A diet done right.
Le Pain Quotidien serves healthy portions and organic ingredients.
Inside Toronto has teamed up with Ourfaves.com to bring you the very best in Toronto culture, according to passionate locals like you.
Have
a New Year’s resolution in mind but don’t know where to start? Whether
you’re looking to spend more time with your family or just spend less
money, Ourfaves.com has surveyed the best places that will help you bridge the
gap between thinking and doing:
#1 - Eat Well
“Ideal
for brunching and lunching, Le Pain Quotidien serves up a wholesome
menu in a welcoming environment. With more than 80 locations worldwide,
two of which are located in Toronto’s midtown core, Le Pain draws
people in with its famed organic artisan breads, hearty sandwiches,
salads, soups, and baked goods. Those looking for a healthy escape from
Toronto’s greasy-spoon diners will find refuge in Le Pain’s homemade
multigrain granola and organic parfaits. Lunch-goers must try the
Atlantic shrimp, avocado and salsa sandwich (served on generous cuts of
delicious organic wheat bread), or the goat cheese and arugula salad.” Read more reviews...
#2 - Reduce Stress
“Hands
On You Therapeutic Clinic is a new state of the art, 5000-square-foot
training facility and therapeutic clinic located in the heart of
Leslieville. This unique, boutique style training facility is truly a
sight to be seen with its gorgeous décor, relaxing and inviting
atmosphere, friendly staff and personal one-on-one attention. Hands On
You offers a wide variety of services from Massage Therapy, Athletic
Therapy, Personal Training and Studio Classes in Yoga, Indoor Cycling,
Body Conditioning and Dance.” Read more reviews...
#3 - Buy Local
“Shopping
here makes eating local and organic easy. Today's haul included local
goat and sheep cheese, olive bread, local organic flour and pasta,
local eggs, tasty salad mix and locally made crackers – then I ran out
of money! The market has a nice mix of raw ingredients and ready-made
foods – the sweet potato table, for instance, had boxes of sweet
potatoes sharing space with sweet potato salad, sweet potato pie and
other goodies. Next time I'll be buying some of the locally made,
directly traded chocolate and the empanadas.” Read more reviews...
#4 - Get Artful
“Housed
in an old nurses’ uniform factory, this sort-of-secret art gallery is
one of the most amazing places in the entire city. I still remember the
first exhibit I saw there, nearly 15 years ago. They had an exhibit of
very early motion photographs as well as a fascinating video projection
piece that I can still picture. It’s only open Saturdays noon to 5pm,
but planning your whole weekend around a visit is well worth the
always-minimal price of admission.” Read more reviews...
#5 - Shape Up
“Spynga
brilliantly allows you kill two birds with one stone. Like the name
suggest, it`s an innovative studio that combines the benefits of
spinning and yoga into one total body workout. The studio has gained a
large following due to its series of `flow` classes that offer
different levels of cardio and body sculpting techniques. It`s no place
for slackers. The instructors are dedicated to giving you a full mind
and body workout, and you’re going to get your money’s worth. Spynga
offers a funky vibe (they use black chandeliers as opposed to neon gym
lighting) and plays host to creative events like a recent hip-hop
infused Jivamukti yoga class." Read more reviews...
#6 - Get Organized
“A
lot of the products you’ll find at Neat help create the illusion that
you do have more square footage than you thought. I like to organize by
nature so this place gets people like me excited. Some things I really
like here are the flexible Flor carpet squares -- it’s carpet in a
“tile” format, and the Shoebby, which is a transparent drawer-type shoe
box that allows you to save closet room and easily find your shoes.” Read more reviews...
#7 - Learn Something New
“I've
been taking ballroom dancing lessons at the Joy of Dance Studio and
think they offer some of the best classes out there. The environment is
comfortable for both beginners and advanced dancers, and they offer a
wide range of lessons in different ballroom dance styles such as tango,
salsa, foxtrot, waltz, cha cha, and more.” Read more reviews...
#8 - Spend More Time with Family
“Ice
skating is one of Canada’s favourite winter activities and Harbourfront
Centre is one of the most beautiful places to do it. Family
entertainment at its best, you and your children can skate on your free
time or enrol your kids into skating lessons. You can make a day out of
it.” Read more reviews...
#9 - Spend Less
“Who
wants to give their money to big chains? Brave the lines at the Rainbow
Cinemas on Tuesday nights and see the latest releases with just the
change between your couch cushions. Think of the money you'll save.” Read more reviews...
#10 - Get to Know T.O.
If all you’re after this year is a little more QT with T.O. then the best way to start is by exploring the hidden gems your neighbourhood has to offer.
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