Why I Love Toronto

2013 MuchMusic Video Awards

Today is the day! Queen Street West will be crawling with music, pop culture and film fans as they Gangnam Style the night away. One of Toronto’s biggest parties of the year is ready to go into full swing.

Gracing the stage with performances this year are co-host Psy, the beautiful Demi Lovato, American Idol winner Phillip Phillips, Canadian Sweetheart Avril Lavigne and U.K. sensation Ed Sheeran along with many other great performers and presenters.

Every year Queen Street West between John and McCaul is transformed into one of the most unique awards shows in the world. Instead of having rows and rows of celebrities acting as the audience with a few select fans in front of the stage, the MMVA’s gives the closest spot to the stage to fans who wait in line for days outside 299 Queen Street West. The reaming space on the street and the north side walk are occupied by those who don’t have wristbands, but still want to catch a show.

It is truly a spectacular party. I got wristbands for the 2008 MMVA’s and then stood on the street for the 2009 and 2011 editions. I briefly saw last year’s event, but opted to go to the Perez Hilton after party instead.

I love going to the MMVA’s, but I do love going to the dress rehearsals between Friday and Sunday before the big show. I also love watching them on TV afterwards to see what goes down on the red carpet and the things I missed during the award show.

Don’t forget to tune in tonight for the MuchMusic Video Awards, it is sure to be the can’t miss award show of the season.  

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Last night Classified got ready for his #MMVA performance

Why I Love Doors Open Toronto What I Want To See: Bridgepoint Hospital and Administration Building  Where: 14 St. Matthews Road When: Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Why I Want To See It: Two words – Don Jail. In the past year the Bridgepoint Hospital has fully restored the historic Don Jail so that it could be incorporated into its facility.  The last time the jail made a Doors Open appearance was before its restoration in which participants got a chance to see the jail. My friend who attended said it was truly a creepy experience. Therefore, you can count me in! Dineen Building Where: 140 Yonge Street When: Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Why I Want to See It: As I said in my previous post, I just really want to see the building after its restoration. The owner of the building boasts that many of the original fixtures and accessories from the Dineen Hat and Fur Company still remain, which should be very interesting to see and provide a glimpse of the building former use.   Fox Theatre Where: 2236 Queen Street East When: Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Why I Want To See It: This is the theatres first appearance at Doors Open. Not only do you get to see this local theatre, but you also get a free bag of popcorn and get to go on a tour of the historic theatre that will celebrate its 100th birthday this year. Havergal College Where: 1451 Avenue Rd. When: Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Why I Want To See It: What is every girls dream? Well for the women in my family it is to be a princess and the all-girls school of Havergal College truly looks like a castle fit for a princess. From its gothic architecture to its vine covered towers and stained glass this building by Chapman and Oxley is truly another one of the firms masterpieces. Humber College – Cottages Where: 21 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr.  When: Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Why I Want To See It: As the former site of the Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital/ Mimico Hospital this former institution is said to have a number of hauntings, which could make this Doors Open tour both creepy and epic. The fact that we get to see the tunnel system is more than enough reason to go to this venue! MaRS Discovery District Where: 101 College Street When: Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Why I Want To See It: I was so upset when I missed this building last year that I really hoped it would make another appearance. I am interested to see if this building has successfully managed to combine both historic and modern architecture together. Along with my architectural critiques , I will also be going to MaRS to learn about its history. For example the hospital played a huge role in the discovery of insulin. Massey Tower Presentation Centre Where: 197 Yonge Street When: Saturday and Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with tours at 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Why I Want To See It: The building was recently restored and made into a presentation centre for the condominium tower that MOD Development plans to build. Being a big fan of former banks and following the restoration process on the Massey Tower Facebook page I am excited to see the final result. St. Andrews Church Where: 73 Simcoe St. When: Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Why I Want to See It: I love churches and it is unfortunate for me to admit this, but I cannot attend Doors Open on Saturday because I have to work. However the building, constructed in 1875  recently underwent a restoration. I say check it out and tell me how it was! St. George Greek Orthodox Church Where: 115 Bond St. When: Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Why I Want To See It: Being Orthodox I know the detailing and iconography that goes into Orthodox churches, therefore it would be interesting to see an Orthodox church from the perspective of the Greeks.
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What I Want To See:

