Tanisha's Guidebook
Food scene
Tucked away in an industrial building, this chic Italian grocer offers dine-in or take-away for easy-to-prepare gourmet at home. Great wine selection.
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Terroni Sud Forno Produzione e Spaccio
22 Sackville StTucked away in an industrial building, this chic Italian grocer offers dine-in or take-away for easy-to-prepare gourmet at home. Great wine selection.
Charming family-owned locals-only watering hole. You only know if you know and well, now you know. Say hi to Matt for me.
Oldtown Bodega
402 King Street EastCharming family-owned locals-only watering hole. You only know if you know and well, now you know. Say hi to Matt for me.
Sexy boutique hotel with a rooftop bar and great views of the downtown skyline. Used to be a strip club called Jilly’s! Great place to grab a cocktail + food if you happen to be in the mood on a Monday (since other places might be closed).
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The Broadview Hotel
106 Broadview AveSexy boutique hotel with a rooftop bar and great views of the downtown skyline. Used to be a strip club called Jilly’s! Great place to grab a cocktail + food if you happen to be in the mood on a Monday (since other places might be closed).
Unpretentious Italian food in architectural beauty. $1 an ounce house wine. I repeat: $1 an ounce. Rooftop is sexy and low key.
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Gusto 501
501 King St EUnpretentious Italian food in architectural beauty. $1 an ounce house wine. I repeat: $1 an ounce. Rooftop is sexy and low key.
Landmark coffee spot. It’s just so frickin pretty in there.
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Balzac's Distillery District
1 Trinity StLandmark coffee spot. It’s just so frickin pretty in there.
Artisanal chocolate. Best in Toronto. Get the gelato in the summer and truffles every other day of the year.
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Soma Chocolate Maker
32 Tank House LaneArtisanal chocolate. Best in Toronto. Get the gelato in the summer and truffles every other day of the year.
Healthy meals for the fitness set. Nutritious salads, bowls, smoothies, etc.
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Impact Kitchen
573 King St EHealthy meals for the fitness set. Nutritious salads, bowls, smoothies, etc.
Great coffee and cute bodega. Great place to grab a nice bottle of wine and some bougie snacks.
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Dark Horse Espresso Bar
215 Spadina Ave.Great coffee and cute bodega. Great place to grab a nice bottle of wine and some bougie snacks.
Extremely good falafel/Lebanese fare that is extremely close to you.
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Souk Tabule
494 Front St EExtremely good falafel/Lebanese fare that is extremely close to you.
Lady Marmalade
265 Broadview AveBest weekend brunch. Hands-down.
Neighbourhoods
Historic area with a full calendar of events throughout the year. You’ll always find something new. Home to many independent boutiques and good restaurants.
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Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StHistoric area with a full calendar of events throughout the year. You’ll always find something new. Home to many independent boutiques and good restaurants.
Hip families make up most of this neighbourhood’s community. Lots of cute shops and restos along Queen St East and a lot chiller than Queen St West
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Leslieville
Hip families make up most of this neighbourhood’s community. Lots of cute shops and restos along Queen St East and a lot chiller than Queen St West
Markets + Grocery
Rowe Farms - Leslieville
893 Queen St EIndependent Grocer - quality produce and meat.
Canary Market
440 Front St EClosest convenience store if you’re in a pinch. Well-stocked.
Closest grocery/convenience. Well-stocked with health/dietary options for its size.
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Riverside Market
720 Queen St EClosest grocery/convenience. Well-stocked with health/dietary options for its size.
Sightseeing
Beloved hill-side park full of friends and lovers taking in the incredible view of the city at sunset. Walk up the Don trail about 15 mins and across the bridge. Bring a picnic or grab a bevy from The Rooster Coffee. Popular tobogganing spot in winter.
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Riverdale Park
425 Carlton StBeloved hill-side park full of friends and lovers taking in the incredible view of the city at sunset. Walk up the Don trail about 15 mins and across the bridge. Bring a picnic or grab a bevy from The Rooster Coffee. Popular tobogganing spot in winter.