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Theatre Review: Impulse Festival

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Where in the world did that funny idea come from? At the Impulse Festival, Toronto’s first international festival of improvised theatre, the laughs come from just about everywhere! Four days of shows and workshops by world-class improv groups from Australia, Canada, Europe and India opened last night at Soulpepper.

Table Talk: Joanne Kates reviews The Chase

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You have to get cold to go to the hottest new restaurant in Toronto — and that may be its undoing. The suits who work in the financial district don’t like going outside. They do like walking to drink and dine. They also like expensive booze, fancy food, a snazzy room and waitstaff eye candy. … Continued

Table Talk: Joanne Kates reviews Drake One Fifty

By lindsaylow

There are people in this world who like their food with the volume turned up. Maybe their marriage sucks. Or they’re on a really boring date. Or they’re out with an old friend out of obligation and there’s nothing left to say. Diners in any of these situations might really enjoy dinner at the Drake … Continued

Keeping up with local growth

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Managing growth, meeting expectations, dealing with the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) and balancing the budget are all part of keeping our town the place we love to call home. We are proud to have some of the lowest residential, commercial and industrial tax rates in the GTA (fourth-, third- and second-lowest respectively), which makes us … Continued

Jeanne Beker: A Fresh Coat

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With the holidays nigh, Jeanne selects her eight favourite parkas that are perfect for the stylish, urban gentleman.

Drink This: the soju sangria from Barrio Coreano

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Playa Cabana came first, followed by younger siblings Playa Cabana Cantina, Playa Cabana Hacienda and now, Barrio Coreano (which, thankfully, has dropped the PC prefix). Inside, the casual eatery looks much like the other outposts, however this menu has been peppered with Korean influences.