Bridgepoint Hospital and Administration Building 

Where: 14 St. Matthews Road

When: Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Why I Want To See It: Two words – Don Jail. In the past year the Bridgepoint Hospital has fully restored the historic Don Jail so that it could be incorporated into its facility.  The last time the jail made a Doors Open appearance was before its restoration in which participants got a chance to see the jail. My friend who attended said it was truly a creepy experience. Therefore, you can count me in!

Dineen Building

Where: 140 Yonge Street

When: Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Why I Want to See It: As I said in my previous post, I just really want to see the building after its restoration. The owner of the building boasts that many of the original fixtures and accessories from the Dineen Hat and Fur Company still remain, which should be very interesting to see and provide a glimpse of the building former use.  

Fox Theatre

Where: 2236 Queen Street East

When: Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Why I Want To See It: This is the theatres first appearance at Doors Open. Not only do you get to see this local theatre, but you also get a free bag of popcorn and get to go on a tour of the historic theatre that will celebrate its 100th birthday this year.

Havergal College

Where: 1451 Avenue Rd.

When: Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Why I Want To See It: What is every girls dream? Well for the women in my family it is to be a princess and the all-girls school of Havergal College truly looks like a castle fit for a princess. From its gothic architecture to its vine covered towers and stained glass this building by Chapman and Oxley is truly another one of the firms masterpieces.

Humber College – Cottages

Where: 21 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr. 

When: Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Why I Want To See It: As the former site of the Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital/ Mimico Hospital this former institution is said to have a number of hauntings, which could make this Doors Open tour both creepy and epic. The fact that we get to see the tunnel system is more than enough reason to go to this venue!

MaRS Discovery District

Where: 101 College Street

When: Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Why I Want To See It: I was so upset when I missed this building last year that I really hoped it would make another appearance. I am interested to see if this building has successfully managed to combine both historic and modern architecture together. Along with my architectural critiques , I will also be going to MaRS to learn about its history. For example the hospital played a huge role in the discovery of insulin.

Massey Tower Presentation Centre

Where: 197 Yonge Street

When: Saturday and Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with tours at 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Why I Want To See It: The building was recently restored and made into a presentation centre for the condominium tower that MOD Development plans to build. Being a big fan of former banks and following the restoration process on the Massey Tower Facebook page I am excited to see the final result.

St. Andrews Church

Where: 73 Simcoe St.

When: Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Why I Want to See It: I love churches and it is unfortunate for me to admit this, but I cannot attend Doors Open on Saturday because I have to work. However the building, constructed in 1875  recently underwent a restoration. I say check it out and tell me how it was!

St. George Greek Orthodox Church

Where: 115 Bond St.

When: Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Why I Want To See It: Being Orthodox I know the detailing and iconography that goes into Orthodox churches, therefore it would be interesting to see an Orthodox church from the perspective of the Greeks.

