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A city guide to 110 of our
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OSC Cross is a line of handmade outerwear for citizens who appreciate clean tailoring, individual details, and a Canadian-made focus. Every garment is designed, sewn, and stitched in Toronto. Available online and at fine retailers.
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visit www.squab.ca For more recommendations from fellow torontonians
SQUAB is a multi-disciplinary design studio working out of Liberty Village’s historic Toronto Carpet Factory. Our design process is founded on the classic pen-on-pad practice. Clients reap the benefits of collaborating with a small creative team in Toronto – communication, concentrated talents, and fresh, creative ideas – while our designers take pride in doing what we do best, from start to finish.
www.squab.ca @squabtweets /SQUABCreative
To save $20, download the free HAILO app, go to ‘Account’ screen and enter promo code TORONTOS110 before taking your first ride with Hailo.Credit applies to new customers only. First time code must be applied before hailing your ride. Unused value will not carry forward. Expires December 31, 2015. www.hailocab.com/toronto
Toronto’s first ever Men’s Fashion Week at the Evergreen Brick Works will be a celebration of the best in Canadian Menswear. TOM* will feature fashion shows, unique exhibits, shopping spaces, lounges and exclusive opportunities for its attendants. Proceeds of TOM* will go to Men’s Fashion4 Hope, in support of the Kol Hope Foundation for Children to help SickKids Hospital. www.tomfw.com
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Coffee1 Boxcar Social
1208 Yonge St, SummerhillCome for coffee. Stay for scotch.
2 Capital Espresso1349 Queen St W, ParkdaleGet a muffin before they sell out
3 The Common 1071 College St, Dufferin GroveCheap Americanos and beer
4 Ella’s Uncle*916 Dundas St W, Dundas WestCreamy and friendly cappuccinos
5 Louie Craft Coffee1187 King St W, Liberty VillageSeasalt chocolate chip cookies
6 La Mercería506 Adelaide St W, King WestArgentinian cafe meets lifestyle shop
7 Rise Espresso107 Mutual St, Downtown CoreThe Canadiano – “better at hockey”
8 Rooster Coffee*479 Broadview Ave, RiverdaleA neighbourhood favourite
9 Sam James Coffee Bar*297 Harbord St, Harbord VillageIced coffees and people-watching
Quick Eats10 Bakerbots
205 Delaware Ave, BloorcourtEvening ice cream sandwich fixes
11 Bitondo’s11 Clinton St, Little ItalyA classic pepperoni pizza slice
12 Blackbird Baking Co.172 Baldwin St, Kensington MktGooey cinnamon brioche buns
13 Black Camel4 Crescent Rd, RosedaleUpdates @black_camel since ‘09
14 Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu691 Bloor St W, KoreatownAuthentic tofu stew meals for cheap
