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Weston Winterlicious #12 - Crudo Pizza & Panuozzo — Celia Chandler, Writer

February 18, 2026 at 3:27 PM

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NEW CONTENT: Weston Winterlicious #12 - Crudo Pizza and Panuozzo

Looking for something to eat today? Check out something local. Here's one from Weston where I live.

#eatlocal #dinelocal #supportlocalrestaurants

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Crudo occupies space at the back of an unassuming plaza at 1451 Royal York Road, just north of Eglinton. It’s technically out of Weston but it is walkable.* To be honest, while this series is intended...

Weston Winterlicious #11 - Bellina Restaurant — Celia Chandler, Writer

February 15, 2026 at 4:28 PM

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NEW CONTENT: Weston Winterlicious #11 - Bellina Restaurant
Another story about a restaurant in my community that needs our support. Don't live in Weston? Try something near you. Trust me: UberEatsdoesn't need you. They do.
#eatlocalsupportlocal #dinelocal

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Bellina - it’s an Italian word for cute or lovely. But it’s also the name of a Somali restaurant on Lawrence just west of Weston Road.  It’s been open for two years already but I only just made m...

Lane Changer - Rosemary Sadlier, destination? social change — Celia Chandler, Writer

February 8, 2026 at 1:44 PM

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THROWBACK THURSDAY: Lane Changer - Rosemary Sadlier, destination? social change

First published last fall, I'm reposting this one to honour Rosemary Sadlier and #BlackHistoryMonth2026. 30 years of celebrating in Canada!

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Rosemary Sadlier’s lane crossed mine because she volunteers her time interviewing candidates for the Diversity Scholarship program offered at the Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto where I wor...

I eat, I read, I watch — dining solo #38 — Celia Chandler, Writer

February 5, 2026 at 1:10 PM

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NEW CONTENT: I eat, I read, I watch #38

#DineSolo #diningsolo #youreworthit #TreatYourselfWell

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Last time I shared with you I’m trying to health-up my diet. It’s a work in progress for sure, especially as I work through the lovely creamy cholesterol heavy stuff my fridge usually contains. But I’...

Weston Winterlicious #10 - Punta Cana Haus

February 4, 2026 at 12:20 PM

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Missed this morning's blog? I don't mind reading it to you!

#weston #dinelocal #supportlocalrestaurants

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Weston Winterlicious #10 - Punta Cana Haus — Celia Chandler, Writer

February 1, 2026 at 11:09 PM

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Ready for a good local meal out? Check out Punta Cana Haus on Jane.

#dinelocal #weston #eatlocal #eatlocalsupportlocal

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Have you ever been to Punta Cana? No, not the town in the Dominican that’s the holiday destination of so many at this time of year. I’m talking about Punta Cana Haus at Jane and Church. If you haven’t...

Weston Winterlicious #9 - Old Nassau — Celia Chandler, Writer

February 1, 2026 at 1:17 PM

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NEW CONTENT: Weston Winterlicious #9 -- Old Nassau

Check out my latest Weston restaurant review. Not close to Weston? Try out something new in your own neighbourhood.

#eatlocal #supportlocalrestaurants

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Nearly two years ago, Old Nassau, on Weston Road near King, became a hubbub of activity. You may remember why — Keith Lee, famous for his food reviews on TikTok, chose Toronto as his first destination...

I eat, I read, I watch — dining solo #37

January 25, 2026 at 1:52 PM

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Did you miss my morning blog? No problem. Let me read it to you, maybe while you're dining solo!

#dinesolo #diningsolo #treatyourself #youreworthit

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I eat, I read, I watch — dining solo #37 — Celia Chandler, Writer

January 21, 2026 at 11:35 PM

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NEW CONTENT: I eat, I read, I watch #37

Need a break from news? Check this out.

#dinesolo #diningsolo #treatyourselfwell #youreworthit

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I know it seems I eat healthy food. And I do! But when my new family doctor flagged a high cholesterol reading, he asked how’s your diet? Well, I was honest. I eat all the right things. And most of th...

Weston Winterlicious #8 - El Meson del Charro — Celia Chandler, Writer

January 21, 2026 at 12:54 PM

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NEW CONTENT: Weston Winterlicious #8 - El Meson del Charro

Check out the next in my series of profiles of Weston's eateries.