Why I Love Doors Open Toronto My Recommendations: Old City Hall Where: 60 Queen Street West When:Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Why I Loved It:A building by famed architect E.J. Lennox, the structure is an amazing example of a Romanesque Rival building. From its magnificent stained glass to the details in the exterior stone, the building will make you want to ooh and awe. Plus it is said to be haunted by the last two men ever sentenced to death in Canada and concerns are mounting about the buildings future once the current lease is due in a few years.  Why I Love Toronto Post Osgoode Hall Where: 130 Queen Street West When: Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Why I Loved It: The library, stained glass, light fixtures and American Room are all reason to check the building out. Plus a number of people have reportedly died violently in the building leading this Toronto enthusiast to believe its haunted! Why I Love Toronto Post One King West Hotel & Residence Where: 1 King Street West When: Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Why I Loved It: The main hall is absolutely stunning with its grand ceiling, but the highlight is going down the vault which may be the heaviest door I have ever encountered. Let’s just say I’d hate to be the horses that had to pull it up Yonge Street when the vault door first arrived Why I Love Toronto Post Ontario Legislative Building (Queens Park) Where: 111 Wellesley Street West When: Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Why I Loved It: Simply its Richardsonian Romanesque style and the two very distinct styles in the buildings west and east wing make it architectural masterpiece. Plus it sat on the ground of an old asylum, is haunted and is called The Pink Palace. Why I Love Toronto Post R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant Where: 2701 Queen Street West When: Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Why I Loved It: Truly living up to its name as the Palace of Purification the building, which is a water treatment facility, is covered with bronze, marble and limestone. The exterior makes it look so grand you almost think it could be an old asylum, prison or government building. Ps. the clock is a must see! Why I Love Toronto Post  Revue Cinema Where: 400 Roncesvalles Ave. When: Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Why I Loved It: Over 100 years old the Revue Cinema is one of the last single screen theatres in the city. The theatre was shut down for a period of time before it became a not-for-profit cinema. The façade is iconic to the Roncesvalles area even though it has only been around for 6 years. Why I Love Toronto Post Rosedale North Service Station Where: 10 Scrivener Square When: Saturday 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with tours at 12:00 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. Why I Loved It: Aside from housing one of the most beautiful LCBO’s in Toronto, this building is everything I imagined an old train station to look like. With a clock tower peering over Yonge Street, large arched windows and a marquee that you would usually associate with single-screen theatres this station truly defines the Summerhill area.  Why I Love Toronto Post Scadding Cabin Where: 2 Strachan Ave. When: Saturday and Sunday 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with tours at 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Why I Loved It: It’s the oldest surviving house in Toronto, therefore it has so much history attached to it. Why I Love Toronto Post Scarborough Arts Where: 1859 Kingston Rd. When: Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Why I Loved It: Simply because I interned there for a year in university and was proud to be helping them with their mission to promote local artists. Furthermore, it is in a great location and close to the Rosetta McClain Gardens and the Scarborough Bluffs. Spadina House: Where: 285 Spadina Rd. When: Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Why I Loved It: The house has its original furniture which, believe it or not, is something rare for a historical house. Not to mention the gardens are magnificent, the billiards room is every man’s dream and the taxidermy wolves at the front entrance are a must see to believe. Why I Love Toronto Post
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Old City Hall

Where: 60 Queen Street West

When:Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Why I Loved It:A building by famed architect E.J. Lennox, the structure is an amazing example of a Romanesque Rival building. From its magnificent stained glass to the details in the exterior stone, the building will make you want to ooh and awe. Plus it is said to be haunted by the last two men ever sentenced to death in Canada and concerns are mounting about the buildings future once the current lease is due in a few years. 

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Osgoode Hall

Where: 130 Queen Street West

When: Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Why I Loved It: The library, stained glass, light fixtures and American Room are all reason to check the building out. Plus a number of people have reportedly died violently in the building leading this Toronto enthusiast to believe its haunted!

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One King West Hotel & Residence

Where: 1 King Street West

When: Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Why I Loved It: The main hall is absolutely stunning with its grand ceiling, but the highlight is going down the vault which may be the heaviest door I have ever encountered. Let’s just say I’d hate to be the horses that had to pull it up Yonge Street when the vault door first arrived

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Ontario Legislative Building (Queens Park)

Where: 111 Wellesley Street West

When: Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Why I Loved It: Simply its Richardsonian Romanesque style and the two very distinct styles in the buildings west and east wing make it architectural masterpiece. Plus it sat on the ground of an old asylum, is haunted and is called The Pink Palace.

