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 Brookfield Place |
181 Bay Street (Corner of Bay and Front) Toronto, ON M5J 2T3 Canada +1 416 777 6480 http://www.brookfield-place.com |
Located at Bay and Wellington, this building comprises a complete city block. Above ground it consists of two gigantic office buildings: the 51-storey Canada Trust Tower and its little brother, the 47-storey Bay-Wellington Tower, connected by the Galleria. At the Yonge and Front corner stands a shrine to hockey past and present, the Hockey Hall of Fame. The back exit from the Hall leads into the concourse level, which houses a full array of shops, a large food court and the PATH linking to the Wellington Tower. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Making Healthy Choices |
348 Danforth Avenue (at Chester) Toronto, ON M4K 1N8 Canada +1 416 466 2129 http://www.thebigcarrot.ca/ |
Located on the Danforth in Greektown, this market is a great source of organic produce and meat, deli delights, health supplements, baked goods, dairy products, and all natural beauty supplies. There is a large bulk section at the back that handles peanut butter, oils, and grains. This little supermarket also sells appliances such as juicers, dehydrators and yogurt makers. The store is extremely well stocked and clean and staff members are knowledgeable and can inform you about the products you need. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Canada's Summertime Party |
Lakeshore Blvd & Dufferin St (Exhibition Place) Toronto, ON M6K 3C3 Canada +1 416 393 6300 http://www.theex.com/ |
What began as an agricultural fair in 1878 has grown into Canada's largest annual summertime party. Known for the Midway rides, games and carnival-like festivities, the grounds are also home to an annual automotive show, a casino, a food building, Canada's Sports Hall of Fame, the Medieval Times Dinner Theatre and the Grandstand, a music amphitheatre that has been rocked by the Rolling Stones and lampooned by a wartime Bob Hope. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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In the Kitchen with Dinah |
50 Cumberland Street (at Bay) Toronto, ON M4W 1J5 Canada +1 416 921 8112 |
Who would have thought there'd be so many kinds of mustard? Gourmets gather at this Yorkville shop for the myriad choices available in kitchen essentials, like coffee and tea, pasta, sauces, oils and dressings. What makes this store so special is the seemingly limitless variety available in all categories. There is also a takeaway counter, where you can buy ready-made sandwiches, salads and desserts. As well, Dinah's has a selection of kitchen items like teapots and cups. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 A great, friendly neighbourhood |
Eglinton Avenue West (Between Bathurst and Old Park Road) Toronto, ON M6C 2C5 Canada +1 416 203 2600 (Tourist Information) |
This eclectic section of Eglinton Avenue is where the Forest Hill residential area merges into the less upscale regions to the west. Bagel aficionados of all stripes have tons of choice, from the traditional Daiter's to the trendier, Montreal-style St Urbain Bagel Shop. Long-time neighbourhood restaurants like Jerusalem can be found here, as well as more upscale spots like Sette Mezzo. Fans of arts and crafts will enjoy visiting A Show of Hands Contemporary Crafts Gallery or the Liss Gallery. Payment method varies from store to store. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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An upscale neighbourhood |
439 Spadina Road Toronto, ON M5P 3M6 Canada +1 416 203 2600 (Tourist Information) / +1 800 499 2514 (toll free) |
Strolling amongst the most expensive real estate in the city, you get the sense that you really are in a village. This is where the residents of the area's Edwardian mansions come to shop. It's an interesting mix of high- and low-end establishments, with upscale jewellery and shoe stores next to an old-fashioned barber shop and a video store. You can while away some time over a croissant and coffee at one of a few bakeries, or enjoy fine dining at Primi Ristorante. Payment menthod varies from store to store. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Styles from the Isles |
150 Bloor Street W (at Avenue Road) Toronto, ON M5S 2X9 Canada +1 416 922 9400 http://www.theirishshop.ca/ |
If the folks in "Angela's Ashes" had worn the clothing available in this shop, maybe life would have been a lot better! Or at least they would have looked better. Donegal tweed suit jackets, hand-knit sweaters, wool caps and mohair coats are all imported from Irish craftspeople. There is also a small selection of food and other Irish products spread over two levels in this shop, which is located in the Yorkville shopping area near the Holt Renfrew Centre. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Best street food winner |
