<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" xmlns:georss="http://www.georss.org/georss" xmlns:geo="http://www.w3.org/2003/01/geo/wgs84_pos#" > <channel> <title>financial district – DelectablyChic!</title> <atom:link href="https://www.delectablychic.com/tag/financial-district/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://www.delectablychic.com</link> <description>Food, style, travel, events and more...in Toronto and around the world</description> <lastBuildDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2015 21:36:07 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2</generator> <site xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">55826681</site> <item> <title>Je T’Aime Maman Toronto!</title> <link>https://www.delectablychic.com/je-taime-maman-toronto/</link> <comments>https://www.delectablychic.com/je-taime-maman-toronto/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Cynthia Cheng Mintz]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2015 13:00:59 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Dining]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Restaurants]]></category> <category><![CDATA[bakery]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Bastille Day]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Fast Casual]]></category> <category><![CDATA[financial district]]></category> <category><![CDATA[First Canadian Place]]></category> <category><![CDATA[French]]></category> <category><![CDATA[French fast casual]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Maman]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Maman Toronto]]></category> <category><![CDATA[PATH]]></category> <category><![CDATA[sandwiches]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Southern france]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Toronto]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.delectablychic.com/?p=23690</guid> <description><![CDATA[Those of you who work in Toronto’s financial district are in luck. Bakery/café and SoHo favourite, Maman has opened north of the border and features delectable southern French treats. DelectablyChic! had the opportunity to attend media event on Bastille Day where we had the opportunity to sample cocktails and some of the treats, both savoury […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Those of you who work in Toronto’s financial district are in luck. Bakery/café and SoHo favourite, <a href="http://www.mamanto.com" target="_blank">Maman has opened north of the border</a> and features delectable southern French treats. DelectablyChic! had the opportunity to attend media event on Bastille Day where we had the opportunity to sample cocktails and some of the treats, both savoury and sweet.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Maman-Tuna-and-Egg.jpg"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="23698" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/je-taime-maman-toronto/maman-tuna-and-egg/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Maman-Tuna-and-Egg.jpg?fit=540%2C405&ssl=1" data-orig-size="540,405" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"2.2","credit":"","camera":"iPhone 6 Plus","caption":"","created_timestamp":"1436894112","copyright":"","focal_length":"4.15","iso":"50","shutter_speed":"0.0083333333333333","title":"","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="Maman Tuna and Egg" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Maman-Tuna-and-Egg.jpg?fit=300%2C225&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Maman-Tuna-and-Egg.jpg?fit=540%2C405&ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-23698" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Maman-Tuna-and-Egg.jpg?resize=540%2C405" alt="Maman Tuna and Egg" width="540" height="405" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Maman-Tuna-and-Egg.jpg?w=540&ssl=1 540w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Maman-Tuna-and-Egg.jpg?resize=150%2C113&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Maman-Tuna-and-Egg.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w" sizes="(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Mini tuna salad and hard boiled egg sandwiches with a cocktail</em></strong></p> <p>Located at the spot which housed Szechuan Szechuan at First Canadian Place, the interior is not big – the eatery is purely fast casual where one can order at the counter and then eat in the small indoor seating area (it was set as a communal table when I was there), the tables outside (either on the patio or outside the restaurant, indoors) or take back to the office. As it was a nice day when I attended the event, the party was mostly held on the patio.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Maman-Croque-Maman.jpg"><img decoding="async" data-attachment-id="23697" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/je-taime-maman-toronto/maman-croque-maman/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Maman-Croque-Maman.jpg?fit=540%2C383&ssl=1" data-orig-size="540,383" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"2.2","credit":"","camera":"iPhone 6 Plus","caption":"","created_timestamp":"1436896921","copyright":"","focal_length":"4.15","iso":"40","shutter_speed":"0.0083333333333333","title":"","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="Maman Croque Maman" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Maman-Croque-Maman.jpg?fit=300%2C213&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Maman-Croque-Maman.jpg?fit=540%2C383&ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-23697" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Maman-Croque-Maman.jpg?resize=540%2C383" alt="Maman Croque Maman" width="540" height="383" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Maman-Croque-Maman.jpg?w=540&ssl=1 540w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Maman-Croque-Maman.jpg?resize=150%2C106&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Maman-Croque-Maman.jpg?resize=300%2C213&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Maman-Croque-Maman.jpg?resize=65%2C45&ssl=1 65w" sizes="(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a></p> <p>The items we tried, almost all cut into bite sized pieces, were Maman staples – the Croque Maman (Parisian ham, cheese and homemade béchamel sauce) was definitely a favourite of mine, as it reminded me of my childhood (my mom used to make a version of this but used deli ham and processed cheese. It was the 1980s and early 90s, before people went all foodie. So yeah, it really IS Croque Maman to me!). Another item I liked was one of their quiches – a roasted red pepper and goat cheese plus three other items. Dessert treats included a small wedge of Maman’s “nutty” chocolate chunk cookie, served in a shot glass of milk (again, childhood memories. And also of my grandmother telling me that it wasn’t “proper” to dunk. She isn’t from here, so she didn’t “get” it) and a delicious Tropezienne, which is NOT on their menu. I think that was a special, as it was not “sample” or “bite-sized”, but personal sized (we are talking about a dinner roll sized bun filled with custard).</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Maman-Nutty-Cookie.jpg"><img decoding="async" data-attachment-id="23700" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/je-taime-maman-toronto/maman-nutty-cookie/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Maman-Nutty-Cookie.jpg?fit=540%2C408&ssl=1" data-orig-size="540,408" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"2.2","credit":"","camera":"iPhone 6 Plus","caption":"","created_timestamp":"1436898555","copyright":"","focal_length":"4.15","iso":"50","shutter_speed":"0.0083333333333333","title":"","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="Maman Nutty Cookie" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Maman-Nutty-Cookie.jpg?fit=300%2C227&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Maman-Nutty-Cookie.jpg?fit=540%2C408&ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-23700" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Maman-Nutty-Cookie.jpg?resize=540%2C408" alt="Maman Nutty Cookie" width="540" height="408" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Maman-Nutty-Cookie.jpg?w=540&ssl=1 540w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Maman-Nutty-Cookie.jpg?resize=150%2C113&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Maman-Nutty-Cookie.jpg?resize=300%2C227&ssl=1 300w" sizes="(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a></p> <p>Cocktails were also sampled, but they were mostly extremely strong, so I was glad that something lighter – white and rosé wines were also available, in addition to water. It would, however, have been nice if we could have had some coffee, in addition to their non-sweet bakery items on their own. It would ALSO have been good if napkins were left on the table. However, those details are NOT that important. It is, after all, about food. Definitely worth the visit!</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Maman-Dessert-Platters.