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Condo for four please

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IN THE HEART OF YORKVILLE
Just above Yorkville Village sits a spacious two-storey condo with more than enough room to accommodate a family. The three-bedroom, four-bathroom home at 55A Avenue Rd., Suite 603 was recently renovated and is located in a stylish boutique condominium known as the Residences of Hazelton Lanes. The condo has hardwood flooring throughout, high ceilings and a master bedroom on the second level that has a walk-in closet and six piece ensuite. It has two terraces and approximately 3,350 square feet of living space, and the building includes a 24-hour concierge and allows for two parking spaces. It is on offer for $2.688 million with Harvey Kalles Real Estate Ltd, Brokerage.

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VIEWS OF SHERWOOD PARK 

The condo at 1888 Bayview Ave., Suite 418 is located a stone’s throw from the century-old Lawrence Park neighbourhood, known for its large houses, deep lots and park-like feel. The luxe suite with nine foot ceilings, hardwood floors and granite countertops is one way to buy into the area. The condo has enough room to raise a family, with three bedrooms, three bathrooms and 2,250 square feet of living space. The building is less than five years old and also has a 24-hour concierge, indoor pool, fitness studio and steam room on site. Plus, the unit comes with two parking spaces. It is on offer for $2.375 million with Re/Max Professionals Inc., Brokerage.

Raspberries at Leaside’s brew house

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BEFORE IT WAS COOL
Before craft beer was a ubiquitous quip rolling off the tongue of every hopeful cool kid, Amsterdam Brewery was making, well, craft beer. Born in 1986 and older than most millennials, the craft brewery is responsible for so many of those beers populating Toronto’s bars. Ask anyone about Boneshaker, 3Speed or Big Wheel, and chances are they’ll be able to name-drop Amsterdam sans problem. Although their brewery has called Leaside home since 2012 (and Bathurst prior), it wasn’t possible to sit down in the ’hood and have a night out with food and drink. Enter: the Barrel House.  

TINKERING AWAY
The Barrel House came to be because the team, led by brewmaster Iain McOustra, wanted a Leaside home. A tiny brewery marked by a garage door at the back of the building affords the brewers a play space that caters to any whims and notions. Small batches of their beer creations, known as Adventure Brews, will end up on tap for the inquisitive to try. They’ve conquered everything from sours to stouts, lagers and barrel-aged brews, and those brews that find an audience may even make an encore appearance. 

RASPBERRY BERET
But for those who shy away from consuming beer (for shame!) the team has come up with a sly way to bridge the gap: sangria. “The Raspberry Wheat Beer is a go-to,” says bartender Marlee Viggers. “It’s not too sweet!” The traditional-style wheat beer — brewed with toasted wheat malts and nugget hops — gets a dash of raspberry and is an oh-so-smooth option for the beer-timid. When paired with pomegranate liqueur, mixed berries and your choice of red or white wine, the result is a summery tipple that is fruity without being saccharine. Now all you have to do is wait a few months to enjoy it on the giant, wraparound patio.

Amsterdam Barrel House, 87 Laird Dr., 416-504-1060, amsterdambeer.com/barrel-house

An artistic chimney in Toronto that sounds like cormorants

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Evergreen Brick Works is known for all the clever ways it brings together art, urban culture and the environment. Now, through a partnership with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and Crazy Dames, seven artists have created original art pieces inspired by different themes from the Living City Report Card.

The report card was created to track the progress of urban sustainability practices in the area through seven themes — water, carbon, air quality, biodiversity, land use, waste and collaboration — and it served as the initial premise for the artists’ pieces. The artists also had an opportunity to consult with an environmental expert during the creation of their work to bridge the gap between art and science.

Jo Flatt, senior project manager of policy and partnerships at Evergreen, says one of the aims of the exhibit was to get the public engaged in urban issues like sustainability.

“It’s things like carbon and water and biodiversity and air — as a statistic and a number they can kind of lose their impact,” Flatt says. “Art as a medium is a critical way to get people to understand, feel and respond in new and unique ways, but also we inform the art by facts.”

Taking these facts and issues into consideration, each artist has created a unique piece to showcase his or her theme. For example, artist Cole Swanson’s issue was land use, so he designed an iron gate on top of the chimney in the Evergreen Children’s Garden.

“For the land use one, Cole Swanson has done a beautiful iron gate, and in it, he has cormorants made out of this sort of iron metal, and you can hear the sound of the cormorants coming out of the chimney,” Flatt says. “It’s absolutely fantastic and it’s going to be a long-term install on the site.”

Although art has been considered a change maker in society for centuries, Flatt believes this is just the beginning for sustainability practices in the city. 

“This is kind of a journey and something we need to see as part of our life’s mission. We will never reach a point where there’s nothing more we can do and then we can stop,” she says.

