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Posted in Entertainment, Event, Exercise, Family Friendly, Free, Outdoors, Sports on Feb 20th, 2012
We were all excited when this new long weekend was announced to take place on the third Monday of February. The fact that it is dedicated to spending time with the family makes it all the more fun. Here is a listing of events and things to do on Family Day Etobicoke 2012. [...]
Posted in Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Event, Family Friendly, Food, Free, Outdoors, Shopping on Feb 16th, 2012
For a long while there and after many years of complaining about the lack of long weekends after the Christmas break, we weren’t sure if we would ever get our much-needed holiday. And now that we have that holiday dedicated to spending time with the family we are looking for things to do in Etobicoke [...]
Posted in Self Care on Feb 13th, 2012
After a hard day’s work at the office or a long week shuttling the kids here and there, sometimes you just want close your eyes and run a nice warm bath. Now multiply that experience by a hundred and you have the Old Mill Spa in Etobicoke. The Old Mill Spa, located at 21 Old [...]
Posted in Restaurant on Feb 10th, 2012
In terms of French restaurants, it’s probably the type of cuisine I have least often. There are only a handful of French restaurants in Toronto I frequent but the one I visit most often is located right here in Etobicoke, La Petite France. La Petite France, located at 3317 Bloor Street West (Bloor and Islington), is a [...]
Posted in Shopping on Feb 4th, 2012
Many say that a way to a woman’s heart is through chocolate. Many health studies say that chocolate, in moderation of course, is good for you. Luckily for us, the Lindt Outlet Boutique in Etobicoke is offering all of this at great savings. Lindt Outlet Boutique Etobicoke, located at 1557 The Queensway (located in the [...]
Posted in Restaurant on Feb 1st, 2012
Opa! This is what you yell out as the saganaki is lit and flames shoot up into the air. The tradition never gets old. Much like coming to Kalamata Restaurant for a great and filling Greek meal. Kalamata Restaurant, located at 1233 The Queensway (just east of Islington), is an authentic Greek restaurant in the [...]
Posted in Family Friendly, Learning, Shopping on Jan 27th, 2012
In today’s age of video games and touchpads it’s nice to know that a store like Mastermind Toys aims to expand a child’s knowledge through their own imagination and curiosity. Mastermind Toys, located at 4242 Dundas Street West in Etobicoke, carries a wide range of toys, games, and books for kids of all ages. In [...]
Posted in Restaurant on Jan 19th, 2012
Despite the yummy sound of “all-you-can-eat” sushi, the fact of the matter is that most of these types of restaurants serve sloppy and hastily put together rolls and sashimi. By calling it “all-you-can-taste” Spoon and Fork has already raised the classiness level a couple of notches. Spoon and Fork Etobicoke, located at 1233 The Queensway [...]
If you were to mix in equal parts ice hockey and basketball you’ll most likely come up with Lacrosse. That may be an over simplification of it and may not entirely be accurate but I can guarantee you this much, the energy required to play the sport is substantial. Just ask current players at the [...]
Posted in Family Friendly, Restaurant on Jan 8th, 2012
As is the case every January, people are beginning their new years resolutions and without a doubt some of them are to “skip dessert”. If this is truly the case however, then why is Caffé Demetre in Etobicoke so busy? Caffé Demetre, located at 2962 Bloor Street West in the Kingsway, is busy because they do [...]
