One day, many years from now, you'll be able to tell your kids you lived at a time when salad bowls were just $8.50. And then $9.50. Ah, the good old days.

But those says, indeed, are gone. Many disgruntled herbivores of late have stopped by their favourite vegan restaurant in search of a quick meal, only to find that the prices, again, have gone up. A salad or grain bowl at any of Urban Herbivore's three locations will now cost you $11 and change, plus an extra dollar for certain add-ins or substitutions (tempeh added to your salad for example, or quinoa instead of rice for your grain bowl). Such options used to be included in the price.

The Four Seasons Hotel — or the shell of what once was — is set to sell off every last remnant of its existence. And make no mistake; "every last remnant" is no exaggeration. From its art, to its furniture, right down to the measuring spoons from the kitchen — every little bit will be up for public auction as of May 31.

With original designs soon to land in stock, this new Queen West shop offers a small fleet of contemporary, edgy, and sexy clothing. For now, you'll find backless dresses and leopard shorts sourced externally for surprisingly low prices, but stay turned for in-house designs sporting patriotic flair.

Read my profile of The Store on Queen in the fashion stores section.

Places to take engagement photos in Toronto are usually narrowed to a few select locations. There's Hart House at University of Toronto, the Distillery District, Casa Loma, the Brick Works and High Park. That's not to say, however, that these spots don't lend themselves to great photos; just that time and time again they seem to pop up on enamored couples' newsfeeds. And with that time of year rolling around again (that's right; better start saving for a summer full of wedding gifts) we thought we'd offer a few other options for where to take those obligatory prenuptial snapshots. (Keep in mind, some might require permits.) Here are ten (not so common) places to take engagement photos in Toronto.

This week on DineSafe, Tung Hing Bakery on Gerrard Street East was shut down for the second time in less than two years. I think there's a lesson in there somewhere; let's hope Tung Hing finds it. This time around, the Chinese bakery was caught with more than a dozen infractions, all of which resulted in that wonderful label "gross unsanitary conditions." Joining Tung Hing on the DineSafe hit list this week is I Love Sushi on Queen West (again), and DineSafe newbies Fusaro's and La Palette, which both previously sported impeccable health and food safety records. Here are some of the DineSafe highlights this week.

This is one juice bar that can tell you everything you need to know about its ingredients. Opened by a longtime fruits and veggie wholesaler operating out of Kensington Market, the doors have now been opened to offer the best of local produce, either juiced or whole.

Read my profile of Romeo's Juice Bar in the restaurants section.