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="23701" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/je-taime-maman-toronto/maman-dessert-platters/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Maman-Dessert-Platters.jpg?fit=540%2C381&ssl=1" data-orig-size="540,381" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"2.2","credit":"","camera":"iPhone 6 Plus","caption":"","created_timestamp":"1436900468","copyright":"","focal_length":"4.15","iso":"40","shutter_speed":"0.016666666666667","title":"","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="Maman Dessert Platters" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Maman-Dessert-Platters.jpg?fit=300%2C212&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Maman-Dessert-Platters.jpg?fit=540%2C381&ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-23701" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Maman-Dessert-Platters.jpg?resize=540%2C381" alt="Maman Dessert Platters" width="540" height="381" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Maman-Dessert-Platters.jpg?w=540&ssl=1 540w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Maman-Dessert-Platters.jpg?resize=150%2C106&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Maman-Dessert-Platters.jpg?resize=300%2C212&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Maman-Dessert-Platters.jpg?resize=65%2C45&ssl=1 65w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a></p> <p><strong><em>Maman is located at the mezzanine level of First Canadian Place. Its hours are Mondays to Fridays from 7 AM to 6 PM. </em> </strong></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.delectablychic.com/je-taime-maman-toronto/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">23690</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Ordering Lunch in Downtown Toronto with Ritual (Sponsored Post)</title> <link>https://www.delectablychic.com/ritual-app-lunch/</link> <comments>https://www.delectablychic.com/ritual-app-lunch/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Cynthia Cheng Mintz]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2015 20:00:56 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Dining]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sponsored]]></category> <category><![CDATA[7digital]]></category> <category><![CDATA[App]]></category> <category><![CDATA[busy people]]></category> <category><![CDATA[digital ordering]]></category> <category><![CDATA[downtown restaurants]]></category> <category><![CDATA[downtown Toronto]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Evolution Foods]]></category> <category><![CDATA[financial district]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Liberty Village]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ritual]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ritual App]]></category> <category><![CDATA[St. Lawrence]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.delectablychic.com/?p=23634</guid> <description><![CDATA[A new app is available on iOS and Android (though it is currently invite only). If you are looking for lunch (or even breakfast or dinner) and are near the King Street area (pretty much Jarvis to the east, Liberty Village to the west and down to the lake in the south), you can use […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A new app is available on iOS and Android (though it is currently invite only). If you are looking for lunch (or even breakfast or dinner) and are near the King Street area (pretty much Jarvis to the east, Liberty Village to the west and down to the lake in the south), you can use <a href="http://www.ritual.co/" target="_blank">Ritual</a> to bypass the line at many restaurants since you can order your meal ahead of time.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Ritual-App-Screenshot-Cynthia.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="23675" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/ritual-app-lunch/ritual-app-screenshot-cynthia/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Ritual-App-Screenshot-Cynthia.png?fit=540%2C407&ssl=1" data-orig-size="540,407" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="Ritual App Screenshot Cynthia" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Ritual-App-Screenshot-Cynthia.png?fit=300%2C226&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Ritual-App-Screenshot-Cynthia.png?fit=540%2C407&ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-23675" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Ritual-App-Screenshot-Cynthia.png?resize=540%2C407" alt="Ritual, Lunch, Digital Ordering" width="540" height="407" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Ritual-App-Screenshot-Cynthia.png?w=540&ssl=1 540w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Ritual-App-Screenshot-Cynthia.png?resize=150%2C113&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Ritual-App-Screenshot-Cynthia.png?resize=300%2C226&ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>You can track your order with the Ritual app</em></strong></p> <p>Now, this app isn’t too different from other ordering apps or websites – you need to register and add a payment method (credit card) before it can be used. And ordering is just a few simple taps away. What makes Ritual different from much of its competition is that it allows the customer to track the order much like one would track a ride from, say, Uber. Once an order is placed, Ritual will let the customer know how long it would take before the order is ready, and will, like ride services, count down the time until it is.</p> <p>Courtesy of MacIntyre Communications and Ritual Co., I had the opportunity to test the app this week, placing an order at Evolution Food Co. located in the St. Lawrence Market area. I had a barre class in the theatre district and though there are a few other places closer to the studio I could have tried, as a salad-for-lunch girl, Evolution Food seemed to be the most logical choice. Ordering was very simple. I tapped on the item I wanted and then it brought me to another screen where I could add extras (this would, of course, depend on the restaurant you choose). Then you tap “Add to Order”, followed by “View Cart” (or the shopping cart icon on the top right hand corner). You’re brought to a screen where you can review your item or items. Once you are satisfied, tap “Place Order” and your food and/or drinks will be ready when you arrive.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Evolution-Ritual.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="23676" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/ritual-app-lunch/evolution-ritual/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Evolution-Ritual.jpg?fit=540%2C405&ssl=1" data-orig-size="540,405" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"2.2","credit":"","camera":"iPhone 6 Plus","caption":"","created_timestamp":"1436965258","copyright":"","focal_length":"4.15","iso":"50","shutter_speed":"0.066666666666667","title":"","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="Evolution Ritual" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Evolution-Ritual.jpg?fit=300%2C225&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Evolution-Ritual.jpg?fit=540%2C405&ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-23676" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Evolution-Ritual.jpg?resize=540%2C405" alt="Ritual, Digital ordering, phone, Ritual app, lunch, Evolution Food Co" width="540" height="405" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Evolution-Ritual.jpg?w=540&ssl=1 540w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Evolution-Ritual.jpg?resize=150%2C113&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Evolution-Ritual.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>My lunch order from Evolution Food Co. – survived the walk from St. Lawrence Market to Bay and Bloor!</em></strong></p> <p>So was I satisfied with the app? Yes. And I would likely use it again (on very different note, the food survived my walk back to Bay and Bloor). Restaurant selection is very good, ranging from independent coffee outlets to sandwich shops, a variety of ethnic foods and salad places. However, I would love to see the app expand its restaurant selection to other parts of the city. My main stomping ground is in mostly Summerhill area to the north, U of T to the south, Spadina to the west and Church to the east and would love to see Ritual expand to serve this area. I think it would do very well well with both the business and university crowds.