Café St. Germain opened its doors on Avenue Road in September and is quickly becoming a local hot spot. The Mediterranean-inspired café, with its modern yet warm decor, draws you in right off the sidewalk. My family and I checked it out for brunch. A neighbourhood hub Café St. Germain opened on Avenue road with the aim of becoming a neighbourhood hub. In this area of town, where traffic can get pretty thick heading to and from the 401, it’s certainly a welcome addition to the neighbourhood as a place to spend some time enjoying
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Family-friendly food, a large, open space and community events makes Brunchworks a must-visit restaurant along the St. Clair West strip
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One-of-a-kind handcrafted furniture made from locally salvaged materials can be found at the fabulous Simardone Design. From the design to installation, Michael Simardone can create that must-have piece you've been looking for
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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
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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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December before Christmas is a great time to travel with family and kids. Cities abound with Christmas lights, festive decorations and fun family events. More importantly, people get in the Christmas spirit and somehow they are more likely to accomodate fussy kids. We decided to make San Francisco the travel destination two weeks before Christmas. My husband, I and my toddler girl. Renting An Apartment Was A Great Choice To make our life easier we opted for renting an apartment in a central location. Our toddler girl had plenty of space to run around and
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Are you still searching for cool and unique gifts for your little ones? Roaming the aisles of the One of a Kind Show in Toronto, we looked for fun yet unique gift ideas for Christmas, or other upcoming occasions. Here are top 5 cool finds that are fun, creative and available online. Plus they all come from fiercely small, independent and eco-friendly companies. Frankie, the Little Bunny from Rabbet James and Louisa Jensen of Rabbet makes custom-cut acrylic glass artworks. They hang on the wall with a single nail. Shown
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Stepping into Mabel’s Fables Bookstore is like entering a cozy cottage belonging to some friendly book-loving elves. Two stories of walls and walls of books, with couches and benches sprinkled throughout, make you want to settle in with a good book. It’s a place to find great reads, enjoy some storytelling and experience a spirit of sharing and generosity that will keep you warm all through the long winter season. An Inviting Neighbourhood Bookstore The main floor houses books for the youngest readers – baby books, board books, picture books – arranged by age level
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Eat, shop, relax and revel in the community atmosphere along the newly rejuvenated St. Clair West strip from Rushton to Bathurst.
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Fiercely artisanal and local, the One of A Kind Show in Toronto is known to be a destination for unique Christmas gifts. We walked the show with a mission to find the coolest fashionable finds for your little ones. We sorted 3 popular dresses as Christmas gift ideas, plus an adorable hoodie for your little boy. They are fashionable, 100% cotton and Canadian made. Plus, you can find them all online. The Caterpillar Dress from Red Thread The Caterpillar Dress is a great wardrobe staple that stands the test of time, and makes for a
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