Posted by Sheryl Kirby in news and media, rag round-up on January 24, 2008 at 5:31 pm

It's the end of January, and people are starting to get the blahs. Long dark nights and short days with grey skies will do that, especially for those who didn't have the foresight to get out in the sun during the summer months. Over at NOW, they've got a selection of tips on how to beat the winter blahs, which include Steven Davey's round-ups of places with great hot chocolate, as well as restaurants with fireplaces. Graham Duncan advises putting some fire in your belly with a selection of warm winter bevvies.

At Eye, I think that rascal Corey Mintz has been cribbing my review of Tati Bistro. Then again, maybe Edith Piaf is the only music they play. And hey, he was able to talk them into firing up the Crepes Suzette at tableside, which I couldn't do.

Rick McGinnis of Metro visits 7 Numbers and matriarch Rosa. (Note - the piece lists Gio Rana's, a restaurant owned by a family member, as being on Queen Street West - it should be Queen Street East.)  Also in Metro, Billy Munnelly looks at Italian reds, and the foodie interview this week is with actor Tommy Lioutas.