Toronto Beer Run offers unique challenge
On a sunny Sunday afternoon approximately 500 Torontonians proved they were willing to run, and drink, for a good cause.
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Fish and chips eating contest turns into a real Downer
In a quest for eternal glory, and 250 dollars, six men laid waste to fish and in chips in a contest for the ages.
Blind servers guide patrons into world with no light at O.Noir
Tracey Ricci meets her customers in a spacious lounge, then leads them by the hand into the dining room. Inside, darkness reigns. Ricci is a server at O.Noir, an unusual restaurant. Diners enjoy their meal in the dark as blind wait staff guide them in a world with no light.
VIDEO: GTA’s Maple Syrup Festival extended because of missing key ingredient
Unusually cold weather has some unexpected effects in the GTA: the annual March Break maple syrup festival too cold for maple syrup
At O.Noir, ‘vision-impaired waiters are in their comfort zone’
At O.Noir, guests are escorted into a dark dining room where they’re served by visually impaired waiters. It’s a unique experience that “enforces trust in the waiters”, restaurant owner Jianrong Feng said. “Most people that come to O.Noir are surprised, not by the darkness or the atmosphere, but by the fact that now their experience is in the hands of the waiters,” Feng said.
Better variety, lower price for Toronto beer drinkers
Whether they know it or not, Toronto beer drinkers have more sources than The Beer Store and LCBO.
Jury still out on move of beer sales to convenience stores
A long-time Ontario micro-brewer does not support a proposed move to sell beer in convenience stores.
The Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario and the Ontario Convenience Stores Association contend that allowing the sale of beer in convenience stores would be a significant improvement for the liquor industry in Ontario, particularly that of the growing craft brew industry. But for Ken Woods, president of the Black Oak Brewing Company, in Oakville, Ont., he is perfectly happy with the current system. “The best way to get our beer to customers is with the LCBO and The Beer Store,” Woods said, “And we’ve been very successful through them.”
VIDEO: Bite-sized dessert shop expands, but not (hopefully) your waistline
While the recent snowstorm Wednesday Feb. 5 may have pushed back the official grand opening of Bite Bar’s second location, it hasn’t prevented the owners from opening their doors to the public. The gourmet Elm…
Hot beverage celebration is Toronto’s cup of tea
It was brewed, poured, sampled and bought. Tea enthusiasts of all ages eager to learn more about tea culture and specialty loose leaf teas from around the world filled the The Bram and Bluma Appel Salon at the Toronto Reference Library Feb. 1–2 for the second annual Toronto Tea Festival.
VIDEO: Toronto restaurant gives tips to prepare for Winterlicious
Since Winterlicious began in 2003, La Maquette has been a part of the festival.