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I’m not sure what it is – but I find generally find service at movie theatres to be TERRIBLE (Varsity VIP excluded).
Every time I go (and I go often), it takes forever to get my ticket and forever to get my food.
Thankfully, Scotiabank Theatre (259 Richmond St. West) has a million machines you can use [...]

Everyone loves getting pampered.
The challenge however is finding an establishment that will give you adequate bang for your buck.
And that place is Dove Spa…here’s why:
When I walked into the Yonge and St. Clair location, I was greeted by a clean, tranquil minimalist interior that immediately put me at ease: it’s like the Apple Store of [...]

Carnivores take note: Copacabana is the mecca of meat.
This steakhouse is located just a walk from Yonge and Eglington and though you might not be overly impressed by the decor, the melt-in-your-mouth, never ending selection of grilled chicken, pork, beef and various fruits will keep you coming back for more.
This culinary delight doesn’t come cheap. [...]

Oh, Sushi Time (325 Queen St. West), you’ll be the death of me!
This place is located right in the heart of Queen West shopping district and if you get a hunkering for some tasty Japanese fare, hit up this place.
They have bar none the best prices for the quality of sushi and you get A [...]

I’m not gonna lie, most of the charges on my credit card are from the Wine Rack and I probably hit up this place at least three or four times a week.
That being said, the following things about it drive me batty (as in Darren’s experience with Blue Mountain Vineyard batty):

It only sells Canadian wine. [...]

Anyone who works 9 – 5 knows how important is to have a watering hole as close as humanly possible to the office.
Mine would be the Watermark Irish Pub, (located just an elevator ride away) and thank the lord for its proximity.
I’ve been here several times for after-work drinks and every time, it’s been a [...]

Two months ago, I went on a movie date with my dad and we discovered the only place the movie we wanted to see was playing was Varsity VIP (55 Bloor St. West).
I had never been here before and I didn’t really understand what the deal was all about, but the entire situation completely changed [...]

The absolute last thing I like to shop for are jeans.
I love owning and wearing them, but I hate having to pick them out.
So about a month ago when my last pairs of jeans were falling apart, I knew I had to get it together and face the music. I visited a bunch of stores [...]