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Cold streets of Toronto

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Beautiful Beaufort, South Carolina

Beautiful Beaufort, South Carolina

The Tabby Manse House, Bay St., The Bluff, Beaufort, SC. As much as I enjoy wildlife, especially birds, history and architecture also rate high on my list. In Beaufort, South Carolina, you can have it all. After spending a month on Florida’s Amelia Island northeast of Jacksonville, my wife and I weren’t ready to head back to the northern winter climes. We rented an Airbnb for a few days with…

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No cars on Bay by Greg David Via Flickr: IMG10_17155

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Bannock

Location: 401 Bay St.

J says: Great little space, friendly service, and decent food. Decent, not great. My meat pizza was topped exclusively with delicious cured meats, but I found the crust slightly hard, and I wasn't impressed by the bread pudding. Then again, I'm never really impressed with bread pudding. The S'mores pie was indeed Really Awesome, and completely within Bannock's theme of simple comfort foods done well. I enjoyed the meal, but left a bit deflated. I'm arrogant, I guess; I could make that S'mores pie just as well. Bonus: Beau's on tap! Rating: JJJ

A says: The dining room at Bannock was packed when we sat down for dinner with a friend on a Saturday night. There is something cozy about the space - like being in a really high-end cabin and the service (which I've found to be true at most O&B restaurants) was lovely. On the food - I started with the soup of the day, inspired by Thai flavours with generous amounts of chicken and coconut. It was good. For my main, I went with the Veggie Bannock - bannock with grilled veggies and what was listed on the menu as 'comfort cream.' What is comfort cream? I have no idea. I was expecting perhaps a creamy cheese or a bechamel type sauce. What I got was bannock brushed with olive oil and herbs - like a light pesto, covered with greens and grilled veggies. It was tasty, but nothing particularly creamy or comforting. Then we got dessert. I went with the chef's croissant bread pudding with raisins, chocolate and creme anglaise. It was very good. Our fellow diner went with the Warm S'mores Pie. I only had a few bites, but it was spectacular. Soft, warm, rich, and gooey - I would go back for just this. The dessert elevated my review from good to great. Rating: AAAA

Average rating: ♥ ♥ ♥ 1/2

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6 Reasons You Should Grab Your Next Sandwich From Sliced

International flavours and local freshness meet grab-and-go convenience at Sliced (650 Bay St., 416-971-4000, slicedgourmet.com)

Lobster BLT $6.75 / half, $12.75 / whole. 

Caprese $7.50

Classic Peanut Butter and Jam $5.75

Toronto’s answer to London England’s ever handy Pret a Manger, Sliced is a one stop lunch solution offering fresh readymade sandwiches, freshly pressed juices, espresso drinks and snacks. They’ve also left out the preservatives that so often come with grabbing a snack off a shelf. Sliced ‘wiches are made fresh by hand every morning using local and organic ingredients.

Here are a few more reasons to stop by:

Not your mom’s crustless PB&J: Inspired by owners Jordana Appugliesi and Nabil Zakaria’s backgrounds (Italian, Moroccan) and their travels, the menu consists of “chef-inspired” spins on classic sandwiches. Check out the menu here!

Fresh fundamentals: No best before dates, no cardboard packaging. Everything is made fresh from scratch every morning, starting with organic artisan breads to house-made salad dressings.

Break bread with a buzz on the side: Their La Marzocco espresso machine hooks you up with proper afternoon pick me up, or morning latte. They also make yogurt parfaits and oatmeal, so you can grab a quick breakfast. If you like that, come back for brunch on the weekend.

Stellar sides: Soups are made fresh daily from RaviSoups, with one vegan option and one meaty option per day. Finish off lunch with dessert options from Sweets from the Earth and Circles and Squares. If that doesn't cut it, stock your desk with biscotti, fresh fruit, and spiced nuts for the afternoon.

Choice pickin’s: The menu offers something for everyone, with 14 kinds of salads (ranging from $5.50 - $13.75) and over 25 types of sandwiches (ranging from $4.25 – $12.75). 

Happy endings: End of day leftovers are donated to Second Harvest, Canada’s largest food rescue program.

Photo by Sliced gourmet via Facebook. 

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Keep it real and Occupy Everything....It's time for a revolution

Me: If and when that Occupy Everything deal reaches Toronto... I am undoubtedly making a dope graffiti sign "Revolutioneyes" and making my way to Occupy Bay St.

Coworker: What so you're a protester now?

Me: What.. So your still a bystander then?

Coworker: uhmmmmmm..... (confused look)

Me: I was always taught that if you see somebody getting bullied by somebody else.. you should usually step in and help and try to resolve the situation... being a bystander is just as bad as being the bully..... so I wanna do the right thing...

Coworker: Welll... ughh I guess.... whatever man whatever

I keep it fucking real.