Stepping out

First two days of the new year are off to a good start, long mornings, daily discoveries and another friend turns 40. Spent a nice long week in Toronto, here's some of what I came across:

[Geek Chic]
Innovative Diaries

[Creatively speaking]
social product development - ideas to the test

[Pages]
Through Black Spruce - Joseph Boyden

The Monocle - briefings on global affairs, business, culture and design

[Scene]
Well, two out of three isn't bad - the film about JP is a waste, but the other two were a pleasure...
- Black Swan
- True Grit
- I'm Still Here

Saw the Julian Schnabel show at the AGO - massive works tied to film. Also stumbled upon their current exhibit on Coach House Press and related art scene.

[Yum!]
Spent a lot of time walking the city supported by the many coffee shops and none disappointed - special mentions to The Tempered Press, Ideal and Ezra's Pound. A good initiative is the Indie Coffee Passport to promote said shops around the city.

Had nice meals at Frank, The Grilled Cheese,Banu,Salt and Paese. All recommended, will be interested to see if Salt will be consistent.