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The 30th annual International Festival of Authors kicks off on Wednesday, with high-profile authors like John Irving, Mark Kingwell and Talking Head David Byrne swinging through town. But Toronto’s literary community doesn’t only come to life for 10 days every year; the city is home to a number of thriving … Read More
There’s something illicit about booking a hotel suite for a night in the same city where you live. Nobody knows where you are, and you don’t have to do your own dishes. It’s a perfect surprise for a special date, especially after an expensive meal. Pay the bill, walk her … Read More
Now that the police have finally addressed the bike theft epidemic and it’s safe to ride again, enjoy our favourite routes. Anal Timekeepers During weekdays, the flat 5 km Tommy Thompson Park at the foot of Leslie (a.k.a. the Leslie Street Spit) is in fact a dump for rubble from … Read More
There’s such an eclectic mix of people in the Annex – U of T professors, CBC producers, students, artist-radicals and bums – it follows that there’d be a mad variety of restaurants too. Here are four interesting lunch spots to consider. Mariko Among the plethora of sushi huts on Bloor … Read More
Sometimes, you just want a beer from a surly old barkeep who made poor decisions in life, in surroundings only the sarcastic would label “atmosphere.” Welcome to XYYZ’s favourite dives east of Yonge. Years after the smoking ban, the Duke of Gloucester still smells like your grandfather’s car seat. Perilous … Read More
