CASIE STEWART
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Welcome to the Block – Small Talk Jazz!

Welcome to the Block – Small Talk Jazz!

Last night, I popped around the corner to celebrate the opening of Small Talk, Ossington’s brand-new jazz bar and let me tell you, it’s gorgeous. The space was buzzing with besties, great energy, and some seriously chic Toronto style. Hi Jen & my new friend Ann! It was nice to see friends, get dressed up, and sip something fancy. I took my new friend Ann Lambert on our first friend date ever. It’s kinda crazy how we met, my friend Ryan was in Dublin and saw her do karaoke and was like ‘OMG YOU ARE JUST LIKE CASIE STEWART YOU NEED TO MEET HER’. He introduced us on Instagram, and when we met IRL, we were instant friends! The evening had everything you’d want from a night out: good music, great food, and a little sparkle of something new. A Few Highlights – Small Talk Jazz, Ossington Small Talk is open now at 110 Ossington Avenue, Thursday through Monday from 5 p.m. till late. If you’re looking for a spot that’s equal parts chic, cozy, and vibey, this is it. Can’t wait to go back for another martini, great snacks, and live music. Welcome to the block, Small Talk! 🥂 Photos by Nick Lee at @bestoftorontonet on follow on Instagram at @smalltalkjazz.

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Opera, Pizza, & Hot Honey: A Night Out

Opera, Pizza, & Hot Honey: A Night Out

Last week I went to the most unexpected event… an opera about frozen pizza. Yup, you read that right. Dr. Oetker launched a new premium frozen pizza called Suprema, and to celebrate, they put on a custom-written, one-act pizza opera at the TD Music Hall in downtown Toronto. It was funny, quirky, and brilliant, a theatrical blend of food, humour, and modern flair (one of the characters was an Alexa, lol). I went with a couple of friends, and it was the perfect excuse to dress up a little fancy and do something fun together. Why am I like this and how is this the only group photo of us? 🤣 The opera itself was about 14 minutes long and genuinely entertaining. One of the highlights for me? As soon as the announcer (who also played the piano) started speaking, I clocked her accent; turns out she’s from New Zealand, so we had a lovely little Kiwi connection after the show. 💕 After the performance, we tried all four Suprema pizza varieties: Calabrese ‘Nduja with hot honey, five-cheese blend with DOP Grana Padano, roasted vegetable & balsamic glaze, and spicy salami & caramelized onion. That sweet and spicy combo? Obsessed. The Calabrese ’Nduja was my favourite, especially with a drizzle of honey from the toppings bar. I love it when a brand activation goes the extra mile to make an experience feel elevated. If you’re into unique events, free pizza, or want to say you’ve seen an opera about frozen pizza, this is your chance. Bravo, Dr. Oetker. 🍕🎶 Professional photos c/o jemelmayphotography.com

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Milo’s 2024 Wellness Retreat

Milo’s 2024 Wellness Retreat

I recently had the opportunity to attend Milo PR‘s multi-brand Wellness Retreat designed to rejuvenate and inspire. It was so nice! The event was held at ARC (Active Remedy Club) in Liberty Village and it was my first time there. It’s beautiful! My afternoon featured an IV drip session, hot/cold therapy (my fav!) and the latest products from Shark Beauty, Matte Equation, Ardene, and more. It was the perfect opportunity to relax and reset. When I arrived I received a bag of goodies and a new swimsuit + tracksuit from Ardene. I had a guided stretching session in the sauna and then did two minutes in the cold plunge, twice. Next, I changed into my new tracksuit for an IV drip full of vitamins. It was so relaxing I nearly fell asleep, as seen here. 🤗 I was pleasantly surprised to see how nice the holiday & winter collections are from Ardene. I have my eye on a few items for the holiday party season! HUGE thank you to Doan & the team at Milo for curating a really nice experience & sending me home with so many things! I’ve never really been a tracksuit girly but I’ve been wearing this one so much! GHHMBMSM194470757 Selfies are all me and professional photos are by @itsjjmedia x @ricosoproduction.

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Activate Stockyards: Largest Location!

Activate Stockyards: Largest Location!

I recently went to the media opening of ACTIVATE Stockyards, their largest location in the world. IT WAS SO FUN! Sarah and I had a blast playing the games, my favs were the Mega Grid and Hoops (trivia + basketball). Check out all the games here, the laser game is like being in a spy movie or trying to rob a bank where you’re dodging lasers across the entire room. Activate is the world’s first interactive gaming facility and total TikTok viral sensation. Their latest spot is in the Stockyards area, following massive successes in Mississauga and Cambridge (my hometown!). Activate Stockyards is a massive facility spanning 19,218 square feet, with 19 unique game rooms, including the famous Mega Grid (my fav), Push with 452 light-up buttons and the precision-driven Strike game. ”We are thrilled to be bringing Activate’s largest location in history to Canada’s largest city, Toronto. This exciting new location is a fantastic addition to the vibrant Stockyards neighborhood. We can’t wait for Toronto’s bustling community to experience the largest entertainment concept in the world.” Adam Schmidt, Founder & CEO of Activate Highly recommend checking this out with friends, your partner, or family. one of the funniest things was when my Apple Watch thought I had taken a fall after diving to hide in one of the games. Prices start at $29.99 for 75 minutes of gameplay and they limit the number of people who can book at a certain time so it doesn’t get too busy. See packages and pricing on the website at playactivate.com. Running around for all the games was a great workout so 75 minutes is more than enough time to have fun. LMK if you check it out! Love to know what you think. Message me on Instagram here!

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Kickoff to Summer – GrillzJam

Kickoff to Summer – GrillzJam

This weekend, Shark|Ninja invited us to the incredible home of Toronto based artist Charles Pachter for a kickoff to summer. Panoramic views, great people, and the centrepiece of it all – a Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Grill. They were also giving away custom grillz onsite from Cappd. I didn’t win a custom grill but I would really like to have this outdoor grill on our patio. Especially Sean lol. Had a great chat with Charles about his career and beautiful home, both a private residence and gallery museum. He purchased the lot 1996 and there was a Jewish funeral home in the back, “I really took a chance with this place when no one else wanted to“. It was nice to see friends and eat snacks on the rooftop, just as the sun was setting. I had so many laughs my face legit hurt. Loved exploring the art, glass elevator, studio, and multiple patios. I first visited this house in 2010 (see below) and to quote myself, “Honestly, the place is stunning. If you ever get to go there, go. Actually, find a reason.” When I saw the theme was ’70’s mod/cool’, I knew my outfit right away. This silky jumpsuit has been sitting in my closet for months and I was waiting for the perfect moment to bring her out. Thank you Cappd, Ninja Kitchen Canada, DM Public for a great time & Charles Pachter for having us in your home. All photos by Nick, bestoftoronto.net. Show some love to this post on Instagram here! FROM THE ARCHIVES: SEPTEMBER 13, 2010 👩🏼‍💻 According to the archives, I first visited this same home in 2010 for a Toronto Film Fest party. Reading old blog posts is such a trip. It’s like an old diary, written by you at some point, yet you don’t remember writing…

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