The Living City Art Exhibition, at Evergreen Brick Works runs until Dec. 31.

How T.O. artist Samara Shuter met her match

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Samara Shuter is best known for her larger-than-life paintings of headless men wearing everything from tailored suits to motorcycle jackets. Her most recent showcase, titled Rhythm + Treble, took place Nov. 18 at the Spoke Club. Back in her film industry days, she met Emily Krouse, and the two were married in 2015. Here they dish on how they met, their proposal and their wedding. 

How they met 
Samara: Online, before it was cool. It was 10 years ago, before the iPhone, before swipe right was a thing. Emily was living in Florida between her second and third year of university, about to move to D.C. for an internship on Capitol Hill. I was living at home in Toronto working in the film industry. We had both recently joined a dating website called Tangowire, and when I joined, I saw Emily was a “new profile” on the homepage.  

The first date 
Emily: Since we met online, our first official date was also the first time we ever met, so it was really exciting. Sam flew to Washington, D.C., to meet me in person. We spent the weekend together. It felt like we had known each other for years. It was so natural and organic, even though we had only been chatting online, on the phone and via Facebook video messenger, but there was an immediate comfort with each other.  

The courtship
Samara: We did long distance for six years (five and a half of which were before we were engaged), and so a lot of our courtship was memorable since we didn’t see each other that often.  

The proposal 
Emily: It was my last semester of law school, and I was in desperate need of a vacation, so when spring break rolled around I was thrilled to be heading to Sam’s family’s country house north of Montreal for a week. We spent our first night up north with our best friends, who of course knew Sam’s plan, but I was totally oblivious. I begged them to come back the following weekend to hang with us since we’d still be up there, and they lived in Montreal, but they said they couldn’t. (They couldn’t because they would be in Toronto for our surprise engagement party.) A couple of days later, Sam wanted to go on a walk (unusual for her). I didn’t feel like it because it was drizzling, but she insisted. She wanted to spray-paint our initials on a rock. After an hour of walking, we found a large rock up an embankment. We climbed (and fell) but made our way to the rock. She started to spray-paint, and I wasn’t paying attention. When she said she was done, she looked at me and then looked at the rock. From her red spray paint and the rain, it looked like the rock was bleeding, but I could sort of make out, “Will you marry me?” I thought she was joking. We had been fake proposing to each other since our first year together. But I could tell from the look on her face that she was serious. She pulled a small black box out of her jacket and got down on one knee in the snow. We were both flooded and overcome with emotions that neither of us can tell you who said what after that.  

The wedding 
Emily: We were married on Aug. 15, 2015, (eight years and one day after we met online) with 155 guests at Second Floor Events on King West. I wore the Eden dress by Truvelle, and Sam bought a sample sale dress that a close friend of ours cut and reworked into Sam’s ideal dress. 

The entertainment 
Samara: We had Choir! Choir! Choir! play three songs during the ceremony: “Landslide” by Fleetwood Mac as our families walked down the aisle, “The Way You Make Me Feel” by Michael Jackson as we walked and “We Found Love” by Rihanna after we were married and walking back up the aisle. It was amazing, they did the best job, and they were a complete surprise to our guests and families. 

The food 
Emily: We had Toben Food by Design do a fully custom menu for us. We wanted a Greek/Moroccan/Israeli family-style meal, and Toben and his team delivered tenfold. The food was fantastic, the service was perfect, and we heard from so many guests that it was the best food they had ever had at a wedding.

The honeymoon
Samara: A year later we went to Greece for 10 days. We went to Athens, Mykonos, Paros and Santorini. We can’t recommend that trip enough. 

Planes, trains & automobile travel gifts

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The Travel Network, soon to be Travel Edge is a Canadian agency providing leisure, group and corporate travel. As a member of Virtuoso, we offer exclusive upgrades, amenities and offers that you can’t find anywhere else. Book your next trip with us!
THE TRAVEL NETWORK, 1920 Avenue Road, 416 789 3271
www.thetravelnetwork.com

 

Just Bags is your one stop bag shop. Known for selling quality luggage and travel accessories, we also carry a large selection of wallets, handbags, briefcases, gloves and more. Come in to experience our friendly and knowledgeable service and let us help you find the perfect gift.
JUST BAGS LUGGAGE CENTER, 510 Lawrence Avenue West, 416 787 7760
www.justbags.ca

 

Rack Attack has your best selection of ski racks, cargo boxes and roof racks to get your skis and snowboards to the slopes and back. Visit one of our three stores or shop online, for all your ski and snow board rack needs. It’s a terrific gift for the family.
RACK ATTACK, 
116 Laird Drive – 416 424 1201
3145 Dundas St. W. Unit 12a – 905 828 7225
90 Winges Rd. Unit 20 – 905 264 7775
www.rackattack.com