</p> <p><em><strong>NOTE: The above was a sponsored post for Ritual App. Though compensation was received for the article, the opinion of the author are purely hers and were not influenced by Ritual or its PR company, Macintyre Communications. </strong> </em></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.delectablychic.com/ritual-app-lunch/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">23634</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Caffe Artigiano Arrives East to Toronto</title> <link>https://www.delectablychic.com/caffe-artigiano/</link> <comments>https://www.delectablychic.com/caffe-artigiano/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Cynthia Cheng Mintz]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 14:00:38 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Dining]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Drinks]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Restaurants]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Caffe Artigiano]]></category> <category><![CDATA[espresso]]></category> <category><![CDATA[financial district]]></category> <category><![CDATA[latte art]]></category> <category><![CDATA[lunch]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Spanish latte]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Toronto]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Vancouver]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.delectablychic.com/?p=21900</guid> <description><![CDATA[Vancouver-based café, Caffe Artigiano has opened a spot in the heart of Toronto’s financial district, on Yonge, just south of King Street. The café offers a wide array of caffeine-based drinks as well as sandwiches, salads, soups and pastries. I had the opportunity to attend a media drop in last week and was able to […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Vancouver-based café, <a href="http://www.caffeartigiano.com/" target="_blank">Caffe Artigiano</a> has opened a spot in the heart of Toronto’s financial district, on Yonge, just south of King Street. The café offers a wide array of caffeine-based drinks as well as sandwiches, salads, soups and pastries. I had the opportunity to attend a media drop in last week and was able to sample some of the offerings Caffe Artigiano had.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Caffe-Artigiano-Scones.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="21916" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/caffe-artigiano/caffe-artigiano-scones/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Caffe-Artigiano-Scones.jpg?fit=540%2C405&ssl=1" data-orig-size="540,405" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"2.4","credit":"","camera":"iPhone 5","caption":"","created_timestamp":"1414584286","copyright":"","focal_length":"4.12","iso":"64","shutter_speed":"0.05","title":"","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="Caffe Artigiano Scones" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Caffe-Artigiano-Scones.jpg?fit=300%2C225&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Caffe-Artigiano-Scones.jpg?fit=540%2C405&ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-21916" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Caffe-Artigiano-Scones.jpg?resize=540%2C405" alt="Caffe Artigiano Scones" width="540" height="405" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Caffe-Artigiano-Scones.jpg?w=540&ssl=1 540w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Caffe-Artigiano-Scones.jpg?resize=150%2C112&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Caffe-Artigiano-Scones.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Scones!</em></strong></p> <p>The space is fairly large, with seats on one side and the counter on the other. Sandwiches are behind a glass and options range from wild salmon to chicken, beef and an array of vegetarian-friendly choices. Sandwiches are served pressed, with a tiny portion of greens while salads are available to pick from an open fridge. There are also pastries. While I was there, I saw at least three different kinds of butter tarts. There are plenty of scones, croissants and more.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Caffe-Artigiano-Spanish-Latte.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="21917" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/caffe-artigiano/caffe-artigiano-spanish-latte/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Caffe-Artigiano-Spanish-Latte.jpg?fit=540%2C397&ssl=1" data-orig-size="540,397" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"2.4","credit":"","camera":"iPhone 5","caption":"","created_timestamp":"1414585895","copyright":"","focal_length":"4.12","iso":"64","shutter_speed":"0.05","title":"","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="Caffe Artigiano Spanish Latte" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Caffe-Artigiano-Spanish-Latte.jpg?fit=300%2C220&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Caffe-Artigiano-Spanish-Latte.jpg?fit=540%2C397&ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-21917" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Caffe-Artigiano-Spanish-Latte.jpg?resize=540%2C397" alt="Caffe Artigiano Spanish Latte" width="540" height="397" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Caffe-Artigiano-Spanish-Latte.jpg?w=540&ssl=1 540w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Caffe-Artigiano-Spanish-Latte.jpg?resize=150%2C110&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Caffe-Artigiano-Spanish-Latte.jpg?resize=300%2C220&ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Spanish Latte</em></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><iframe loading="lazy" width="560" height="340" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/vhzkXphCPTo" frameborder="0" type="text/html"></iframe></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Latte art demo</em></strong></p> <p>In addition to the standard espresso and drip coffee drinks, Caffe Artigiano also offers drinks that are a little more unique, such as the Spanish latte. As it uses condensed milk rather than fresh, this is more or less like a hot version of Vietnamese coffee using espresso rather than drip. This is a treat – I don’t typically sweeten my coffee drinks – the sweetness is just perfect as it isn’t too heavy, unlike flavoured syrups that are often used, especially for seasonal drinks (the Spanish latte is NOT a seasonal drink but a staple on the menu). It also doesn’t have an aftertaste. Another feature of Caffe Artigiano is the interesting latte art. While typically, they’ll create the “standard” leaf or perhaps a heart, I had the opportunity to see a drink with a turkey!</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Caffe-Artigiano-Sandwich-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="21918" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/caffe-artigiano/caffe-artigiano-sandwich-1/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Caffe-Artigiano-Sandwich-1.jpg?fit=540%2C405&ssl=1" data-orig-size="540,405" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"2.4","credit":"","camera":"iPhone 5","caption":"","created_timestamp":"1414585487","copyright":"","focal_length":"4.12","iso":"80","shutter_speed":"0.05","title":"","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="Caffe Artigiano Sandwich 1" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Caffe-Artigiano-Sandwich-1.jpg?fit=300%2C225&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Caffe-Artigiano-Sandwich-1.jpg?fit=540%2C405&ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-21918" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Caffe-Artigiano-Sandwich-1.jpg?resize=540%2C405" alt="Caffe Artigiano Sandwich 1" width="540" height="405" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Caffe-Artigiano-Sandwich-1.jpg?w=540&ssl=1 540w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Caffe-Artigiano-Sandwich-1.jpg?resize=150%2C112&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Caffe-Artigiano-Sandwich-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Tomato and bocconcini on baguette</em></strong></p> <p>One thing I would have preferred to see are more salad options and the ability to pick and choose a salad combination rather than selecting something from the fridge that has already been prepared. What if I want to have quinoa with arugula and beets? Unless that was made earlier and already packaged, I don’t have that choice. Many of Caffe Artigiano’s competitors, on the other hand, have that option. However, I like that they offer a wild salmon salad sandwich as most places either offer Atlantic or smoked. This is probably due to the café’s BC heritage. The pastries are not bad (especially scones), but I’ve tasted better – even at non-bakeries.</p> <p>Caffe Artigiano’s Toronto location is on 67 Yonge Street, just south of King. Its hours are weekdays from 5:30 AM to 8 PM and weekends from 7 AM to 5 PM. Hoping to see more locations soon!</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.delectablychic.com/caffe-artigiano/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">21900</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Dinner with Maple Syrup at Reds Wine Tavern</title> <link>https://www.delectablychic.com/maple-syrup-dinner/</link> <comments>https://www.delectablychic.com/maple-syrup-dinner/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Cynthia Cheng Mintz]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2014 13:00:42 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Dining]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Events]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Restaurants]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dinner]]></category> <category><![CDATA[events]]></category> <category><![CDATA[financial district]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Maple Syrup]]></category> <category><![CDATA[maple syrup season]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Reds Wine Tavern]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Toronto]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.delectablychic.com/?p=20125</guid> <description><![CDATA[Recently, my husband and I went for a maple syrup tasting. Not the kind one has on a field trip to, say, Kortright Centre, in elementary school, but a proper, sit down tasting menu where every course had at least a touch. The dinner was held at Reds Wine Tavern, located in the financial district […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Recently, my husband and I went for a maple syrup tasting. Not the kind one has on a field trip to, say, Kortright Centre, in elementary school, but a proper, sit down tasting menu where every course had at least a touch. The dinner was held at Reds Wine Tavern, located in the financial district in Toronto. When we arrived, we were seated at a communal table alongside a few other attendees. Menus describing the evenings dishes were placed in front of us, and the it included an amuse-bouche on top of a three course main meal.