#eatlocal #dinelocal #supportlocal #supportsmallbusinessowners

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In case you missed it, El Mesón Del Charro is the latest Mexican restaurant in Weston.  It advertises its food as authentic and homemade and so clearly it was on my list. When Christmas Eve dawne...

Weston Winterlicious #7 - Eggsmart

January 18, 2026 at 1:17 PM

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Missed the morning blog? Here's the video version.

#weston #eatlocal #supportlocal

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Weston Winterlicious #7 - Eggsmart — Celia Chandler, Writer

January 11, 2026 at 11:05 PM

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NEW CONTENT: Weston Winterlicious #7 - Eggsmart

Reviving my series from 2025 about Weston's local eateries. Restaurants suffer as we recover from the season of overeating, overdrinking, & overspending. Support local spots!

#eatlocal #supportlocal #Weston

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I’ve lived in Weston now for over 14 years and Eggsmart on Weston Road has been here most/all(?) of those years. Honestly, I don’t know. I’d never been. A couple of months ago, though, I planned to...

I eat, I read, I watch — dining solo #36 — Celia Chandler, Writer

January 11, 2026 at 1:30 PM

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NEW CONTENT: I eat, I read, I watch Dining Solo #36

#DineSolo #youreworthit #TreatYourselfWell

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You know sometimes there are veg in the fridge that need to be eaten. This time, four mushrooms, the inner core of a bok choy and some green beans cried out to be used before they succumbed to the gre...

12 ways I protected my mental health in December

January 7, 2026 at 12:50 PM

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Let me read you my blog: 12 ways I protected my mental health in December

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12 ways I protected my mental health in December — Celia Chandler, Writer

January 4, 2026 at 10:33 PM

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NEW CONTENT: 12 ways I protected my mental health in December

I hope there's something in today's post that will help you next year if you're like me and you find the holidays tough. I know I'm not alone.

#holidaystress #mentalhealth #12tipsofChristmas

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One year ago, tears streamed onto the massage table as I shared the misery I felt during the 2024 holiday season. I vowed not to repeat that funk in December 2025. I first explored options to go away ...

2025 Successes and 2026 Resolutions — Celia Chandler, Writer

January 4, 2026 at 1:42 PM

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Curious about tomorrow's blog?

I'm sharing the 12 ways I protected my mental health in December.

Stay tuned to Bluesky or better yet, subscribe at celiachandler.com

January 3, 2026 at 10:51 PM

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NEW CONTENT: 2025 Successes and 2026 Resolutions

Thanks to readers for your continued support this year. Curious about how the writing year was for me? Check out my year-end report.

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2025 has been a good year for me as a writer. I was thrilled to be asked to write a regular column in the magazine of the Bereavement Authority of Ontario and also delighted to have the Toronto Star ...

I eat, I read, I watch — dining solo #35 — Celia Chandler, Writer

December 28, 2025 at 1:14 PM

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NEW CONTENT: I eat, I read, I watch #35

Something to whet your appetite for next June -- asparagus vichyssoise!

#diningsolo #youreworthit #treatyourself

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Regular readers will know of my June asparagus pilgrimage to a Niagara Region farm owned by friends. I pack my car full of green gold and prepare it daily for a couple of weeks. To eat it at this time...

Lane Changer - Celia Chandler, shoulder-checker — Celia Chandler, Writer

December 24, 2025 at 12:49 PM

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NEW CONTENT: Lane Changer - Celia Chandler, shoulder-checker

A few reflections on my own lane changing

#LaneChanger #LaneChange #newlife #reflection

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This year, I was honoured to interview 25 lane changers. Last Sunday, I brunched with a handful of them. You can thank or blame them for today’s post because they encouraged me to write about my own l...

Baggage vs Memento - crossing lanes with you

December 21, 2025 at 2:11 PM

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Missed my blog this morning? Lemme read it to you.

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Baggage vs Memento - crossing lanes with you — Celia Chandler, Writer

December 14, 2025 at 11:52 PM

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NEW CONTENT: Baggage vs Memento - crossing lanes with you
Inspired by the #nuitblanche event at Crossroads Theatre in Weston!
Photo credit: Samantha Hurley.
with thanks to Michelle Urbano.
#LaneChanger #LaneChange

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I remember when I bought it for him. CBC sold branded merch in their HQ on Front Street and by then, Radio 1 was on not just in our house, but also kept Jack company as drove to fix fridges and assess...