3 festive Toronto fine art finds

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Struck Contemporary is a 3,000 sq. ft. gallery & event space that hosts an amazing collection of Contemporary Art & merchandise and is available to rent for corporate and private functions! 
• KAWS Figurines • Banksy • Warhol   • Yoyoi Yusama Pumpkins • Supreme Stickers • Mr. Brainwash • Basquiat Skate Decks
STRUCK CONTEMPORARY, 365 Dupont St., 416 928 1777
www.struckcontemporary.com

 

Petroff Gallery offers thoughtfully curated collections of paintings and photography, sculpture, ceramics, glass, and jewellery. Unique and beautiful gifts in all price ranges. Exceptional client service. Please enjoy 10% off on your purchases until December 31.
PETROFF GALLERY, 1016 Eglinton Avenue West, 416 782 1696
petroffgallery.com

 

Stand out this holiday with a memorable gift. Turn your meaningful and memorable photographs into wall art. Premium Canvases, Acrylic mounts, Metal prints and Giclée. Visit our gallery studio for marvelous ideas for home and office. For a limited time, recieve an amazing gift box and gift wrap included in your purchase price.
PICS ALIVE INC., 217 Avenue Rd., 416 876 4564
www.picsalive.ca

7 selfie-approved Toronto beauty finds

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Uptown Spa is proud to announce, Cindy our senior stylist has advanced to a Goldwell Master Colour Artist. Experience Goldwell Elumen glaze for 1/2 price exclusively with Cindy. Hydrate your hair for the holidays. Regular price $25. Expires December 31, 2017.
UPTOWN SPA, 801 York Mills Road Suite 311, 416 449 4044
uptownspa.com

 

Consonant 100% natural, award-winning Skincare is formulated to help reveal your best skin. We formulate with the most modern and advanced natural ingredients to ensure you notice results from the very first use. What goes on your body goes in your body.®
CONSONANT SKINCARE, 2479 Yonge Street, 416 925 2855
www.consonantskincare.com

 

Toronto’s premiere and first ‘Blowdry Lounge’. This chic salon has been featured in major magazines, newspapers and on national television as Toronto’s “Best in the City Blowdry”. Whether it’s a style for work, a night on the town or this year’s holiday parties, let Blowdry Lounge take care of it for you!
BLOWDRY LOUNGE, 3 Locations
www.blowdrylounge.com

 

Established in 2008, Mèreadesso is a unisex and natural skincare brand founded by beauty expert and Toronto native Linda Stephenson. Our mission is to provide effective, high quality products that will simplify your skincare routine forever. Visit our website for exclusive specials throughout the month of December!
MEREADESSO, 416 824 6853
mereadesso.ca

 

Acupuncture On Eglinton offers patients Traditional Chinese Medicine therapies such as acupuncture, cupping, Chinese herbs and nutritional counselling. This ancient form of medicine uses a holistic approach to restore the patient's health; from back pain, to allergies, and even infertility.
ACUPUNCTURE ON EGLINTON, 418 Eglinton Ave. West Suite 304, 647 447 5768
www.acupunctureeglinton.com

 

Give the Gift of Safer Beauty! Beautycounter is offering their widest selection of holiday gift sets yet, perfect for the women, teen-agers, little ones..and even men on your list! Beautycounter develops award winning products, while steering clear of more than 1,500 questionable or harmful chemicals.
BEAUTYCOUNTER
www.beautycounter.com/en-ca/kimnaish

 

Non-surgical facial and body rejuvenation is the passion of Dr. Martie Gidon, board certified Dermatologist. At Gidon Aesthetics, our goal is healthy, beautiful skin. We specialize in creating an individualized treatment plan using our extensive array of state-of-the-art technologies to achieve the best possible results in a warm, caring environment.
GIDON AESTHETICS AND MEDISPA, 1849 Yonge St. Ste. 307, 416 483 4541
www.gidonaesthetics.com

Extortionist targets Leaside realtor

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Leaside resident and realtor Patrick Rocca said he has received multiple emails threatening to ruin his reputation and that of his family, unless he hands over $250,000. The person responsible claims to belong to the international hacker group Anonymous. 

Rocca said he has received five emails since Oct. 4, with the most recent sent Nov. 13. 

“The gist of it was: the person doesn’t like me, they’re tired of my cowboy attitude and my ads all over the area, they’ve created a website, and if I don’t pay them x amount of dollars they’re going to ruin my career and send out flyers,” said Rocca.

Rocca said they asked for US$250,000 by bitcoin (a way of transferring international currency anonymously). 

“This was not a scam. This was clearly a threat because it was personal. They mentioned my wife, my daughter and my son by name,” he said.

Three websites meant to besmirch Rocca and his son, who is currently attending university, have already been created, and the Toronto Police Service (TPS) is investigating.

