Being the mayor is all about getting his pet projects done and the city he serves can go to hell.
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Toronto-Age |OT2|
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Being the mayor is all about getting his pet projects done and the city he serves can go to hell.
Okay, something HAS to happen to him now.
This aide will take the blame and get fired? Sounds about right.
This is the best thing I've read all year. What a joke; I thought he would never utter "football" again.
On another, more positive note: Is anyone going to Nuit Blanche? What's the deal with www.scotiabanknuitblanche.ca? It's always down. I tried today and 2 weeks ago. Is there any other websites with info?
It's up for me. Also, not going because it's sucked every yeah I've went.
Working here.
I guess it's just my crazy work internet connection. I'll try at home tonight.
Works for me. Went to Nuit Blanche for the first/last time in 2010, found it underwhelming and not that enjoyable (maybe I didn't 'get it'). A friend of mine said last year's was a bust as well so I'm not really compelled to go back this year.
On a side note, waking up to The Dean Blundell Show kind of sours my morning. Need to get a better alarm station.
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
Over a decade and not been there once
Cheap pitchers. Good nachos. I used to work down the street from there. My coworkers and I called the place Sneaky Disease.
Man, I freaking love California Sandwiches. Their veal and sausage sandwiches are to die for. Every time my girlfriend and I go, we each veal and sausage, respectively, and do half and half. Best meal ever.
EDIT: Should I send my Nexus 7 back to Google? The screen has a slight creak to it (which frankly doesn't bother me too much) and I'm afraid that it'll fall apart later on down the road.
EDIT: Should I send my Nexus 7 back to Google? The screen has a slight creak to it (which frankly doesn't bother me too much) and I'm afraid that it'll fall apart later on down the road.
I've never been a huge fan of California Sandwiches, but I may try it again. I haven't had one in over a decade it feels like.
Ehh it's alright. Their sauce is really generic. I get the eggplant though lol.
Since they are franchised out I find that the quality of sauce/sandwich is pretty dependent on location. The downsview location is really good.
The one I had I think was closer to Woodbridge. I know where that Downsview one is and I'm not too far maybe I'll give it another shot.
nah, but I saw some Metalworks dudes setting up some massive shit on Bay St. this morning on my way to work.
I love the Artisano sandwiches. I think they have a few places around the GTA. That stuff is fantastic.
Hell no, it's always awful.
Hell no, it's always awful.
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
Just went to Grazie near yonge/eglington
Service: very good...though dude kinda reminded me of Gus from Breaking Bad.
Food: not that great. Portions were huge, but food itself was bland.
Price: if you're paying for quantity, its good value. Taste = not so much
Other: bread was stale. Didnt have to ask for water. Atmosphere was good. Wasnt too busy. Server did come by to ask how everything was.
Overall: would not go again
Service: very good...though dude kinda reminded me of Gus from Breaking Bad.
Food: not that great. Portions were huge, but food itself was bland.
Price: if you're paying for quantity, its good value. Taste = not so much
Other: bread was stale. Didnt have to ask for water. Atmosphere was good. Wasnt too busy. Server did come by to ask how everything was.
Overall: would not go again
Probably not. Nuit Blanche is just an excuse to get drunk and party in the city anyway. Which why it's fun if your with friends though.
I didn't realize it was tonight.
I did a bit last year, pretty lame outside of a few exhibits. Maybe I'd have enjoyed it more with livelier friends, but I ended up in a foul mood when I decided to go home.
Did you guys see this? Princess of Wales to be demolished and replaced with a condos and a "culture complex"
I liked what he did with the AGO, but wtf:
Is that seriously random strips of crumpled paper?
I liked what he did with the AGO, but wtf:
Is that seriously random strips of crumpled paper?
Did you guys see this? Princess of Wales to be demolished and replaced with a condos and a "culture complex"
I liked what he did with the AGO, but wtf:
Is that seriously random strips of crumpled paper?
That really does look like strips of paper. What the hell?!
BigJonsson
Member
I've been to the one near Wonderland and the service sucked, took over 25 minutes for someone to come by the table to say hi and take a drink order.........I wanted to leave but my parents wanted to stay =/
AlphaTwo00
Member
Personally, it's just too damn crowded, and everything is just behind a giant line. It's like new years, without anything interesting.
I guess I could have gone out later and wait till people thinned out, but then I can sleep instead.
I guess I could have gone out later and wait till people thinned out, but then I can sleep instead.
BigJonsson
Member
I always hear negative things about Nuit Blanche yet the same people go every year because they fall for the novelty of having stuff to do overnight downtown...........I just think of all the drunk/stoned kids swarming about thinking they are hot shit
Yeah my friends came back a little while ago and said that nearly everything had lines ranging from 45 minutes to an hour and a half waits.
BigJonsson
Member
I went to Nuit Blanche in Montreal a few years ago and it was boring as hell, so its not just Toronto that is overrated
AlphaTwo00
Member
That's what it was, basically. Even things like food trucks near the eaton center was jam packed.
We had a boardgame night at a friends place before heading out, we quickly went back for another game instead.
BigJonsson
Member
Big deal, you can get food anytime in Toronto =/
Hardly ever hear that the "art" is amazing
People really get off on the fact that they can stay out late and practically do whatever they want. I barely lasted a half hour and then went back home.. for Nuit Blanche, best thing is to avoid the Yonge Dundas area and head out further like Queen/Bathurst, where people are less obnoxious. Lots of police around though.
added_time
Member
Did you guys see this? Princess of Wales to be demolished and replaced with a condos and a "culture complex"
I liked what he did with the AGO, but wtf:
Is that seriously random strips of crumpled paper?
Here is the first draft render of the new buildings:
Looks amazing to me. If it even ends up half as good as "8 Spruce Street" that Gehry designed in Manhattan, then it will be a real treat.
This was my experience last year. Plenty of (probably) uni/college students getting their hipster cred, high school kids acting like they're so mature, and artists generally getting off on having a place to freely exhibit their stuff. Not that there's anything wrong with those, though.
I went last year, spent about a couple of hours before heading home. You really don't do it for the art, you do it for the experience. The people I came with were pretty negative, so that partly soured my experience. I'd go again with the right people.
Represent.
Banned
Here is the first draft render of the new buildings:
Looks amazing to me. If it even ends up half as good as "8 Spruce Street" that Gehry designed in Manhattan, then it will be a real treat.
Was just about to post this, it looks amazing.
They're all 85+ Storey towers too, plus we get 2 new museums.
Huge impact on the skyline too.
Those are everywhere. I've seen guys and girls with those things... shudder. I hear they have mechanical ones now.
Supermanisdead
Member
Those buildings are amazing. I can't believe how much condos are being built right now.
yeah even when the economy isn't all that great
IISANDERII
Member
On the topic of real estate, what site is preferred for looking for rentals?
Kings Crown is one of the best meals to split with a friend in Toronto.