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…

  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…

  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…

  It’s a funny thing about bars in Toronto: even when the floor isn’t swept, the music is too loud, and the wait staff is disinterested, if there is alcohol being served, people will come. Regardless. What is it about ubiquitous clubs or unimpressive watering holes that seem to earn…

  Oh, for the love of sweet, sweet java. Situated at 1103 Queen St East at Caroline Ave, Leslieville’s Remarkable Bean is the little sister to the long-established Beaches location, which is turning 30 next year. Brother and sister George and Marianne are the dedicated and caffeine-entranced owners, and they…