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/foie-gras-maple.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="20139" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/maple-syrup-dinner/foie-gras-maple/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/foie-gras-maple.jpg?fit=540%2C402&ssl=1" data-orig-size="540,402" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":""}" data-image-title="foie gras maple" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/foie-gras-maple.jpg?fit=300%2C223&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/foie-gras-maple.jpg?fit=540%2C402&ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-20139" alt="foie gras maple" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/foie-gras-maple.jpg?resize=540%2C402" width="540" height="402" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/foie-gras-maple.jpg?w=540&ssl=1 540w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/foie-gras-maple.jpg?resize=150%2C111&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/foie-gras-maple.jpg?resize=300%2C223&ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>Foie Gras</strong></em></p> <p>First up was foie gras. Cured with maple syrup and served on a crostini, the taste was just “enough” – you could tell it was there, but it was NOT at all over-powering. However, I have not had enough foie gras to properly judge whether this is “good” foie gras or not. But for those who have never had it before, this type of preparation would be a good introduction.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/cauliflower-puree-maple.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="20137" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/maple-syrup-dinner/cauliflower-puree-maple/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/cauliflower-puree-maple.jpg?fit=540%2C405&ssl=1" data-orig-size="540,405" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":""}" data-image-title="cauliflower puree maple" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/cauliflower-puree-maple.jpg?fit=300%2C225&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/cauliflower-puree-maple.jpg?fit=540%2C405&ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-20137" alt="cauliflower puree maple" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/cauliflower-puree-maple.jpg?resize=540%2C405" width="540" height="405" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/cauliflower-puree-maple.jpg?w=540&ssl=1 540w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/cauliflower-puree-maple.jpg?resize=150%2C112&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/cauliflower-puree-maple.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Cauliflower Purée</em></strong></p> <p>The first “official” course was a choice of a salad made with organic greens or a roasted cauliflower purée. My husband opted for the salad, while I had the soup. The proportion size for the salad was actually a little bit larger than I had thought. Served with maple pecans, diced apples, lardons and shaved goat cheese, the dressing was a maple and sherry vinaigrette. Like the foie gras, the salad (which I had a little taste of), had a hint of maple, and was not over-powering. The portion size, however, was a bit on the larger side, a size more appropriate for a main course. On the other hand, the soup was a bit more portion-appropriate. Maple was not part of the soup itself, but rather in the croutons and was an excellent marriage of sweet and savoury. In fact, without the maple syrup enhancement, the soup would be quite boring!</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/halibut-maple.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="20136" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/maple-syrup-dinner/halibut-maple/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/halibut-maple.jpg?fit=540%2C383&ssl=1" data-orig-size="540,383" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":""}" data-image-title="halibut maple" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/halibut-maple.jpg?fit=300%2C212&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/halibut-maple.jpg?fit=540%2C383&ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-20136" alt="halibut maple" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/halibut-maple.jpg?resize=540%2C383" width="540" height="383" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/halibut-maple.jpg?w=540&ssl=1 540w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/halibut-maple.jpg?resize=150%2C106&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/halibut-maple.jpg?resize=300%2C212&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/halibut-maple.jpg?resize=65%2C45&ssl=1 65w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Halibut</em></strong></p> <p>Diners once again had choice for the main course, either pork rack or halibut. The pork, which my husband picked, was ash spiced and served with maple roasted parsnips and grilled spring onions. The portion size was main course appropriate. The halibut, which I picked, was cooked with maple butterscotch miso and served with pickled radish, bok choy and some jasmine rice. I have had maple-enhanced fish before, but it has almost always been with salmon. The miso and maple butterscotch was, like the soup, neither too savoury nor sweet, and therefore, not overpowering the fish, while at the same time, not becoming bland with the rice. The pickled radish provided just enough tartness to balance the dish out.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/maple-tart.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="20138" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/maple-syrup-dinner/maple-tart/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/maple-tart.jpg?fit=540%2C358&ssl=1" data-orig-size="540,358" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":""}" data-image-title="maple tart" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/maple-tart.jpg?fit=300%2C198&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/maple-tart.jpg?fit=540%2C358&ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-20138" alt="maple tart" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/maple-tart.jpg?resize=540%2C358" width="540" height="358" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/maple-tart.jpg?w=540&ssl=1 540w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/maple-tart.jpg?resize=150%2C99&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/maple-tart.jpg?resize=300%2C198&ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Maple Tart</em></strong></p> <p>Dessert. Well, that was where one found the strongest of maple syrup tastes. The maple tart, made butter tart style (in other words, it was more of a custard, rather than runny, like the maple syrup one might put on pancakes), was absolutely delicious, especially with the pistachios and chantilly cream. I have to admit, however, that the tart shell could have been a little flakier. It was a bit tough to cut into with just a spoon.</p> <p>It’s now April, so the maple syrup run is nearly over. The dinner was absolutely delicious, so I hope that Reds will offer this meal again next year!