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• #SMWi Toronto: Bringing Social Media Week Back to Toronto
  on May 23, 2016 in Happening in Toronto
  This year, I’ve had the honour and challenge of bringing Social Media Week back to Toronto through a new program, SMWi – the “i” stands for independent and insinuates a certain indie, grass-roots vibe. It also suggests that I...
• Cocktail of the Week: Grown-Up Raspberry Lemonade
  on Apr 1, 2016 in Food & Drink
  It’s the first day of April and, though the sun was shining today, the forecast on my weather app tells a sad story of rain, snow and temperatures plummeting below zero this week. Oh well. Since my schedule has me too busy for a beach escape, I...
• 6 Must-See Documentary Films About Toronto from the NFB
  on Mar 31, 2016 in Arts & Culture
  NFB.ca is home to the National Film Board of Canada’s award-winning online Screening Room, featuring over 2,000 films, excerpts, trailers and interactive works. Once such work is one of my favourite documentaries, The Stories We Tell, by Sarah P...
• Eat Your Heart Out This Winter in Toronto
  on Feb 10, 2016 in Food & Drink
    In the spirit of backyard tourism and with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I teamed up with Expedia.ca to curate a diverse list of some of the most romantic restaurants in the city. Many of these are my “go-to” restauran...
• McCafé Launches in Downtown Toronto with a Menu Unlike Anything McDonald’s Has Done Before
  on Jan 23, 2016 in Food & Drink
  You can now get authentic French baked goods, quinoa salads and fancy espresso-based coffee desserts at McDonald’s two new standalone McCafé locations. Have I got your attention yet? Read on for more delicious updates. I few months ago I wrote abo...
• The Resolutions I’m Not Making This Year
  on Jan 3, 2016 in Inspiration
  If there’s one thing I’ve learned this past year, it’s that I never get anywhere depriving myself of things or setting unrealistic expectations that just result in disappointment. The key to making long-term changes that matter is shifting the...
• Happy Holidays
  on Dec 20, 2015 in Lifestyle & Travel
  Enjoy the mild weather, time with loved ones, the quiet streets… happy holidays! xo...
• Jen Kirsch’s Toronto Holiday Gift Guide
  on Dec 12, 2015 in Shopping, Style & Fashion
  This year, we turned to Canada’s leading relationship expert – Toronto columnist and on-air personality, Jen Kirsch, for fun, unique and quirky holiday gift ideas (with a goal spin) that are sure to please the hard-to-please.  Follow...
• Holiday Pop-Up: PC Insider’s Boutique Plus $100 PC Gift Card Giveaway!
  on Dec 8, 2015 in Food & Drink pc boutique pc holidays boutique pc holidays popup pc insiders collection presidents choice holidays presidents choice popup toronto arts and culture toronto blog toronto blogger toronto food toronto food and drink toronto holidays 2015 toronto pc
  The latest occupant of the coveted King West pop-up space at Blue Jays Way (across the street from TIFF) is the President’s Choice® Insiders Collection™ Boutique. On since November 13 until December 18, the boutique showcases the PC® Insiders...
• Holiday Cocktail Recipes from Toronto’s Top Mixologists
  on Dec 3, 2015 in Food & Drink City By Heart citybyheart michelle pinchev blog top toronto blogger top toronto bloggers top toronto blogs toronto bar tenders toronto bars toronto best bars toronto culture blog toronto culture blogger toronto drinks toronto food and drink toronto inspired cocktails toronto mixologist toronto mixologists toronto mixology toronto top bars toronto top bartenders toronto top mixologists
  Straight from the shakers of Toronto’s top mixologists, these drinks will be a hit at your next holiday bash! The holidays – cozy sweaters, cozy hugs; comfort food and comfort cocktails. This time of year is all about spending quality time wi...
