Author Archives: Chuck Ortiz

LA BELLE PROVINCE

By Chuck Ortiz | Published: October 5, 2011
We recently stopped by Montreal to finish up some content for upcoming issues and had a great time as always. It’s always refreshing to visit this city in “La Belle Province” because the culture is a departure from what I’m used to in Toronto. Here is a photo essay of some of the people and [...]
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FOODTOGRAPHY | SMOKE BREAK

By Chuck Ortiz | Published: October 3, 2011
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Hassel Aviles

By Chuck Ortiz | Published: September 6, 2011
Hassel Aviles is a woman on a mission. She’s the brains behind the upcoming Toronto Underground Market that will give home cooks an opportunity to get their food out there.
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COCKTAIL BAR

By Chuck Ortiz | Published: September 2, 2011
Yes, we all know how great Jen Agg’s cocktails are and we’ve all been in love with her concoctions for quite some time. With the opening of Cocktail Bar, not only do you get to soak up her classic & modern libations, but you also get a taste of Agg’s design sense, which we absolutely [...]
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CONTAINER GARDENING 101

By Chuck Ortiz | Published: August 25, 2011
Old Faithful Shop in Vancouver not only offers a well curated variety of goods but also workshops that are relevant, approachable and of course fun. The first workshop they put together, ‘Container Gardening 101′ was a complete success. We stopped by to sit in during the workshop and find out more about this endeavor.
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NIGHT MARKET

By Chuck Ortiz | Published: August 25, 2011
At first glance, you probably thought these photos were taken at some food stand somewhere in Asia right? Well actually, they were taken at the recent T&T Night Market by Toronto’s waterfront. If you’re not familiar with the market, its an annual showcase of various ethnic street foods  and although they try to be as [...]
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A CONVERSATION WITH DAVID CHRYSTIAN

By Chuck Ortiz | Published: August 12, 2011
We had a chance to sit down with Executive Chef & Co-Owner of the newly designed Victor Restaurant, David Chrystian. Not only was the space redesigned but the menu also under went a revamp as well. We spoke to David about his new role as co-owner, working with the Hotel Le Germaine and where he [...]
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THE WALSH’S | TEASER

By Chuck Ortiz | Published: July 22, 2011
Here is a little teaser from the upcoming feature titled “The Walsh’s”. Video by Abby Ainsworth
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FOOD TRUCK EATS

By Chuck Ortiz | Published: July 21, 2011
Toronto isn’t as lucky a city to have the vibrant street food scene other cities like San Francisco and New York have. Thanks to Toronto’s ancient bylaws the only variety we get are the people running the fleet of hot dog stands we are allowed to have. And don’t get me started on the failed [...]
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Signed. Sealed. Delivered.

By Chuck Ortiz | Published: June 30, 2011
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