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Now Closed: Starbucks in the Kingsway
This Starbucks on Bloor St W. at Grenview Boulevard has permanently closed as of February 19th. There was a constant stream of customers at this bustling location right across from the neighbourhood LCBO. The businesses on the same block as this Starbucks seem to be hanging in there (especially Etobicoke’s oldest pub, The Old Sod)…
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Izba Restaurant on The Queensway Closes
There aren’t many restaurants that have been in the exact same place, looking exactly the same inside and out, and serving the exact same food, for over 50 years. Izba is that restaurant. My dad has stories of eating there with his bestie over 40 years ago, and I remember eating schnitzel there for the…
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Fade in: Cafe in East Toronto: NOW CLOSED
It’s been a busy few months! I’ve been booked on several shoots this fall that have taken me all over the city and beyond. The set of the most recent production I worked on was located at Danforth and Main, and on my drive in along Main approaching Gerrard I noticed the Fade In: Cafe…
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MARS FOOD on College Street: NOW CLOSED
My dad just informed me that the beloved Mars restaurant in Toronto has abruptly closed, announced by the notice on the door. It’s been a landmark on College since 1951 serving dependable and beloved breakfast and comfort food favourites like grilled cheese, turkey clubs and westerns. Toronto diners like this sure are dwindling; if you…
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Katz’s Deli in North York: NOW CLOSED
UPDATE: Katz’s Deli closed on May 31st, 2019 after 49 years in business. Driving past the Cinespace productions studios on Kipling recently I noticed the iconic sign in the lot; it’s been moved around the building a couple of times. I’m sure we will see it pop up in a film or TV show at…
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Double D’s Deep Dish Pizza in Toronto
Update: All three locations of Double D’s closed in 2021, with the owners laying the blame on the way Doug Ford and Ontario handled the pandemic. If you are looking to try some real Chicago-style deep dish pizza right here in Toronto, Double D’s delivers the best in the city. There are two locations, one on…
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Cava at Yonge and St. Clair
UPDATE: Cava has permanently closed. Andorra is a tiny little country nestled between France and Spain in the Pyrenees mountains. Escudella is often referred to as Andorra’s national dish. Typically eaten in winter, this dish is a big meaty hearty stew. We wanted to try traditional escudella and found the perfect place to make it…
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Mazar Kabob in Etobicoke: NOW CLOSED
UPDATE: Mazar Kabob permanently closed in 2020. Mazar Kabob serves traditional Afghan food in a casual eatery on the West Mall in Etobicoke. The meals come with salad, grilled vegetables and perfect naan bread. The tandoori chicken was delicious and spicy: Chicken breast kabob was tender and full of flavour: The naan bread was so…
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Butter Chicken Roti in West Queen West
UPDATE: This location of Butter Chicken Roti has closed. This delicious roti restaurant is right on Queen West across from The Great Hall. The Butter Chicken Roti menu features classic Indian dishes with a contemporary take. The food is so tasty and the service is excellent. I like their spice scale: Mild- Is water a…
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Free Waffles at Cacao 70 in Richmond Hill
UPDATE: The Richmond Hill location of Cacao 70 has closed. Calling all chocoholics! There is a brand new location of chocolate paradise Cacao 70 is opening in Richmond Hill this Saturday March 3rd… and they are giving away free waffles to celebrate their grand opening from 10AM – 5PM! Also, if you buy something on…