When you think of North Toronto, I bet you don't think of independent coffee shops with hip decor, original artwork and live music. The reason for that might be because, to be honest, we really don't have those up here. At least we didn't until The Mad Bean opened up in 2009. For the coffee connoisseur looking for great organic, fair trade coffee, delivered in a unique and inviting coffee house environment, The Mad Bean is the place in North Toronto
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Every second Thursday, between 3 and 7pm, at North Toronto Memorial Community Centre, Apple Tree Markets brings together local growers and producers with a passion for sustainability. There are eight to ten vendors on any given market day, but the variety of products at this farmers’ market is enough to provide you with all the essentials to get you through the winter. Fresh Produce All winter, you’ll be able to pick up fresh, certified organic produce Highmark Farms, a family-run farm just outside of Bradford, Ontario. Root vegetables, such as carrots, parsnips, cabbage, potatoes, sweet
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The Tea Emporium has been a fixture on Eglinton West near Avenue Road for over 11 years. With its fabulous selection of teas and accessories, a spacious tea lounge and a school of tea, it’s not hard to see why this pioneering tea shop has had such success. The Tea Lounge The Eglinton West location is a tea shop, yes, but also a tea lounge. I recently enjoyed a lovely cup of African Queen in the lounge, with a friend and her baby. Owner Frank Weber helped us to make our selections based on what
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If you're passionate about food and you care about where your food comes from, you'll want to check out The Healthy Butcher. Tamara visited the Midtown Toronto location and found out it's more than just a butcher shop, it's an organic food market
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Hotel Gelato is a gelato shop and café the whole family can enjoy. The chic, clean lines offer a great backdrop to some really delicious food. With dozens of gelato flavours made fresh on the premises, you'll want to visit with the kids, your friends, and your colleagues
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