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Bridging the Gap Between Fine Dining + Sustainability | With Aeroplan

October 22, 2018 by Nick Joly 1 Comment

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Last week I attended a dinner #WithAeroplan, whereby Aeroplan’s Diamond Status members were shown appreciation with an invite-only, exclusive access, four-course dinner in an unparalleled setting at Toronto’s Evergreen Brickworks.  (Thank you again for having me, Aeroplan!)  The evening featured passed hors-d’oeuvres, an open bar, long wedding-style harvest tables, and intimate vibes. String lights suspended above and an atmosphere conducive to great conversation. What more could ...

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Cafe Gratitude, California | Why you Should Visit More than Once

January 21, 2018 by Nick Joly Leave a Comment

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About a year ago, I visited San Diego for the first time. It was love at first sight (it was for me anyway). We're low key in a long distance relationship right now... I might not get over it. One of the restaurants I visited that I haven't stopped thinking about, is Cafe Gratitude. When I tell you about how you order off the menu, I'm sure your first instincts will be to say "how L.A." it is, with a slight scoffing undertone. Be that as it may, I am in love. And love is blind. ...

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Tofino, BC | A Surf, Coffee + Kombucha Lover’s Paradise 

September 5, 2017 by Nick Joly 4 Comments

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Have you ever seen one of those movies where a journalist visits a small town to uncover its dark underbelly of secrets + what lies beneath? You know that eery feeling you get when the music cuts to a soft yet sharp tune, and the camera slowly pans on a grey scene of the city? That is how I felt the entire time I was in Tofino. Just kidding. Slash, not really.  ...

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Vancouver, BC City Guide | Hotels, Food, Trails + Sights 

August 27, 2017 by Nick Joly 2 Comments

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The last two weeks of August 2017 were reserved for exploring Vancouver + beautiful British Columbia for myself and my heartmate. Together we traveled from Vancouver to Victoria to Tofino, Nanaimo, Whistler, Joffre Park, Coquitlam and finally back to Vancouver, once more. While each city had its own unique charm, here’s a quickie on the vibes we felt from each:  ...

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Traveling British Columbia | Go, See, Find, Be, Sleep, Do. 

August 24, 2017 by Nick Joly 2 Comments

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2017 was in our laps, and my heartmate and I had a decision to make on where we would next vacation. Europe, South America, Australia? To be honest, we’d been itching to visit Japan for a WHILE, but we figured, in honour of Canada’s 150th, we would order our parks passes and set for the west. I’ve always been partial to the west coast (re: the best coast), and shared a piece not long ago on living an east coast life with a west coast vibe. To maximize the value of our (free) national ...

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Planta Toronto | Best Vegan Restaurant in the City

August 10, 2017 by Nick Joly 2 Comments

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Kimchi Spring Rolls. Cauliflower Tots. Italian Job Pizza. All great places to start if you’re wondering what to order from the menu at Planta. Actually, can we just start with the fact that fully plant-based / vegan restaurants like Planta, not only exist, but are THRIVING in a food-obsessed city like Toronto?! ...

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Living an East Coast Life with a West Coast Vibe | Reducing Stress

May 21, 2017 by Nick Joly Leave a Comment

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Have you ever watched Grace and Frankie, the Netflix Original show? I have, and while I am well aware of how loosely millennials use the word obsessed, I cannot deny that I am pretty much OBSESSED with the show! Well, I would say that I am less obsessed with the show than I am with one of the characters; Frankie. I like to think of her as my spirit animal! I mean, minus her extremist left-wing views, seismophobic behaviours and liberal drug usage. But all that is her green living, ...

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LOV Restaurant | Top Vegan Montreal Restaurant Guide + Menu Picks

April 18, 2017 by Nick Joly Leave a Comment

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Old Montreal.  Charming. Quaint. Cultured. And a melting pot of gourmet restaurants, cafes, art galleries and more. The science centre is in old Montreal, a favourite spot of mine to visit as a kid, as well as gorgeous parks like Parc Jean Drapeau and Marche Bonsecours. If you're a local in Montreal, then tapas and wine bars like Philemon, Verses or Santos aren't new to you. Neither is one of my favourite lunch spots; Olive et Gourmando, or lux shopping boutique, SSENSE. What IS new to the ...

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Where to Stay in San Diego – Marriott Marquis Waterfront

April 15, 2017 by Nick Joly Leave a Comment

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California. The Sunshine State. Also, my favourite of the states, and where I’d love for my heartmate and I to live one day. I’ve always seen travelling as a learning experience, no matter the location. The concept of being in a NEW place alone, opens your eyes and your mind to new sights, new opportunities. As you know, I recently swapped Toronto city living for California sunshine on a trip San Diego. On that trip I got to explore California’s second largest metropolitan city, (the ...

