Lavalife Summer Lovin

Summer is here and we’re lovin’ it. Thousands of singles will descend on the city of Toronto for a weekend festival that is sure to be as hot as the weather outside. Summer Lovin’ takes place from July 15-17 and is presented by Canada’s leading online dating service Lavalife. The festival is three days of fun that includes interactive cooking classes and an iron-chef-like cocktail mixing competition. Lavalife aims to connect, engage and entertain single Canadians through a variety of web, voice and mobile dating services. Summer Lovin’ offers the same type of personal interaction over three jam-packed days of cocktails, delicious food, great parties and fantastic entertainment.

Events are taking place at C Lounge, Polson Pier, Böehmer restaurant, BarChef restaurant, Art Gallery of Ontario FRANK restaurant and the Mod Club. Celebrity guests include: Aliya-Jasmine Sovani of MTV, former Canadian Idol judge Zack Werner, radio host Adam Wilde, “world’s sexiest comedian” Nicole Arbour and international recording artist Jason Derulo.

Advantages include 2-3 complimentary cocktails at each event, free hors d’ouvres, a swag bag and the chance to mix and mingle at Toronto’s best restaurants and bars. Don’t miss it! Date: July 15-17, 2010 Time: see online schedule Location: C Lounge, Polson Pier, Böehmer Restaurant, BarChef Restaurant, Art Gallery of Ontario, FRANK Restaurant, Mod Club For tickets please visit: https://lavalifetickets.com/ Full details: http://www.lavalifetopsingles.com/en/Events.aspx#sat2 Facebook: www.facebook.com/lavalife Twitter: www.twitter.com/lavalife

31 Days and 31 Ways to celebrate lobster

For the entire month of July, Toronto’s waterfront and the luxurious Empress of Canada (hyperlink with http://www.empressofcanada.com/) will host lobster tasting events for your tastebuds to enjoy.

July 1 – Lobster dinner and fireworks cruise
July 16 – Tobasco VIP Lobster Tasting cruise with Cobra Kings (hyperlink Cobra Kings with http://cobrakings.com/)
July 18 – Van Houtte Coffee and Lobster crepe brunch

Visit www.TorontoLobsterFestival.com for more info about these great events

GET TICKETS HERE! http://www.eventbrite.com/event/669327978/rdpevents/4954770296

 

To kick-start those tastebuds, here are 31 ways you can enjoy lobster during the month of July:

1. Boiled Lobster: add sea salt and seaweed to get the perfect ocean taste
2. Steamed Lobster: all you need is a little bit of water and a steaming basket for the perfect tender meat
3. Microwave Lobster? Yes! Use a plastic bag with dry white wine and lemon wedges
4. Grilled Lobster: Steam for one minute, cut in half and brush with lemon or garlic butter. Grill.
5. Lobster Tail: Use your hand to crack the tail and get the delicious meat
6. Lobster Legs:Two things only – pinch and suck.

   

7. Lobster Bites: a delicious meaty little tart
8. Lobster Roll: Think lobster hot dog but way better
9. Lobster Chowder: A classic maritime dish
10. Lobster Soup: simmering stock with the shells in makes it tasty.
11. Lobster Stew: a favourite to many, including Mr. JFK
12. Lobster Salad: a refreshing summer lunch idea
13. Lobster Thermidor: broiled with butter, onion and cheese – this French dish is delicieuse!
14. Lobster Lasagna: a perfect update on the classic, also perfect for a rainy July day
15. Lobster Vindaloo: a tangy and delicious lobster-based sauce served over rice
16. Lobster Pie: great for any lobster-lover
17. Orange Lobster in Champagne: lobster steamed in Champagne, how fancy!
18. Lobster Crepe: this tasty brunch dish is featured on July 18^th!

    

19. Lobster Tacos: a taste of California is ideal on a hot summer evening
20. Stuffed: buttery, cheesy and flambéed with brandy
21. Boat Lobster: get back to the basics and enjoy a lobster meal on a boat (like the Empress, perhaps?!)
22. Lobster Curry: a nice twist that is not too hot and spicy
23. Vacation Lobster: you’ll be a lobster expert by the end of July, why not visit New Brunswick, Nova Scotia or PEI to compare your knowledge?!
24. Bargain Lobster: never has there been a better time to purchase lobster. Quality for as little as $3.00 a pound? Yes Please! Visit www.maritimelobster.ca
25. Sauce Lobster: garlic, lemon, butter, hot sauce? Lobster is a great palate for your favourite sauces
26. Beach Lobster: ideal addition to your vacation lobster – all you need is a camp fire, a pot and of course, lobster
27. Healthy Lobster: lobster is a fresh, healthy way to get protein. Only 45 – 100 calories for more than a pound
28. Sweet Lobster: fresh lobster is the sweetest, eat it right away
29. Lobster Sushi: top avocado rolls with cooked lobster
30. Lobster Salsa: your choice for ingredients – serve in a cocktail glass for added appeal
31. Party Lobster: Take all of these ways to enjoy lobster and use them at your next party! Or, visit www.TasteofLobster.com to attend their party

Thanks to www.lobsterqueen.com

FastLane Patio Event

Once again the Patio Season has arrived. That means it’s time to take the networking outside with the FastLane Patio event.

