Restaurants – Urbaneer

House On Parliament In Cabbagetown

April 28, 2025

Is there anything more coveted than a neighbourhood pub that is a community gathering place, with food, drink, and an overall vibe that reflects the locals and tantalizes visitors? Tucked away in the heart of Cabbagetown, House On Parliament is truly a favourite. I’m headed there tonight, and I…

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Spring Sweet Treats at Bakerbots Baking In Bloorcourt Village

April 25, 2025

Restaurants

It’s smelling fresh, green things are growing… and it’s finally getting WARMER! With the lovely weather, Torontonians are excited to end their winter hibernation and enjoy the outdoors. People are flocking to parks and green spaces! Why not support some amazing local shops and restaurants while you’re at it?…

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Patisserie La Cigogne On The Danforth For Valentine’s Day

February 13, 2025

Restaurants, The Danforth

Where will you find the sweetest Valentine’s Day treats for your sweetie?? Patisserie La Cigogne! In French, “La Cigogne” means “the stork”, a bird which has historically been something of a mascot in Alsace, France, thanks to the large population that build their nests there. They’re said to spread…

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Sud Forno In West Queen West

January 14, 2025

Queen West, Restaurants

When asked for recommendations, we always say that a visit to the divine Italian bakery Sud Forno on Queen Street West does for your taste buds what a visit to an Italian piazza does for the soul! And what’s at the centre of this delectable experience? The fundamental approach…

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Terroni Is Tops On Queen Street West

January 8, 2025

City Living, Queen West, Restaurants, Trinity Bellwoods

I absolutely adore the fare and atmosphere at Terroni, located at 729 Queen Street West in Queen West Village between Bathurst and Trinity Bellwoods Park. I’ve been dining there for years, ever since I discovered it while living in The Banquet Hall on Claremont Street in the 1990’s. …

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Blood Brothers Brewing On Geary Avenue Is A Stout Choice!

September 27, 2024

City Living, Restaurants

Fall is upon us!! The time for BBQs and patio parties is waning, but September’s ‘sweatshirt weather’ is excellent for long strolls through the City, discovering new shops & restos! Curious about brewing and eager to sample new craft beers? In our beer bible, Blood Brothers is a must-visit! Brothers…

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Two (Sauce-Covered) Thumbs Up For Avling In Leslieville!

June 26, 2024

Leslieville/Riverside, Restaurants

Here’s a delicious article from Star Food writer Karon Liu, who itemizes a list of longtime food favourites and newer worthy additions to Toronto’s food scene. Take THAT, Michelin! (*All rights belong to the Toronto Star!) “If I had a dime for every time I’ve been asked…

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Our Six Picks In Leslieville/Riverside For Food, Caffeine & Wine O’Clock!

June 12, 2024

Leslieville/Riverside, Restaurants

We urbanites take great pleasure in the everyday joys we experience running to and fro from home, work and play. Given the choice and variety of amenities in awesome urban neighbourhoods like Leslieville, those day-to-day pleasures are often elevated to truly memorable experiences! Do you love a good meal…

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Bobbette & Belle Bakery in Leslieville

May 30, 2024

Leslieville/Riverside, Restaurants

Recently, I was strolling along Queen Street East in Leslieville and took a slight detour to Paris. Well, not Paris per se but easily the most Parisienne space in the city: Bobbette and Belle Artisanal Pastries at 1121 Queen Street East at Bertmount! A front runner for…

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Realtor Steven Fudge Has A Nose For Leslieville, On Toronto’s East Side

May 3, 2024

City Living, Leslieville/Riverside, Real Estate, Restaurants

One of the great benefits of having spent decades in the Toronto real estate trenches is that I’ve had a bird’s eye view of Toronto’s ever-evolving neighbourhoods. Not only does my future forecasting help me identify macro-trends in housing, and my insight recognizes the cusps of transformation, but I’ve…

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