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Opening Soon: Napoletana Pizza in Leslieville, Fulls of Beans on Dundas West, Ciao Wine Bar in Yorkville and Teatree on The Danforth

Posted by Tim / December 21, 2009

Napoletana Pizza in LeslievilleIn my final opening soon round-up of 2009, I cross the city to get a glimpse of four places that will have some construction to do before welcoming their first customer. In Leslieville, next to Red Rocket, a Napoletana pizza joint is expected to open in the long vacant space previously occupied by furniture store Karl Ciesluk and the Mango event space. Details of the new restaurant are scant but it may or may not be called East Ender and no word whether the goods here will rival Libretto, or even Lil' Baci down the street.

Full of BeansOn Dundas West, the opening of coffee shops is showing no signs of abating as here comes Full of Beans. Found just west of Ossington it's actually a great location with I Deal being the nearest competition at the corner of Oss and Foxley. Peaking through the window, I saw a fairly raw space so don't expect any Americanos to be served here before the end of the decade.

Ciao Wine BarIn Yorkville, the shuttered Flow is being reinvented by the Liberty Group into something called Ciao Wine Bar. Their new venture is scheduled to open January 15th.

Tea TreeAnd finally, on the Danforth, a cafe and eatery called Teatree has announced its impending arrival. Found just a few doors west from Square Boys the cafe - if done right - will bring a much needed indie option to this part of the street.

Discussion

37 Comments

D / December 21, 2009 at 09:49 am
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Regarding Full Of Beans
You mention that "the opening of coffee shops is showing no signs of abating" which would indicate that many coffee shops are indeed opening on Dundas West. This is the case with Zoots Cafe and Grain, Bean, Curd all within a block of Full of Beans. Why then would you say the only competition is I Deal at Foxley and Ossington?
Tim replying to a comment from D / December 21, 2009 at 09:54 am
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Those places aren't within a block. Full of Beans is between Ossington and Dovercourt and the ones you mentioned are closer to Gladstone.
Darlene / December 21, 2009 at 10:03 am
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Wow. The creative minds at Liberty Group must've really worked hard on the branding for this one.
Chrissy Aitchison / December 21, 2009 at 10:18 am
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There appears to be a new, perhaps (slightly) upscale Japanese restaurant coming to Church Street just north of Gerrard (where the Mr. Tasty Burger used to be, followed by a short-lived sushi place named... something I can't remember).

They've already made extensive changes to the facade of (that part of) the building, I believe they've resurfaced the parking lot and, as of my last walkby, the also appear to be setting up to do some landscaping. Curious to see what the end result will be.
Tim replying to a comment from Chrissy Aitchison / December 21, 2009 at 10:22 am
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That's Guu Izakaya

http://www.guu-izakaya.com/
Vic replying to a comment from Tim / December 21, 2009 at 10:43 am
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You're all over town and you missed the recent opening of The Grill Pit CHurrasqueira. Would love to have you there for lunch or dinner at Bloor and Manning.
Rico / December 21, 2009 at 01:40 pm
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The place just West of Teatree is pretty good. Hakka, a mix of Indian and Chinese. Their crispy ginger chicken is reeeallly nice.
Mark / December 22, 2009 at 02:35 pm
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The Liberty group should really make something hip into the space Flow was in and not something the same.
Randy / December 23, 2009 at 11:53 pm
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As someone who lives in Leslieville, I look forward to Napoletana, especially after the terribly disappointing Ceili Cottage opened earlier this year down the street -- overpriced, crappy food.
Rico / December 24, 2009 at 02:25 am
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CC is a great place. What don't you like aboot the food? You prefer pizza over seafood and the specials? I know taste is subjective. Maybe you are more of a Firkin kind of guy. CC is a huge hit and I've not heard anybody say a bad word about it, including...every media review that's been there. I guess it doesn't have a drive-thru, so maybe your truck and you don't feel welcome.
Randy replying to a comment from Rico / December 24, 2009 at 11:22 am
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Rico,

