Author Archives: Bulletin Editor

The Roxton

The Roxton

Annabelle Goodman — 379 Harbord St            416 535 8181 The secret is now out. This charming little café is great. The neighbors certainly know. I used to live on Roxton Ave and there was no sign of gourmet restaurants ...

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Terrazza

Terrazza

Annabelle Goodman — 372 Harbord  St            647 343 3283 I have never seen this popular spot so busy. Large families, small groups, doubles, singles were all there. The windows were wide open and it felt as if we were ...

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La Tortilleria

La Tortilleria

Annabelle Goodman — 198 Augusta Ave          416 205 9227 I am determined to eat my way around Augusta Ave. Two of us were meeting to try a hamburger spot. There was no air conditioning and the place was extremely ...

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Cantine Bistro & Bar

Cantine Bistro & Bar

Annabelle Goodman — 138 Avenue Rd                416 923 4822 A. and I have been friends since our early high school days. (A long time ago) We continue to honor each other’s birthday and to see each other for weekly lunches. ...

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Song about pet loss to raise money for the Ontario SPCA

Ralph Hamelmann — VIDEO “Without Words” is a touching song inspired by the painful aftermath of losing my pet that will raise money for the Ontario SPCA and the Rainbow Association of Canadian Artists (RACA). This recording is a follow ...

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Fear and loathing wins Wynne four long years at Queen’s Park

Frank Touby — It was the abominable dread held by right-thinking voters that brought Premier Kathleen Wynne another four years at Queen’s Park. Anyone but the deadly Progressive [not!] Conservatives won the day for a Liberal Party majority. Rather than ...

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Careful where you ‘lay’ your vote is this rooster’s message

Fred, an Australian, was in the fertilized egg business. He had several hundred young hens and 10 roosters to fertilize the eggs. He kept records, and any rooster not performing went into the soup pot and was replaced. This took ...

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Is TCHC deliberately blocking people from voting?

Maureen Walsh — Is the Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) above the law? Has the TCHC deliberately impeded the civil rights of the poor, the working poor and people with disabilities in the Downtown core and perhaps at the other ...

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Embracing the Rhone Rangers

David White — “Raise your hand if customers regularly come in and ask for a good Cabernet.” I recently issued this directive to a group of 40 sommeliers, retailers, and other wine industry insiders from across Washington, D.C. Unsurprisingly, just ...

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How do you entertain an angel? ‘With potatoes,’ says Alex

Carey Kinsolving — “Make sure the house is clean and a pot of potatoes is in the oven,” says Alex, 6. I’m sure Idaho potato farmers will be glad to know that spuds are finally getting the respect they deserve. ...

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