I’ve decided that this blog will probably be a 5 part series. I actually have a food entry all typed up with pictures, although I think I’ll edit a bit of it after I finish this new entry since I’ve mentioned a lot of food already in the first post.

Truth be told, I haven’t really gone anywhere during this trip. I’m actually in Taiwan to visit my grandparents and just spend time with them because they’re getting old, but that doesn’t mean I still don’t remember the things I did in my numerous trips to Taiwan before this one. So, here are a few monuments to take a look at if you ever decide to visit Taipei.

 The Taipei 101 Building

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Aroma Espresso Bar
500 Bloor Street West
(416) 536-7750

Located just east of Bathurst, Aroma is probably the most modern-looking coffee shop I’ve ever been in. Swap the mellow, indie-style music for Top 40 songs, stone or wood countertops for sleek, stainless steel ones, and blasé decor for a minimalistic, contemporary style. Enough about aesthetics though, people go to restaurants to eat (for the most part). (more…)

The 2009 World Figure Skating Championships are being held this week at Los Angeles. Even if I’m not attempting to do my bit to promote the sport of figure skating, I must say that the Worlds are quite unlike any other sporting event. There is of course the sublime skating that (occasionally) occurs, but even the non-skating enthusiast can enjoy the parade of the most ridiculous skating outfits imaginable. If one is impervious to the delights of skin-tight fluorescent fabric and sequins, there is always the spectacle of watching the media or rabid fans working overtime to make spurious corrupt judging accusations and trying to drum up rivalries.

As for the actual skating that goes on at these Championships, I will be covering three of the four disciplines—the pairs, ladies, and men’s events. (more…)

Hello again.

Not much of a photo this week. Here’s a nice quiet spot on campus where you will occasionally see me eating my lunch.

It’s right between LM and MP, sports a few tables with umbrellas, and a decent fountain (although I expect them to shut it down when the frost moves in).  At night, the pillars you see in the photo will glow an eerie blue. There is a convenient mens room located through those orange doors and up the staircase on the second floor. It’s a perfect spot for light studying/relaxing, and it doesn’t get too windy due to the high surrounding buildings. I even get Wi-Fi access here!

I’m going to stop now before it begins to sound like I’m trying to sell you property. Check it out for yourself!

Have you been submitting photos to the blogUT Flickr pool? I encourage you to join here. I’ll start grabbing photos to post alongside my work once it picks up a bit.

Summer is here, it’s getting warmer (for the most part), and animals are procreating. You are probably in love, looking for love, or have aching loins. What do you all have in common? You’re frisky and you want to make out; don’t deny it! The U of T campus is pretty empty now that it’s summer, and if you are taking summer courses, why not take advantage of this? You might have your own secret areas to make out on campus, but here’s a list of our suggestions. Read on for photos, ratings, and a map of the best make out spots on campus!

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Inside Tattoo Rock Parlour

Someone once told me that a review is supposed to be unbiased and impartial. I remember disagreeing with them, because it seems that the very idea is to infuse the piece with your own opinion.

In my growing quest to become a pretentious Queen West hipster, I jumped at the chance to review Drowning Girl and Tara Slone playing at Tattoo Rock Parlour this past Wednesday.

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Now, there’s nothing quite like a freshly baked loaf of bread. Warm, steamy buns of goodness, this must be what heaven tastes like. I used to live on McCaul street, the same street as Silverstein’s Bakery. Quite often, I used to smell the delicious scent of baked bread while walking home. But it took me a whole year before I figured out that I could go INSIDE and buy freshly baked bread!

It’s certainly not very well advertised. There’s no clear indication of an entrance, and no sign to tell you to go in. But if you haven’t been yet, you’ve been missing out!

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