Five east side restaurants to check out during Winterlicious 2020
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Toronto's annual food event, Winterlicious, is back for another season running from Jan. 31 - Feb. 13.
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The best hills for sledding in Toronto's east end
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Whether you've got younguns or you're young at heart, embrace winter and bring some classic fun back to the slopes with downhill adventure. Dust off the sled, fill a wine flask and head to one of these east end descents.
Read MoreGive your bras a second life and support low-income women with Lift: the bra project
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Toronto’s Michelle Cinapri is providing lift to low-income women, while also doing a small part to reduce the amount of discarded clothing that winds up in Canadian landfills.
Read MoreLeslieville Flea Holiday Market gift guide
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The Leslieville Flea Holiday Market is just around the corner on Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 7-8.
Read MoreLocal holiday markets to hit this season
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Toronto's east end is full of fun holiday markets flush with discoveries for inspired, quirky and one-of-a-kind gifts. Here are local markets to find that special something while supporting homegrown talent.
Read MoreFaces of the Leslieville Flea: Backyard Bedding
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This summer, we're profiling familiar faces from the Leslieville Flea to learn how they got their start and what to expect from them at the market.
Read MoreFaces of the Leslieville Flea: Hurt Berry Farm
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This summer, we're profiling familiar faces from the Leslieville Flea to learn how they got their start and what to expect from them at the market.
Ahead of the Aug. 11 market at Ashbridge Estate, we've checked in with Steve Best and Drew Jacobson from Hurt Berry Farm, who make gourmet-flavour hot sauces and piquant products.
Read MoreFaces of the Leslieville Flea: The Border Vintage
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This summer, we're profiling familiar faces from the Leslieville Flea to learn how they got their start and what to expect from them at the market.
Ahead of the July 7 market at Ashbridge Estate, we've checked in with Natalie from The Border Vintage, who sells vintage decor, housewares and basically “anything with a past that I think is cool.”
WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO START THE BORDER VINTAGE?
I always have to follow my passion and I want to set the example of following your passion for my daughter, Grace. She is my inspiration.
TELL US ABOUT THE BEST FIND THAT YOU SCORED.
I recently found a Crams Imperial globe from the 1960s. I’ve found globes before but never one with slick hairpin legs and a killer brass meridian. Well, selling it remains to be seen. It will be at my next couple of markets. I believe vintage ends up where it belongs so if it sells it was meant to be. And, if not, I’m OK with that, too.
WHAT IS SOMETHING FANTASTIC YOU ARE BRINGING TO THE NEXT MARKET?
The globe!
Say hello to Natalie from the Border Vintage at the next Leslieville Flea at Ashbridge Estate on July 7 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. For all the details, go to leslievilleflea.com.
The Leslieville Flea will also host Repairs Cafe, who will set up on the porch of Ashbridge Estate from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. This group of volunteers love to fix broken things, the repairs are free and folks may even learn how to fix the item themselves. Make sustainability a goal!
Faces of the Leslieville Flea: Ahimsa Eco Solutions
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This summer, we're profiling familiar faces from the Leslieville Flea to learn how they got their start and what to expect from them at the market.
Read MoreWhat's in a name? The story behind Beach eatery The Goof
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Photo: The Goof
Jennifer Lopez pulled up a seat here in Angel Eyes. So did Dennis Quaid in Frequency. Indeed, in a neighbourhood dotted with historic landmarks — Kew Beach Fire Hall and the Fox Theatre, to name a few — Garden Gate Restaurant, or the Goof as its universally known, is an institution in the Beaches.
The beloved eatery on Queen East has been a neighbourhood mainstay since 1952, packing in diners for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The story behind its name is a sweet one: its old school neon sign reads "good" vertically and "food" horizontally. At some point, the "d" in "good" burnt out so that it read "Goo F" — the local shorthand has stuck ever since.
While the space was gutted and given a slick makeover in 2006 (the current owners aquired it in the 1990s), it held onto its retro neon sign, and every ounce of its charm.
The menu is heavy on nostaglia, too. Old school diner classics like hot turkey sandwiches sit alongside all-day breakfast, dim sum and a huge Chinese menu (the snow peas chicken is a standout).
The prices are cheap, the portions are massive and the staff are lovely. It has a gorgeous side patio, which offers prime people watching in one of the prettiest stretches of the beaches, at Beech Avenue.
The Goof is located at 2379 Queen St. E. Visit thegoof.menu for more info.
Coffee guide: The best cafes on Toronto's east side
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Whether it's the latte art, barista banter or shock to the system that draws you in, it's easy to fall in love with the vibrant characteristics of the cafes on Toronto's east side. Here's a round-up of our favourites.
Read MoreNew to camping? Want to upgrade your experience? Funpree's 'Glamping' kit makes it easier to access the outdoors
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Located in Leslieville, Funspree has everything you need to get outside. The best part is that you don’t have to buy stuff to plan your next outdoorsy getaway, only to stash it in a closet and hardly ever use it again. You can borrow it.
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Faces of The Leslieville Flea: Samson Books and Vintage
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Each month we profile familiar faces from the market to learn how they got the start and what to expect from them at The Leslieville Flea.
Read MoreFaces of The Leslieville Flea: Selector Records
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The Leslieville Flea is back this summer at Ashbridge Estate, a time to stroll the lawns and search for would-be treasures. Each month we'll be profiling familiar faces from the market to learn how they got the start and what to expect from them at The Leslieville Flea.
Read MoreWhat to do on Valentine's Day in Toronto's east end
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Whether you're flying solo or are a nauseatingly loved-up couple, check out our roundup of where to take your date for Valentine's Day on the east side.
Read MoreIce cream showdown: Where to find the ultimate scoop in Toronto's east end
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From traditional cones to old school soft-serve, decadent gelato and splendid sundaes, head to any of these local ice cream spots to fulfill your lactose destiny.
Read MoreBonjour Brioche celebrates 20 years of its French patisserie in Toronto's east end
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The lineups tell it all at Bonjour Brioche, the French bakery and brunch institution in Toronto's east end. Show up after 10 on the weekends and there's a crowd around the block willing to wait — even on a sub-zero winter morning — for a buttery pastry fix of flaky croissants, warm baguettes and quiche du jours. This is testament to the expertise, passion, detail and je ne sais quoi happening in the charming patisserie in which owners Henri and Lori Feasson have been wooing locals and visitors for 20 years.
Read MoreEight ways to get holiday-ready in Leslieville
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Whether you're throwing a massive holiday bash or hunkering down with family and friends for low-key reflection, here's how to get holiday-ready with everything you need on Toronto's east side.
Read MoreBorrel Toronto pops up with Dutch snacks and comfort food
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Borrel Toronto pops up with Dutch snacks and comfort food
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