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Spice Up Your Life At La Tortilleria On Dufferin At Bloor

February 3, 2016

Dufferin Grove / Bloorcourt Village, Wallace/Emerson & Brockton Village

City life means having a busy life, leaving times when one wonders how you're going to prepare and enjoy a meal between commitments. Plus, there are those scorching days of heat when it's better to bypass the kitchen and opt for a take out picnic in a park. Either way, in a mulit-cultural city like Toronto,…

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Prairie Boy Bread On College Street Has The Recipe For Success!

January 25, 2016

College Street / Little Italy, Dufferin Grove / Bloorcourt Village

If you've noticed that the Dufferin Grove neighbourhood is smelling a bit sweeter these days, it's probably thanks to Grant MacPherson and Lainie Knox, the husband and wife team behind Prairie Boy Bread on College Street at Dovercourt. Despite starting from humble farmer's market beginnings, their first storefront venture in…

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The Common On Bloor In Bloorcourt/Dufferin Grove

January 13, 2016

Dufferin Grove / Bloorcourt Village

The second incarnation of The Common – located on Bloor at Rusholme – was created in the same spirit as its predecessor on College Street. After researching storefronts across the city in search of more square footage this time around, co-owners Ed and Anna eventually settled on a space mere…

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Toronto’s Best Houses and Condos of 2015 by Urbaneer

January 8, 2016

College Street / Little Italy, Dufferin Grove / Bloorcourt Village, Junction / High Park / Bloor West / Swansea, Leslieville/Riverside, Little Portugal, Midtown, Queen West, Riverdale / Playter Estates, Swansea / High Park / Bloor West Village, The Danforth

Happy New Year! We wish you joy, prosperity & keys to a New Home! As we roll into 2016, we thought we'd complement one of our fav 'zines Toronto Life and their '15 Toronto Houses and Condos That Were Actually Worth the Money in 2015', by showcasing our own 12…

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Urbaneer’s Winter 2015 Toronto Real Estate Forecast: Part Two

December 2, 2015

Annex / South Annex / Seaton Village, College Street / Little Italy, Corso Italia / Davenport, Dufferin Grove / Bloorcourt Village, High Park North / The Junction, Junction / High Park / Bloor West / Swansea, King West / Niagara / Liberty Village, Leslieville/Riverside, Little Portugal, Midtown, Queen West, Riverdale / Playter Estates, Roncesvalles Village, St. Lawrence Market, Swansea / High Park / Bloor West Village, The Danforth, Wallace/Emerson & Brockton Village, Wychwood / Humewood - Cedarvale, Yorkville / Summerhill / Rosedale

Welcome to Part Two of Urbaneer’s Winter Forecast for 2015. In Part One, we studied what the pundits had to say about potential activity in the market- backed up by a whole lot of data; we also looked at the ongoing possible challenge that the condominium market presents. In Part…

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La Fromagerie On College Street

November 27, 2015

College Street / Little Italy, Dufferin Grove / Bloorcourt Village, Little Portugal

We love stopping by Dufferin Grove's La Fromagerie and treating ourselves to some amazingly fresh, flavourful cheeses that one can't find at the grocery store. With the holidays fast approaching, we're thinking ahead to family meals and all the cheesy appetizers we'll make! Ten years ago Robert Burns…

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West End YMCA At College And Dovercourt

November 16, 2015

College Street / Little Italy, Dufferin Grove / Bloorcourt Village

There are so many ways to get your mind and body healthy! And for those who live in the central west end, one of the best destinations is the West End YMCA! The location was built over 100 years ago, though it underwent a comprehensive renovation in 2007. A few…

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We Love Dufferin Grove Park

October 23, 2015

College Street / Little Italy, Dufferin Grove / Bloorcourt Village

'Getting away from it all' is relatively easy in Toronto, given the City’s extensive park system of ravines and dedicated green space. However, not all parks are created equal. One of our favorites – in the central west end – is Dufferin Grove Park. As far as Toronto…

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The Common Espresso Bar On College Street

October 15, 2015

College Street / Little Italy, Dufferin Grove / Bloorcourt Village, Little Portugal

Situated at the nexus of the Brockton Village and Dufferin Grove neighbourhoods, The Common Espresso Bar at 1071 College Street is the original incarnation of this particular brand of sweet cafe/workspace; its sister location opened to the north on Bloor St West in 2012. A truly beloved little space which…

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Urbaneer’s Spring 2015 Toronto Real Estate Forecast Part One

May 8, 2015

Annex / South Annex / Seaton Village, College Street / Little Italy, Corso Italia / Davenport, Dufferin Grove / Bloorcourt Village, High Park North / The Junction, Junction / High Park / Bloor West / Swansea, King West / Niagara / Liberty Village, Leslieville/Riverside, Little Portugal, Midtown, Queen West, Riverdale / Playter Estates, Roncesvalles Village, St. Lawrence Market, Swansea / High Park / Bloor West Village, The Best of Urbaneer, The Danforth, Wallace/Emerson & Brockton Village, Wychwood / Humewood - Cedarvale, Yorkville / Summerhill / Rosedale

Welcome to the latest edition of urbaneer’s seasonal prognostication: Our Toronto real estate Spring Forecast for 2015! In this first part of the forecast, we're going to synthesize the various analyst predictions which have dominated the headlines as of late, as well as discuss the role of affordability and debt…

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