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Opening Soon: The Emmet Ray, Jimmy's Coffee, Le Bettola di Terroni, Om Restaurant, Smokin' Bones

Posted by Tim / December 7, 2009

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The Emmet RayA number of new restaurants and a cafe are under construction gearing up for openings later this month or early next year. On College, Sage West couldn't make the cut so in its place a new drinking establishment called The Emmet Ray is remaking the space. A sign on the front window suggests they'll be "purveyors of fine alcoholic beverages and such." (Thanks to Mick South for the tip)

Jimmy's CoffeeOn Portland north of King, Jimmy's Coffee will be opening this week in a formerly rundown house by Devil's Martini. With La Merceria, SpiceSafar, Nook and Zoe's Bakery Cafe all within a block or so I'm not entirely convinced the area needs a new cafe but a spy tells me it will be an "amazing space for espresso lovers".

Le Bettola di TerroniThe Terroni empire is expanding. The latest outpost will be right next door to Osteria Ciceri e Tria on Victoria St. Vince Mammoliti told Toronto Life that it will be "an informal space where exclusive wines can be enjoyed at an enoteca featuring rustic food along with some Terroni classics."

Om RestaurantIn Parkdale, the Taste of Tibet is no more and will be replaced by something called Om Restaurant. A sign on the door promises the menu will feature Indian and Tibetan food.

Smokin BonesAnd finally, on Dundas East near Jarvis, Smokin' Bones will be serving up southern comfort food to Ryerson students and others in the area. Seems like this stretch is suddenly on its way to becoming a bit of a comfort food mecca.

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Roger / December 7, 2009 at 01:51 pm
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Om Restaurant is likely to fail just as Taste of Tibet did. Situated right next to the laundromat, they need a place with decent food served fast enough so that you could grab something while you're waiting for your laundry to finish. Or have a take-out option that satisfies this.

This is why the Flip, Toss an Thai and the fish-and-chips place does so well across from the Coin-O-Rama laundromat on Harbord near Brunswick. But it's a different neighbourhood, so maybe it's like comparing apples to lemons.

Still, why does Parkdale need another Tibetan restaurant? And there's already Mother India just down the street, so there's no lack of decent Indian food within a short walk either.
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daver / December 7, 2009 at 02:54 pm
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is there something new opening up where the growler's/ dennison's/ the strand used to be at victoria and lombard? what's the scoop on that?
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daver replying to a comment from Tim / December 7, 2009 at 03:03 pm
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awesome thanks! this makes sense ... it looks like there is a lot of heat in the brew tanks right now (windows are covered in condensation), and it also makes sense why there are always people sitting around with a pint inside whether you walk by at 11AM or 9PM!
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Maria / December 7, 2009 at 05:12 pm
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I just saw that Gorilla Monsoon is closed on Queen East of Spadina.
Also, I just want to share the best Tibetan place in Parkdale, it's called Shangrila on 1600 Queen St. W. (at Jameson).
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Etz / December 7, 2009 at 08:04 pm
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Burrito Boyz fourth location opening next to Sidecar.
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Meera / December 7, 2009 at 10:39 pm
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Om Restaurant sounds promising. I assume by the name that it will be pure veg, and there are far too few such establishments for a city which is home to such a large vegetarian population.
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L replying to a comment from Meera / December 8, 2009 at 12:49 pm
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I agree. there are far too few vegetarian restaurants in this city. i am excited!
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The Emmet Ray / December 11, 2009 at 05:58 pm
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Hello all, just want to say that The Emmet Ray is now open and we have a growing and diverse beer menu, nearly 40 types of Whiskey, Whisky, bourbon and single malt scotch. And a growing food menu.

PLease check us out.
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J / March 22, 2010 at 05:05 pm
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I just tried Om for the first time, and was very impressed. We sampled a number of items from the Indian menu, and a Tibetan dish and they didn't disappoint. Could be a new favourite spot...
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