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Cam Smonk 🇨🇦
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Lover of the pleasures of life. Torontophile, food obsessive, founder and writer for SublimeImbibing.ca
I'd love to say I flew Air France business class...but I just visited my wife from economy there. Nevertheless I snuck up for a sip or two of wine, and downloaded her thoughts for this edition of Sky-high Drinking and Dining: sublimeimbibing.ca/air-france-b... #AirTravelReview
Sky-high Drinking and Dining: Air France Business Class Review - Sublime Imbibing
I’ve done a few of these reviews now, like Air Canada cusiness class, and JAL vs. ANA. But this one’s a bit different — this is a review by proxy. No, I’m not ripping off some other blogger, or basing...
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May 22, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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On the eve of our Charter challenge against the province’s anti-bike lane legislation, join us to stand up for local democracy and a city that prioritizes people, not just cars.

Meet at 6:00 pm at the “Scales of Justice” bike rack near 361 University Ave.

RSVP now:
www.cycleto.ca/rally_for_ju...
April 9, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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Masterful gambit, meme maestro
April 3, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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My blitz ELO keeps sinking to 300 because of my apparent insistence on playing repeated games of Ambien chess
March 31, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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“Our cruelty and incompetence isn’t terribly new, but Trump’s naked desire for punishment and Northern conquest is different.” @jamesfolta.com revisits House of Anansi Press’ classic guide to immigrating.
So You Want to Flee to Canada: Revisiting a Classic Guide to Leaving America
In 1967, House of Anansi Press released Manual for Draft-Age Immigrants to Canada by Mark Satin, a practical how-to for escaping the American military draft and moving to Canada. Anansi is reissuin…
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March 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
If you're looking for an upscale experience without unnecessary frills and incredible food -- check out Bernhardt's (202 Devercourt Rd). The chicken is quite possible the best in #Toronto, the service is incredible, and we had dinner for 4 + drinks and dessert for ~$220 (plus tip). #TorontoFood
March 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
I'm highlighting #Canadian beverages worth sipping slow! Ok lemme clear the air -- Crown Royal is produced in Canada, but owned by a British multinational. Still, its soul is Canadian, and its Northern Harvest Rye is one of the best whiskies under $50: sublimeimbibing.ca/crown-royal-... #BuyCanadian
Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye: World's Best Whiskey? - Sublime Imbibing
Is Crown Royal's Northern Harvest rye the world's best whiskey (as Jim Murray asserted)? I tried it to find out -- and was pleasantly surprised.
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March 19, 2025 at 5:19 PM
I'm highlighting #Canadian beverages worth enjoying! Here's a nod to some hometown heroes from #Toronto -- three of my favourite craft breweries, Halo, Burdock and Blood Brothers, each with their own delicious IPA. But which 1 is the best in the west? sublimeimbibing.ca/west-toronto... #BuyCanadian
Head to Head: Three of West Toronto's Best IPAs - Sublime Imbibing
Toronto's best IPA showdown! Three breweries go head to head as their flagship IPAs compete for the title. Find out which one reigns supreme
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March 18, 2025 at 1:51 PM
I'm highlighting #Canadian beverages worth sipping slow! Today, I want to shoutout one of my fave producers in Prince Edward County -- The Grange. While their Cab Franc holds top position in my heart, I adore their County Chard: sublimeimbibing.ca/the-grange-c... #BuyCanadian #wine
The Grange County Chardonnay is the Right Kind of White - Sublime Imbibing
The Grange County Chardonay (2022) is a delightful white wine from a delightful vineyard in the delightful Prince Edward County.
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March 17, 2025 at 2:32 PM
I'm highlighting #Canadian beverages you should check out! For the whisky fans, give Bearface Triple Oak ago. Does it taste like bourbon? Nah, its got its own very unique thing going on, and worthy of sipping slow: sublimeimbibing.ca/bearface-can... #BuyCanadian
Bearface Is a Weird and Welcome Canadian Whisky - Sublime Imbibing
Bearface is a really weird Canadian whisky -- and that's a good thing. Here's what I thought about the boundary-pushing Bearface Triple Oak.
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March 14, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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I think some in the Senate have convinced themselves that the backlash to folding will be limited to “the left” and therefore ignorable.

Those people are deeply and profoundly misreading the moment and the stakes.

Virtually every swing district House Dem walked the plank to vote NO for a reason.
March 14, 2025 at 2:46 AM
I'm highlighting #Canadian beverages! Today, big shoutout to an OG, Moosehead Canadian Lager. The first beer I ever sipped, it remains a classic choice for a light-bodied domestic lager. Canadian owned, union made. #BuyCanadian sublimeimbibing.ca/moosehead-ca...
Moosehead Makes a Legit Canadian Lager - Sublime Imbibing
Moosehead's anti-Trump ad sparked Canadian pride! Rediscover this classic lager: independent, union-made, and surprisingly good.
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March 13, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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Leading up to our injunction hearing yesterday, new documents were released by the province’s attorneys.

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March 12, 2025 at 9:25 PM
I'm highlighting #Canadian drinks! Today I want to share my love for the delightful 13th Street Premier Cuvee sparkling wine. As good or better than some vintage Champagnes. I reviewed the 2013, but their 2018 (currently on sale) is delightful. sublimeimbibing.ca/13th-street-... #BuyCanadian
13th Street Premier Cuvée Is a Brilliant Vintage Bubbly - Sublime Imbibing
Looking for a vintage bubbly without the pricetag of a Champagne? Look no further than 13th Street Premier Cuvée, a sublime sparkling wine.
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March 12, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Fancy a drink, but want to #BuyCanadian? I've got you covered. Check out my quick list of wine, whisky and beer for you to sip on that is produced AND owned in #Canada. sublimeimbibing.ca/buy-canadian...
Buy Canadian Booze: A List of Canadian Alcohol You Should Check Out - Sublime Imbibing
Our neighbours to the south, or more accurately the kleptocratic oligarchy ruling them, have opted to start a trade war. I’ll spare you the doom and gloom, and get right to the point — if you’re gonna...
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March 10, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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12 km of new bikeways passed today at the Infrastructure and Environment Committee 🚲

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February 27, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Food for thought Fridays! This snowy, chilly weekend what better meal than a bowl of soup? And what soup more delightful than the out-of-this-world Khao Soi from Thai Nyomm (1419 Bloor St W)?

One of the best bowls in #Toronto (I actually prefer the veggie version)

#TorontoFood #JunctionTriangle
February 14, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Posted this on /r/FoodToronto already but worth sharing here -- the chocolate cake from Petite Bouchée Patisserie (28 Sousa Mendes St.) is THE best cake in the city.

Well worth the trip to visit the Junction Triangle.

#TorontoFood #Toronto #JunctionTriangle
February 11, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Went to the delightful and cute Diner Seoul (1351 St Clair Ave W) for lunch yesterday. Tried the corn ribs and Shrimp & Parsley Rosti -- both delish.

Friendly staff, great service, quiet. Definitely worth a lunch stop. #TorontoFood #Toronto
February 10, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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It has since been reported that Stantec Consulting Ltd. is the engineering company in question.

Help us tell Stantec to rip up this agreement with the province before they try to rip out our bike lanes:

www.cycleto.ca/shame_on_you...

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Shame on you, Stantec
Help us tell Stantec to rip up this agreement with the province before they try to rip out our bike lanes.
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January 30, 2025 at 3:51 PM