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The Double Deuce Saloon closes; new resto-bar set to open in its place

Queen West dive bar The Double Deuce Saloon has closed, and the venue has new owners who plan to open a bar and restaurant in its place. The bar was opened by The Harbord Room’s Cory Vitiello and his partners in 2009, but it changed hands shortly after. It closed for good about a month ago, and the space’s brand new owners — who officially take over in September — hint that the new venue will feature a “food twist uniquely original to Toronto.”

New mom goes mummy to battle baby weight

My trainer might not buy into the body-wrap hype, but it is worth a shot

Will condo bust spread?

In the past, Leaside and similar areas have shown remarkable resilience

Trending in Theatre This Week: The Corpse Bride, The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged), In a Dark Dark House and more

Part of The Ashkenaz Festival, the title and plot of Theatre PANIK’s latest production reminds us of Tim Burton’s 2005 film, which was based on the same shtetl folklore. In this play, a young groom on the way to his bride’s village accidentally weds himself to a corpse bride; hilarity ensues.

Toronto Style Radar: Chloé Comme Parris, American Apparel, Levi’s, the Island Café, Cube

Every week, we round up the best events from the city’s fashion scene. In this edition: a Chloé Comme Parris studio sale, a party at American Apparel, a huge Levi’s warehouse sale and more.

Toronto comics fare not too shabbily at this year’s Canadian Comedy Awards

If you follow any Canadian comedians on Twitter, you probably know that the Canadian Comedy Awards were held at Toronto’s Royal York hotel on Sunday night. Thanks to the inundation of hashtag #CCA2012 in our feeds, it’s obvious that not only are Canadians funny people, but we’re proud of it, too. (And if you’re not following Canadian comedians, then it’s about time you did.)

Morning Throwback: before air conditioning, life blew

With temperatures expected to stay warm headed into fall, Torontonians can expect to sleep outside to cool off. Or just keep the A.C. on because it's not 1911 anymore.

Meet a Comedy Troupe: She Said What

She Said What is the self-described “premium all-female comedy cocktail” that promises “no men-bashing” and, probably most importantly, “no period jokes,” putting a whole new twist on those “that’s what she said” jokes. We chatted witih cast member Carly Heffernan (a fixture at Toronto’s Second City mainstage) about Pussy Riot, Catherine O’Hara and drinking a lot of wine.

Morning Throwback: Porter Airlines has nothing on this badass pilot from the 1900s

Sure, you may think Porter’s the shiznit with its free food and booze, but we’d take a badass pilot from the 1900s any day. With his leather jacket, cool cap, cigar and all-around swagger, the choice is clear: we’d rather fly pimped than refined.

Tony Aspler’s Weekly Wine Pick: Featherstone Gewürtztraminer 2011

Gewürztraminer is the Shredded Wheat of wine: you either love it or you hate it for its overpowering perfume. I love it, especially the Featherstone made in Niagara, which is very Alsace in style. The 2011, now at Vintages outlets, has that characteristic grapefruit, lychee and rose-petal nose. It’s off-dry, ripe and sensuous, soft on the palate with good length.

Morning Throwback: in the ’70s, Torontonians really dug their costumed dances

Sure, now we have an “Enchantment Under the Sea”-themed fake prom, but back in the ’70s, Torontonians got down and dirty with Braveheart-esque dances, which was weird, because Braveheart hadn’t even been invented yet. Blue face paint was obviously optional.

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