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The Corner Store
Listed in Design Stores The Corner Store is a new micro-shop in Toronto that sells unique, mostly handcrafted treasures sourced from New York and California. The shop lies deep in the ground floor of...
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Blue Button Shop
Listed in Fashion Stores Blue Button Shop opened last week in Dundas West as a way for owner Brian Cheuk to bring a bit of Japan to Toronto. But, instead of the loud, youthful side of Japanese fashion...
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Fuel Training Club
Listed in Fitness Clubs Fuel Training Club opened a couple weeks ago near Queen and Spadina offering expert instruction and small group classes to those who (to paraphrase the website) work hard, play...
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The Antler Room
Listed in Restaurants The Antler Room opened late last year in what was once the overflow space for the Loose Moose, acting as a separate venue with live music and a booze-friendly menu. Once known as...
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2186 Dundas
Listed in Galleries 2186 Dundas was greeted with outpouring of excitement and support on Thursday night when the small storefront at the crossroads of Dundas West and Roncesvalles first opened its...
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La Casa del Cafe
Listed in Cafes La Casa del Cafe opened up this month as the latest addition to the coffee purveyors of Little Italy. The College Street spot is the new retail location for the micro-roastery in...
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Equinox Fitness Toronto
Listed in Fitness Clubs Equinox, the U.S.-based fitness chain, opened its first Canadian location at Commerce Court a month ago. As a high-end club catering to the Bay Street folks with deep pockets...
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Fune Japanese Restaurant
Listed in Restaurants Fune translates to vessel, or boat in Japanese, and that's exactly the first thing you see when you walk into this classic downtown sushi restaurant. At the corner of Adelaide...
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The Chocolate Brunette Pastry Company
Listed in Baked Goods The Chocolate Brunette Pastry Company recently opened on Avenue Road north of Davenport selling Italian-inspired and chocolate-centric desserts. Owner and baker Micol Corno...
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Fika Cafe
Listed in Restaurants Fika Cafe, the Swedish-inspired spot from Nikki Leigh McKean and husband Victor Barry (Splendido, County General), opened this week on Kensington Avenue, serving up a selection...
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Valentina
Listed in Restaurants Valentina is the newest taco joint to open in Kensington Market, taking over the prime corner lot on Nassau that was most recently home The Bellevue. Owner Amaranta (Amy) Rios...
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The Brunswick House
Listed in Bars The Brunswick House requires that you pass through not one but three check points before you find yourself within its hallowed halls. You must first prove your identity; then get...
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Woods
Listed in Restaurants Woods, the new 60-seat dining room opened in the old Colborne Lane space, is a little like the escape into shade on a hot summer day. I'll attribute it partly to air...
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Amani Earls
Listed in Cafes Amani Earls is an adorable mom-and-pop coffee shop that just landed in the Junction last week. The building is noticeable from down the street because of the kitschy old ad for "John's...
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Switch
Listed in Bars Switch is a new resto-lounge located at 55 Colborne Street (previous home to The Bowery and Osteria 55). Brought to you by Toronto clublords Hanif Harji and Charles Khabouth, Switch...
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Castle Board Game Cafe
Listed in Cafes Castle Board Game Cafe at College and Spadina is the latest manifestation of the social gaming trend taking hold in the city at places like Snakes and Lattes and Parkdale's Go Lounge....
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Jelly Modern Doughnuts
Listed in Baked Goods Jelly Modern Doughnuts, a new shop for gourmet treats at College and Bathurst, will probably become the next big hangout for cops in no time — its doughnuts absolutely pulverize...
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The Marquis of Granby
Listed in Restaurants The Marquis of Granby opened quietly last week on Church, north of Gerrard – the site previously home to landmark gay destination The Barn for the last 20+ years. The new owners...
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Measure
Listed in Bars Measure is the new bar that's opened in the old Annex Live space, nestled between the Tranzac and the Lab. It re-opened under the new name at the end of April after a few renos, but, as...
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Senisi Fine Foods
Listed in Grocery Stores Senisi Fine Foods opened last month in the Dufferin Grove neighbourhood, selling quality kitchen essentials, sandwiches, coffee, and gelato. As a nearby resident, I was...
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