</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.delectablychic.com/maple-syrup-dinner/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">20125</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Equinox Lands North of the Border with a Big Party</title> <link>https://www.delectablychic.com/equinox-lands-north-of-the-border/</link> <comments>https://www.delectablychic.com/equinox-lands-north-of-the-border/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Cynthia Cheng Mintz]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:04 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Events]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Bay Street]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Canada]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Derick Chetty]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Equinox]]></category> <category><![CDATA[financial district]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fitness]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Greta Constantine]]></category> <category><![CDATA[health club]]></category> <category><![CDATA[party]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Toronto]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.delectablychic.com/?p=16472</guid> <description><![CDATA[Upscale fitness club, Equinox has opened its doors in Toronto’s financial district. This well-known chain, which has been part of the luxury fitness landscape in the US for over 20 years, takes over 35,000 square feet of space at Commerce Court, offering a whole host of fitness-related programs. Equinox Bay Street offers the usual suspect […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Upscale fitness club, Equinox has opened its doors in Toronto’s financial district. This well-known chain, which has been part of the luxury fitness landscape in the US for over 20 years, takes over 35,000 square feet of space at Commerce Court, offering a whole host of fitness-related programs. Equinox Bay Street offers the usual suspect of programs, including personal training, group classes and more. In addition to clubs across the United States, Equinox also has a location in London.</p> <p><p style="text-align:center;"> <iframe loading="lazy" width="543px" height="362px" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" name="smooth_frame_698435909" src="http://www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/plugins/nextgen-smooth-gallery/nggSmoothFrame.php?galleryID=117&width=540&height=359&timed=1&showArrows=1&showCarousel=&embedLinks=&delay=9000&defaultTransition=fade&showInfopane=1&textShowCarousel=Pictures&showCarouselOpen=1&margin=&align="></iframe> </p></p> <p>To celebrate its grand opening, the club was transformed into a party space, featuring celebrity DJ, Brendan Fallis and well-attended by the Who’s Who, including Greta Constantine designer Kirk Pickersgill and actress Sarah Gadon. All attendees sampled delicious and healthy hors d’oeuvres courtesy of Equinox’s café, the Juicery and also viewed a performance called “Only At Equinox,” which was a montage of all the programs available at the club. While DelectablyChic! was unable to be in attendance, it sounds like this was an amazing event!</p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong> Images courtesy of ASC PR and George Pimentel</strong></em></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.delectablychic.com/equinox-lands-north-of-the-border/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">16472</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Prairie Girl Bakery Yorkville is Open!</title> <link>https://www.delectablychic.com/prairie-girl-bakery-yorkville-is-open/</link> <comments>https://www.delectablychic.com/prairie-girl-bakery-yorkville-is-open/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Cynthia Cheng Mintz]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:14:42 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Dining]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cake]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cupcakes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[desserts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[financial district]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mini cupcakes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Prairie Girl Bakery]]></category> <category><![CDATA[sweet treats]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Yorkville]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.delectablychic.com/?p=16141</guid> <description><![CDATA[The financial district’s favourite cupcake shop opened its Yorkville spot today (April 26). Come on by for mini cupcakes or their (generous) regular sized ones, and definitely try this week’s specials, hazelnut on chocolate or pina colada on vanilla, which will only be offered until tomorrow. Prairie Girl Bakery’s Yorkville location is on 150 Bloor […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;">The financial district’s favourite cupcake shop opened its Yorkville spot today (April 26). Come on by for mini cupcakes or their (generous) regular sized ones, and definitely try this week’s specials, hazelnut on chocolate or pina colada on vanilla, which will only be offered until tomorrow.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/prairiegirl.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-attachment-id="16142" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/prairie-girl-bakery-yorkville-is-open/prairiegirl/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/prairiegirl.jpg?fit=540%2C379&ssl=1" data-orig-size="540,379" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"2.4","credit":"","camera":"iPhone 5","caption":"","created_timestamp":"1366986724","copyright":"","focal_length":"4.13","iso":"50","shutter_speed":"0.000645161290323","title":""}" data-image-title="prairiegirl" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/prairiegirl.jpg?fit=300%2C210&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/prairiegirl.jpg?fit=540%2C379&ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-16142" alt="prairiegirl" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/prairiegirl.jpg?resize=540%2C379" width="540" height="379" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/prairiegirl.jpg?w=540&ssl=1 540w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/prairiegirl.jpg?resize=150%2C105&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/prairiegirl.jpg?resize=300%2C210&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/prairiegirl.jpg?resize=65%2C45&ssl=1 65w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px" data-recalc-dims="1" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: left;">Prairie Girl Bakery’s Yorkville location is on 150 Bloor Street West, behind Church of the Redeemer. Longer post coming soon.</p> <p> </p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.delectablychic.com/prairie-girl-bakery-yorkville-is-open/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">16141</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Judith & Charles Grand Re-Opening at First Canadian Place</title> <link>https://www.delectablychic.com/judith-and-charles-grand-re-opening-at-first-canadian-place/</link> <comments>https://www.delectablychic.com/judith-and-charles-grand-re-opening-at-first-canadian-place/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[admin]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2012 12:00:59 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Events]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Fashion and Style]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Shopping]]></category> <category><![CDATA[accessories]]></category> <category><![CDATA[bracelets]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Canadian lines]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dinner]]></category> <category><![CDATA[financial district]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Judith & Charles]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Montreal]]></category> <category><![CDATA[office-appropriate]]></category> <category><![CDATA[small sized accessories]]></category> <category><![CDATA[sophisticated brands]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Teenflo]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Toronto]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.delectablychic.com/?p=12115</guid> <description><![CDATA[Sophisticated, work-friendly women’s wear Judith & Charles celebrated its grand-reopening at First Canadian Place last night with a media event where attendees mingled, nibbled on hors d’oeuvres and also had the opportunity to browse or shop. The store, which was in a smaller, temporary spot for a couple of months, has now old home that […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sophisticated, work-friendly women’s wear <a href="http://www.judithandcharles.com" target="_blank">Judith & Charles</a> celebrated its grand-reopening at First Canadian Place last night with a media event where attendees mingled, nibbled on hors d’oeuvres and also had the opportunity to browse or shop. The store, which was in a smaller, temporary spot for a couple of months, has now old home that has been expanded to approximately 2,000 square feet. The new store features not only its current, very work-appropriate collection (fitting as the boutique is in the heart of Toronto’s financial district) but as pieces from lines like JBrand as well as accessories that would make any outfit pop, regardless of whether a woman is heading to the office or to dinner. In addition, those with small wrists will be happy to hear that many of the bracelets sold at the store are made just for them – no slippage here! Some of this season’s favourite looks include flowing blouses, slim, cropped and full length pants as well as dresses and pants that are partially made with leather. They are mostly classics and will last in one’s closet for many seasons to come.