The Culinary Traveller’s Guide
Neighbourhoods
THE BEACHES A lakeside community just 15
minutes east of downtown, with an eclectic
mix of shops, sidewalk cafés, restaurants,
pubs and yoga studios. The boardwalk is a
favourite place on a hot summer’s day.
BLOOR WEST VILLAGE Bloor St West of High
Park owes much of its identity to the Eastern
European Community. Many European delis
and bakeries remain alongside local eateries,
cafés and shops.
CHINATOWNS Everything from housewares
and Asian grocers to dim sum and noodle
houses in this area around Dundas Ave
W. and Spadina Ave. East Chinatown at
Gerrard and Broadview Ave has plenty of
pho restaurants and one of the best seafood
stores in the city.
THE DANFORTH Danforth Ave from Broadview
to Greenwood Ave is Toronto’s Greektown
and home of the annual ‘Taste of the Danforth
Festival,’ celebrating Greek food and culture.
Restaurants, pubs, cafés and clubs make this
area a hot spot in the evening.
DISTILLERY DISTRICT The restored Distillery
District is an ideal setting for local
restaurants, design stores, cafés and art
galleries. The Case Goods Warehouse is home
to local artists’ studios, custom jewellery,
crafts and workshops.
THE ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT This area
of King St West between University Ave
and Spadina Ave encompasses theatres,
performing arts centres, Toronto’s four major-
league sports teams and an array of cultural
and family attractions. Dining ranges from
pubs and bars to upscale bistros.
KING ST EAST This burgeoning restaurant
district includes fine dining establishments,
high-end furniture design stores and the
city’s top culinary institute.
LESLIEVILLE Historically the lighting industry
and film district east of the Don River,
Leslieville is now one of Toronto’s best brunch
destinations and trendiest areas to dine, drink
and shop. Great cafés, vintage shops and
boutiques.
LITTLE ITALY Traditional bars and cafés
and the best gelato are found in this
Italian community along College St West.
New martini bars and clubs make this area
a lively night spot.
WEST QUEEN WEST This colorful
neighbourhood on Queen West around
Trinity Bellwoods Park is home to cutting
edge art galleries, great eateries, specialty
food stores, one-of-a-kind shops and
night life hubs such the Drake and
Gladstone hotels.
YORKVILLE Toronto’s original 1960s
bohemian enclave has long given way
to designer boutiques, high-end hotels
and restaurants. Sophisticated food
shops and cafés dot this area of
Cumberland and Yorkville.
Markets
KENSINGTON MARKET An eclectic mix of
Latin American grocers, cafés, vintage
clothing stores, restaurants, fresh
produce, Portuguese bakeries, butchers,
and cheese shops. Nassau St between
Augusta and Bellevue. Open daily, year
round. http://www.kensington-market.ca
ST LAWRENCE MARKET A Toronto
landmark and largest indoor market in
the city. Open Tuesday–Saturday, year
round. Farmers Market, Saturday,
5 am–3 pm. Antique Market, Sunday,
5 am–5 pm. Corner of Front St. and
Jarvis St. http://www.stlawrencemarket.com
EVERGREEN BRICK WORKS FARMER’S
MARKET Saturday market featuring local
organic producers. Free kids’ activities.
544 Bayview Ave. http://www.ebw.evergreen.ca
đƫBrick Street Bread
đƫSunshine Farm Pickles
đƫClement’s Poultry
đƫCumbrae Meats
đƫDelight’s Handmade Organic
Ice Cream
đƫEpi Breads
đƫFrom These Roots Jams
đƫHealthy Butcher
đƫJensen Cheese
đƫNude Bee Honey
đƫMary Macleod's Shortbread
đƫOrganic Meadows Eggs
đƫRiver’s Edge Goat Dairy
đƫSt John’s Bakery
đƫThe Big Carrot
đƫWestern Cream Cheese
Toronto’s great tastes.
đƫAugusta Ale
đƫBalzacs Coffee
đƫBrickworks Ciderhouse
đƫSteam Whistle Beer
Toronto’s great drinks.
To ronto BY SUSAN BARDI
Cooking Classes
AOHRODITE COOKS 201 Weston Rd, Ste 101
http://www.aphroditecooks.com
ARVINDA’S HEALTHY GOURMET INDIAN
876 Bathurst St. http://www.hgic.ca
BONNIE GORDON 868 Eglinton Ave. W.
http://www.bonniegordoncollege.com
DISH COOKING STUDIO 390 Dupont St
http://www.dishcookingstudio.com
THE CHEF UPSTAIRS 516 Mt Pleasant Rd.
http://www.thechefupstairs.com
CIRILLO'S CULIANRY ACADEMY 4894 Dundas
St. W. http://www.cirillosacademy.com
THE HEALTHY BUTCHER 298 Eglinton Ave. W.
http://www.thehealthybutcher.com
LIAISON COLLEGE 205 Richmond St. W.
http://www.liaisoncollege.com
NELLA CUCINA 876 Bathurst St.
http://www.nellacucina.ca
VIVA TASTINGS St. Lawrence Market.
http://www.vivatastings.com
Kitchen Stores
MENU 2901 Bayview Ave.
PEPPERMILLS 2098 Yonge St.
GOOD EGG In Kensington Market at
267 Augusta Ave.
HIGH TECH 106 Front St E.
IQ LIVING 524 Danforth Ave.
DEGREES 2588 Yonge St.
PLACEWARES St Lawrence Market.
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