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R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant

Where: 2701 Queen Street West

When: Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Why I Loved It: Truly living up to its name as the Palace of Purification the building, which is a water treatment facility, is covered with bronze, marble and limestone. The exterior makes it look so grand you almost think it could be an old asylum, prison or government building. Ps. the clock is a must see!

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Revue Cinema

Where: 400 Roncesvalles Ave.

When: Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Why I Loved It: Over 100 years old the Revue Cinema is one of the last single screen theatres in the city. The theatre was shut down for a period of time before it became a not-for-profit cinema. The façade is iconic to the Roncesvalles area even though it has only been around for 6 years.

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Rosedale North Service Station

Where: 10 Scrivener Square

When: Saturday 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with tours at 12:00 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Why I Loved It: Aside from housing one of the most beautiful LCBO’s in Toronto, this building is everything I imagined an old train station to look like. With a clock tower peering over Yonge Street, large arched windows and a marquee that you would usually associate with single-screen theatres this station truly defines the Summerhill area. 

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Scadding Cabin

Where: 2 Strachan Ave.

When: Saturday and Sunday 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with tours at 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Why I Loved It: It’s the oldest surviving house in Toronto, therefore it has so much history attached to it.

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Scarborough Arts

Where: 1859 Kingston Rd.

When: Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Why I Loved It: Simply because I interned there for a year in university and was proud to be helping them with their mission to promote local artists. Furthermore, it is in a great location and close to the Rosetta McClain Gardens and the Scarborough Bluffs.

Spadina House:

Where: 285 Spadina Rd.

When: Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Why I Loved It: The house has its original furniture which, believe it or not, is something rare for a historical house. Not to mention the gardens are magnificent, the billiards room is every man’s dream and the taxidermy wolves at the front entrance are a must see to believe.

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Glory Hole Doughnuts

If there is one thing I love about office meetings it is that there is food! Now last time we had an office meeting we ordered pizza for lunch because our meeting was in the afternoon. However, this time our meeting was first thing in the morning, which meant coffee and Glory Hole Doughnuts. Now yes as we were getting our delicious pastries, we did - no had to - make mention to the name Glory Hole, but if you think about it the owner of the shop did a brilliant job in naming the company.

Of course glory hole has a very sexual connotation to it. A glory hole for those who do not know is the hole in the wall where people in two separate rooms or stalls can engage in sexual activity with each other. The first time I heard my friend say I had a glory hole, I honestly thought he was talking about his sexual adventures, but then my oh so innocent friend said she had a glory hole and I knew it was nothing sexual, because my other friend is so innocent she probably didn’t even know the sexual association to the name. I have to also ad that the slogan is “What creams are made of.”

I investigated about the company further and found out it is a doughnut store located in Parkdale on Queen Street West. The doughnut shop makes every doughnut fresh daily and by hand. However, it doesn’t surprise me that they are made by hand because they are truly like works of art. Each doughnut looks absolutely amazing with either some sort of drizzling or nut sprinkled detailing on them.  At the meeting I tried the S’mores doughnut which had this amazing burnt taste to it that made me think I was around a campfire. They also have a doughnut called “Stuff” which has flakes of bacon on top. Along with those two I mentioned you can also get the Mocha Almond Fudge, Peanut Butter & Jelly, Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate, Blood Orange, Salted Caramel & Spicy Pecan and Bread and Butter. My mother also spoke of a doughnut called the Elvis and Marshmallow as well as the Cookies and Cream Doughnut which were not featured on the website or in the box we got for our meeting, leading me to believe they have rotating menus.  

To find out what doughnuts you can get your best bet is going to the charming store which has a retro Pleasantville feeling to it.  From the blackboard menu – which I feel is common for eateries on Queen West – to the retro red school lunch trays which display the doughnuts to the colour blue on the walls and the lights in the ceiling, you probably will feel as though you are stepping into a different era.