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How could I pick just ten photos to properly captu How could I pick just ten photos to properly capture five years as #husbands, nine years together 👬🏻💍💙 to my heartmate, thank you for travelling the world with me, for always being patient kind, calm, for putting up with gemini season year after year, for loving me, for being my rock, for opening up, and for being my lobster 🦞 happy anniversary, I love you always to infinity ♾
happy #dayofpink y’all 🌷 a day where I hope e happy #dayofpink y’all 🌷 a day where I hope everyone can stand in solidarity and in allyship to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community to end discrimination which we know can take form in many ways be it based on race, age, gender, sexuality, being differently abled, or other. 
👏🏼 we still have work to do 👏🏼 
because for as much progress as we’ve made, we still see and hear stories of injustice, bullying, and repression every single day. So please challenge yourselves to have difficult conversations, be open to learning, support your networks, elevate the voices of those who need it, raise awareness, endorse people who are committed to equality, and commit to change so we can build a better tomorrow 🏳️‍🌈🌸
#ad NBD, just used the first plant-based egg in ca #ad NBD, just used the first plant-based egg in canada to make homemade breakfast sandwiches 💁🏻‍♂️ packed with protein JUST Egg (@justegg) 🌱 even has texture and taste scary similar to real eggs. tap the link in bio to see where you can buy them. #JUSTEggCanada 🌱🥚🍳🥪
I was so excited about spring that I almost wet my I was so excited about spring that I almost wet my plants 💐🌷🌸 
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serving you post-workout sweat and redness realnes serving you post-workout sweat and redness realness rn 💪🏼🥵💦 and I just got these super convenient deodorant wipes from @forwardwithdesign for when I have to jump from lunchtime workouts to a zoom call during the week 🤫 now you know my secret! 😂 AD #forwardwithdesign #inspiredbynick
There’s 4587 inches of snow outside but I’m ju There’s 4587 inches of snow outside but I’m just gonna focus on the fact that at least it’s sunny ☀️ and I can seek warmth from my little #oatbowl topped with all the fixins: fresh berries🫐, peanut butter, banana 🍌, @royal_nuts chopped walnuts and a sprinkle @organictraditions prebiotic sorghum cereal, and coconut flakes 🥥 topped on  @bobsredmill organic oats 🙃 #oatmealbowl #oatsforbreakfast #inspiredbynick
Patio season is gonna hit different this year and Patio season is gonna hit different this year and I’ll be ready to pounce! 🐆🐾🥂☀️
Grocery shopping but 'leveled up' 💁🏻‍♂️🍄 y’all know that food shopping is basically my favourite hobby 😂. Over the past few weeks, I’ve told you about #MyHealthMyChoices by @MetroOntario and now I’m gonna show you just how easy it is to sort and find foods you love, while fitting within your dietary needs.
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I always start in produce (naturally) and then jump straight to organic aisles for my fav snacks. Using the green labels in-store, I can identify (at a quick glance) which products are plant-based, vegan, or gluten-free. The My Health, My Choices program also allows me to scan product barcodes using the MyMetro app and search for exactly what I need, taking the whole experience to the next level 🙌🏼 ➡️ Swipe to see my shopping experience and what items I picked up at my local Metro. #Sponsored #MyMetro #Inspiredbynick
we’ve moved into our home 🏡 and we’re still we’ve moved into our home 🏡 and we’re still taking time to settle in. there are some projects we wanna get done asap but can’t due to lockdown, so we’re just gonna go with the flow and enjoy the ride together 👬🏻 ps, that photo is from 9 years ago on one of our first dates
When you’re craving a burger but you also want a When you’re craving a burger but you also want a #meatless option 🙌🏼🍔 Organic Black Bean Fiesta Burgers made by yours truly 🍔💁🏻‍♂️when I was vegan I really had to get creative with a lot of my recipes, otherwise I’d be eating the same old bean salad every day… and bean salad doesn’t really taste like a burger when you’re craving a burger! Even though I’m not fully vegan anymore, I do still like to swap out meat as much as possible with other #plantbased options because that’s what works for me! 
With @metroontario's new program, MyHealth, MyChoices finding products that suit your dietary needs and lifestyles couldn't be easier. With almost 9,000 products labelled with nearly 50 different attributes like plant-based, fat-free, non-GMO, etc., you can easily find what works for you. So for this recipe, I looked for the green labels in-store, found the perfect Irresistibles organic black beans and extra virgin olive oil and whipped up a batch of patties that my heartmate and I devoured! (Tip: they also freeze well)! The recipe for them is on my blog (link in bio) and on Metro’s Instagram page and website! Hope you enjoy these if you decide to make them! #inspiredbynick  #MyHealthMyChoices #mymetro #sponsored
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