decadent sweet table

·Themed comfort zones with live entertainment, specialty cocktails, beer and snacks

·Free dance lessons by dancers from Toronto's Arthur Murray Dance Studio

·Style Sessions with free fashion and hair consultations by Sherway's Personal Shoppers and Master Stylists from Soho Salon & Spa

Proceeds will be used to purchase critical cardiac assessment equipment
for the Cardiology Department at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital

Upcomming Toronto Sales

Are you planning to do some shopping soon? Here are the upcoming TO sales (agh.... I with I could fit in "sample size" clothing:

1. Miss Sixty, Kilah, Energie Sample Sale-October 28-29, 11a.m.-8p.m.
639 Queen st. West
Interac and credit cards are NOT accepted
All sales final
2. Shop Movie Wordrobes
Purchase unique Fashion Items used in Toronto-based film and television shoots
at the Canadian Aliance of Film and Television. Costume arts and design Movie Wordrobe Sale is happening Saturday, October 24 at Pinewood Toronto Studios. (souse: Metro Toronto)
3. Petite Feet Shoe Sample Sale (all sizes available!)
October 22-25, 10a.m.-6p.m.
International centre
Hall4, 6900 Airport Road

Cirque Du Soleil-Breathtaking!

Cirque Du Soleil's latest production-"Ovo"-is in TO now. The performance is beyond anything I've ever seen! The set-up resembles traditional Chapito circus, but has all comforts of today-washrooms, concession counters, souvenirs. Consider taking TTC-driving there can be very difficult.
Here is a link to the official OVO trailer
Here is a link to CDS's official site

Enjoy!

Note to Some-Russian Film Festival, November 5-8

Note to all our Russian-speaking readers-Russian Film Festival (Фестиваль Российского Кино) is happening in Toronto for the second time. Details are HERE.

Opening night:
"Anna Karenina" with Sergey Solovyov and Tatyana Drubich in the audience.
Isabel Bader Theater, 93 Charles St. West ("Museum" Subway St).
$12 - adults
$10 - students and seniors.

Kawartha Country Wines

This weekend we had our first (but hopefully not the last) Fall field trip-we went to Kawartha Country Winery and visited some other surrounding attractions. Capa stayed home to “take care of some business”, so me and my boyfriend set off with two friends -Ilona and Val. We got really lucky with the weather-it was sunny for the entire day, with temperature going up to 11C in mid-afternoon.
Our first stop was Kawartha Country Winery-a small, privately-owned business that boasts a selection of unique fruit-flavored wines (don’t be fooled by their sweetness-they go up to 15% vol.alc). We drove from Toronto, and by noon we were at the winery. The grounds are really small but beautiful, with multicolored trees and yellowish grass. The owner, John Rufa, is a very nice middle-aged gentleman who used to live in TO until recently. He also happened to teach in my High School! John appears very knowledgeable about his products and was eager to explain the differences between Late Harvest and Ice Wines (one was $10 and another was $30). John’s wife was behind the tasting counter and was kind enough to let us taste a selection of their products.. My God, almost all the wines were so nice that I immediately wanted to get some to take home. A few were a bit too sweet for my liking, but Rhubarb Apple and Cranberry Apple were simply amazing. I also got a bottle of Late Harvest Wine for $10. My boyfriend, who was the designated driver and couldn’t drink, went crazy with meat and salad souses, so we left the store with 5(!) different bottles.
We drove 5 minutes to a nearby Chinese restaurant and after a quick meal (that was very average) went walking around Buckhorn. It proved to be a very nice little town with some very picturesc views. We then set off to the Gallery On The Lake, the largest independent artist exhibition/retail space in Ontario. To be honest, I wasn’t greatly impressed by most of the works, but Val got a beautiful framed silk print to take home ($99 for a framed print).
I’ve enjoyed the trip so much, that I will recommend it to everyone. The winery is a must see (so different form Niagara region)and the Gallery is set on unbelievably beautiful grounds.

I am planning a second trip to the Winery closer to the gift-giving season.

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Happy Monday everyone! HERE is what's on at the AGO.
Enjoy!

F.

Cub Monaco Sale-Extra 20% Off Clearance

I am seriously addicted to this store.