Regardless if there is one glory hole you should all should try it is Glory Hole Doughnuts. They are the most filling pastry you will ever have and let’s be honest the more interesting the doughnut the yummier it will be. Ps. I do realize how dirty that last sentence was, but I couldn’t phrase it any other way.

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The Bay Hudson’s Bay

Exciting things are on the horizon for The Bay – I mean Hudson’s Bay – and a name change is one of them. Known as The Bay for as long as I can remember, Canada’s historical retailer, and a main reason why we are a country, is now called Hudson’s Bay showing that the company is ready to move into the future while maintaining their past. Now many of you may be thinking “Hey, but it’s always been The Hudson’s Bay Company,” and in a way it has, but The Bay, Zellers and Home Outfitters are/ were just brands of The Hudson’s Bay Company. The name change has yet to be seen on stores across Canada, but if you go on the website www.thebay.com, which will probably remain the same because people are so accustomed to that URL, you will notice that the yellow lettering at the top of the page has been replaced with sleek Hudson’s Bay. Furthermore, the logo of The Bay will now reflect the original corporate coat of arms.

In other exciting Hudson’s Bay news (this is going to be a tough name change for me), the company has announced Kleinfeld’s Bridal – from Say Yes To The Dress – is coming to the Hudson’s Bay Queen Street location in 2014.  This move is excellent for Hudson’s Bay as it is the number one destination for wedding registries. In fact out of the five weddings I’ve gone to in the past three years, four of them were registered with Hudson’s Bay.  A statistic by the Globe and Mail even says that 80% of Canadians rank Hudson’s Bay top of mind when it comes to wedding registry.  

On a bigger scale Hudson’s Bay is not really a reason Why I Love Toronto, but a reason Why I Love Canada. Like I said it is an important reason why we are a country and the HBC stripes have become so iconic to this country that wearing them can be considered a patriotic gesture. In terms of why it has made my Why I Love Toronto list - well take a look at the three posts below for Throwback Thursday.  

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Why I Love Toronto World MasterCard Fashion Week Fall 2013 Collection. As Lady Gaga once sang “Fashion, put it all on me, don’t you want to see these clothes on me - Fashion!” For me every time I imagine myself watching a runway or walking down Queen Street, which let’s be honest is a runway, I always have that song in my head. Well Toronto it’s that time of year again where the world of fashion comes to David Pecaut Square. The event which will give us a preview of the trends ahead for Fall 2013 will see the likes of Holt Renfrew, Bustle, Rudsak, Joe Fresh® and more! (Check out the full list of retailers and designers below of shows below!) Toronto Fashion Week was once organized by the Fashion Design Council of Canada, however, in August of 2012 IMG Fashion purchased the event. Now I will admit I hate when take-overs like this happen, but Toronto Fashion week is continuing to grow in stature and it is on its way to being held in the same ranks of the Fashion weeks in New York, Milan and Paris and I feel that IMG Fashion can help make it accomplish that. So whose designs and collections can you expect to see this week? Well check out the schedule below and be sure to catch my recap of the event next Monday! Monday March 18th 5:30 pm – Miz by Izzy Camilleri 6:30 pm – Chole Comme Parris 7:30 pm – Pink Tartan 8:30 pm - Bustle 9pm – Holt Renfrew (Opening Night Party) Tuesday March 19th 4pm -  Laura Siegel 5pm - Klaxon Howl 6pm - David Dixon 8pm – Line Knitwear 9pm – Sid Neigum Wednesday March 20th 4pm – Christopher Bates 5pm – Matis by Lucian Matis 6pm – Ashtiani by Golnaz Ashtiani 7pm – Korhani Home (Runway) 8pm – Mackage (Runway) 9pm – Joe Fresh® (Runway) Thursday March 21st 4pm – Matthew Gallagher 5pm – Unttld 6pm – Soia & Kyo 7pm – Rudsak 8pm – Vawk 9pm – The Heart of Truth Runway Show Friday March 22nd 2pm – Lacerda 4pm – Travis Taddeo  5pm – Thomas Balint 6pm – Caitlin Power 7pm – Stephan Caras 9pm – Pavoni That is Why I Love Toronto.   Website: World MasterCard Fashion Week Image: Image 1
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World MasterCard Fashion Week Fall 2013 Collection.

