Calendar of Events

SECOND ANNUAL YOGA IN MOTION FOR A CURE
On April 25, 2010, at Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex, a double-fitness marathon of yoga and Zumba will unite women, men and breast cancer survivors for an event benefiting breast cancer research at the Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute of Mount Sinai Hospital. In order to participate, you will need to raise a minimum of $250. Register as an individual or form a team and enjoy a double-fitness marathon of yoga and Zumba – in motion for a cure! Read more

City Search – October/November 2009

We’ve scoured the city yet again to bring you places that will excite your taste buds, spruce up your home and enrich your life. Read more

City Search – August/September 2009

MBCo
Upon entering MBCo (Montreal Bread Company), you’ll feel as though you’ve just stepped off a plane and walked into a European establishment. This restaurant and bakery offers customers flair from abroad with rustic dishes. Hand-carved sandwiches, fresh salads and sweet indulgences are all on the menu. www.mbco.ca, 416.961.6226

ROM
The Royal Ontario Museum presents “Vanity Fair Portraits: 1913 – 2008,” from Sept. 26, 2009 – Jan. 3, 2010. The exhibition, which celebrates the iconic magazine’s history, documents almost 100 years of popular culture and features 150 portraits. The ROM is the exhibition’s only Canadian venue, so be sure to check it out. www.rom.on.ca, 416.586.8000 Read more

City Search – June/July 2009

SOUND OASIS SLEEP BEAR
Snuggle up with a super-soft toy fitted with advanced sound therapy. This oh-so cuddly plush perfectly restores calmness, especially for infants aged 2 months and up. Just the friend your baby needs, the Sound Oasis Sleep Bear loves to hibernate in comfy cribs.
www.sleepwellbaby.com

SANDY JOE’S INTERIOR DESIGN
Challenging the cliché designs of minimalist interiors and modern structures, the Victorian designs of Sandy Joe’s draws the attentions of Renaissance lovers hoping to grasp onto the antique spaces of the 16th century.
www.sandyjoesdesign.com
416.840.8038
140 Yorkville Ave.
Toronto, ON Read more

Green City Finds

Beach Solar Laundromat
Recognized in April of 2004 as the Best Small Business in Canada for pollution prevention, the Beach Solar Laundromat uses eight solar thermal panels to heat water, reducing its natural gas consumption by 30 per cent. www.mondial-energy.com

Vert Catering
Focusing on natural and organic foods, Vert Catering is a responsible advocate of healthy green eating. With a passion for creating gourmet dishes using only the freshest locally grown foods, Vert is pleased to be a member of the Green Shift™ Environmental Stewardship program. www.vertcatering.com

Green Collection
Offering an extensive line of baby gifts, toys and Read more

Bites of Passion

1.Trevor Kitchen and Bar
As one of the city’s newest additions to the restaurant scene, Trevor Kitchen and Bar has quickly earned a place on the culinary hotspot list. Architecture and ambience come together in this 150-year old building, that showcases one of the most exuberant dining atmospheres. Don’t shy away from a personal favourite – the Grill Pressed Hen with bacon, chestnuts, honey mushrooms and herb spatzle.
www.trevorkitchenandbar.com

2. Vaticano Trattoria
Found in Toronto’s posh Yorkville Read more

City Search – Oct/Nov 2008

Image 1: Harry Rosen

The revamped Harry Rosen on Toronto’s Bloor Street after a
$20 million renovation.
www.harryrosen.com

Image 2: Purdy’s

These scrumptious milk chocolate truffles are filled with hints of pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. Read more