A Festive Feast with Almond Breeze at Richmond Station!

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A Festive Feast with Almond Breeze at Richmond Station!

I attended a festive holiday dinner prepared by Top Chef Canada winner, Carl Heinrich and his staff at his ever popular restaurant, Richmond Station. Having previously dined at Richmond Station to sample the famed stn. burger, I knew that whatever was on chef Heinrich's menu, I was sure to enjoy. Six sumptuous courses featured the delicious taste of Almond Breeze, the refreshing non-dairy beverage. I enjoy cooking with coconut milk and dairy products, but it never struck me to use Almond Breeze as a substitute for milk in my culinary endeavours. 

Chef Heinrich showed me just how versatile Almond Breeze can be, as he incorporated it in every one of his delicious courses and spoke about each individual dish. Innovative and unique, chef Heinrich's delicate Peking duck crepes featured spiced almonds and flavourful kimchi. 

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Kurios: Cabinet of Curiosities - Theatre Review

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Kurios: Cabinet of Curiosities - Theatre Review

Cirque du Soleil's grand spectacle, Kurios: Cabinet of Curiosities, had its exciting premier under the big top in Toronto's Port Lands last week. I have never seen a production by Montreal's famed circus company that I did not like, and Kurios is no exception. Writer and director, Michele Laprise has created a character, The Seeker, (Anton Valen) whose inventiveness seems to have no limitations. Set in a futuristic, life-size curio cabinet in the 19th century, the audience is transported into The Seeker's surrealistic world where anything can materialize. 

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Theatre Review: Wicked - Toronto

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Theatre Review: Wicked - Toronto

The highly successful Broadway musical, Wicked has made its return to Toronto at the Ed Mirvish Theatre. The smash hit musical is the winner of three Tony awards, as well as a Grammy award. I have had the pleasure of seeing Wicked three times, and it keeps getting better.

Set in the mythical land of Oz, Wicked tells the back story of Elphaba and her ascent to infamy as the Wicked Witch of the West. It is an exploration of how people can easily be misjudged, misunderstood, and how events can be misconstrued and distorted in the struggle for power.

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Tequila Tastings at Milagro

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Tequila Tastings at Milagro

Is there a better combination than tacos and tequila? It's debatable. The perfect place to enjoy Mexican food and drinks on a balmy summer evening is atop Milagro Cantina's second-floor rooftop patio on Queen Street West. Buzzing and lively, the vibe is young, hip, and trendy. Upbeat Latin tunes pulsate from the speakers and mouth-watering aromas of Mexican fare waft through the intimate space. 

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Meetings by McEwan

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Meetings by McEwan

I welcomed the opportunity to have an early morning breakfast with one of Canada's most dynamic and celebrated chefs, Mark McEwan. The exclusive invitation was held at the luxurious Hazelton Hotel to celebrate the launch of Chef McEwan's latest endeavour, Meetings by McEwan. The novel program aims to create memorable corporate meetings and events by Chef McEwan which are catered by his restaurant, One, in spaces that are both elegant and sophisticated. 

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