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KENSINGTON MARKET An eclectic mix of
Latin American grocers, cafés, vintage
Toronto BY SUSAN BARDI
clothing stores, restaurants, fresh
produce, Portuguese bakeries, butchers,
The Culinary Traveller’s Guide and cheese shops. Nassau St between
Augusta and Bellevue. Open daily, year TORONTO
Neighbourhoods LITTLE ITALY Traditional bars and cafés round. www.kensington-market.ca
and the best gelato are found in this ST LAWRENCE MARKET A Toronto
THE BEACHES A lakeside community just 15 Italian community along College St West. landmark and largest indoor market in
minutes east of downtown, with an eclectic New martini bars and clubs make this area the city. Open Tuesday–Saturday, year
mix of shops, sidewalk cafés, restaurants, a lively night spot. round. Farmers Market, Saturday,
pubs and yoga studios. The boardwalk is a 5 am–3 pm. Antique Market, Sunday,
favourite place on a hot summer’s day. WEST QUEEN WEST This colorful
neighbourhood on Queen West around 5 am–5 pm. Corner of Front St. and
BLOOR WEST VILLAGE Bloor St West of High Trinity Bellwoods Park is home to cutting Jarvis St. www.stlawrencemarket.com
Park owes much of its identity to the Eastern edge art galleries, great eateries, specialty EVERGREEN BRICK WORKS FARMER’S
European Community. Many European delis food stores, one-of-a-kind shops and MARKET Saturday market featuring local
and bakeries remain alongside local eateries, night life hubs such the Drake and organic producers. Free kids’ activities.
cafés and shops. Gladstone hotels. 544 Bayview Ave. www.ebw.evergreen.ca
CHINATOWNS Everything from housewares YORKVILLE Toronto’s original 1960s Cooking Classes
and Asian grocers to dim sum and noodle bohemian enclave has long given way to
houses in this area around Dundas Ave designer boutiques, high-end hotels and AOHRODITE COOKS 201 Weston Rd, Ste 101
W. and Spadina Ave. East Chinatown at restaurants. Sophisticated food shops www.aphroditecooks.com
Gerrard and Broadview Ave has plenty of and cafés dot this area of
pho restaurants and one of the best seafood Cumberland and Yorkville. ARVINDA’S HEALTHY GOURMET INDIAN
stores in the city. 876 Bathurst St. www.hgic.ca
Eat
THE DANFORTH Danforth Ave from Broadview Toronto’s great tastes. BONNIE GORDON 868 Eglinton Ave. W.
to Greenwood Ave is Toronto’s Greektown Ũ www.bonniegordoncollege.com
and home of the annual ‘Taste of the Danforth đƫ Brick Street Bread DISH COOKING STUDIO 390 Dupont St
Festival,’ celebrating Greek food and culture. đƫ Sunshine Farm Pickles www.dishcookingstudio.com
Restaurants, pubs, cafés and clubs make this đƫ Clement’s Poultry
area a hot spot in the evening. THE CHEF UPSTAIRS 516 Mt Pleasant Rd.
đƫ Cumbrae Meats www.thechefupstairs.com
DISTILLERY DISTRICT The restored Distillery đƫ Delight’s Handmade Organic
District is an ideal setting for local Ice Cream CIRILLO'S CULIANRY ACADEMY 4894 Dundas
restaurants, design stores, cafés and art đƫ Epi Breads St. W. www.cirillosacademy.com
galleries. The Case Goods Warehouse is home THE HEALTHY BUTCHER 298 Eglinton Ave. W.
to local artists’ studios, custom jewellery, đƫ From These Roots Jams www.thehealthybutcher.com
crafts and workshops. đƫ Healthy Butcher
LIAISON COLLEGE 205 Richmond St. W.
THE ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT This area đƫ Il Gelatiere www.liaisoncollege.com
of King St West between University Ave đƫ Jensen Cheese
and Spadina Ave encompasses theatres, đƫ Nude Bee Honey NELLA CUCINA 876 Bathurst St.
performing arts centres, Toronto’s four major- đƫ Mary Macleod's Shortbread www.nellacucina.ca
league sports teams and an array of cultural VIVA TASTINGS St. Lawrence Market.
and family attractions. Dining ranges from đƫ Organic Meadows Eggs www.vivatastings.com
pubs and bars to upscale bistros. đƫ River’s Edge Goat Dairy
Kitchen Stores
KING ST EAST This burgeoning restaurant đƫ St John’s Bakery
district includes fine dining establishments, đƫ The Big Carrot TEATRO VERDE CUCINA 2901 Bayview Ave.
high-end furniture design stores and the đƫ Western Cream Cheese PEPPERMILLS 2098 Yonge St.
city’s top culinary institute.
GOOD EGG In Kensington Market at
LESLIEVILLE Historically the lighting industry Toronto’s great drinks. Drink 267 Augusta Ave.
and film district east of the Don River, đƫ Augusta Ale Ũ HIGH TECH 106 Front St E.
Leslieville is now one of Toronto’s best brunch đƫ Balzacs Coffee
destinations and trendiest areas to dine, drink đƫ Brickworks Ciderhouse IQ LIVING 524 Danforth Ave.
and shop. Great cafés, vintage shops and DEGREES 2588 Yonge St.
boutiques. đƫ Steam Whistle Beer
PLACEWARES St Lawrence Market.

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