Toronto Tourism Magazine 2009 - (Page 70) Explore WALK THIS WAY e venu sta A Augu 34 eet in Str 5 Baldw 6 7 8 ue Aven rsity Unive eet ge Str Colle eet as Str Dund 9 ST. PATRICK 1 2 n ingto Kensnue Ave 10 et W. n Stre Quee From the Asian grocers and restaurants of Chinatown to the eclectic restaurants, cafés and vintage boutiques of Kensington Market, Spadina Avenue showcases the city’s multicultural charm. In fact, Kensington Market — a network of narrow side streets just west of Spadina — was named a National Historic Site in 2006. A few blocks east of Spadina at Dundas and McCaul Streets, the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) 1 and Ontario College of Art and Design 2 are the perfect places to start your tour, then stroll Spadina’s sidewalks for an entirely different cultural experience. — Andrea Grant 3 Spadina Avenue t W. Stree King e venu ina A Spad eet ul Str McCa 9 Dragon City Shopping Mall Torito Tapas Bar Amidst exposed brick walls adorned with bull-fighting paraphernalia, Torito offers an intimate atmosphere to sample Barcelona-style tapas with 17 varieties of sherry. 276 Augusta Ave., www.toritorestaurant.com 4 From restaurants to stalls selling designer clothing, handbags, Chinese herbs, DVDs and electronics, Dragon City has more than 30 stores on three levels, making it the perfect spot to pick up a few exotic souvenirs. 280 Spadina Ave., www.dragoncity.sites.toronto.com 10 Bungalow Marilyn’s From Pyrex percolators and modern Scandinavian furniture to funky new and vintage fashions, Bungalow is a 3,000-sq.-ft. haven for all things retro and one-of-a-kind. 273 Augusta Ave., www.bungalow.to 5 Marilyn’s has been clothing the city’s chicest women in affordable, high-quality garments for decades. Merchandise arrives weekly and wardrobe consultations are available. 200 Spadina Ave., www.marilyns.ca Supermarket TTC Subway Stops In the early evening, Supermarket is a laid-back bar and restaurant that serves Asian-inspired dishes perfect for sharing. As the evening progresses, it morphs into a hopping dance spot with DJs spinning funk and soul. 268 Augusta Ave., www.supermarkettoronto.com 6 Courage My Love Since 1975, this quirky vintage shop has been peddling clothing, jewellery and accessories to the city’s fashion-forward. With unique pieces brought in from afar, you’re bound to find something to love. 14 Kensington Ave. 7 Bright Pearl Seafood Restaurant A long-standing Chinatown favourite, the Bright Pearl dishes up fresh seafood, crispy Peking duck and all-day dim sum — daring diners hand-pick their dishes from carts wheeled directly to their tables. 346-348 Spadina Ave., www.brightpearlseafood.com 8 Nguyen Huong Proving Chinatown is more than great Chinese food, Nguyen Huong serves up banh mi, or Vietnamese sandwiches. Baguettes filled with cold meat, pickled vegetables, cilantro and chili peppers, they’re a steal starting at $1.75 a piece. 322 Spadina Ave. 70 | www.SeeTorontoNow.com Photo: Kazuyoshi Ehara http://www.dragoncity.sites.toronto.com http://www.toritorestaurant.com http://www.marilyns.ca http://www.bungalow.to http://www.supermarkettoronto.com http://www.brightpearlseafood.com http://www.seetorontonow.com
Contributors
Welcome
Cityscapes
Toast of the Town
In the Night Garden
Gooooal!
Take a Moment
Faces of Toronto
Red Rocket
Past Perfection
Water Lust
The Artist’s City
Living the Green Dream
York Region and North Toronto
Mississauga Marvels
Vine Country
Discovery Walks
Neighbourhoods of Greater Toronto
Listings
Visitor Resources
2009 Event Calendar
Parting Shot
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