As Lady Gaga once sang “Fashion, put it all on me, don’t you want to see these clothes on me - Fashion!” For me every time I imagine myself watching a runway or walking down Queen Street, which let’s be honest is a runway, I always have that song in my head. Well Toronto it’s that time of year again where the world of fashion comes to David Pecaut Square. The event which will give us a preview of the trends ahead for Fall 2013 will see the likes of Holt Renfrew, Bustle, Rudsak, Joe Fresh® and more! (Check out the full list of retailers and designers below of shows below!)

Toronto Fashion Week was once organized by the Fashion Design Council of Canada, however, in August of 2012 IMG Fashion purchased the event. Now I will admit I hate when take-overs like this happen, but Toronto Fashion week is continuing to grow in stature and it is on its way to being held in the same ranks of the Fashion weeks in New York, Milan and Paris and I feel that IMG Fashion can help make it accomplish that.

So whose designs and collections can you expect to see this week? Well check out the schedule below and be sure to catch my recap of the event next Monday!

Monday March 18th

5:30 pm – Miz by Izzy Camilleri

6:30 pm – Chole Comme Parris

7:30 pm – Pink Tartan

8:30 pm - Bustle

9pm – Holt Renfrew (Opening Night Party)

Tuesday March 19th

4pm -  Laura Siegel

5pm - Klaxon Howl

6pm - David Dixon

8pm – Line Knitwear

9pm – Sid Neigum

Wednesday March 20th

4pm – Christopher Bates

5pm – Matis by Lucian Matis

6pm – Ashtiani by Golnaz Ashtiani

7pm – Korhani Home (Runway)

8pm – Mackage (Runway)

9pm – Joe Fresh® (Runway)

Thursday March 21st

4pm – Matthew Gallagher

5pm – Unttld

6pm – Soia & Kyo

7pm – Rudsak

8pm – Vawk

9pm – The Heart of Truth Runway Show

Friday March 22nd

2pm – Lacerda

4pm – Travis Taddeo 

5pm – Thomas Balint

6pm – Caitlin Power

7pm – Stephan Caras

9pm – Pavoni

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Poutini’s House of Poutine

If there is one thing my friends and I agree on after a night of drinking it is that Poutine is the way to go. Now recently my friends and I have been hanging out at the Gladstone and on the Ossington Strip. Now one night after drinking at The Ossington (the bar), Ariel wanted a vegan poutine and suggested we go on Queen Street West and eat at Poutini’s. Now up until that point I had been a loyal Smoke’s eater, but after having a poutine at Poutini’s – well now I know why people cheat!

Now even though the selection is not as large as Smoke’s there is something about their poutine that has me going back for more. You can get a Traditional, Vegan, Pull Pork, Bacon or The Works poutine made with the Poutini’s hand-cut fries, squeaky curds and real gravy! You can also get it in two sizes either Regular or Teeny Weeny Tiny size. Even though the latter is pretty small it is still fulfilling!

Another cool thing about the establishment is the interior. As soon as you walk in you are welcomed by some really cool (and very hipster) wallpaper along with a dark wood, chalkboard menu and tree stump seats. They also have window seating which is great for late night people watching. Now my friends and I always tend to miss Poutini’s, mostly because we have been drinking, but the eatery is not that hard to spot. Just look for the illuminated Om Nom Nom sign.

So if you are in the Queen West area in between Dufferin and Ossington and are craving for some poutine, then may I suggest heading to Poutini’s for some awesome poutine!

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