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The Sydney Grind on Lake Shore: Vegemite Croissant
The owners of The Sydney Grind were inspired by the coffee culture of Australia, which is known for its attention to detail and emphasis on quality. They wanted to bring that same level of care and consistency to their café here in Etobicoke. The result is a warm, welcoming and delicious coffee shop. One of…
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Just Opened in Bloor West Village: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
A Krispy Kreme Doughnut Cafe has just opened in the west end of Toronto at 2424 Bloor St. West, just east of Jane Street beside Lemon Mart. This is great news for Krispy Kreme lovers in the Etobicoke area of the city, as the only other locations are in downtown Toronto and in Mississauga on…
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San Remo Bakery
When I need delicious doughnuts, a birthday cake, or a muffuletta sandwich then I head to a very special Italian bakery in Mimico. Family-owned and operated since 1969, San Remo is one of my favourite places to eat in the city.
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AG Macarons Closes Last Retail Location
The retail outlet of AG Macarons on Dupont closed back in 2020, and the Etobicoke bakery at 709 The Queensway is closing today on Valentine’s Day. But the very good news is, there will still be plenty of bakeries to purchase these beautiful macarons. Owner Anet Gesualdi, who became a professional baker after falling in…
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Bake Sale Cupcakes in Toronto
When looking for suggestions on where to find the best cupcakes in Toronto, there are plenty of terrific bakeries that come up. The Rolling Pin, Sweet Flour Bake Shop, The Grand Order of Divine Sweets, Electric Love and Bobbette & Belle are just a few of the delicious choices. Almond Butterfly is an excellent gluten-free…
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Choux Lab Cream Puffs on Royal York
Choux pastry, or pâte à choux, is a French delicacy and a staple in French patisseries. It dates back to the 16th century, and was named after its unique shape, which resembles a cabbage (“choux” in French). It is a very light, very airy pastry that is literally meant for royalty- King Henry III of…
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Opening Soon: Aster’s Refined Cakes in Mimico
ASTER’S REFINED CAKES IS NOW OPEN. Another new business is opening in the Mimico area of Etobicoke. Brown paper has been spotted in the windows of Aster’s Refined Cakes, a patisserie opening in June. Their cakes are edible works of art. Aster’s Refined Cakes is located on the north side of Lake Shore, across the…
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Tom’s Dairy Freeze Reopens With Window Service
Life is far from being back to normal, but seeing a very long (physically distanced) line on a beautiful warm evening at Tom’s Dairy Freeze in Etobicoke certainly feels familiar and comforting. Tom’s walk up window is open from 11am to 10pm every day, and they are also offering curbside pick up and delivery through…
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Openish… Some Shops Reopen for Curbside Pickup in Toronto
On Monday, shops that have a street entrance were allowed to open up again in Toronto. Coco, a wonderful chocolate shop on Jane, south of Annette, has just been offering delivery, but has now declared itself “openish.” Like it says on their website… “Chocolate is not a necessity of life, but it sure does make…