I love a good cocktail. A nice, sipping drink with interesting flavors suits me well. You won’t have to twist my arm to check out Cocktail Bar on Dundas.
Toronto
aka T.dot, T.O., Hog Town, The Big Smoke
A Torontonian In Berlin
Erin | September 23rd, 2011
Currently I am living in Berlin for a few weeks. Just a common visitor – one of many in this vibrant city and by no means any expert. However, Berlin seems to be a place that carries it’s own when it comes to style. Berliners appear not to care too much about trends, which is not to say they don’t have style – it’s just not that important to jump on the mainstream. Read More
Freaks Get Naked
Erin | September 21st, 2011
Who is the infamous, schizophrenic, sexed up, self proclaimed “God of Rap?” None other then Kool Keith aka Dr. Octagon and founding member of Ultramagnetic MCs. Read More
Old Milwaukee Goes Pin Up
Erin | September 19th, 2011
Move over Pabst Blue Ribbon and make way for Old Milwaukee – the current beer of choice seen at house parties and events for the young and thrifty. Swill is swill, I suppose, and Old Milwaukee seemed to have the cache of Coors up until recently. So what changed? Read More
Men Will Be Men
Erin | August 12th, 2011
Men are growing into their britches these days – trading t-shirts and sneakers for tailored shorts and snappy tops. A little more sophisticated, a little more dashing. Another look I’ve been sighting is rolled up trousers with some overstated socks and chukkas, which I predict will become more popular in the fall. Read More
Hot For Holga
Erin | August 5th, 2011
There once was a time where you couldn’t just fire away 10 shots in a row, review them and delete the ones you don’t like. Yes, the world of film. I am of the digital generation so my introduction to film came a bit later. Recently, I wandered into the local thrift shop and came out with a Holga 135 – something a little different from digital. Read More
Death Of The DVD
Erin | August 4th, 2011
Some may say that the DVD was thwarted long ago with downloading and online movie streaming, yet the closing of 146 Blockbuster stores in Ontario really drives the point home. The consumer choice is clear – people are getting their viewing kicks elsewhere Read More
Braids Get Shortlist for Polaris
Erin | August 3rd, 2011
Seeing Braids perform live you understand how fastidious they are about sound, tweaking all the levels, hounding the sound guy, just to get it right. It took up 15 mins of their NXNE set, but their precision paid off. The appreciative crowd could really hear all the layers reeling as the band put on a stellar performance. Read More
Know Your Food
Erin | July 12th, 2011
Lately I’ve been more engaged with food politics and I’m not alone. Locally sourced and sustainable food is a hot trend these days. Read More
We’re Just Floating In Space, Man
Erin | July 6th, 2011
My partner brought home telescope from his parents house – it had been a gift from when he was 7 years old. On the night of a full moon we set it up on the rooftop deck and marveled at the universe. It perhaps seems inappropriate to find this antiquated contraption in the technology section but in the era of app this, and social media that – it’s refreshing to see things through a concrete lens.
Crochet Isn’t For Grannies Anymore
Erin | July 4th, 2011
All kinds of loose knits are in style – especially crochet. Throw away your images of doilies and old folks because crochet is the new lace. It’s sexy, feminine and edgy and being worn in so many ways.
NXNE Is More Than Just Music
Erin | June 14th, 2011
It’s time for NXNE! As usual an influx of amazing bands, films, and seminars are packed into 5 days of excitement. Current buzz bands like Twin Shadow, Braids, and Royal Bangs mesh in with 90′s throwbacks Evan Dando and Julianna Hatfield and hip-hop legends Digable Planets.
BAM. Magical powers. Aww Yeah!
Erin | June 13th, 2011
Sissy’s Magical Ponycorn Adventure is what happens when a 5 year old girl and her programmer Dad design an online interactive game. Illustrated and narrated by Cassie, the game takes Sissy through rainbow portals to find and rescue the Ponycorns (clearly a unicorn and pony hybrid). Read More
Customized Classics
Erin | June 3rd, 2011
I love Reebok Classics – always have, always will. They are unpretentious and have endless possibilities. But how come I can’t find any beyond the white ones that look like nurse shoes? I recently turned to searching online and found that I can customize my own through reebok.com. Read More
Austra: Feel It Break
Erin | June 2nd, 2011
As my friend recently put it, “Austra is great to listen to when you feel like listening to Fever Ray but don’t want to go to that dark place.” It’s synth heavy with haunting, ethereal vocals but you could totally put in on your headphones and ride around on your bike feeling like you are on a mission to take on the world. Read More