I know I have been rather sh*t at blogging lately, and I also know this does not suffice, but I present to you on this sunny Spring Saturday a Weekly Digest of some charming events and occurences around the city of Toronto in which I partook:
Tuesday April 5th
I attended a Cape Breton Ceilidh at Roy Thompson Hall with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and the Barra MacNeils. Drank a Guinness in my seat (the sacrelig!), clapped along to some fiddles, held back the tears when they played a piece from Titanic, sang along to the sing-along (These Irish eyes are smiling…), LOVED the BM’s rendition of “Darling Be Home Soon” (one of my fav songs), and generally had a toe-tapping good time with the old folks and my friend MH.
Wednesday April 6th
Went to the Brewer’s Plate with J and ME. Unfortunately I did not have as great a time as I expected. The venue (Wychwood Barns) was too small, the room layout was not practical (rounds in the centre where everyone was walking from station to station, so if you sat down you felt in the way, and if you stood you felt in the way), the food was paired with beers but the people pouring hardly ever explained the tasting notes (it was just too busy I think), lots of line-ups, and the STRANGEST performance art that I just didn’t quite understand the premise of. However, that being said, I did meet some great people, local brewers and beer afficiandos. I just was hoping for an environment that was a tad more civilised and not an expensive indoor Beer Fest (not knocking Toronto’s Festival of Beer – I bought my tickets to the August 2011 event last December).
Friday April 8th
Afterwork drinks at Brassaii on King West with ME. I had a “Not Your Average Joe” (Hendrick’s and cucumber), and ME had a “Bad Moon Rising” (with fresh berry puree). Then we had Plymouth London Gin and tonics (ME with lime, me with lemon). Plymouth London Gin is my fav gin for G&Ts. It’s so smooth. Hendrick’s is my altime fav gin, but I will only mix it in delicate circumstances by experienced hands; otherwise will have it with water. After Brassaii, I headed to Elixir Organic Spa for a body treatment that was part of a Groupon deal. LOVE GROUPON. It decides my social life for me. This deal included a chocolate body wrap, massage, and anti-aging facial. I really shouldn’t have drank gin before the treatment, because the detoxifying effects kicked in shortly after I left and I felt AWFUL. Told ME I was never drinking again. And this time I meant it.
Saturday April 9th
Obviously did not mean what I said the day prior, because went for brunch with ME at Bloor Street Diner, and had a delightful table red (La Vieille Ferme) and a pint of Stella Légère (much better tasting than regular Stella). I also had moules-frites in a coconut-curry sauce. So good! Then we wandered over to the Village for a bit. Tonight I am off to De Luca Fine Art | Gallery for the opening reception of Juno Yuon’s “Made in Montreal: En considérant le monde différents” exhibit. The trans-avant-garde artist’s work is on display at De Luca until April 30th.
Tomorrow’s plans include a walk in High Park with the rents and the wiener dog, then consulting with a client about sponsorship for their upcoming art events. And, of course, finishing Sunday night off with Bob’s Burgers and a bubble bath.
TTFN
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