Angelina
The Muppets
For weeks I was torn between seeing two movies; The Adventures of Tintin and The Muppets. I wanted to see The Muppets so badly, but everyone and their brother was telling me to go see Tintin. Ultimately on the basis of those recommendations Tintin won out and I saw it first, and as you know [...]
Williams Landing
Williams Landing is a relative newcomer to the Liberty Village scene, perched atop a CIBC and looking down at the classic brick buildings surrounding it. The product of chef Marco D’Angelo (formerly of e11even), Williams Landing markets itself as a sports bar, but don’t dismiss it as a casual eatery. It has a sleek interior [...]
Lee – A Letdown
I don’t think I’m unreasonable in having a few expectations for restaurants. There is more to a restaurant than food, such as décor, service, and cleanliness. But when all of those elements are in place and the food lets you down? It’s…uncomfortable, especially when it’s a (relatively) expensive place with a big name behind it. [...]
Il Mulino – Simply Amazing
Winterlicious is not always the best indication of a restaurant’s typical style. It’s generally a one-shot menu, and may have been chosen for simple and speedy preparation, rather than wow factor. But it can still tell you how well the food is prepared, and even give you insight into the chef’s style and flavour profile. [...]
Mildred’s Temple Kitchen – Worship Dinner
Mildred’s Temple Kitchen is a gem in the heart of Liberty Village. Their motto, “Worship Flavour”, feels like a statement, a directive, and a promise of great things. I had dined there once before and have been eager to bring some foodie friends. Winterlicious was the perfect excuse opportunity. To whet our appetites we were [...]
Tinker Tailor Soldier Snore
I have been sitting on this review for a while. Or rather, it’s been roiling around in my head from the moment I left the theatre in which I saw Tinker, Tailor, Solider, Spy almost a month ago. But I’ve held off on writing it, let alone posting it, because while sometimes it can be [...]
The Adventures of Tintin – Great Snakes!
So, I have to confess…that I’ve never read The Adventures of Tintin. It somehow completely passed me by during my childhood, and I never knew anything more about it than that there is a guy named Tintin, he has a dog named Snowy, and there is a sea captain? And that was fine by me, [...]
Melancholia – not just a feeling, but a place.
“It began with…a music video?” is how Chantelle described Melancholia today. That certainly seems apt: you are presented with scenes, vignettes, each filmed at an intense 1000+ frames per second that make every detail of every scene burn itself into your retina and your consciousness. And over it all one mournful Wagner tune plays, slowing [...]
Nota Bene – Nota Bad!
Nota Bene, at first glance, is rather unassuming, but I was star-struck the moment I stepped inside. Not only for the large portraits of celebrity guests, but also for the understated elegance that the restaurant itself holds. Having arrived early, we were shown to a small table in the bar area, and I was finally [...]
Let’s enjoy cherry blossom time!
Spring is in the air and with it comes the soft and beautiful spectacle of cherry blossom time in Japan. I’ve never been a big fan of springtime. I prefer the crisp winds and bright leaves of fall. Growing up in Canada, springtime to me meant muddy puddles from the dirt-covered melting snowbanks, and a [...]
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