It’s that time of year again. The summer is drawing to a close and to mark this occasion the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is being held at Exhibition Place for 18 days. While I’m not too keen on the rides at the Midway, I was excited to check out the CNE this year. Having already...
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I was invited to ‘goLocal’ with the LCBO by spending the day with them in Prince Edward County, (or “The County” as my friends insist on all of us non-County-ites calling it), as part of the LCBO’s month-long celebration and promotion of all-things-wines-in-Ontario from September 12th to October 9th.
goLocal supports the smaller Ontario...
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The 2010 Drinks Show was a bit of a disappointment this year. Up to $30 for admission, then $1 per ticket with each shot glass sample costing $2 (and these were generally not filled with 1 oz of liquor), most would say that there was not good value for money. It was also...
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Whether you’re staying in or going out this weekend for the final two games of the World Cup, TheSceneinTO has some tasty World Cup inspired recipes courtesy of Chef Michael P. Clive. Every World Cup party deserves some good easy eats, so Chef Clive teamed up with Rickard’s to create some beer-inspired concoctions that...
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One of the reasons I love living in Toronto is that it’s full of independent bookstores offering charming atmosphere, friendly hand-selling staff, and off-the-beaten-track book selections.
I’ve always been a fiction gal, but lately I’ve become a little smitten with books about food – cookbooks, essays on eating, foodie memoirs, and especially any book about...
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When I initially set out to write a neighbourhood profile on Old Town I thought there would be no better place to start than the St. Lawrence Market. As it turns out, the market, with its winding hallways of farm fresh produce and colourful characters running the stalls, is like a big and bustling...
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Toronto is always an exciting place to be when soccer fever reaches its peak—every four years during the FIFA World Cup. For one month, fans will sport their favourite team’s jersey, flags of all sizes are proudly draped on people, waving outside restaurants and bars and attached to vehicles to display support for their...
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Looking for ways to cool down during the already-here summer heat?
Whether you're up at the cottage or hosting a backyard soirée in the city, TheSceneinTO turned to the LCBO for some helpful hints on how to mix up some refreshing drinks chez vous.
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All things Q apply when describing the relatively new café just west of Palmerston, Quaff. This quaint and quiet spot is definitely designed for groups of two. The bright decor, tall ceilings and gallery of rotating featured artists offer a peaceful backdrop for a calm afternoon java--but careful, they serve it really hot! So...
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Only a handful of years ago the thought of grabbing a cup of java to go, for any reason other than to get the jolt needed to extinguish exhaustion or a hangover, would be seen as inconvenient and out of the ordinary. Today, coffees are toted in hands around the world at all...
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