• Landing in Toronto
  on Nov 21, 2015 in Inspiration City By Heart city by heart blog city by heart toronto citybyheart flight flight landing landing landing in toronto porter airlines video toronto arts and culture toronto blog toronto blogger toronto flight toronto island airport toronto skyline toronto skyline video
  If you love the city skyline as much as I do, you’re going to want to watch this. Landing at the Toronto Island Airport on Friday, November 20, 2015. It was a beautiful flight over the Great Lakes, returning to Toronto from Social Media Week in...
• Shop Toronto: RIANT Boutique
  on Nov 9, 2015 in Shopping, Style & Fashion best toronto blog ellie mae ellie mae toronto ellie mae waters maxine and ellie mae maxine waters riant boutique riant boutique toronto riant toronto shopping in toronto top toronto blog toronto blogger toronto bloggers toronto boutiques toronto culture and lifestyle blog toronto fashion where to shop toronto
  I discovered RIANT Boutique earlier this year. Inconspicuously located on the ground floor of a low rise condo at Bathurst and Niagara, I must have walked or biked past it a hundred times before that fateful day when a sudden downpour drove me in.
• WMC Fashion Week SS16: Highlights & Trends
  on Nov 2, 2015 in Shopping, Style & Fashion
  What was hot on the runways in Toronto this year? I got the lowdown from my friend the fabulously talented Preeya Malik. Her blog, BeautyCubed explores multiple dimensions of beauty (inside and out), with a touch of bourbon. Click here for the full...
• Toronto People: Introducing Comedian David Andrew Brent
  on Oct 24, 2015 in Toronto People
  “Toronto has so many amazing comedy shows, venues and production companies. I wanted to create something different and something special. The inspiration for Brickworks Entertainment was to shine a spotlight on emerging Canadian talent.”...
• That Time I Went To McDonald’s Canada Headquarters
  on Sep 9, 2015 in Lifestyle & Travel fast food food
• TIFF Tips & Secrets from a Pro
  on Sep 9, 2015 in Arts & Culture advice tiff arts blog how to TIFF lifestyle blog lifestyle blogger TIFF TIFF 15 TIFF tips TIFF15 tips toronto film festival toronto arts blog toronto blog toronto blogger toronto film festival what to see tiff what to see toronto film festival
  TIFF officially kicks off tonight! I’ll be celebrating their 40th year at the glamourous Nikki Beach Opening Night White Party – but don’t get my wrong. When it comes to the Toronto International Film Festival, for me, it’s a...
• We Day 2015: Join the #CallForChange
  on Sep 8, 2015 in Arts & Culture callforchange francesco yates francesco yates call francesco yates call for change francesco yates telus francisco yates mtv callforchange telus callforchange we day we day 2015 we day callforchange we day francesco we day francesco yates we day toronto we day toronto 2015 weday weday toronto
  Toronto native Francesco Yates has all of the makings of a young star: The adorable 20 year-old has a distinct look and style (just check out that fro!), and he’s refreshingly articulate. He’s also insanely talented. Don’t be fooled by that bab...
• Infographic: TIFF, Toronto and all things Film in the City
  on Sep 7, 2015 in Arts & Culture
  I came upon this absolute gem of an infographic today, courtesy of Toronto’s own Fairmont Royal York Hotel. It covers everything from the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) to Canada’s Walk of fame and popular locations around the...
• Shaw Festival: Worth Leaving the City
  on Aug 22, 2015 in Arts & Culture featured
  This summer my sister and I skipped town and went to Niagara-on-the-lake to check out the Shaw Festival for the first time – we were thoroughly impressed. The Shaw Festival is on now and runs until November 1st. I’m a conflicted girl ...
• Anniversary Celebrations, Travel Reflections & Living Uncorked with Campo Viejo #LiveUncorked
  on Aug 18, 2015 in Food & Drink
  As part of their #LiveUncorked campaign, Campo Viejo is seeking inspiration for their next limited edition bottle with an exciting new photo contest. They asked me to share how I “live uncorked” – here’s my story, reflecting on food and wine...