</p> <p> <a href='https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Judith-and-Charles-FCP3.jpg?ssl=1'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="150" height="99" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Judith-and-Charles-FCP3.jpg?fit=150%2C99&ssl=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail" alt="" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Judith-and-Charles-FCP3.jpg?w=540&ssl=1 540w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Judith-and-Charles-FCP3.jpg?resize=150%2C99&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Judith-and-Charles-FCP3.jpg?resize=300%2C199&ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" data-attachment-id="12140" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/judith-and-charles-grand-re-opening-at-first-canadian-place/judith-and-charles-fcp3/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Judith-and-Charles-FCP3.jpg?fit=540%2C359&ssl=1" data-orig-size="540,359" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"3.5","credit":"","camera":"NEX-5N","caption":"","created_timestamp":"1346779207","copyright":"","focal_length":"18","iso":"3200","shutter_speed":"0.000625","title":""}" data-image-title="Accessories sold at Judith & Charles are simple, sophisticated and “grown-up”" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Judith-and-Charles-FCP3.jpg?fit=300%2C199&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Judith-and-Charles-FCP3.jpg?fit=540%2C359&ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" /></a> <a href='https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Judith-and-Charles-FCP1.jpg?ssl=1'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="150" height="103" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Judith-and-Charles-FCP1.jpg?fit=150%2C103&ssl=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail" alt="" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Judith-and-Charles-FCP1.jpg?w=540&ssl=1 540w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Judith-and-Charles-FCP1.jpg?resize=150%2C103&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Judith-and-Charles-FCP1.jpg?resize=300%2C206&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Judith-and-Charles-FCP1.jpg?resize=65%2C45&ssl=1 65w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" data-attachment-id="12138" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/judith-and-charles-grand-re-opening-at-first-canadian-place/judith-and-charles-fcp1/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Judith-and-Charles-FCP1.jpg?fit=540%2C372&ssl=1" data-orig-size="540,372" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"3.5","credit":"","camera":"NEX-5N","caption":"","created_timestamp":"1346778831","copyright":"","focal_length":"18","iso":"3200","shutter_speed":"0.0015625","title":""}" data-image-title="Some gorgeous, work-appropriate pieces from the Fall 2012 collection" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Judith-and-Charles-FCP1.jpg?fit=300%2C206&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Judith-and-Charles-FCP1.jpg?fit=540%2C372&ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" /></a> <a href='https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Judith-and-Charles-FCP4.jpg?ssl=1'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="150" height="99" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Judith-and-Charles-FCP4.jpg?fit=150%2C99&ssl=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail" alt="" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Judith-and-Charles-FCP4.jpg?w=540&ssl=1 540w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Judith-and-Charles-FCP4.jpg?resize=150%2C99&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Judith-and-Charles-FCP4.jpg?resize=300%2C199&ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" data-attachment-id="12141" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/judith-and-charles-grand-re-opening-at-first-canadian-place/judith-and-charles-fcp4/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Judith-and-Charles-FCP4.jpg?fit=540%2C359&ssl=1" data-orig-size="540,359" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"3.5","credit":"","camera":"NEX-5N","caption":"","created_timestamp":"1346781486","copyright":"","focal_length":"18","iso":"3200","shutter_speed":"0.000625","title":""}" data-image-title="Some hors d’oeuvres from the event" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Judith-and-Charles-FCP4.jpg?fit=300%2C199&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Judith-and-Charles-FCP4.jpg?fit=540%2C359&ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" /></a> <a href='https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Judith-and-Charles-FCP5.jpg?ssl=1'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="150" height="116" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Judith-and-Charles-FCP5.jpg?fit=150%2C116&ssl=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail" alt="" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Judith-and-Charles-FCP5.jpg?w=540&ssl=1 540w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Judith-and-Charles-FCP5.jpg?resize=150%2C116&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Judith-and-Charles-FCP5.jpg?resize=300%2C232&ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" data-attachment-id="12142" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/judith-and-charles-grand-re-opening-at-first-canadian-place/judith-and-charles-fcp5/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Judith-and-Charles-FCP5.jpg?fit=540%2C418&ssl=1" data-orig-size="540,418" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"3.5","credit":"","camera":"NEX-5N","caption":"","created_timestamp":"1346781044","copyright":"","focal_length":"20","iso":"3200","shutter_speed":"0.0005","title":""}" data-image-title="These bracelets fit small wrists very well" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Judith-and-Charles-FCP5.jpg?fit=300%2C232&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Judith-and-Charles-FCP5.jpg?fit=540%2C418&ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" /></a> <a href='https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Judith-and-Charles-FCP6.jpg?ssl=1'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="150" height="99" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Judith-and-Charles-FCP6.jpg?fit=150%2C99&ssl=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail" alt="" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Judith-and-Charles-FCP6.jpg?w=540&ssl=1 540w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Judith-and-Charles-FCP6.jpg?resize=150%2C99&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Judith-and-Charles-FCP6.jpg?resize=300%2C199&ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" data-attachment-id="12143" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/judith-and-charles-grand-re-opening-at-first-canadian-place/judith-and-charles-fcp6/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Judith-and-Charles-FCP6.jpg?fit=540%2C359&ssl=1" data-orig-size="540,359" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"3.5","credit":"","camera":"NEX-5N","caption":"","created_timestamp":"1346778883","copyright":"","focal_length":"18","iso":"3200","shutter_speed":"0.001","title":""}" data-image-title="More hors d’oeuvres" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Judith-and-Charles-FCP6.jpg?fit=300%2C199&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Judith-and-Charles-FCP6.jpg?fit=540%2C359&ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" /></a> <a href='https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Judith-and-Charles-FCP2.jpg?ssl=1'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="150" height="99" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Judith-and-Charles-FCP2.jpg?fit=150%2C99&ssl=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail" alt="" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Judith-and-Charles-FCP2.jpg?w=540&ssl=1 540w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Judith-and-Charles-FCP2.jpg?resize=150%2C99&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Judith-and-Charles-FCP2.jpg?resize=300%2C199&ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" data-attachment-id="12139" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/judith-and-charles-grand-re-opening-at-first-canadian-place/judith-and-charles-fcp2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Judith-and-Charles-FCP2.jpg?fit=540%2C359&ssl=1" data-orig-size="540,359" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"3.5","credit":"","camera":"NEX-5N","caption":"","created_timestamp":"1346778920","copyright":"","focal_length":"18","iso":"3200","shutter_speed":"0.0025","title":""}" data-image-title="Burgundy – one of this season’s “it” colours" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Judith-and-Charles-FCP2.jpg?fit=300%2C199&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Judith-and-Charles-FCP2.jpg?fit=540%2C359&ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" /></a> </p> <p>Judith & Charles opened its first free standing boutiques a couple of years ago (<em>DelectablyChic!</em>, then known as Prospere Magazine, was there to cover the Bayview Village opening). Until then, the line, which was until recently, known as Teenflo, was only available at Holt Renfrew. Today, there are Judith & Charles boutiques across Canada, including Ottawa, Calgary and Vancouver as well as a location in New York City.