Posts tagged: Toronto

Can you spare a dime? Can you spare a moment of your time?

I’m no saint. I’m not a bleeding-heart left-wing liberal. I don’t help everyone who asks for help. I do, however, have a soft spot for the homeless. Do you listen when they ask for spare change? Do you acknowledge them as people? Do you give anything? Do you ever have a conversation? Some of the [...]

Friday December 30th, 2011 in , , | Comments Off

A Return to Sushi Time – But Might Be My Last

I hadn’t been to Sushi Time at 325 Queen West since I was a university student many years ago. I remember enjoying that long-ago meal, but I don’t remember anything about the food itself. What I – and my friends who were there – definitely remember though is the way I ordered tons of small [...]

Saturday December 24th, 2011 in , , , , | 1 Comment »

Learning more about sake at Izumi (OSWSC)

Education, truly learning something new, is one of life’s greatest pleasures. Thus, I found myself greatly enjoying another evening sip-n-learn session at the Ontario Springwater Sake Company (OSWSC, also known as Izumi, the brand name for their sake). The topic this time was Tasting Sake. On a bit of a sad note, I learned today [...]

Friday December 16th, 2011 in , , , , | Comments Off

BIXI Toronto Gets Better

I had a bear of a time getting started with Bixi earlier this summer. Thankfully, my experience as a rider since then has been quite nice. The main thing about Bixi is that it’s convenient. Particularly for someone who doesn’t live downtown, Bixi bikes are a great way to get around downtown quickly, economically, and responsibly. [...]

Thursday December 8th, 2011 in , | 2 Comments »

Talking with the Toji: What Makes The Sake Special

I’m a sucker and a stickler for quality. This applies across the board, and it is what draws me towards handcrafted, artisanal products. Toronto is lucky to have its own local sake brewery, the Ontario Spring Water Sake Company – whom you’ll know on the shelves under the Izumi brand. When a “sip’n learn” session came [...]

Thursday December 8th, 2011 in , , , | 2 Comments »