Be a tourist in your own city.
Q with Jian Ghomeshi McIntyre Theatre 135 Fennell Avenue West Hamilton showed quite the outpouring of love for Jian Ghomeshi when we campaigned back in December 2011 for him to bring Q to the city. Although we didn’t win the bid, Jian said he would make good on his promise and come back this way. … Read more
Sushi Star 127 King Street East There are so many sushi spots in the city – people are serious about their sushi! I’ve passed through the heart of downtown, along King Street, countless times before and always notice places I’ve never been. The bright yellow Sushi Star is one of those and I couldn’t wait … Read more
Jack & Lois 301 James Street North This Ain’t Hollywood 345 James Street North I had been trying to meet up with the guys of Redanda for a while now and see them live. When they let me know they would be playing at This Ain’t Hollywood with friends The Great Machine, another band I’ve … Read more
Maria’s Fifty’s Diner 931 Queenston Road, Stoney Creek It was due time for another Stoney Creek venture. Maria’s Fifty’s Diner has been open just a few months and it sounded like a cute spot to check out. They’ve got you covered with full breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus, but I was awake bright and early … Read more
The Box Tiger Mulberry Street Coffee House 193 James Street North For my first Rendezvous of 2013, I got to chat with Toronto band The Box Tiger before their show at The Brain. After scoping out the venue and getting set up, I wandered next door to Mulberry with Sonia, Jordan, and Ben to find … Read more
Scissor Sisters – “Let’s Have A Kiki” [Listen] And though the sun is rising Few may choose to leave So shade that lid And we’ll all bid adieu to your ennui Just in case my eclectic taste in music wasn’t already obvious, this month’s Playlist should do it. I needed a silly jam to help … Read more
The Brain 199 James Street North This was a night of several discoveries – new music and a new venue. For my first live music feature of the year, I ventured out to The Brain, a hot spot for artists and musicians on James North. I had only popped in briefly before during Art Crawls … Read more
Mulberry Street Coffee House 193 James Street North In December, I got to meet up with local girls Maya Amoah and Ava Campbell of iila magazine. The best friends created an online magazine to showcase fashion, music, and art, both locally and beyond. Being so young themselves (I was surprised to learn they are still … Read more
