Varsity Brown opens Leslieville shop for its in-house leather goods
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Varsity Brown has opened a new flagship store for its leather goods on Queen St. East in Leslieville.
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Outdoor skating rinks opening across Toronto
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Toronto will open 35 outdoor skating rinks across the city this weekend, including the local pad at Monarch Park, Kew Gardens and both the covered rink and skating trail at Greenwood Park.
Read MoreLambretta Pizzeria brings Roman-style pizza to Leslieville
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Lambretta Pizzeria has launched an east end outpost at Queen and Curzon with brick-oven Roman-style pizza and a menu of Italian favourites including pastas, frittis, salumi and cheese platters, salads and desserts.
Read MorePoor Romeo is an east end local dishing all-American and a side of rock and roll
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Poor Romeo is a new rock 'n' roll diner from Marc Baglio and Andy Wilson with an American vibe and local focus.
Read MoreDundas & Carlaw now has a curling sheet on its patio
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Dundas & Carlaw has put down a "curling rink" on its outdoor space for a little recreational rock-and-broom action this winter. That's right, you can now add a side of curling to your coffee or pint.
Read MoreThe Care Gift Elves spreading cheer in Toronto's east end
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A local girl and her four friends are inspiring the community to reach out and be charitable this holiday season.
Read MoreLeslieville just got another signature mural
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The new mural is up at Queen and Boston on the eastern side of the infamous Tasty Chicken House, a long neglected wall scorned with tagging.
Read MoreBelmonte Raw closes its doors in Leslieville
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Belmonte Raw has closed the doors to its Leslieville shop as well as its location in Toronto's Financial District.
Read MoreComing soon: Sanagan’s Meat Locker
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The second location for the butcher will be opening at Gerrard and Coxwell on the eastern stretch of the city's Little India.
Read MoreGoogle set to build neighbourhood of the future in Toronto's east end
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The Toronto waterfront is set to get a high-tech neighbourhood.
Read MoreComing soon: Borrel
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After several years of turning out plates of elevated Dutch bar snacks at pop-ups all over the city, the folks behind Borrel are set to open a permanent home for its comfort food.
Read MoreJules Bistro opens Leslieville outpost on Queen East in former address of Edward Levesque
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Photo: Dean Seguin
Jules Bistro has taken over the space formerly occupied by longtime brunch stalwart Edward Levesque on Queen East in Leslieville.
The incoming restaurant is the third outpost of the French bistro which already has popular locations in the Fashion District at Spadina and Richmond, and on Queen St. W near Trinity Bellwoods Park.
The formula at Jules Bistro is French cuisine without the haute. The restaurant is known for its affordability and value whether it's a date night or a small group get-together.
The bistro also offers prix-fixe menus as well as a la carte classics like magret de canard, salmon tartare, nicoise salad, quiches and crepes.
The cote de boeuf for two — 24 oz. rib-eye, frites, mixed greens, ratatouille and spiced mayo — and a selection of larger sharing items like rack of lamb make it an easy choice for couples.
Jules Bistro is now open everyday from 5:30 p.m. - late at 1290 Queen St. E. Visit bistro-jules.com for more info.
Ashdale Brunch and Espresso closes Queen East cafe
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Ashdale Brunch and Espresso has closed for good. The windows of the Queen East cafe have been papered over.
Read MoreBunny's: the new Leslieville bistro from chef Rodney Bowers
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Bunny's is a new venture being headed up by chef Rod Bowers in the space previously occupied by Hey Meatball on Queen St. E.
Read MoreThe Bump to Baby Show set to bring its health-conscious family event to the east end
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The Bump to Baby Show, an event devoted entirely to clean family living, is coming to Toronto's east end for the first time on Oct. 21 at The Riverdale Hub.
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La Cubana brings its retro Cuban diner to Gerrard East
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La Cubana is now open on Gerrard St. E in Toronto's east end.
Read MoreFive things to check out at The Bump to Baby Show
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The Bump to Baby Show, an event devoted entirely to clean family living, is coming to Toronto's east end for the first time on Oct. 21 at The Riverdale Hub.
Moms and dads with little kiddos and soon-to-be parents are invited to a fun-filled day for the whole family that introduces small steps and simple solutions to inspire health-conscious living with baby.
Here are five things you can expect to discover and experience at The Bump to Baby Show:
Read MoreMuddy York Brewing Co. unveils its new taproom
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Photo: Muddy York
Muddy York Brewing Co. has unveiled a new taproom at its brewery in East York.
Constructed mainly from salvaged materials, the vintage-industrial space was conceived by brewery co-owners Jeff Manol and Susan Michalek. Yhe taproom’s main attraction is an 11-foot-high tap tower, made from mid-century hydraulic pipes with 12 taps from which a rotating roster of beers will flow.
“Opening a taproom has been a dream since I established Muddy York Brewing Co. in 2013,” says brewer and proprietor Jeff Manol.
“It’s the perfect way to showcase the many varieties of beers that we brew here, and it allows us to interact directly with the community.” Michalek adds, “We believe that this will become a destination for fans of craft beer and their families to sample our product line as well as a place for events, corporate gatherings, and private parties.”
Customer favourites Gaslight Helles Lager and Storm Glass IPA will be pouring alongside seasonals like Haberdasher Hefeweizen and Brick Maker Common.
In addition to the selection of bottles for sale, you can choose 12 oz. tap pours or sample beers in a flight of four 5 oz. glasses.
The brewery promises a few surprises as well; beers that aren’t often available in the Muddy York Bottle Shop as well as cask varieties.
Muddy York is located at 22 Cranfield Rd. Visit muddyyorkbrewing.com for more info.
Coming soon: Polly Anna
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Photo: Dean Seguin
The restaurant scene on Gerrard St. E is heating up with another impending arrival.
Polly Anna will soon make its debut in the space previously occupied by Cucina Aprile Bambina. The new spot is from the same team behind East Side Social and Thirsty Duck on Queen St. E.
Along with welcoming new arrivals over the summer, that stretch of Gerrard — from Marjory to Jones — is lined with a handful of other incoming spots that will soon jockey for position in the east end dining scene.
Polly Anna is located at 1054 Gerrard St. E.
