My husband got me into Mexican food. Before meeting him, the only “Mexican” I had were school cafeteria tacos – you know, grocery store bought taco shells that are more chip-like than a “real” tortilla. My parents never took me to any sort of Mexican when I was growing up – it was pretty much […]
Tag: Queen Street West
Kalloné: New Tdot Lingerie Shop Carries The Little Bra Company!
Many smaller-framed women are familiar with the California-based line, The Little Bra Company. Carrying “grown-up” looking bras as small as a 28AA, the brand has, over the years, become a go-to line for those of us who are small (including yours truly). The brand has been available in Canada for some time, but it’s often […]
Korean Beauty Line Holika Holika Launches on Queen Street
When one thinks of Korea, one thinks bibimbap, soaps and beauty products. One such brand, Holika Holika, held a media event on Monday to introduce their store to the downtown Toronto area. The little boutique at 311A Queen Street West is an emporium for those obsessed with skincare and beauty, with an array of practically […]
Italian on Queen West at Destingo Kitchen and Bar
Destingo Kitchen and Bar is one of the latest restaurant to open in the Queen and Bathurst area. Located in a former furniture and decor shop, this new restaurant has a fairly standard menu that one finds in modern, mid-priced Italian restaurants, with pastas, panini and delicious mains and starters. At my recent visit, which […]
Financial District Meets Hipsterville at the Beverley Hotel
Located on Queen Street a few blocks west of University, this new boutique hotel, so tiny that it only had a handful of rooms, has an equally eclectic restaurant, and is, according to chef, Eric Wood, “mixed with the seriousness of the financial district with the creativity of Queen Street.” However, I think the menu […]
Dlish Cupcakes Giveway! – CLOSED
You’ve read our write-up about Yorkville’s latest sweet tooth addition, Dlish Cupcakes. Now, you have a chance to get a dozen cupcakes, courtesy of Dlish in our Dlish Cupcakes Giveaway! All you have to do is fill in the form below for your chance. For up to two additional entries, you can: 1. Tweet about […]
Cupcake Shop Profile: Dlish Cupcakes Yorkville
DelectablyChic! recently had the chance to speak with Verge Manuel of Dlish Cupcakes. Dlish, whose original location is on Queen Street West, opened its second location in Yorkville, on Yonge, just north of Bloor a few weeks ago. Tell me a little bit about Dlish, its history, etc… Dlish Cupcakes opened in December 2010 with […]