FastLane is a themed networking event that offers young professionals to take advantage of great food, conversations, and the opportunities to connect with other young professionals in various industries.

This FastLane edition will be held in Ultra upper Club, one of Toronto’s premier supper clubs. With new renovations,  Ultra Supper Club Toronto continues its celebrated for reputation of dining, cocktails, socializing, and stargazing.

This unique networking event will allow you to both expand your business network while relaxing and enjoying an evening cocktail the warm weather.

Join us on July 13, 2010 at Ultra Supper Club and enjoy the great weather and  cocktails while networking and meeting other young professionals.

WIN TICKETS!!!
We are also offering the chance to win 2 FastLane tickets. Vote for the hottest downtown patio. Just fill out this survey and let us know where we could host our August FastLane event.

https://www.kwiksurveys.com/?s=KLIKJO_3f78605c.

As a result of filling out the survey, we are giving you the chance to win 2 tickets to our upcoming FastLane Event on Tuesday, July 13 at Ultra patio club.

Event details

Date: Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Location: Ultra Supper Club, 314 Queen Street West
Tickets: On-line Advance $25 each or $35 at the Door

For tickets please visit: https://secure.gettickets.ca/?event=15621&language=en-ca&pin=624859b5-4869-102c-9597-c6d6ddd28217

*Your ticket includes complimentary wine & chocolate sampling, hors d’oeuvres, a gift bag and the chance to win door prizes.

Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=24694800824

For more information visit the website www.fastlaneevents.ca

Follow the link below to join the FastLane Facebook Group:

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=24694800824

Here are some photos of the event: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cityeventstoronto/sets/72157624492371084/

City of Toronto prepares for the world

On June 26 and 27 the city of Toronto will welcome the world for the 2010 G20 Summit.

Leaders, Ministers and Central Bank Governors from the world’s 20 largest economies will gather to meet and discuss the key issues in the global economy.

Hosting the G20 in Toronto will have a positive impact on the city as it will show the world all that Toronto has to offer by way of tourism, culture and diversity. It will also give the City of Toronto an opportunity to showcase the different events that are being hosted during in conjunction with the G20. Among those events are the Girls 20 Summit and the Young Entrepreneur Summit. Both events focus on the importance of youth involvement in our cities, countries and the world.

Girls 20 Summit

Girls 20 is a global campaign that highlights the importance of girls and women to economic prosperity.

From June 16^th until the 18^th, the first ever Girls 20 Summit will be hosted.
Twenty girls from the G20 countries will come together in Toronto to present, discuss and promote tangible, innovative and scalable solutions that put girls and women front and centre on the G20 agenda.

If you are a passionate, forward-thinking, solution-oriented girl between the ages of 18-20 from a G20 country you could be one of the G(irls) 20 Summit change makers. Apply to attend the G(irls)20 Summit and be a voice representing the 3.3 billion girls and women around the world.

For more information please visit http://www.girlsandwomen.com/girls20_summit-13.html

G20 Young entrepreneur summit

The Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) is the place to go for youth entrepreneurship. As a national charity, the CYBF provides the youth with pre-launch coaching, business resources, start-up financing and mentoring to help them launch a successful entrepreneurial business.

The Canadian Youth Business Foundation will host the G20 Young Entrepreneur Summit in Toronto from June 20 – 22, 2010.  The Summit will bring together more than 100 young entrepreneurs (18-40 years old) from G20 countries and has been recognized by the Canadian federal government as an official G20 event.

For information please visit http://www.cybf-g20.com/

LG Innovators Ball Midnight Spell

On Thursday May 6^th 2010, the Ontario science centre held their annual fundraiser Innovators Ball, this year titled ‘Midnight Spell’.

This year’s event revolved around the thrilling world of magic and sorcery. The evening, which began with a dinner catered by Jamie Kennedy and hosted by Ben Mulroney, had a distinctly mystical theme with magicians and illusionists performing throughout night.

In addition to special entertainment provided by award-winning magicians and illusionists, all guests were welcomed to enjoy the Harry Potter Exhibition.  The guests were able to experience the world of Harry Potter through experiences such as sorted into their favorite Hogwarts house by the magical Sorting Hat, tossing a “quaffle” or pulling a screaming mandrake from its pot in Herbology.

The LG Innovators’ Ball, wrapped up with an after-party for more than 1000 guests. Party guests were in for a mystical delights with a trio of Toronto’s top DJs to entertain as the clock strikes midnight.

Here are some photos of the event: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cityeventstoronto/sets/72157623893505457/

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