It’s officially Patio season and we are ready to stay hydrated! Here are just some of our favourite spots to hit up in our favourite neighbourhood. Queen Garden Cafe Newly opened and just three doors down from our office, you’ll know where to find us on break. The beautiful glasshouse coffee bar is tucked away […]
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This post is to let everyone know that there is a very exciting new business that has rolled into Leslieville. It’s located in the space that once housed the Ceili cottage and then for a brief stint, The Burren Pub. It has now been taken over by the legendary and experienced operators of Toronto’s beloved […]
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Featured: Alquimia Mural is completed!; Registration for Craft Pub walk opened!; Lorenzo from DMS will be in Riverside Again Next Week. BIA Notices/Reminders: Make Your Store Pop!; ‘Memories’ at the Saulter Street Gallery Riverside BIA 2019 Event Calendar Upcoming Riverside BIA Member Happenings Neighbourhood News: Toronto International BuskerFest; Don Valley Parkway Partial Weekend […]
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Check out this update from our local Riverside BIA! — Featured: Wine & Craft Beer Fest is Coming – Get Involved!; How to Deal with People during Deep Freeze Temperatures BIA Notices/Reminders: Get Ready for 2019 Facade Improvement Grant!; Filming Notice. Riverside BIA 2019 Event Calendar Upcoming Riverside BIA Member Happenings Neighbourhood News: Mary’s Wedding Play at Streetcar Crowsnest; […]
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As you have probably read in previous posts – we are quite excited about all the changes happening in the Gerrard strip between Jones and Coxwell. The North East corner of Leslieville. Brickyard Grounds, GAS Gerrard Art Space, Lazy Daisy, Sideshow Cafe, Starbucks, GBK Great Burger Kitchen, McGugans,Aprile Bambina Cucina and many more. But […]
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The Pre-Grand Opening of McGugans last night was class! It was packed wall to wall and had a great buzz going for hours. City TV news was there to capture the live playing of the bagpipes along with a traditional Scottish reading of “Ode to a Haggis”. This of course was then followed by a […]
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Lola Bar Where? 1173 Dundas St. E. (on the southwest corner of Carlaw and Dundas) Located on the ground floor of the I-Zone loft building which happens to be conveniently located at the bottom of my stairs. Owners Grant and Kramer are almost always behind the bar that opens at 5pm everyday but Sunday. This […]
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The Roy Public House Where? 894 Queen St E, Toronto 416-465-3331 As I live on Carlaw, the close proximately of the Roy seems to have me walking in there on a weekly basis. I love that this place is worked by the owners who always make you feel special when you walk through the door. […]
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Prohibition Gastrohouse Where? 696 Queen Street East, Toronto 416-406-2669 They opened approximately 5 years ago by an old friend/colleague of mine, Michael Summerfield. This large beautiful gastro pub has an amazing oval shaped bar located directly in the centre of the space. It features tons of carefully chosen beers from around the world as well […]
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