Bayview Post - December 2010

Bayview’s newest Vietnamese restaurant is a delight

Although the name Vietnamese Delight may seem straightforward enough, the Chinese name for the month-old restaurant is more revealing.

Anna Sajecki

Willowdale’s Monopoly house gets knocked down

A vacant bungalow that had been transformed into a life-sized bright-green iconic Monopoly house was recently torn down.

Ann Ruppenstein

Concerns mount over Yonge and York Mills lots

The uncertain fate of five local school buildings targeted by the Toronto District School Board’s (TDSB) real estate arm as potential surplus properties has local residents on alert for potential...

by Ann Ruppenstein

Too Close To Call - Beck vs Diamond

The cabbie is usually beholden to the pedestrian, honking pathetically at us, when we don’t need a ride, pulling daring U-turns when we do. But during December, with its frigid temperatures,...

OUR ANNUAL NAUGHTY LIST

They committed the biggest blunders of 2010, and had us shaking our heads, laughing hysterically and thanking the heavens it didn’t happen to us. They can expect coal this Christmas.

Bayview Break-Ins

A year of great eating

Over the past year, the city’s most high-profile chefs and celebs have taste-tested the best dishes Toronto has on offer. From poutine to chocolate cake. This month, we take a look back at the...

North Toronto grad won’t stop be-Leaf-ing

Judge Roland Harris helps recreate the Toronto Maple Leafs’ glory days

Lana Hall

Don’t forget (to marry) me

How T.O.’s Glass Tiger frontman met and finally married his soulmate

Karen Aagaard

Sound advice

If you had Canada’s top ear, nose and throat doctor, Dr. Jerry Chapnik, cornered for 10 minutes, what would you ask him about your ears?

Lana Hall

There are plenty of small fish in the sea

Sardines are an inexpensive and sustainable food source

David Suzuki

Big Ben visits Little Israel

Our columnist does a whirlwind tour ahead of the Festival of Lights and finds a community full of life

Ben Kaplan

Decked out digs

Six holiday ‘gift’ homes to please the wine lover, foodie, dancer, nature lover, sports pro and shopaholic

Karen Aagaard

T.O.’s top comedy export since Howie Mandel & Jim Carrey

In a recent TV interview, Canadian comedy megastar Russell Peters was asked how things were going for him. “Well, I’ve got nine cars and five houses,” he replied.

Mark Breslin

Two one-woman shows from two very different worlds

When major theatre critics across the city give a one-person show rave reviews, one’s ears should perk up.When the subject is intriguing, if not downright irresistible, it is time to book some...

Allan Gould

T.O. star gets Grey’s Anatomy lesson

CATERINA SCORSONE LANDS REGULAR ROLE ON MEDICAL SPIN-OFF SERIES PRIVATE PRACTICE

John Semley

Recording star made his father a promise

McDermott on performing at the concert closest to his heart

Ann Ruppenstein

Too bland to be in command?

How can Tim Hudak step out of Mike Harris’ shadow and shine?

From a first date to a seat in first class

In a world where everyone and everything happens in an instant, is it any wonder that the way we date has sped up, too?

Rebecca Eckler

Low set to rise again

T.O. legends back in spotlight

Ron Johnson

Addicted to sports

Author Dave Bidini follows a rag tag group of former addicts across the globe for a soccer tournament

Ron Johnson

Mother & daughter bake it to the limit

Former Ace Bakery mogul Linda Haynes and daughter Devin Connell, owner of Delica Kitchen, take a bite out of Toronto’s top pains au chocolat (that’s ‘chocolate croissants’ to you and me)

Malcolm Johnston

If money were no object

T.O.’s leading lady of fashion, Jeanne Beker, chooses the holiday’s chicest (not cheapest!) designer handbags

Karen Aagaard

Gerry Schwartz and Heather Reisman

Nicole Villeneuve

Julie Toskan-Casale

Tabassum Siddiqui

Larry Tanenbaum

Matthew Coutts

Isadore Sharp

Jon Sufrin

David Young

Nicole Villeneuve

Myron & Berna Garron

Jon Sufrin

Bill Holland & family

Barrett Hooper