Crepes and coffee shop brings Russian tradition to Yonge-Eglinton
SAVA Crepes and Coffee, a café that serves sweet and savoury crepes, as well as coffee purchased from other local
Read more
Author: Andrea Freedman
Playa Cabana’s Mexican beach vibe welcomed at Yonge-Eglinton
Despite challenges of the pandemic and construction in the neighbourhood, Playa Cabana Bar Esquina has thrived since opening in midtown.
Read more
‘European escape’ offered by new Mt. Pleasant restaurant
Robert Prete said he opened his restaurant in Mount Pleasant Village because he felt “the softness, the caring type of people” living there.
Read more
The Padaria story began in Brazil with friends meeting on Facebook
Despite the challenges of opening during the pandemic, Padaria’s owners couldn’t be more pleased with the positive reception they’ve had.
Read more
Patty shop founder had to overcome family tragedy, romantic hardship, pandemic
Phamilyeats owner Peter Pham is convinced his bakery specializing in meat patties and pot pies in Leaside was meant to be.
Read more
The Candy Man can…open a candy store in Forest Hill
Kandy Krazed is adding some welcomed sweetness to Forest Hill with the fun new candy store at 454 Eglinton Ave. W.
Read more
Cannabis industry not going up in smoke over COVID-19
Cannabis dispensaries are excited to finally begun to reopen for in-store shopping and are optimistic about the future of cannabis culture.
Read more
Feeling the loss of East York Chronicle founder Gary Webb-Proctor
Writer began the year with the news her employer and mentor, East York Chronicle publisher Gary Webb-Proctor, had died.
Read more
Pine Ink Tattoos making its artistic mark on Yonge and Eglinton
Pine Ink Tattoos is surviving the challenges of coronavirus and Yonge-Eglinton construction with its unique designs.
Read more
Dogs are the stars at newly opened spa, even during pandemic
When Dogstar first reopened after the shutdown, the owners worried pet owners would be apprehensive about having their dogs groomed.
Read more
Who you gonna call for restaurant foods? Ghost Kitchens
Amid restaurant closures and scary times due to COVID-19, anyone can order restaurant foods without fear, thanks to Ghost Kitchens.
Read more
Tragedy leads midtown columnist to writing children’s book
Many of you have been reading my columns. What I have not told you about is the devastating personal tragedy I have suffered.
Read more
Lament for the lost era of passing a joint around
I had been anxiously awaiting the reopening of cannabis shops in midtown. But the thought of passing a joint around has given me pause.
Read more
Cooking up a storm to stay calm
With all the time I have had on my hands over the past two months, one of the things I have been doing to keep busy is cooking more than I ever have before.
Read more
Not throwing in the towel during COVID-19 pandemic
For one apartment dweller, using the communal laundry room has become one of the many things she has been apprehensive to do.
Read more