Ever had their "buried treasure"? Twelve bucks for dried-out macaroni and cheese served in an infant-sized cup, bleh. The place blows! Awful service, and the owner's wife is a nightmare: rude, crude, and bad to know. By the way, you're not Patrick the owner, are you? He's been posting "favourable" reviews for his shithole all over the net. With any luck, Crappy Cottage will close over the winter, and a real restaurant can move in. Five dollars for a peanut butter sandwich? Mutton stew with two fatty pieces of old mutton for $18 floating in fat? Please! If you haven't read a "bad word" about the place (as you claim), you obviously haven't been reading much, especially the Globe's review, BlogTO's, and the one posted at Eye, where the reviewer found long black HAIR in his food. Yummy!
Rico / December 24, 2009 at 11:32 am
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No I don't go to a seafood place to have Mac & cheese. No I am not the owner. An owner that markets their business is pretty much smart if you ask me. He's had all kinds of great reviews. And all I read are great things about the place. And I read as much as I can about the place. Toronto Life loved the place. Perhaps it's you that isn't reading much.
Randy / December 24, 2009 at 11:52 am
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Way to post favorable reviews there, Patrick. All I can say about the Crappy Cottage is: nice dance studio! How can you screw-up TWO types of mac and cheese? The only thing that gets good reviews at the CC is the toffee dessert, that's all. I've got two words for you: The Roy. Great food, excellent service, and REAL food, not the fatty, greasy, overcooked crap you serve with a surly attitude. When can we expect to see the "for sale" sign?
Rico / December 24, 2009 at 12:04 pm
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Wow. Denial is a powerful thing, isn't it? I am not Patrick. In fact, I was there last night, and he was doing some private catering...beyond his two restaurants. Last night was very busy earlier on, and was busy when I got there with my buddy. In fact, they've been so busy that they've been running out of food. But I guess that's all made up, right? I guess it didn't happen because YOU didn't see it? What is the colour of the sky in your world? The Roy is nice, but it's cookie cutter. Which is probably why you like pizza places. I bet you reserve tables at Pizza Pizza. Also, show tunes & "pub" don't go together. Patrick turned an old auto garage into a successful business. It just sounds like you are jealous, or weren't hired when you applied.
Randy / December 24, 2009 at 12:12 pm
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Rico,

Crack is a terrible thing, ins't it? You've obviously had a lot. They've been "running out of food"? Wow, professional! Just because the Crappy Cottage is a pub does not give it cause to serve lousy food, as evidenced by countless reviews. You obviously work there or have some connection to this shithole. The place should have stayed a garage. Now that patio season is over, so is the Ceili's welcome. The place is crap. Wow, they serve beer, woo hoo! What about the food? Mediocre and overpriced. Now, go be a good little waiter and f-off :)
Rico / December 24, 2009 at 12:26 pm
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Randy, your crabs have obviously eaten your tiny brain. See, I'm only telling you what I'm told, which is backed up by their own statements to customers that they don't have any. Or perhaps you think this is all some kind of myth to "put off Randy"? Somehow I think that people don't really give a kak what you think. But like I said, denial is a powerful thing. The Cottage is doing just fine, as just last night did suggest. Many people, busy restaurant that I keep hearing is so very "cosy". People love the joint, and somehow you can't handle it. The Roy needs real beer, not that factory swill they serve. But I'm sure you dip into that Blue Light or whatever they serve there. Oh, sunshine, I am not a waiter. Far from it. But I'm sure you'll deny yourself that as well. Just so that you know, Randy, The Ceili Cottage, as I have been informed, will be having a New Year's party. Not official as I'm not in that position to announce, but I am told it's opening at Noon, with cheap oysters (they're from the Sea, Randy) and pints (real beer, Randy). DJ as well, if I remember correctly. Should be fun. You enjoy Pizza Pizza, Randy. Bye Randy! Don't eat your coal!
Randy / December 24, 2009 at 01:43 pm
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Rico,

Keep defending the shithole, Rico. The Ceili is like Edward Levesque's across the street... people go there once, have a shitty experience, and don't go back. But of course, being Canadian, we're supposed to defend mediocrity. What, do you supply beer to this place? What you know about good food is, well, nothing, otherwise you wouldn't push this place so much. As for that lump of coal, I've got a whole bag you can insert into you mouth or anus... your choice :)
Rico / December 24, 2009 at 01:53 pm
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Oh look who is back! I've not been to Eddie's. Again, I go by what people say, and they like it. I don't defend mediocrity, I go where I like. I supply my bar tab to this place. And yes I know good food. My real name is completely associated with some of the best food in the world, but I won't go into it. I push it as much as I see evident. I have no reason to support it other than what I see. I see it busy, they tell me they run out of food sometimes, they tell me when it's busier than expected, and I often follow what they announce. They're dynamic, and it's a great addition to the area. I like promoting business that I see being just that. So why do you think you didn't get the job at Ceili Cottage? It seems because perhaps you are so bitter to begin with? Do you shower? Maybe it's your sheer ignorance. So many people like this place, but you seem to be aggressively against it. It seems you are an outlier.
Randy / December 24, 2009 at 03:05 pm
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Good God, Rico Suave, you blather on so much, yet say so precious little of importance! Why would you think I'd apply for a job at Crappy Cottage? Keep hiring chefs from Craigslist there, Patty, and do us all a favour, and keep your wife in the back where she belongs, instead of out front dealing with the few customers you have. "They're dynamic"? Good God, the place is horrific! Go shuck an oyster, Patty... or whatever it is you do to oysters.
Rico / December 24, 2009 at 03:28 pm
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Well, I think it's pretty clear that pretty much everybody else thinks differently than you do, and that you are just grumpy because you feel left out. Oh now you're insulting someone's wife. Honestly, I didn't think they gave Internet access to the padded-room people. Must be a Christmas thing. Do you foam at the mouth when you insult people and their businesses? Are you honestly insulting someone's wife? How old are you, anyway? They are dynamic. Their specials change, they're constantly promoting their business, and they're very good at it. They announce their real ales and specials on Twitter, they have events, and they make pretty much every night a unique experience. They change up their menu and beers per season. That's not nonsense, that's good business. Or let me guess, you're well versed in that too? LOL. Sounds pretty straight forward to me. I guess logic sounds like blather to you. Enjoy your strip mall slice, pizza boy, if you don't work there! Waaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhh
Randy / December 24, 2009 at 03:33 pm
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Rico,

