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Nobu Toronto: Restaurant, Hotel and Residences Coming Soon
Our first Nobu experience was in Manhattan, where we found ourselves dining at a table next to Salma Hayek. That was long before social media and cameras in our phones so we just soaked in the whole experience, which lives only in our memories – and it was incredible. The food was amazing, and the…
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Pickleball Etobicoke: Fairgrounds Courts in Cloverdale Mall
What is Pickleball? Before we tell you about this new racquet club in Etobicoke, let’s answer a question that a lot of us have been asking over the last few years. What is pickleball, and how do you play it? Pickleball is a fun paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis.…
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Izba Restaurant Queensway: Skin Care Clinic Opening Soon
New Medical Skin Care Clinic Opening at 648 The Queensway The Izba Restaurant Queensway space has been a happy one for over 40 years. My family and friends enjoyed many huge dinners of Eastern European classics here. The plates of schnitzel, pierogis and goulash were generous and delicious. Now, this local legend at 648 The…
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Demolition Confirmed: Last Days for 38 Dundas Street East next to Yonge-Dundas Square
The century-old building located at 38 Dundas Street East is set to be demolished. Vacant for over a decade, this building at the northeast corner of Dundas and Victoria is a familiar sight when you head to the heart of downtown, usually painted with artwork like this Harry Styles mural. In June 2023, TMU announced…
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Holiday at The Well 2023
With just two days left, Holiday at The Well wraps up tomorrow night on December 31st. Located at the intersection of Front Street West and Spadina Avenue, The Well’s free outdoor holiday market offers family entertainment including music, ice skating, free popcorn, an outdoor fire pit and an Aurora Borealis light display. You will also…
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The Rise and Fall of Toronto’s Tallest Tower at Yonge & Bloor
The development at the southwest corner of Yonge and Bloor in downtown Toronto was supposed to be a landmark project that would transform the city’s skyline and offer luxury living, shopping, and hospitality. However, the project, known as The One, has been put into receivership after facing numerous challenges and accumulating a staggering debt of…
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Toronto Then & Now: Consumers’ Gas Company Building- Rosewater Supper Club- Don Alfonso 1890- Chambers
The Consumers’ Gas Company Building at 19 Toronto Street was constructed in 1852 as the company’s headquarters. This beautiful building in the heart of Toronto’s financial district showcases an Italianate/neo-Renaissance style. On a clear, cold November day, its ornate details stand out against the surrounding cityscape. Consumers’ Gas occupied this location for 125 years. Built…
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Toronto Then & Now: Buffy Sainte-Marie and The Purple Onion
The Purple Onion Coffee House was a music venue located at 35 Avenue Road in the Yorkville neighbourhood of Toronto. It operated from 1960 to 1965 and was one of the first coffee houses to be opened in the Yorkville area, the artistic heart of Toronto in the 1960s. The Purple Onion preceded Toronto’s well-known…
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Relocating: Delta Bingo St. Clair Avenue West to Evans Avenue in Etobicoke
When I was in university, I had a part-time job as a server in a long-standing Etobicoke restaurant. I had never waitressed before and the women who were veteran servers were initially suspicious of me as I could tell they didn’t think I was up for it- but they soon realized I’m much tougher than…