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June 23, 2017

Five east end restaurants to dine at during Summerlicious

June 23, 2017/ Dean Seguin
Five east end restaurants to dine at during Summerlicious

Toronto's popular culinary event, Summerlicious, is back for another season. Here's a round-up of five east side restaurants offering prix-fixe menus during this season's event.

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June 23, 2017/ Dean Seguin/ Comment
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summerlicious, prix fixe, lunch, dinner, restaurant, leslieville, riverside, beaches
October 28, 2015

Quad East spin studio closes, ping pong bar set to take over space

October 28, 2015/ Dean Seguin
Quad East spin studio closes, ping pong bar set to take over space

After seven years of spinning and sweating in a basement studio at Queen and Broadview., Quad East is closing Oct. 28.

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October 28, 2015/ Dean Seguin/ Comment
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quad east, spin, leslieville, riverside, TORQ
October 14, 2015

Brunch guide: Where to eat breakfast and lunch in Toronto's east end

October 14, 2015/ Sascha King
Brunch guide: Where to eat breakfast and lunch in Toronto's east end

In the east end, brunch goes beyond the typical sunny side up with toast offerings — sometimes brunch just isn’t brunch without slow smoked beef brisket. Here are our picks for five best brunch spots on the east side.

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October 14, 2015/ Sascha King/ 1 Comment
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brunch, leslieville, riverside, food, restaurants, breakfast, lunch, morning, hangover
October 13, 2015

10 off-leash dog parks in Leslieville and Riverside

October 13, 2015/ Sascha King
10 off-leash dog parks in Leslieville and Riverside

Check out our list of off-leash dog parks where you can let Rover roam in Leslieville and Riverside.

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October 13, 2015/ Sascha King/ Comment
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dog park, leslieville, riverside, dog
August 25, 2015

Five best restaurant patios on the east side

August 25, 2015/ Dean Seguin
Five best restaurant patios on the east side

Whether gazing out at the neighbourhood passing by or eating within the confines of ivy-covered walls, here are our five favourite east-side spots to bask in the airy glow of a gorgeous day.

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August 25, 2015/ Dean Seguin/ Comment
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restaurant patios, leslieville, riverside, queen street, patio, food, drink
July 31, 2015

Five best patios for a drink on the east side

July 31, 2015/ Dean Seguin
Five best patios for a drink on the east side

From happy-hour pints to leisurely nightcaps, patio season is in full effect. Take advantage by sitting down for a cold one on a hot summer night (or day) at one of these outdoor spots on the east side.

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July 31, 2015/ Dean Seguin/ Comment
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patios, drinks, leslieville, riverside
June 12, 2015

Three local picks for dad this Father's Day

June 12, 2015/ Dean Seguin
Three local picks for dad this Father's Day

Show dad some love with gifts picked up right here in the hood. We did the grunt work for you by rounding up solid finds from three local shops. Music, beer, sports — you know, typical guy stuff. 

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June 12, 2015/ Dean Seguin/ Comment
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father's day, leslieville, riverside, tiny record shop, anchored social club, left field brewery
June 08, 2015

Cool timelapse of Queen Street Bridge lighting ceremony

June 08, 2015/ Dean Seguin
Cool timelapse of Queen Street Bridge lighting ceremony

Check out this timelapse of the Queen Street Bridge at sunset as the lights get turned on to the public for the first time.

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June 08, 2015/ Dean Seguin/ Comment
Features
timelapse, queen street bridge, riverside, gopro
June 02, 2015

What you need to know about the Riverside Bridge lighting

June 02, 2015/ Dean Seguin
What you need to know about the Riverside Bridge lighting

The Queen Street Bridge is getting lit up to bring the iconic east side gateway to life at night. Here's what you need to know about the bridge lighting festivities.

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June 02, 2015/ Dean Seguin/ Comment
News
queen street bridge, lighting, riverside, parade
May 28, 2015

Boxcar Social opens in Riverside

May 28, 2015/ Dean Seguin
Boxcar Social opens in Riverside

Boxcar Social, an upscale cafe-bar hybrid with roots in the Summerhill neighbourhood, quietly opened the doors to its second location in Riverside this week.

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May 28, 2015/ Dean Seguin/ Comment
boxcar social, riverside, cafe, bar, espresso, scotch, wine, bourbon
May 04, 2015

Full speed ahead for restoration work on Broadview Hotel

May 04, 2015/ Dean Seguin
Full speed ahead for restoration work on Broadview Hotel

The corner of Queen St. E and Broadview is forever changed now that the first clear signs of exterior preservation has started on the historic Broadview Hotel. 

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May 04, 2015/ Dean Seguin/ 1 Comment
jillys, new broadview hotel, streetcar, riverside

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