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treet Yonge S Explore WALK THIS WAY Sherw 2 ood A venu e Leslieville wood Shernue Ave Cast leﬁe ld Av enue 1 a Keew tin Av enue Nestled amidst Toronto’s ﬁlm-production studios, the strip of Queen Street between Broadview and Jones is home to many of the city’s artists and has a distinctly one-of-a-kind vibe. No chain or big-box stores here, just unique boutiques ﬁlled with distinctly creative wares. 1 3 Erskin e Ave nue Rose lawn Aven ue ue Phil’Z 20th Century Design The spaciousness of this store makes the shopping easy, as do the mid-century modern gems, like Eames chairs and sectional sofas. Owners Phil and Cynthia Markowitz merged their two stores a few years ago to create this cavernous tribute to vintage furnishing — and it’s well worth paying homage. 792 Queen St. E. 2 Hele ndale Aven 4 ie ard V Orch w Blv d. a Roeh 5 mpto n Ave nue t Eglin t Eglin on Av enue W. on Av enue E. EGLINTON Kubo Radio Soud an Av enue The takeout spot of choice for all the local photography and design studios, Kubo Radio deﬁnes itself as an Asian pub, which is apt given that the cuisine is Asian-fusion while the vibe is casual. Munch on panko chicken with a side of edamame or a dim sum platter, or order one of the Studio Box Lunches and eat in the park. 894 Queen St. E., www.kubo.com 3 ic Berw k Ave nue 6 Hillsd ale A venu e E. Yonge St. North Mercury Espresso Bar Hidden away in an old leather store, Mercury is the best-kept secret of espresso-loving locals. Fuel up for future Queen Street E. purchasing with some liquid lightning — a latte served up in a recyclable cup with the shop’s signature heart sculpted in the foam. 915 Queen St. E. 4 Machine Age Modern Oversized, graphic canvasses greet shoppers at the entrance and act as harbingers for the new-old furnishings that wait inside. While not limited to the machine age (which peaked between the two World Wars), the store carries a range of retro merchandise from the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s, including plastic and lucite chairs and tulip tables. 1000 Queen St. E., www.machineagemodern.com 5 A prestigious part of one of the world’s longest roads is home to heritage neighbourhoods, a plethora of shopping, ﬁne dining, an exciting nightlife and bustling sidewalks. The hub of this strip — Yonge and Eglinton, also known as “Young and Eligible” — is fashioned with tons of restaurants, boutique stores, large anchor stores and dotted with parkettes and green spaces. 1 North 44 Nathalie-Roze & Co. Quirky, cool and handmade is how the owners of this “fempire” describe the clothing and accessories carried in their shop. Sourced from “craftistas” far and wide, the boutique caters to artsy types who don’t want to wear basics. Check the website for fun in-store events, like psychic readings and gourmet ice cream. 1015 Queen St. E., www.nathalie-roze.com 6 This resto is a ﬁxture in ﬁne gourmet dining in the city, thanks in part to its infamous executive chef and owner Mark McEwan, also host of The Heat on Food Network Canada. The award-winning dishes and extensive wine list pair with an elegantly decorated setting (recently designed by one of the city’s top design teams). 2537 Yonge St., www.north44restaurant.com 2 Puma For the sporty chic, a visit to Puma’s ﬁrst concept store in Canada is a must. There’s something for any fashionable sports buff — from limited-edition wear to bags to hats. 2532 Yonge St., www.puma.com 3 Ethel Centro Notorious for the large, yellow dart afﬁxed to the store’s exterior, retro shoppers seeking quirky vintage pieces reﬁnished with a little kitsch have hit the bull’s eye with this store. The usual chrome, leather and teak pieces produced in the 1960s and ’70s are outﬁtted in cheeky new prints and padded with daring new pillows so they make a splash in the now. 1091 Queen St. E., www.ethel20thcenturyliving.com Broo Both a restaurant and lounge, enjoy the seafood and meat dishes by executive chef Bruce Woods in a warm and comfortable dining room. Or taste the eclectic cuisine — including dim sum, sushi and tapas dishes — in the lower lounge over live music. 2472 Yonge St., www.centro.ca 4 Absolute Comedy TTC Subway Stops Bost w Carla on Av n Loga This new comedy club (in the home of the original Yuk Yuk’s) offers a good laugh along with buffet dinner. Get in on the act every Wednesday night, when you’re invited to take the stage, then see the pros warm up for their weekend shows. 2335 Yonge St., www.absolutecomedy.ca 5 A Pape venu e klyn Aven ue Boot h Ave enue Aven De G Duke of Kent Aven Boult in Av enue enue 1 E QUE ue 4 5 6 Count on a jolly good time at this authentic British pub. Of course, also count on delicious pub fare like Authentic British Fish and Chips or the less expected like a Goat Cheese Veggie Burger. 2315 Yonge St., www.thedukepubs.ca 6 S rassi ue Broa dvie w Av nue 2 Quee N SU 76 | www.SeeTorontoNow.com treet 3 TION Y STA BWA e n Str et E. Art Shoppe Renowned interior designers have known this institution in ﬁne furnishings for decades. Expect quality and unique pieces — from Antique and Art Deco to Modern to Country styles — along with professional design services. 2131 Yonge St., www.theartshoppe.com Photo: (left) Andrew MacDonald http://www.kubo.com http://www.machineagemodern.com http://www.north44restaurant.com http://www.nathalie-roze.com http://www.puma.com http://www.centro.ca http://www.ethel20thcenturyliving.com http://www.absolutecomedy.ca http://www.thedukepubs.ca http://www.theartshoppe.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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