Aye, 'tis tyme to endeth the conversation with ye, McRetard! And if ye think I be the only one "insultin'" the owner's wifie, think again, matey! For she be knows as "The Raven-Haired Shrew," a woman of monstrous proportions and nasty girth! Tis tyme for ye to drink a cup of ale, and fucketh off there, Patty, ye frikin' faker! Ye olde food bloweth, matey, arr! And what be ye love with the word "dynamic" there, Patty me boy?
Jeb S / December 24, 2009 at 03:36 pm
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Such hostility, man! While I don't agree with the profanity, I have been to the ceili three times, and the food isn't very good, sorry. The waitresses are cute (not terribly efficient, but cute nevertheless), but the food is so-so.
Rico replying to a comment from Randy / December 24, 2009 at 03:44 pm
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Tis the season for losers. You can't even accept that I'm not Patrick. With more than two businesses going and a family, the day before Christmas, you think he'd be in here arguing with a lunatic such as yourself? LOL, but I would! You miserable puke. Seems you need a "cup" of ale. Of course you'll be at the Roy drinking Coors Lite. Enjoy, goof. Oh, and don't go to the Cottage. I'd hate to see your nasty behaviour there. The rest of us have a great time, with the dynamic evenings, the food, and the beer.
Randy / December 24, 2009 at 03:53 pm
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Rico,

Again with the word "dynamic"! God, is your vocabulary so limited?

Two businesses on the go? Do you mean you're working th etake-out window at McDonald's as well? Or are you talking about Starfish, your other culinary disaster?

Back to the Raven-Haired Schew with you, Patty! Let's hope none of your New Year's "guests" succumb to diarrhea!
Rico / December 24, 2009 at 03:55 pm
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I apologize to all: I really am the owner of the Shitty Cottage. Me bad.
Rico replying to a comment from Rico / December 24, 2009 at 04:00 pm
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See, you have to pose as me. You are either 12 years old or you've lost your medication. So no love lost, as you obviously aren't old enough to get into a bar anyway.
Rico replying to a comment from Rico / December 24, 2009 at 04:02 pm
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And no, I use dynamic over and over, because it's the word I originally used, and I use it again to show that it is used properly in context. I guess you missed that. And I said more than two businesses. You missed that part too. Enjoy the pizza, child.
Randy / December 24, 2009 at 04:03 pm
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Bye bye, freako! When will you be putting the Crappy Cottage up for sale? Let's see it turn back into something useful: a garage. At least back when it was a garage, the food and service was a lot better!

Now, go play in traffic. Be "dynamic"!!!
Rico / December 24, 2009 at 04:11 pm
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You know, I think you're the "man" from Prohibition. Or that nose thing by Leslie. You're obviously jealous of the place. You keep asking a question that doesn't apply to me. Denial, yes, denial. Dynamic denial no less!
Anon. / December 24, 2009 at 04:48 pm
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"Arguing with someone on the internet is like competing in the Special Olympics. Even if you win, you're still a retard."
Rico replying to a comment from Anon. / December 24, 2009 at 05:15 pm
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Nah, I find it entertaining. I'm just bored.
erin / December 24, 2009 at 06:21 pm
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hey y'all!

check out teatree's @ http://teatreecafeandeatery.blogspot.com/

thank for the mention!
xoerin
erin / December 24, 2009 at 06:22 pm
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wow- spelling/grammar mistakes. my bad.
xoerin
Randy / December 26, 2009 at 03:47 pm
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Dear Rico Freako,
"The nose from Leslie"? You mean Gio Rana's, a restaurant run by a REAL Restauranteur? His "big nose" has been wildly successful for years, even back when he was on Yonge near Davisville. Why? He embodies everything the Crappy Cottage doesn't: great food, fun atmosphere, sincere and appreciative staff, a REAL bartender (you know, the kind who can actually make a Caesar or martini, not just pour beer like the thick-skulled dolts at CC), etc. No, I'm not from Gio Rana's, but I doubt they'd let someone like you in there. As for Prohibition, I haven't been -- I'm still sure it beats the Crappy Cottage! Just admit it, CC sucks scrotal sacks!
Lorne / December 28, 2009 at 06:35 pm
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All this talk about the Ceili Cottage is making me hungry. Do they have a fireplace there?
Randy replying to a comment from Lorne / December 31, 2009 at 12:46 am
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Yes, an outdoor fire pit if you want to freeze your butt off. Trust me, the place is NOT worth the money! Go to The Roy, Joy Bistro, Lil' Baci, Fare Bistro, or any of the other great resto just west of CC.
marty Givens / March 8, 2010 at 10:14 pm
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Ha I finally found romolo the napolitana pizza maker for the place. he said two more weeks and the place will be open

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