15 Jumbo Empanadas245 Augusta Ave, Kensington MktMini empanadas to-go for the park
16 Louis Meat Market449 Danforth Ave, GreektownJuicy gyros stuffed with fries
17 The Lucky Penny189 Shaw St, West Queen WestAlmond croissants, bottomless coffee
18 Mabel’s Bakery & Specialty Foods*1156 Queen St W, West Queen WestTry the coconut cake
19 Mother’s Dumplings 421 Spadina Ave, ChinatownLunch Specials ($2.50 beers)
20 Seven Lives69 Kensington Ave, Kensington MktWorth the wait for the octopus taco
21 SOMA chocolatemaker*443 King St W, King WestGelato & Mayan hot chocolate
22 Sud Forno716 Queen St W, West Queen WestTo-die-for cannolis
Slow Eats23 The 3 Speed
1163 Bloor St W, Bloordale VillageMussels on the back patio
24 The Ace231 Roncesvalles Ave, RoncesvallesElevated eats in a 1950s diner
25 Bestellen972 College St, Dufferin GroveHousemade charcuterie
26 La Cubana 392 Roncesvalles Ave, RoncesvallesGreat vibe and even better Caesars
27 The Depanneur1033A College St, Dufferin GroveSupper clubs and drop-in dinners
28 Home of the Brave589 King St W, King WestEat at the bar and load up on sides
29 Goods + Provisions1124 Queen St E, LeslievilleFingerlickin’ fried chicken
30 Kingyo51B Winchester St, CabbagetownInnovative & authentic izakaya
31 Lahore Tikka House1365 Gerrard St E, Little IndiaSummer dining under outdoor tents
32 Maizal133 Jefferson Ave, Liberty VillageHome-made tortillas from maize
33 Me&Mine1144 College St, Brockton VillageTry their spin on a classic breakfast
34 The Mugshot Tavern 1729 Bloor St W, High ParkLow-key southern comfort
35 Rol San Restaurant 323 Spadina Ave, ChinatownDim sum in the back room
36 Rose & Sons / Big Crow176 Dupont St, The AnnexBig food, big love & BBQ in the back
37 Ryu’s Noodle Bar33 Baldwin St, Baldwin VillageHomestyle ramen without the wait
38 Terroni*57 Adelaide St E, Downtown CorePizzeria royalty in an old courthouse
39 Via Mercanti*87 Elm St, Yonge & DundasA signature two-layer pizza. Right?
40 Whitlock’s Restaurant1961 Queen St E, LeslievilleWeekend brunch (buffet on Sundays)
Drinking41 Archive
909 Dundas St W, Dundas WestRomantic. Bustling. Bookish.
42 barVolo587 Yonge St, Yonge & BloorCraft beers and finger foods
43 Bellwoods Brewery124 Ossington Ave, Ossington StripDuck hearts, fries, and a Witchshark
44 Black Dice 1574 Dundas St, W, Brockton VillageJapanese rockabilly
45 Cold Tea60 Kensington Ave, Kensington MktGreat patio and Sunday night BBQs
46 The Dakota Tavern249 Ossington Ave, Ossington StripLive music & weekend Bluegrass Brunch
47 Indie Alehouse Brewing Co.2876 Dundas St W, The JunctionLocal microbrewery with BBQ Wed.
48 Montauk765 Dundas St W, Dundas WestMixologists and moustaches
49 The Oxley Public House121 Yorkville Ave, YorkvilleLike being in a swanky English home
50 Pharmacy1318 King St W, ParkdaleNo narcotics prescribed here
51 The Roof Lounge – Park Hyatt4 Avenue Rd, YorkvillePut on a tie
52 Scout’s Honour1576 Dundas St W, Dundas WestIf ‘Moonrise Kingdom’ were a bar...
53 Summerhill LCBO 10 Scrivener Sq, SummerhillHandsome liquors in a train station
54 Ted’s Collision 573 College St, Little ItalyJust the right amount of sketchy
55 Voodoo Child388 College St, The AnnexPossibly T.O.’s smallest cocktail bar
56 Wallflower1665 Dundas St W, Dundas WestEasy like an old flame
57 The Yukon1592 Queen St W, ParkdaleGo for the Negroni
Shops58 Advice From a Caterpillar
8 Price Street, RosedaleBeautifully-designed kids store
59 Art Metropole1490 Dundas St W, Dundas West‘zines, ‘zines and more ‘zines
60 The Beguiling601 Markham St, KoreatownComics & graphic novels Mothership
61 Blue Button Shop1499 Dundas St W, Dundas WestExclusive Japanese labels
62 Bookhou798 Dundas St W, Dundas WestCraft-focused for the simple life
63 BMV Books*471 Bloor St, The AnnexTempting discounted books abound
64 Cambie1535 Queen St W, ParkdalePatterned textiles for the home
65 The Chief Salvage1493 Dundas St W, Dundas WestA room-sized curio cabinet
66 Courage My Love14 Kensington Ave, Kensington MktVintage clothing and jewelry fixture
