Food Scene
our local butcher. can be a bit pricey, but the quality of meat is worth it. also carries prepared side dishes and small quantities of veg / fresh bread.
Olliffe
1378 Queen Street Eastour local butcher. can be a bit pricey, but the quality of meat is worth it. also carries prepared side dishes and small quantities of veg / fresh bread.
top-rated toronto brunch restaurant. expect to wait in line, but the food and beverages are worth the wait (i.e. cardamon latte, Egyptian tea)
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Maha's
226 Greenwood Avetop-rated toronto brunch restaurant. expect to wait in line, but the food and beverages are worth the wait (i.e. cardamon latte, Egyptian tea)
solid italian food & wine list, on the pricier side
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Ascari Enoteca
1111 Queen St Esolid italian food & wine list, on the pricier side
a local, social hangout spot with good beer and good food (check twitter @theceilicottage for their daily specials)
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The Céilí Cottage
1301 Queen Street Easta local, social hangout spot with good beer and good food (check twitter @theceilicottage for their daily specials)
the yummiest beef brisket with roasted root veggies; lots of veg options; little hidden patio in the back
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Leslie Jones
1182 Queen St Ethe yummiest beef brisket with roasted root veggies; lots of veg options; little hidden patio in the back
amazing middle eastern fare. best hummus the city! a great place for eating in (fun atmosphere - belly dancing sometimes featured on the weekends), or taking out.
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Tabule Middle Eastern Cuisine
810 Queen Street Eastamazing middle eastern fare. best hummus the city! a great place for eating in (fun atmosphere - belly dancing sometimes featured on the weekends), or taking out.
Drinks & Nightlife
Goods and Provisions
1124 Queen St Esmall & cozy cocktail bar
cool neighbourhood bar with local tap list. order food from 'completo', a little food shop around the corner (the bartender will take care of your order). completo makes life-changing burgers / sandwiches!
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Hitch Limited
1216 Queen St Ecool neighbourhood bar with local tap list. order food from 'completo', a little food shop around the corner (the bartender will take care of your order). completo makes life-changing burgers / sandwiches!
Everything Else
local neighbourhood brewery. be sure to stop by if the Blue Jays are playing.
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Left Field Brewery
36 Wagstaff Drlocal neighbourhood brewery. be sure to stop by if the Blue Jays are playing.
Essentials
Loblaws
585 Queen St Wfull-fledged grocery store.
Parks & Nature
very walk-able from our house, the beach & boardwalk is a lovely place for a walk, jog, bike ride or afternoon picnic
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Iphakamisa yase-Ashbridge
1561 Lake Shore Blvd Every walk-able from our house, the beach & boardwalk is a lovely place for a walk, jog, bike ride or afternoon picnic
Entertainment & Activities
Fox Theatre
2236 Queen St Eold school movie theatre - one of our favourites.