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Eataly Toronto, the new 50,000-square-foot location of the long-awaited Italian food emporium
Get your stretchy pants on, Toronto, because it’s finally happening: after three long years of waiting, we’re getting our very own Eataly. On November 13, the brand’s 40th location will open inside the Manulife Centre at Bay and Bloor. The store spans three floors of the building, filling 50,000 square feet with pasta-makers, pizza ovens, a seafood restaurant, an enoteca, 400-plus kinds of cheese, a gelateria, a brewery, a marketplace, a culinary classroom and—coming next month—a morning-to-night Italian-style café serving all kinds of caffeinated and boozy beverages. Nicola Farinetti, the global CEO and son of Eataly founder Oscar Farinetti, gave us a tour of the impressive space before it opens to the public. Here’s a look at what you can expect.
Market Watch
TORONTO, November 5, 2019 – Toronto Real Estate Board President Michael Collins announced that Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 8,491 residential sales through TREB’s MLS® System in October 2019. This result represented a 14 per cent increase compared to 7,448 sales reported in October 2018. GTA-wide, sales were up on a year-over-year basis for all major home types.
The trend of annual growth in sales versus annual decline in new listings continued in October 2019, with new listings down by 9.6 per cent compared to October 2018. The resulting tighter market conditions compared to a year ago resulted in positive annual rates of price growth across all major market segments, from a GTA-wide perspective.
A first-time homebuyer’s guide to purchasing the right starter home
A starter home is defined as “a relatively small, economical house or condominium that meets the requirements of young people buying their first home.” Keep in mind, if you’re living in Canada’s most expensive markets (I’m looking at you Toronto and Vancouver), you may have to drop the word “economical” from the definition and put the word “very” in front of “small.”
While McMansions aren’t on everyone’s shopping list, at some point, just about everyone who gets into the property market will start with a starter home. And for most, it’s the largest sum of money they’ll put down in their lives, with a lot riding on the purchase. Here, Toronto-based realtor Jenelle Cameron dishes on what you should be thinking about (and looking for) when you’re house-hunting for the first time.
https://www.livabl.com/2019/09/purchasing-the-right-starter-home.html
Debunking 3 myths about selling your home in the winter
The first sign of snowfall isn’t the time many would consider to be ideal for mounting that ‘for-sale’ sign on the lawn.
Spring and fall are the hottest times of the year to buy and sell real estate — the weather is sunny, buyers are more active, your garden looks lush, and the market is ripe with inventory. But, what if you needed to sell your home in the middle of December, or heaven forbid, January? Will the freezing cold and eternal darkness doom your selling prospects for months? That’s unlikely, according to market trends and some real estate professionals.
Suggested Books For Christmas Gifts
Yours, For Probably Always
Martha Gellhorn is considered one of the greatest war correspondents of the 20th century.
Whether you know everything about her or nothing at all, a new collection of Gellhorn’s letters from Toronto author Janet Somerville is a must-read proposition.
Somerville’s Yours, For Probably Always: Martha Gellhorn’s Letters of Love & War, 1930-1949 captures an extraordinary period in Gellhorn’s life.
And what a life.
Gellhorn (1908-1998) was a keen observer and a gifted writer, and seems to have moved unobstructed through a world still controlled in every way by men.
All The Lonely People - Barry Callaghan-Exile Editions
Well worth the read.
https://quillandquire.com/review/all-the-lonely-people-collected-stories/
THE ULTIMATE GIFT BOOK FOR EVERY J.R.R. TOLKIEN ENTHUSIAST
An Encyclopedia of Tolkien: the History and Mythology that Inspired Tolkien’s World is a beautifully illustrated, leather-bound compendium with gold-tipped pages written by best-selling Toronto author - and Tolkien scholar - David Day. Published by Canterbury Classics, this comprehensive leather-bound volume - in an easily accessible alphabetical format - was written for the appreciation of both die-hard fans and general readers who might wish to discover the sources of J.R.R. Tolkien’s inspiration in his creation of Middle-earth
Are Table Salt, Sea Salt, and Kosher Salt Interchangeable?
If we’re talking underrated cooking ingredients, salt would top the list—we only seem to notice when there’s too much or not enough, which just isn’t right. If you’ve ever been down the spice aisle, you know that there are tons of different types of salt out there, and our inclination is usually to reach for the cheapest one. While all salt is technically just structural variations of sodium chloride (remember middle school science?), it can actually be worth splurging on some of the fancier salts (as in, the ones that come in jars instead of cardboard boxes) for adding flavor and textural oomph to everyday dishes. Here's a breakdown of the most common salts you'll encounter in the supermarket or specialty shops, and what purpose each best serves in your kitchen.
https://www.myrecipes.com/how-to/cooking-questions/types-of-salt
The Best Croissant In Toronto
The best croissant in Toronto is composed of few ingredients, yet marvellously complex to execute perfectly. Layer after layer of buttery laminated pastry is what makes these classic French baked goods truly stunning.
Here are the best croissants in Toronto.
https://www.blogto.com/toronto/the_best_croissant_in_toronto/
One of a Kind Winter Show
Experience the power of craft and its ability to bring people together at the One Of A Kind 2019 Winter Show.
For more than 40 years, One Of A Kind has brought together a community of makers and craft enthusiasts, united over their appreciation for creativity and passion for supporting local businesses.
https://www.oneofakindshow.com/toronto/en/meet-the-makers/artisans.html
Gourment Food and Wine
The 25th annual Gourmet Food & Wine Expo awaits! We invite you to join us on a food and beverage journey around the globe. The city will come alive for four glorious days at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
Toronto Christmas Market
The Toronto Christmas Market 2019 returns to the Distillery District from November 14 to December 22, open everyday except Mondays.
Admission is free of charge on weekdays until Friday at 6pm. A not-for-profit organization, Toronto Christmas Market charges $8.00 admission on weekends starting at 5pm on Fridays.
https://www.blogto.com/events/toronto-christmas-market-2019/
DON ALFONSO in Toronto named second-best Italian restaurant in the world
Don Alfonso has been recognized by 50 Top Italy as the 2nd Best Italian Restaurant in the World.
A true global mapping of quality Italian restaurants in the world, 50 Top Italy recognizes the best Italian restaurants both inside and outside Italy's borders. Each year over 350 inspectors from 50 Top Italy travel the world, respecting anonymity and autonomy, to compile the prestigious list.
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