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March 08, 2020

Baby on the Hip set to close

March 08, 2020/ David Meirovici
Baby on the Hip set to close

A mainstay in the community for over 12 years, the baby apparel, stroller and accessory store — often voted as one of the best in the city — will be shutting its doors on March 31.

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March 08, 2020

Coming soon: Lyfe

March 08, 2020/ David Meirovici
Coming soon: Lyfe

Recent signage at 998 Queen St. E has announced the arrival of a new plant based café and retail shop, Lyfe Café, set to open this spring.

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January 02, 2020

LCBO opens new store at Leslie and Lakeshore

January 02, 2020/ David Meirovici
LCBO opens new store at Leslie and Lakeshore

Toronto’s east end recently welcomed a brand-new LCBO to the neighbourhood. 

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December 03, 2019

A&W, Freshii and Circle K to be the first tenants at 875 Queen East

December 03, 2019/ David Meirovici
A&W, Freshii and Circle K to be the first tenants at 875 Queen East

Signage has been installed on three of the five ground-floor units at 875 Queen St. E., announcing A&W, Freshii and Circle K as three new tenants set to open int the new building next year.

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November 10, 2019

Good Karma adds healthy Indian fare to Riverside

November 10, 2019/ David Meirovici
Good Karma adds healthy Indian fare to Riverside

Queen and Broadview got a new addition to its mix of dining options: gluten-free, organic, Indian food.

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November 10, 2019

Coming soon: Gordons

November 10, 2019/ David Meirovici
Coming soon: Gordons

Closed without much fanfare back in spring of this year, McQueens Pub (located corner of Queen and Pape) is set to become Gordons Pub and Kitchen, with a new black exterior and signage. 

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November 09, 2019

Common Sort moves its vintage wares into new Riverside shop

November 09, 2019/ David Meirovici
Common Sort moves its vintage wares into new Riverside shop

Riverside’s home to curated second-hand clothes and accessories has moved to 760 Queen St. East.

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November 08, 2019

Mean Bao brings its Asian-inspired buns and dumplings to Queen and Broadview

November 08, 2019/ David Meirovici
Mean Bao brings its Asian-inspired buns and dumplings to Queen and Broadview

Mean Bao has moved to Riverside.

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October 28, 2019

Grinder Coffee closes its Gerrard cafe

October 28, 2019/ David Meirovici
Grinder Coffee closes its Gerrard cafe

Gerrard Street staple Grinder Coffee sadly closed its doors Oct. 27

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October 27, 2019

Nutbar launches superfood snack cafe in Leslieville

October 27, 2019/ David Meirovici
Nutbar launches superfood snack cafe in Leslieville

Billed as the “World’s Healthiest Coffee Break”, Nutbar is now open at 899 Queen St. East.

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