Brickworks Ciderhouse opens Toronto's first cidery in the east end
/One of Canada’s top-selling craft cider-makers, Brickworks Ciderhouse is now open at Queen St. E and Broadview Ave.
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One of Canada’s top-selling craft cider-makers, Brickworks Ciderhouse is now open at Queen St. E and Broadview Ave.
Read MoreNew address, new schedule, new classes and new equipment — it's a fresh start for YOGAthletix.
An east end staple since 2012, the boutique yoga and fitness studio is moving into a new location on King East in Corktown.
Opening March 1, the studio space will offer different styles of yoga and and high-energy interval fitness programs including BarreFit.
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YOGAthletix will have two new program additions which include a fast-paced, high intensity (HIIT) conditioning circuit program called GETnRIP’D and a therapeutic recovery class using foam rolling and deep stretching techniques called Roll & Relax.
The studio is on the ground floor of 573 King St. E, just west of River St. where King and Queen intersect. Bonus is that the space is in the same building as Impact Kitchen so grabbing a healthy post-workout bite will be convenient.
All classes are free from March 1-4 so drop in and get ready to sweat and smile with them.
YOGAthletix is also hosting an open house on April 7 from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. for an afternoon of snacks, beverages, demo classes, contests and prizes including a 1-year membership (valued at over $2,000).
To book a class or learn more, visit yogathletix.com.
The California-inspired Hawaiian poke bar and cafe, which first launched on King West followed by an opening in Yorkville, now has plans for a Corktown outpost on King East.
Read MoreThis year, on International Women's Day, the east end community is coming together for East Love, an event in support of Red Door Family Shelter. Located in Leslieville, Red Door Shelter is a local provider of emergency shelter and critical support services to families in need.
Read MoreWynona is incoming to the east of Gerrard and Logan, a new restaurant that will bring pasta and wine — a perfect combo if there ever was one — to this neck of the woods.
Read MoreDineen Coffee Co. has opened Outpost, an east end location on the rapidly developing Gerrard strip.
Read MoreVegan options in east end Toronto are relatively slim compared to the abundance of meatless eateries in the west end enjoy.
But thanks to the arrival of none other than Apiecalypse Now!, vegans and those who just want less meat in their life have a new place to go for plant-based dishes.
Read MorePop Music is open at 581 Gerrard St. E.
Read MoreToronto's eastern waterfront is getting its first cabane à sucre, complete with maple taffy and traditional French Canadian music and food.
Read MoreTastes of Spain have been imported to Toronto with the opening of La Paella in Leslieville.
Read MoreCore Restaurant has announced its opening in Leslieville in March, taking over the space formerly home to Braised.
According to its website, the new spot will be a seasonal, modern Canadian bistro.
Not much else is known about plans for the restaurant. Visit corerestaurant.com for more information.
Barre3 is set to open its second Toronto studio on Queen East in Leslievile.
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Read MoreThe rich, buttery aroma of shortbread will soon be missing in Riverside. After more than 20 years in Toronto's east end, Mary Macleod's Shortbread is moving to the west side of the city.
Read MoreThe winners have been chosen in the third annual Winter Stations, which transforms lifeguard stations along Toronto’s eastern beaches into temporary art installations.
Read MoreAnother Leslieville wall has been given a makeover with a mural painting.
Read MoreA new skating rink and ice trail is opening at Riverdale Park East on Dec. 16 as part of a significant revitalization project that has closed off areas of the park for nearly two years.
Read MoreThe 7-Eleven convenience store at Queen and Larchmount is closing Dec. 13, according to a report by BlogTO.
Read MoreThe unnamed venue, to be operated by Live Nation, would occupy part of a building that currently houses Champions Off-Track Betting at 1661 Queen St. E.
Read MoreA corner spot near Queen and Jones that once housed a nail salon will soon welcome in Crowded House.
According to its website, the Leslieville space is promising Mediterranean fare from breakfast through dinner.
The full menu with pricing is available online, and it runs the gamut from mezze such as fried eggplant and falafel and hummus to main plates of sea bass, rib steak and turkey and lamb shawarma. There will also be soup and salads, sandwiches and a kids menu.
No word yet on an opening date as far as we can tell.
Crowded House is opening at 1161 Queen St. E. Visit crowdedhouse.ca for more info.
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