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.delectablychic.com/judith-and-charles-grand-re-opening-at-first-canadian-place/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">12115</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Blowfish Bay Street Celebrates One Year Anniversary</title> <link>https://www.delectablychic.com/blowfishbaystreet/</link> <comments>https://www.delectablychic.com/blowfishbaystreet/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Cynthia Cheng Mintz]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:00:54 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Dining]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Events]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Restaurants]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Bay Street]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Blowfish]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Blowfish Restaurant]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Blowfish Restaurant and Sake Bar]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cocktails]]></category> <category><![CDATA[events]]></category> <category><![CDATA[financial district]]></category> <category><![CDATA[G.Q. Pan]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Japanese]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Japanese fusion]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Johnson Chou]]></category> <category><![CDATA[media]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Nishan Nepulangoda]]></category> <category><![CDATA[party]]></category> <category><![CDATA[sake]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Toronto]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.delectablychic.com/?p=9550</guid> <description><![CDATA[Media and foodies were invited to a delicious event at Blowfish Restaurant and Sake Bar‘s second location on Bay Street last night to celebrate its first anniversary. Like the King and Bathurst restaurant which opened nine years ago, the location is a fusion of traditional and modern as well as east and west, with its […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Media and foodies were invited to a delicious event at <a href="http://www.blowfishrestaurant.com/bay/" target="_blank">Blowfish Restaurant and Sake Bar</a>‘s second location on Bay Street last night to celebrate its first anniversary. Like the King and Bathurst restaurant which opened nine years ago, the location is a fusion of traditional and modern as well as east and west, with its decor by Johnson Chou, main menu by executive chef, G.Q. Pan and cocktails curated by mixologist, Nishan Nepulangoda. Since opening last year, Blowfish has definitely been making the area just north of the financial district a go-to destination for trendy dining. <a href='https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/blowfishbar.jpg?ssl=1'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="150" height="99" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/blowfishbar.jpg?fit=150%2C99&ssl=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail" alt="The bar at Blowfish" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/blowfishbar.jpg?w=500&ssl=1 500w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/blowfishbar.jpg?resize=150%2C99&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/blowfishbar.jpg?resize=300%2C199&ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" data-attachment-id="9572" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/blowfishbaystreet/blowfishbar/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/blowfishbar.jpg?fit=500%2C332&ssl=1" data-orig-size="500,332" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":""}" data-image-title="The bar at Blowfish" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/blowfishbar.jpg?fit=300%2C199&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/blowfishbar.jpg?fit=500%2C332&ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" /></a> <a href='https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/duck.jpg?ssl=1'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="150" height="99" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/duck.jpg?fit=150%2C99&ssl=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail" alt="Duck" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/duck.jpg?w=500&ssl=1 500w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/duck.jpg?resize=150%2C99&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/duck.jpg?resize=300%2C199&ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" data-attachment-id="9574" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/blowfishbaystreet/duck/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/duck.jpg?fit=500%2C332&ssl=1" data-orig-size="500,332" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":""}" data-image-title="Duck" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/duck.jpg?fit=300%2C199&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/duck.jpg?fit=500%2C332&ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" /></a> <a href='https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Lisa-Valerie-and-Wendy.jpg?ssl=1'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="150" height="97" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Lisa-Valerie-and-Wendy.jpg?fit=150%2C97&ssl=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail" alt="Lisa Valerie and Wendy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Lisa-Valerie-and-Wendy.jpg?w=500&ssl=1 500w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Lisa-Valerie-and-Wendy.jpg?resize=150%2C97&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Lisa-Valerie-and-Wendy.jpg?resize=300%2C194&ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" data-attachment-id="9576" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/blowfishbaystreet/lisa-valerie-and-wendy/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Lisa-Valerie-and-Wendy.jpg?fit=500%2C324&ssl=1" data-orig-size="500,324" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":""}" data-image-title="Lisa Valerie and Wendy" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Lisa-Valerie-and-Wendy.jpg?fit=300%2C194&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Lisa-Valerie-and-Wendy.jpg?fit=500%2C324&ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" /></a> <a href='https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/orangeandblack.jpg?ssl=1'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="150" height="99" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/orangeandblack.jpg?fit=150%2C99&ssl=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail" alt="Orange and Black" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/orangeandblack.jpg?w=500&ssl=1 500w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/orangeandblack.jpg?resize=150%2C99&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/orangeandblack.jpg?resize=300%2C199&ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" data-attachment-id="9578" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/blowfishbaystreet/orangeandblack/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/orangeandblack.jpg?fit=500%2C332&ssl=1" data-orig-size="500,332" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":""}" data-image-title="Orange and Black" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/orangeandblack.jpg?fit=300%2C199&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/orangeandblack.jpg?fit=500%2C332&ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" /></a> <a href='https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Septembre-and-Pasquale.jpg?ssl=1'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="150" height="109" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Septembre-and-Pasquale.jpg?fit=150%2C109&ssl=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail" alt="Septembre and Pasquale" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Septembre-and-Pasquale.jpg?w=500&ssl=1 500w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Septembre-and-Pasquale.jpg?resize=150%2C109&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Septembre-and-Pasquale.jpg?resize=300%2C218&ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" data-attachment-id="9580" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/blowfishbaystreet/septembre-and-pasquale/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Septembre-and-Pasquale.jpg?fit=500%2C364&ssl=1" data-orig-size="500,364" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":""}" data-image-title="Septembre and Pasquale" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Septembre-and-Pasquale.jpg?fit=300%2C218&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Septembre-and-Pasquale.jpg?fit=500%2C364&ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" /></a> <a href='https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/spicytunacrispyrice.jpg?ssl=1'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="150" height="99" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/spicytunacrispyrice.jpg?fit=150%2C99&ssl=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail" alt="Spicy