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Step back in time at Armed, a new jewellery boutique on Dundas West

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Perched at the northernmost tip of Trinity Bellwoods Park, Armed is an itty-bitty jewellery boutique that’s the handiwork of Desiree Girlato. Having opened the shop in mid-August, Girlato is one busy gal, building each piece from scratch and managing the store all the while. To top it all off, she’s working towards a bachelor’s in biz from Humber’s fashion management program, though she likens running the store to “the best school project.” 

The Good Stuff

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Traditional bread stuffings have been modernized into more interesting side dishes that are both pleasing to the palate and packed with nutrient-rich ingredients, such as cranberries, which are chock full of flavonoids.

Band of the Week: Gramercy Riffs

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Originally from St. John’s, the five indie rockers who make up Gramercy Riffs first captured acclaim and attention with their debut album, It’s Heartbreak. Singers and songwriters Lee Hanlon and Mara Pellerin trade back and forth between the equally compelling male and female vocals.

Toronto's Best Short Ribs

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Brad Long, the star chef from hot, new restaurant Café Belong, acts as our expert tester in this quest for the GTA’s best.

This Week in Sound: Explosions in the Sky, Portishead, Dinosaur Bones, Awolnation

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Post-rock (read: pretty instrumental rock) juggernaut Explosions in the Sky (October 7 @ Sound Academy) will be plucking arpeggiated heartstrings this Friday. There’s an interview floating around the Internet with another Texan post-rock outfit, This Will Destroy You, where the members discuss the their decision to make music without vocals or lyrics and claim that removing the barrier of specific language allowed them to emotionally connect 100 per cent with their fans.