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THE ANNEX— The folks at Playa Cabana are expanding their empire once again, officially opening Barrio Coreano, combining Korean and Mexican cuisine, on November 28. [Post City]
FINANCIAL DISTRICT— The Ritz-Carlton Hotel is holding a sneak-peek of their New Year's Eve celebrations on December 3. Featuring Soul Train Award Winner Nicole Henry for a live performance and meet-and-greet, this event takes place at TOCA Bistro but is unfortunately invite-only. [Eaterwire]
TORONTO— This week's Power Rankings are out and the top most-talked-about restaurants include Playa Cabana and Barrio Coreano, Bar Isabel, Bent and Susur Lee's Asian Kitchen resto at Pearson airport, Rhum Corner and more! [Toronto Life]
TORONTO— Toronto Star sent investigators out to coffee shops around the city to see if "pay it forward" really works. Conclusion? Not particularly. Customers said it was like they were just paying for their own coffee because they felt pressure to pay for the next person's or else be deemed the "bad guy." [Star]
LITTLE ITALY— Revival is holding a fundraiser on November 26 for relief support in the Philippines, in collaboration with Plan Canada. Featuring a silent auction, food and a DJ, entry's with a minimum $10 donation. [Grid]