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Opening Soon: Auld Spot Pub, Abstract Tree, College St. Restaurant, Miga, Puck 'N Wings, The Toronto Institute for the Enjoyment of Music

Posted by Tim / September 26, 2009

Auld Spot PubIt's deja vu all over again as some familiar names appear on this week's list of what's opening soon in Toronto. The Auld Spot, a popular pub among locals on the Danforth, will aim to replicate that success at their under-construction second location on the south side of College near Clinton. By the looks of things, they're probably a good 1-2 months away from pouring their first pint.

Abstract TreeMeanwhile, on Roncesvalles, didn't the Abstract Tree just close? Apparently they've just moved south and are slated to open next to Benna's Bakery sometime next month. Based on their signage, it also appears that the new Abstract Tree will be less restaurant and more bakery/cafe. Because, uh, Roncesvalles doesn't have enough bakeries or cafes already, right?

College St. RestaurantOn the fringes of Little Italy, the sign for shuttered Alice's Restaurant still looks new but the liquor license application in the window suggests it won't stay up for much longer. The creatively named College St. Restaurant is expected to assume this space.

MigaIn the Annex, the much-failed space at the corner of Markham and Bloor is undergoing yet another makeover. This time there might be some promise though as the new tenant is Miga, a popular Korean and Japanese BBQ restaurant that already has a location in Mississauga. In 2007, the Toronto Star's restaurant critic gave it 3.5 stars.

Puck 'N WingsOn Bloor just west of Spadina, the old Cluck, Grunt & Low location has found a new tenant. Because the student ghetto can't have enough wing joints, Puck 'N Wings will be adding to the list of options. A temporary sign promises the "freshest wings in the game with 50 different sauces and 50 fresh salad toppings to build your own salads".

Toronto Institute for the Enjoyment of MusicAnd, finally, on Queen near Niagara The Toronto Institute for the Enjoyment of Music is getting ready for its debut. They will be offering music lessons (including music appreciation) for all ages of students.

Discussion

10 Comments

Greg Clow / September 26, 2009 at 12:22 pm
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Miga has been "Opening Soon" for close to a year now. I'm not holding my breath...
Apocalypse Now / September 26, 2009 at 12:38 pm
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Auld Spot: yeah that's what the world needs, another imaginationless fake UK pub.

Puck 'n Wings: ""freshest wings in the game with 50 different sauces and 50 fresh salad toppings to build your own salads"." Mmmm delicious sauce #43 that nobody buys that has been sitting around for 7 weeks. Delicious.
daniel / September 26, 2009 at 02:05 pm
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Don't forget Wild Wing on east side of Yonge just south of College.
ladonna / September 26, 2009 at 03:27 pm
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student ghetto? really?
Greg Clow / September 26, 2009 at 03:37 pm
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A.N. - I think you're being a bit unfair to the Auld Spot. Atmosphere aside, at least they feature almost exclusively Ontario craft beers on tap, which is loads better than most pseudo-pubs, and will instantly make them one of the best places to have a pint in Little Italy. Only the Cloak & Dagger a few blocks east will have them beat.
Todd / September 26, 2009 at 04:11 pm
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Has anyone heard if anybody has taken over the spot where Mels Deli in the Annex used to be?
Laura / September 28, 2009 at 03:35 am
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So sad the Cluck Grunt and Low is gone from the Annex and is being replaced by some sort of sports bar/wings place. I'm also missing Mel's, I'd also like to know whats happening with that spot.
J. Kingston / September 28, 2009 at 06:35 pm
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I agree with Laura. Cluck, Grunt & Low was a great spot and to have it replaced with a lame sports bar/wing place is the final kick in the oysters. The place isn't even open yet and I can already tell it won't work. 50 sauces? 50 salad toppings? Even really busy salad places like Sandwich Box or Lettuce don't have that many choices, which means there will be a lot of stale, un-fresh food and sauce sitting around waiting to make somebody ill.
Jingles replying to a comment from Todd / October 8, 2009 at 02:27 pm
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I heard that Mel's was taken over by Gabby's or Lucy's (same thing). Unconfirmed at the moment.
B. McAdams / December 3, 2009 at 02:39 pm
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I've been to the Puck'n'wings where Cluck, Grunt & Low was. True that place was a great joint, but I gotta admit this new place has some of the better wings Ive had. I think this area has been dying for a cleaner sports bar to hang at. The food seems pretty fresh too... hope this place stays alive.

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