67 Crown Flora Studio1537 Queen St W, ParkdaleHandmade bags and terrariums
68 Crywolf91 Ossington Ave, Ossington StripLimited edition local art on shirts
69 Easy Tiger Goods1447 Dundas St W, Dundas WestLifestyle shop with coffee & icepops
70 The Future of Frances Watson1390 Queen St W, ParkdaleLocally-focused premium clothing
71 Gerhard Supply2949 Dundas St W, The JunctionCurated Canadian menswear
72 HAVEN145 Berkeley St, CorktownGrown-up streetwear
73 A Homerun 165 Augusta Ave, Kensington MktUnique vintage and local finds
74 Kid Icarus205 Augusta Ave, Kensington MktScreenprint studio & stationary crafts
75 Labour of Love242 Carlton St, CabbagetownEdgy jewelry, cheeky paper goods
76 Magic Pony234 Bay St, Financial DistrictDesigner toys and street art
77 Mama Loves You541 Queen St W, Queen WestFamily-owned vintage goldmine
78 Mjölk2959 Dundas St W, The JunctionScandinavian & Japanese lifestyle
79 The Monocle Shop776 College St, Little ItalyThe aspirational mag’s boutique
80 Muttonhead 337 Roncesvalles Ave, RoncesvallesT.O. unisex darlings’ flagship store
81 North Standard Trading Post 1662 Queen St W, ParkdaleCanadiana living at its best
82 RAPP Optical Limited788 College St, Little ItalyUtilitarian face art
83 Shop Far Away Eyes295 Queen St E, CorktownCurated womenswear & accessories
84 SMASH Recoveries2880 Dundas St W, The JunctionImpressive vintage furnishings
85 Soundscapes572 College St, Little ItalyMusic records and tickets, with taste
86 Sydney’s682 Queen St W, West Queen WestMenswear hand-picked by Sydney
Art87 Design Exchange
234 Bay St, Financial DistrictConsistently good design exhibits
88 Gallery 13131313 Queen St W, ParkdaleFeaturing emerging artists
89 The Gardiner Museum111 Queens Park, Yonge & BloorCanada’s only ceramic arts museum
90 Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art962 Queen St W, West Queen WestPWYC to see really good stuff
91 X-Space Gallery 303 Landsdowne Ave #2, Dundas WestAlternative art by outsiders. All free!
Fun92 Backyard Axe Throwing League*
33 Villiers St, Port LandsThrow axes at things (batl.ca)
93 Comedy Bar945 Bloor St W, BloorcourtHa. Ha. Ha. (Check site for events)
94 Dog Bowl Movie Nights400 Grace St, Bickford ParkCult classics outdoors (Check FB)
95 Guild Inn Park & Gardens201 Guildwood Pkwy, Scarborough BluffsHistory meets nature meets architecture
96 High Park1873 Bloor St W, High ParkNot just for joggers and dog owners
97 The Junction Flea*Sterling Road, The Junction TriangleFun flea market (junctionflea.com)
98 The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern370 Queen St W, Queen WestBadass music tavern since 1947
99 Revue Cinema400 Roncesvalles Ave, RoncesvallesMovies in an Art Deco theatre
100 Toronto Farmer’s Market Network* Various locations, (www.tfmn.ca)Local produce and baked goods
101 The Toronto Flower Market1056 Queen St W, West Queen WestLocal blooms (torontoflowermarket.ca)
102 Toronto Underground Market99 Sudbury St, West Queen WestThe future of T.O. food (yumtum.ca)
103 Trinity Bellwoods Park155 Crawford St, Trinity BellwoodsIf it’s nice out, everyone’s here.
104 The Workroom1340 Queen St W, ParkdaleSewing classes for all levels
Miscellany105 Cheese Boutique
45 Ripley Ave, High ParkMuch more than just great cheese
106 Custodio’s Meats & Eats121 Roncesvalles Ave, RoncesvallesA butcher with a passion
107 Gallant Bicycles678 Bloor St W, KoreatownCustom bikes and Canadian gear
108 Hollow Ground Barber Shop1053 Bloor Street West, BloorcourtFriendly buzzcuts for the boys
109 Leesa Berry Haircutting264A Dunn Ave, ParkdaleModern-day unisex hair parlour
110 Speakeasy Tattoo299 Harbord St, Harbord VillageSouvenir tattoo?
The folks behind SMASH opened the store because they knew Toronto was ready for an ambitious (and slightly off-kilter) source of well-picked, reclaimed, industrial and architectural materials. SMASH operaterates out of a large 4300 sq ft space which houses their showroom, a print studio, and design facilities in the Junction. It is an established, successful “go to” destination, and an incubator for new ideas.
