Neighbourhoods
Bayview and Leaside
Leaside might not get the acclaim of Rosedale or Forest Hill, but it's one of Toronto's most posh neighbourhoods and has recently become something of a dining destination for residents of mid-town Toronto and beyond. The flavour of the month is Amaya, now widely appointed as one of the city's top Indian restaurants. It anchors a bustling stretch on Bayview south of Eglinton that's bursting with antiques stores, restaurants and specialty stores. Nearby there's not just one but a handful of green spaces to while away a weekend afternoon including Serena Gundy, Trace Manes and Howard Talbot Parks.
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Amaya the Indian Room / Restaurants
Since Amaya The Indian Room opened quietly two weeks ago, word has been spreading: this is no ordinary Indian restaurant. Not surprising, considering its founders: Lynn Stimpson and Derek Valleau....
Chai / Restaurants
One of the most popular brunch spots in Leaside, Chai has many regulars. Not surprising, considering the quality of the food as well as the quick and friendly service. At Chai,...
Hollywood Gelato / Restaurants
In the summer, weekend nights at 1640 Bayview see a lot of action. What breed of hotspot is situated here exactly, asks you? The neighbourhood watering hole? Not quite. The...
Jake's Sandwiches / Restaurants
A good sandwich is underrated as a meal, in my opinion. I'm not talking about the sad-looking imitations wrapped in cellophane that have been sitting for lord knows how long...
Lemongrass / Restaurants
"This is the best calamari I've ever had," Jeff says to me suddenly. We're sharing the deep-fried calamari at Lemongrass on Bayview, a restaurant which specializes in Thai and Vietnamese...
Mikado / Restaurants
Mikado is hidden away on Laird Avenue in Leaside. It has minimal decor and small sushi bar. But don't the location or looks keep you away...else you'll miss out on...
Satay on the Road / Restaurants
I won't pretend to be an expert of any Asian cuisine. However, I know enough to see that the city is flooded with "Toronto Thai" led by the success...
The Flying Dragon Bookshop / Bookstore
Stepping into The Flying Dragon is like walking into a friend's living room, the cozy atmosphere accentuated by comfy sitting chairs and a couch at one end of the store....
The Sleuth Of Baker Street / Bookstore
Entering the Sleuth of Baker Street, I feel as if I'm walking into someone's library. Someone's extremely well-appointed library, that is. The dark wood and reading nook in the back...
Neighbourhoods
Other Neighourhoods
- Annex
- Baldwin Village
- Bayview and Leaside
- Beaches
- Bloor West Village
- Bloorcourt
- Bloordale Village
- Cabbagetown
- Chinatown
- Church Wellesley Village
- Corso Italia
- Danforth
- Distillery District
- Dundas West
- East Chinatown
- Financial District
- Forest Hill Village
- Harbourfront
- Junction
- Kensington Market
- King East
- King West
- Koreatown
- Leslieville
- Liberty Village
- Little India
- Little Italy
- Mount Pleasant
- Ossington
- Parkdale
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