245 Augusta Avenue Toronto, ON M5T 2L8 Canada +1 416 977 0056 http://www.jumboempanadas.com/... |
Known as the empanada Queen, Irene Morales has been creating these Chilean stuffed wonders for almost 10 years in her Kensington Market cafe. Eat them on the spot or take them home, and enjoy the fresh, home made flavour. One added bonus is that they can be frozen and, when reheated, taste as fresh as if you had just ordered one up. Irene also serves up Corn Pie and Humitas - corn mixed with onion and basil, rolled in cornmeal and placed in a cornhusk shell. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Like travelling the world |
67 Kensington Ave (at Dundas Street West) Toronto, ON M5T 2K2 Canada +1 416 392 0880 http://www.kensingtonmarket.com/ |
Known in the 1930s as the Jewish Market, Kensington today is an awesome display of the city's multi-ethnicity. Here you will find shops packed with products from Europe, Middle East, South America, the Caribbean, Africa and Asia and you will hear dozens of languages spoken. A visit to this market is like taking a trip around the world! With more than 100 shops in all selling everything from second-hand clothing to fresh produce, from exotic pastries to art objects and furniture, you won't go away empty-handed. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tea Retreat |
696 Queen Street West Toronto, ON M6J 1E7 Canada +1 416 203 8882 |
The greatest advantage of having a tea-shop in Canada is the availability of the best of French croissants to accompany the perfect beverage. While there is seating arrangement to enjoy the home-made bakes, the newly purchased tea does make you want to rush home and relish both together. Understanding the same, the curators haven't made the seating area all too large. With the variety of stores in offering at Queen Street, it takes nothing but the truly extraordinary to sustain and get the audience approval. The Red Tea Box seems to have landed just that. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Raising a toast |
1862 Queen St E (at Woodbine Ave) Toronto, ON M4L 1H1 Canada +1 416 686 1998 http://www.sauvignonbistro.ca/ |
Located in the Beaches area, this restaurant cum bakery not only makes its own bread and desserts daily, but the food offered is also fresh and first-class. As one would expect, a touch of sauvignon is the ongoing theme in this kitchen. There's a pleasant pan-Mediterranean flavour to the cuisine. Dishes include linguini in sauvignon blanc sauce, goat cheese with pear poached in sauvignon, and pork loin in balsamic fig sauce. New World wines form the major portion of the selection, with the most expensive Thirty Bench from Niagara. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A touch of class |
318 Wellington Street West Toronto, ON M5V 3T4 Canada +1 416 935 0400 http://www.senses.ca/ |
Located at Bloor and Yonge, this two-level space offers a downstairs high-end bakery and gourmet retail outlet as well as a second-floor 62-seat restaurant. You can dine in posh surroundings and, on the way out, buy the ingredients to make your own versions! There's a hush-hush executive boardroom tone to the place, with high back padded chairs and thick white linen on the tables. The menu offers some unusual takes on French-Mediterranean cuisine. Dishes include Leek Cannelloni stuffed with ground lamb, Spinach and Feta, and a magnificent Seafood Stew. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fresh off the truck |
92 Front St East (at Jarvis Street) Toronto, ON M5E 1C4 Canada +1 416 392 7219 http://www.stlawrencemarket.com/ |
The 'Food & Wine' magazine placed the market among the 25 best markets in the world. You won't find a better place in the town for fresh fruits, vegetables, meat and fish. Not to mention exotic foods from every ethnic corner. The historic St Lawrence neighborhood also has over 50 vendors offering some of the best delicatessens and restaurants in the city, with a wide range of specialty foods, deli meats, fish and seafood, baked goods and gourmet teas and coffees. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Heaps of Sweet Fun |
1920 Queen Street E Toronto, ON M4L 1H5 Canada +1 416 690 7998 http://www.sugarmountain.net/ |
This store, located on Richmond Street in the Entertainment District, has a retro feel to it and delights in carrying such nostalgic favourites as Pez, SweeTarts and Thrills. There are endless bins of bulk candies at pennies per gram and ready-made gift baskets appropriate to the season. See website for online shopping, extended summer hours and other locations. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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