Today, just before noon, an attractive young woman walked into my office carrying lunch for six people from Jack Astor’s. They sent out free lunches to selected local businesses to promote their new lunch menu, and speedy lunchtime service. She explained the promotion, encouraged us to come over to the restaurant for lunch, and was [...]
Archive for the 'Goin' Out' Category
Who Says There’s No Such Thing As A Free Lunch!?
Published by May 12th, 2009 in 2009, Chris, Food & Wine, Goin' Out and Ideas!. 0 CommentsNew Year’s Eve at The Devonshire Inn
Published by January 3rd, 2009 in 2008, Chris and Leah, Food & Wine, Goin' Out and Travel. 0 CommentsOn our return journeys from Kingston, Leah and I routinely detour through Prince Edward County. It’s by no means a short cut, but the scenery is nice, and the wine and hospitality are even better. We’ve commented that we’d like to go back for an overnight and stay at one of the numerous inns – so for [...]
Tonight Leah and I ventured into the city to check out The Toronto Criterium – a timed bike-race around a short course (approximately 1km) in the heart of St. Lawrence Market. Judging by the crowd this is sure to become an annual event! The cyclists were really ripping – cruising at speeds of 45km/h for [...]
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Published by April 20th, 2008 in 2008, Chris and Leah, Friends, Goin' Out and Movies. 0 CommentsWay back in December I posted a preview for this film, and today we’re going to see it with Trevor and Dana! The early reviews on Rotten Tomatoes are good, so it should be a good time at the theatre.
Toronto FC :: 2-2-0 Woo Hoo!!
Published by April 19th, 2008 in 2008, Chris and Leah, Goin' Out and Toronto FC. 0 CommentsPicking up where they left off last year, the TFC faithful rocked the BMO Field from the minute we walked through the gates. The atmosphere in the stadium is incredible, and you can tell that the players feed off it.
The supporters in the south stands learned/created a few new songs during their off-season. My particular [...]
We just got back from seeing this film and it was great. Just last week we saw a commercial for it, and in my half-asleep state on the couch something about it jumped out at me and made me want to see it. (This was the first and only commercial I saw for it…)
It’s a [...]
On Tuesday night I went to the Neil Young concert at Massey Hall… and I’m still on the high! First of all Massey Hall is an amazing venue. Secondly we had great seats. Thirdly he performed a wicked set:
Acoustic Set
From Hank To Hendrix
Ambulance Blues
Sad Movies
A Man Needs A Maid
Try
No One Seems To Know
Harvest
After The Gold [...]
Grey Cup Weekend!
Published by November 25th, 2007 in 2007, Chris and Leah, Food & Wine, Friends and Goin' Out. 0 CommentsLeah and I spent the weekend in the city. Friday night we celebrated Dan’s birthday at College Street Bar. Last night we went out with Y&K to PJ O’Briens, followed by CanStage’s presentation of Little Shop of Horrors. After the show Y&K went home, while Leah and I retired to Sheraton (using one of our wedding gifts for a free nights stay [...]
Niagara!
Published by November 18th, 2007 in 2007, Chris and Leah, Friends, Goin' Out and Travel. 2 CommentsWoo Hoo!!! We Got TFC Tickets!
Published by October 23rd, 2007 in 2007, Chris and Goin' Out. 0 CommentsI just got the call today letting me know that we are now Season Seat holders for the Toronto FC. Next season can’t come fast enough.