Bookhou is an airy, light-filled shop and multidisciplinary studio that emphasizes natural handmade materials and small production pieces. Co-founded by John Booth and Arounna Khounnoraj, Bookhou is a family run business that believes in slow design with satchels and a range of other textile goods made one at a time, by hand, in their studio space. After more than 20 years of cutting and
teaching in top salons throughout the city, it was time for Leesa Berry to branch out on her own and focus on her specialty: a good haircut! The salon is a modern-day unisex barber parlour with exposed brick and mortar and a secret entrance to The Common for coffee while you wait in their sun-filled courtyard full of flowers and ivy in the summer. The focus is on the cut, whether curly or straight, short or long, male or female. Leesa’s philosophy is to work with what you’ve got using wet and dry-cutting techniques (and your fabulous hair).
The Museum of Contemporary Art has rapidly evolved under the leadership of Artistic Director/Curator David Liss. From modest beginnings in the Toronto Centre for the Arts, MOCCA has burgeoned into one of Canada’s leading art institutions and a fixture of the cultural landscape of Toronto and beyond. Discover the always intriguing exhibitions within the gallery and courtyard before its move from Queen Street West later in 2014. Keep your eyes open for striking artwork on the courtyard wall.
Dedicated to finding the best in independent contemporary craft, Kid Icarus is full of Canadian handmade goods from Vancouver to Halifax, with the majority of products coming from the neigbourhoods that make up the Greater Toronto Area. Their Print Department is the home of master screenprinters Michael Viglione and Bianca Bickmore, who have been churning out posters and art prints for over 12 years. Aside from printing flatstock, a variety of other materials have been seen leaving the studio such as skateboards, plastic boxes, and even metal beer towers.
When chef Simon Blackwell decided to make bread, he had only to look at his family for inspiration. In opening Blackbird, he is now the fourth generation of bakers since 1901 in Staffordshire, England. Following this tradition of small quality production, Blackbird Baking Co.’s rustic bakery and storefront is right at home in Kensington Market, bringing hand-formed breads, cakes and sandwiches daily to the community.
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Almost one year ago, long-time friends and collaborators Joel MacMillan and Melissa daSilva opened Me&Mine. What they created was a cozy, welcoming neighborhood spot where people can enjoy food that reflects what the two chefs love to eat: thoughtful, homemade meals made from seasonal and local ingredients. Whether you are enjoying an inventive brunch or a signature savoury pie with an Ontario craft beer, Me&Mine is a place where everyone can feel at home.
172 Baldwin St, Kensington Market (416) 708-3475www.blackbirdbakingco.com
1144 College St, Dundas West(416) 535-5858www.meandmine.ca
952 Queen St W, West Queen West(416) 395-0067www.mocca.ca
2880 Dundas St W, Junction (416) 762-3113www.smash.to
798 Dundas St W, Dundas West(416) 203-2549www.bookhou.com
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Top image: Installation view of Material Self: Performing the Other Within with works by Charler Fréger (left), Hendrik Kerstens (centre), Namsa Leuba (right). Bottom image: Installation view of Herero Women Marching by Jim Naughten
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Seasoned chef Sean Riehl shows his love of California tacquerias in Seven Lives – a fun, casual, family-run shop (which started out as a foodstand) that is fueling Toronto’s seemingly unsatiable appetite for quality tacos. The popular joint specializes in delicious handmade baja California style fish tacos and ceviche, and there’s usually a line out the door to prove it.
205 Augusta Ave, Kensington Market (416) 977-7236www.kidicarus.ca
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Davis Khounnoraj and Adam Mallory joined forces to create Crown Flora Studio in 2010 where they combine their love for botanicals and textiles in unique terrariums and handcrafted accessories, appealing to a wide range of customers from craft show goers to some of Toronto’s well-known store fronts. Starting with the Crown mason jar, a staple of their company, Mallory and Khounnoraj produce original and creative pieces that are imaginative and one-of-a-kind.
1233 Queen St W (Rear Building), Parkdale (647) 861–5799www.crownflorastudio.com
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Drop into Ella’s Uncle, and you’ll likely see the beaming faces of co-owners Mike Craig preparing a smooth soy cappuccino behind the bar, or Jennifer Hedley peering over a tray of mixed berry scones fresh out of the oven (always made from scratch, in-house). With the understated decor, friendly staff, and reassuringly well-made espresso beverages and baked goods, it’s no surprise that this has become a favourite neighbourhood gathering place.
916 Dundas St W, Dundas West(416) 703-8881www.ellasuncle.com
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