Tuna on Crispy Sushi Rice" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/spicytunacrispyrice.jpg?w=500&ssl=1 500w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/spicytunacrispyrice.jpg?resize=150%2C99&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/spicytunacrispyrice.jpg?resize=300%2C199&ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" data-attachment-id="9582" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/blowfishbaystreet/spicytunacrispyrice/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/spicytunacrispyrice.jpg?fit=500%2C332&ssl=1" data-orig-size="500,332" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":""}" data-image-title="Spicy Tuna on Crispy Sushi Rice" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/spicytunacrispyrice.jpg?fit=300%2C199&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/spicytunacrispyrice.jpg?fit=500%2C332&ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" /></a> </p> <p>Party attendees mingled in the space and sampled many of the delights from both their regular and seasonal menus including orange & black (salmon, mango, avacado, orange and black tabiko, yuzu drizzle), spicy tuna won crispy sushi rice (one of my favourites) and the tempura spicy eggplant gyoza (this is a seasonal item). There were also two dessert to try. Media were able to get into the space a little bit earlier to mingle and get pictures, but by 6:15, the space was packed, especially around the bar (making it a little difficult to get from one side of the restaurant to the other at times). In addition to the hors d’oeuvres, attendees were all offered champagne , mineral water (sparkling and still) as well as a delicious tarty cocktail.</p> <p> <a href='https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/blowfish-desserts.jpg?ssl=1'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="150" height="99" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/blowfish-desserts.jpg?fit=150%2C99&ssl=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail" alt="Delicious desserts!" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/blowfish-desserts.jpg?w=500&ssl=1 500w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/blowfish-desserts.jpg?resize=150%2C99&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/blowfish-desserts.jpg?resize=300%2C199&ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" data-attachment-id="9571" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/blowfishbaystreet/blowfish-desserts/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/blowfish-desserts.jpg?fit=500%2C332&ssl=1" data-orig-size="500,332" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":""}" data-image-title="Delicious desserts!" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/blowfish-desserts.jpg?fit=300%2C199&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/blowfish-desserts.jpg?fit=500%2C332&ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" /></a> <a href='https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Claudia-Adam-Tara-Sarah.jpg?ssl=1'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="150" height="99" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Claudia-Adam-Tara-Sarah.jpg?fit=150%2C99&ssl=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail" alt="Claudia, Adam, Tara (from the Marilyn Dennis Show) and Sarah (Elle Canada)" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Claudia-Adam-Tara-Sarah.jpg?w=500&ssl=1 500w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Claudia-Adam-Tara-Sarah.jpg?resize=150%2C99&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Claudia-Adam-Tara-Sarah.jpg?resize=300%2C199&ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" data-attachment-id="9573" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/blowfishbaystreet/claudia-adam-tara-sarah/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Claudia-Adam-Tara-Sarah.jpg?fit=500%2C332&ssl=1" data-orig-size="500,332" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":""}" data-image-title="Claudia, Adam, Tara (from the Marilyn Dennis Show) and Sarah (Elle Canada)" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Claudia-Adam-Tara-Sarah.jpg?fit=300%2C199&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Claudia-Adam-Tara-Sarah.jpg?fit=500%2C332&ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" /></a> <a href='https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/eggplantgyoza.jpg?ssl=1'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="150" height="99" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/eggplantgyoza.jpg?fit=150%2C99&ssl=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail" alt="Spicy Eggplant Gyoza" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/eggplantgyoza.jpg?w=500&ssl=1 500w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/eggplantgyoza.jpg?resize=150%2C99&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/eggplantgyoza.jpg?resize=300%2C199&ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" data-attachment-id="9575" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/blowfishbaystreet/eggplantgyoza/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/eggplantgyoza.jpg?fit=500%2C332&ssl=1" data-orig-size="500,332" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":""}" data-image-title="Spicy Eggplant Gyoza" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/eggplantgyoza.jpg?fit=300%2C199&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/eggplantgyoza.jpg?fit=500%2C332&ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" /></a> <a href='https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Marissa-and-Toni.jpg?ssl=1'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="150" height="108" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Marissa-and-Toni.jpg?fit=150%2C108&ssl=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail" alt="Marissa and Toni" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Marissa-and-Toni.jpg?w=500&ssl=1 500w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Marissa-and-Toni.jpg?resize=150%2C108&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Marissa-and-Toni.jpg?resize=300%2C217&ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" data-attachment-id="9577" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/blowfishbaystreet/marissa-and-toni/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Marissa-and-Toni.jpg?fit=500%2C363&ssl=1" data-orig-size="500,363" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":""}" data-image-title="Marissa and Toni" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Marissa-and-Toni.jpg?fit=300%2C217&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Marissa-and-Toni.jpg?fit=500%2C363&ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" /></a> <a href='https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/sabrina-braden-and-jen.jpg?ssl=1'><img loading="lazy" 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data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":""}" data-image-title="Sabrina, Braden and Jen " data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/sabrina-braden-and-jen.jpg?fit=300%2C199&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/sabrina-braden-and-jen.jpg?fit=500%2C332&ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" /></a> <a href='https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/signature-cocktail.jpg?ssl=1'><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="150" height="95" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/signature-cocktail.jpg?fit=150%2C95&ssl=1" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail" alt="Signature Cocktail" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/signature-cocktail.jpg?w=500&ssl=1 500w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/signature-cocktail.jpg?resize=150%2C95&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/signature-cocktail.jpg?resize=300%2C190&ssl=1 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" data-attachment-id="9581" data-permalink="https://www.delectablychic.com/blowfishbaystreet/signature-cocktail/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/signature-cocktail.jpg?fit=500%2C318&ssl=1" data-orig-size="500,318" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":""}" data-image-title="Signature Cocktail" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/signature-cocktail.jpg?fit=300%2C190&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.delectablychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/signature-cocktail.jpg?fit=500%2C318&ssl=1" tabindex="0" role="button" /></a> </p> <p>The Bay Street location is open for lunch Monday to Friday (two seatings: one starting anytime between 11:30 and 1 pm and another between 1 and 2:30) and for dinner, Monday to Saturday (again, two seatings with the first between 5:30 and 7 and the second between 8 and 9:30). Reservations can be made by calling 416-860-0606 . In both cases, reservations are made for two and a half hours.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.delectablychic.com/blowfishbaystreet/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">9550</post-id> </item> </channel> </rss>