Delicious spanakopita, sticky sweet treats and great value make Athens Pastries a winner when you're deciding where to eat in Toronto with kids
Read More »
Good vegetarian cuisine options are sparse in this city, but thanks to Erin Prim and the Teatree Café, Eastenders have a fantastic little place to grab a meat-free bite. Teatree Café is a cozy little spot on the Danforth, just east of Jones Avenue, that offers a variety of yummy teas and coffees, along with baked goods, sandwiches and other light meals, including vegan and gluten-free choices. Grilled Sandwiches One of the most popular items at Teatree Café are the grilled sandwiches. Made on fresh bread and prepared on-site daily, the sandwiches come with a side
Read More »
Who doesn’t love a great brunch? Here’s my take on the top 5 Toronto Brunch spots in the East End. Three’s Company www.threes-company.com 673 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, 416-406-3233 Three’s Company is a small and pleasant restaurant that is hugely popular with locals in the Pape and Danforth neighbourhood. The weekend and holiday brunch menu includes more than just the regular suspects. For something a little different, try the Southwestern Eggs — eggs poached in salsa, avocado, cilantro and green olives, served with tortilla chips. Or how about poutine for breakfast? Three’s Company serves up a hearty
Read More »
Looking for an artistic activity to do with the kids? Unleash your creativity and take part in some art for children at The Clay Room on the Danforth. What Is It? The Clay Room is a unique ceramic store and art studio where you can drop in, purchase a ceramic piece and decorate it yourself, using paints provided by the store. In operation since 1995, The Clay Room has long been a family-friendly Danforth favourite, and is perfect for amateur artists, like myself, who want a quick art fix without the commitment of attending structured classes
Read More »
Are the winter blahs bringing you down? Take a tired mom; add a cozy chair; a dash of feisty girl talk; an abundance of sassy nail colours; throw in a variety of spa treatments and voilà: a recipe for winter rejuvenation. And no one in the East End cooks up winter spa fun better than Tips Nail Bar & Spa. I recently visited Tips for a little pick-me-up in the form of a pedicure and was not disappointed. Manicures and More Walking into Tips feels more like walking into a friend’s apartment than a typical spa
Read More »
Southern Californian cooking has ventured north with the arrival of The Combine Eatery on the Danforth. This relatively new restaurant is a welcome addition to the neighbourhood
Read More »
One of the advantages of living in a city like Toronto is the large number of small independent stores. Being a big supporter of local business and an avid reader, I recently paid a visit to Circus Books and Music on the Danforth. This small used book and music store stocks an impressive selection of literary and musical heavy hitters. About the Store Circus Books and Music set up shop in the Danforth and Jones area in 2008 and has been doing a steady business ever since. Circus is not your average used book and
Read More »
As the holidays approach, it always seems like there are so many people to buy for and deciding what to buy can be a bit of a challenge. In the spirit of supporting local businesses, I paid a visit to 100-Mile Child on The Danforth to start my holiday shopping. This unique store opened on a year ago with the goal to stock as much merchandise as possible from suppliers within 100 miles. All the products in the store are ethical, local and non-toxic. Owner Kate MacDonald and her husband Ian Rodhouse decided to create
Read More »
East Toronto mom reviews magic Oven
Read More »
While the weather is still pleasant, I like to take my little one to the fabulous parks East Toronto has to offer and as a mom with a need for caffeine, I frequently find myself visiting parks near great cafes. I hit a cafe, grab a little pick-me-up for myself, then head straight to the park, so my little monkey can play. Here’s my take on the best cafes, close to fantastic parks, in the east end. Broadview Espresso and Riverdale Park East On a clear morning, one of the best things to do is
Read More »
