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Opening Soon: Simply Social on Roncesvalles
A new gluten-free cafe is on the verge of opening its doors in the space on Roncesvalles previously occupied by Lambretta Pizzeria. Lambretta Pizzeria closed permanently in January after a failed lease renegotiation with the landlord. It is still in business; there is a location in Davenport Village. This location has a rich history; it…
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Opening Soon: Qeelin in Yorkdale
Qeelin, the luxury jewelry brand known for its fusion of Chinese cultural elements and contemporary design aesthetics, is opening its first North American stand-alone store in Toronto at Yorkdale Shopping Centre. Founded in 2004, Qeelin is named after the Qilin, an auspicious Chinese mythical animal and icon of love. Their jewellery pieces reinterpret traditional symbols with…
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Opening Soon: IKEA at Scarborough Town Centre
Scarborough residents are eagerly anticipating the opening of IKEA’s second small-store format in Toronto at Scarborough Town Centre. The store is currently under construction and is expected to open this year, occupying the former Sears location. This follows the debut one year ago of IKEA’s small-store format in downtown Toronto. Spanning 66,000 square feet at…
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Reopening Soon: Lee Restaurant Relocates To Richmond Street West
Anticipation is building as the highly awaited reopening of Susur Lee’s restaurant in its new location on Richmond Street West approaches. When it was announced last year that Susur Lee’s beloved King West restaurant, after 23 years, would be replaced by an Earls, long-time fans were relieved to learn that Lee would be relocating nearby…
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Under Construction: Orwell’s Becomes Má Cannabis
After nearly four decades in business, Etobicoke’s cherished bar Orwell’s closed its doors permanently last year, marking the end of an era that began in 1984. After reviewing the building permit number in the Status of Current Cannabis Retail Store Applications, it appears that Orwell’s is undergoing construction to become a location of Má Cannabis.…
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Opening Soon: Three New Toronto Locations of Shelby’s Legendary Shawarma
Shelby’s Legendary Shawarma, a popular shawarma chain born in London, Ontario, is opening not one, not two, but three new locations in Toronto at Queen St. West, Bloor and Bathurst and Bloor West Village. Shelby’s Shawarma offers a diverse menu that combines traditional Middle Eastern flavours with global influences. Their signature shawarma includes options like…
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Opening Soon: Spanish Pig on Roncesvalles Avenue
The Spanish Pig, a Canadian online retailer, is on the verge of opening its first brick-and-mortar store on Roncesvalles Avenue. They specialize in selling authentic luxury Spanish food products, including jamón, chorizo, Ibérico Ham, luxury canned seafood, and charcuterie board kits. In late March during the early stages of construction, animal rights activists protested the…
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Opening Soon: OEB Breakfast Co. in Downtown Toronto
OEB Breakfast Co., a popular chain in Western Canada known for its commitment to fresh, farm-to-table ingredients, expanded to Toronto with its first location in Liberty Village in March 2022. Now, the breakfast spot is bringing its acclaimed menu to the Church-Yonge Corridor, adding a second location in downtown Toronto. OEB Breakfast Co. was founded…
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Reopening Soon: GoodLife Fitness at Toronto Manulife Centre
After a temporary closure, the GoodLife Fitness at the Manulife Centre in downtown Toronto will be opening its doors again soon. This GoodLife will now have a Craft Boxing studio added to its range of fitness programs. Developed by former professional boxer George Foreman III, Craft Boxing delivers an authentic boxing experience that aims to…
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Opening Soon: The Biggest Canadian Tire in Toronto
The former Sears’ warehouse site in Rexdale, situated just north of Highway 401 at Islington Avenue, is undergoing redevelopment to become a new retail space. In the fall, an enormous Canadian Tire store is set to open at this location. This retail development will feature a brand new Costco as its anchor, located at the…