Business Reviews

Every once in a while I am afforded a free evening, and when this happens I am always eager to sample an amazing Toronto restaurant.  My recent eating adventures led me to The Pear Tree Restaurant in Cabbagetown and a lovely meal with a couple vegetarian friends. The Pear Tree is one of those hidden gems that is a hot spot for locals, generating a loyal following of diners, yet remaining fairly unheard of outside the neighbourhood. Hidden in a quiet stretch of Parliament Street, The Pear Tree is easily passed by, but definitely worth a visit. A Taste of the World The Pear Tree offers …

Today’s hidden gem comes in the form of Winchester Kitchen and Bar, a second-floor hideaway in historic Cabbagetown. We’ve heard of the site before; it was reopened just last March to little fanfare other than neighbourhood rumblings. The other night we were invited out to check out the space, try the food, and sip some of their signature cocktails. Might we just say: delightful. Winchester Kitchen and Bar has a beautiful history. Its previous incarnation is said to have been one of Al Capone’s haunts when he was in town, and the small stage anchoring the intimate room was once …

Another great initiative from the boys and girls behind the Don Vale Cabbagetown Resident’s Association to help local home owners get great service by referring them to friends that have helped them before.  It’s these kind of initiatives that help us all collectively.  I was providing a similar service to my clients and will be helping them populate some of the blank spots.  Following is the message that was sent to me today. We are pleased to introduce the DVCRA’s new Home Improvement Committee. We hope you will take a moment to read this email. It addresses: 1) the mandate …

Just a quick note to let you know that the Riverdale Farmer’s Market is still open and will remain open every Tuesday till October 25, 2011.  It’s a great space to get your week’s worth of fresh from the farm groceries done.  Here’s a list of vendors that you can expect to see at the market: Akiwenzie’s Fish & More, Wiarton ON Contact: Andrew & Natasha Akiwenzie 519-534-9056 ; akiwenzie@bmts.com Akiwenzie’s Fish & More is a small First Nations family business. They offer fresh and smoked Georgian Bay fish. The species are usually whitefish and lake trout. Their fresh fish …

I consider myself a very picky eater.  For one, I don’t eat pork nor do I go out of my way to try anything that doesn’t look good or makes my stomach turn.  Having said that, I really enjoy seeing what different culture consider the norm.  Take the Balut, a Filipino delicacy, for example, is something that I could never consume and is a very popular item that is sold on the streets by food stalls. I’ve not been in the resturant in question but will put my big boy pants on to try out.  Any takers that want to …

Flying Beaver has been a recent addition to our neighborhood and its a welcomed one. I was there for their opening night on Thursday, months ago now, and they have blossomed into a great space where locals and visitors alike can relax and enjoy some brew and sun.

I had recently added a new business listing for Winchester Kitchen and finally went down to see the place yesterday.  I was pleasantly surprised that they maintained the interiors as close to the original as they were.  I was worried that the new owners might try to make the place look something it’s not.  Winchester Hotel is a landmark of Toronto and it needs to maintain its persona as a place where Al Capone used to frequent. Here’s my review: A great new spot in Cabbagetown.  I’m a big fan on the building (Winchester Hotel) and really wanted to see …

A new restaurant/bar has opened in Cabbagetown in the Winchester Hotel. Some pertinent information as well as local reviews.

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