Toronto Tourism Magazine 2009 - (Page 72)
Explore WALK THIS WAY College Street/Little Italy If Toronto is a mosaic of ethnic neighbourhoods, then College Street West belongs to the Italians. Now home to trendy eateries, bars and dance clubs, the region retains its cultural legacy through radio and television station CHIN. Ontario’s first multilingual radio station, the channel was started in 1966 by local hero Johnny Lombardi. Although Toronto’s Portuguese community now stakes equal claim to the area — Little Portugal, centred around Trinity Bellwoods Park, lies just to the south — Little Italy still gives the city its best taste of la dolce vita. — Andrea Grant 1 Dolce Gelato E Cafe What’s Little Italy without gelato? With more than 70 flavours to choose from — try the lemon or Sicilian pistachio — Dolce Gelato scoops up some of the city’s best sweet stuff, all made onsite. 697 College St. W., www.dolcegelato.net 2 Royal Cinema First opened in 1939, this newly restored art-deco theatre — you can’t miss its iconic marquee out front — shows independent, foreign and Hollywood films. 608 College St. W. 3 Coco Lezzone Serving casual Italian fare — think pastas, risottos, grilled meats and seafood — Coco Lezzone offers an open, inviting interior, perfect for dinner or a few late-night cocktails. 602 College St. W., www.cocolezzone.com 4 Café Diplomatico Dishing up unpretentious and reasonably priced Italian staples since 1968, the Dip is a College Street institution, its patio a prime people-watching spot in the summer. 594 College St. W., www.diplomatico.ca 5 Bar Italia The go-to watering hole for the city’s hipsters, Bar Italia has been going strong since 1987, its panini sandwiches the stuff of legend. On weekends, DJs and live performers provide a soulful soundtrack for late-night drinks. 582 College St. W., www.bar-italia.ca 6 The Orbit Room Modelled after a 1960s-era New York cocktail lounge, the Orbit Room is a mecca for music lovers, offering live music from R & B and soul to rock and reggae every night of the week. 580A College St. W., www.orbitroom.ca Bath 7 Soundscapes ha Mark The city’s premier independent music store. Helpful staff members are keen to share their latest discovery, and shelves are stocked with reissues and imports. 572 College St. W., www.soundscapesmusic.com 8 urst S e Palm Eucli d Ave treet eet m Str Mann ing A rston Clint on St Blvd. nue 72 | www.SeeTorontoNow.com Mont A rose venu e 1 Motoretta e venu 7 456 23 reet 9 8 QUEE ARK S N’S P N ATIO AY ST UBW Check out the latest Vespa models and other vintage scooters at Motoretta, Toronto’s first “scooter lifestyle” store. Vehicles are available for daily or weekly rental. 554 College St. W., www.motoretta.ca 9 ge Colleet Stre Ukula A clothing boutique that doubles as a reading and music lounge — with an espresso bar thrown in — Ukula promotes local musicians and artists, and carries hard-to-find Canadian and Scandinavian brands. 492 College St., www.ukula.com Photo: (street scene) G. Balogh
http://www.dolcegelato.net
http://www.cocolezzone.com
http://www.diplomatico.ca
http://www.bar-italia.ca
http://www.orbitroom.ca
http://www.soundscapesmusic.com
http://www.motoretta.ca
http://www.ukula.com
http://www.seetorontonow.com
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Toronto Tourism Magazine 2009
Toronto Tourism Magazine 2009
Contents
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
Toronto Tourism Magazine 2009
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