“The first [website] basically said I was a crook and a thief, and I was a cocaine addict. It was drivel.… It was all fabrication. There was no substance,” he said.  

Constable Jenifferjit Sidhu, spokesperson for TPS, said the Tech-Crime Section of TPS’s Intelligence Division has been successful in taking one of the websites down but has not been able to identify the individual responsible. 

“It is difficult to determine who or where [the websites] originate from when it comes to Internet crime of this nature,” said Sidhu.  

Given the level of detail and personal information included in the emails, Rocca believes the person is a member of the local community. 

“It’s obvious the connection is Leaside.… There’s no doubt. There’s blatant hints in a lot of emails that it’s a local individual,” he said.  

Rocca said the person responsible also made claims that he or she had hacked into his database through his agency’s website. Although a security scan determined that was not the case, Rocca sent out thousands of emails to everyone on his database through Bosley Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage, alerting them to the situation.

“When you bring the family into it, that crosses a line. This is criminal, it’s harassment, it’s extortion, and this individual, when and if they’re caught, will go to jail,” he said.

From sporty to artsy: Great local gifts for the little ones in your life

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Christmas curmudgeon, Ebenezer Scrooge has lost his ‘humbug’ for some big plans to own the holiday season, in this Sillylicious take on the Classic tale – Ross Petty’s A Christmas Carol, The Family Musical With a Scrooge Loose! Elgin Theatre. Nov. 24 – Dec. 31
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
1 855 599 9090
For tickets: rosspetty.com

 

Sport Swap has been Leaside’s neighborhood ski and snowboard shop for over 40 years. We have new and used equipment for the whole family. Parents will especially appreciate Toronto’s best Junior Half Back Program. Have your best winter ever with Sport Swap.
SPORT SWAP, 1541 Bayview Ave., 416 481 7927
facebook.com/sportswaptoronto

 

This holiday season visit us for all your skater’s holiday wishes. We specialize in new and used recreational skates and offer a First Time Skaters Package for beginners. All skates are professionally fit and sharpened. See www.skatingboutique.com for more details.
FIGURE SKATING BOUTIQUE, 109 Doncaster Ave. Markham, 905 597 6000
www.skatingboutique.com

 

For 29 years, Mabel's Fables has been one of the best bookstores in Canada just for kids. How can we make your child a bigger, better reader? An incredible book selection, personal consultation, gift cards & baskets are Mabel's Fables signature services. We have 2 floors of beautiful holiday stories & the best books & gifts for babies to teens.
MABEL’S FABLES BOOKSTORE, 662 Mount Pleasant Road
www.mabelsfables.com

 

St. John’s Music has provided musical instruments to Canadian families for more than 85 years. Our Leaside location boasts over 6500 sq. ft. of space, offering Band Instruments; Guitars & Amps; Keyboards; Drums; Band, Choral, Ensemble, & Sheet Music; and Instrument Repairs & Rentals. See our ad in the Gift Guide. Happy Holidays!
ST. JOHN’S MUSIC, 109 Vanderhoof Ave., 416 785 5000
www.stjohnsmusic.com

 

Tchotchkes and holiday gifts galore

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William Ashley is recognized as   North America's largest retailer in Tableware, Kitchenware, and Home Décor. They carry the finest selection of world renowned brands. Also, they are Canada’s exclusive destination for Teuscher Chocolates of Switzerland.
WILLIAM ASHLEY, 131 Bloor Street West, 416 964 2900, Vaughan Holiday Pop Up Shop (Dec. 2-24) 111 Creditview Rd. (Hwy. 400 & Langstaff) 
www.WilliamAshley.com

 

Shaynee’s Gift Selections carries one of the most extensive collection of Michael Aram in Toronto. Aram's work showcases humanity through the directness of the handmade process with each piece lovingly made using traditional techniques. Come visit our stores and see this amazing collection!
SHAYNEE’S GIFT SELECTIONS, 3501 Bathurst St., 416 787 4497, 441 Clark Ave. W., 905-709 0430

 

Luxury gifts for the holidays! Discover the Aga Khan Museum Shop’s unique holiday delights in-store and online. Jewellery, home décor, children’s keepsakes, and one-of-a-kind artworks. Exclusively commissioned from artisans in Turkey, Morocco, Egypt, and Canada.
AGA KHAN MUSEUM, 77 Wynford Drive
shop.agakhanmuseum.org

 

The Urban Nature Store is a fabulous place to find unique gifts for nature lovers of all ages, including a large selection of wind chimes, children’s educational and nature toys (toys that teach), gardening gifts, books, weathervanes, and Ontario’s largest selection of wild birding supplies, including squirrel proof feeders.
URBAN NATURE STORE, 900 Don Mills Road, 416 646 2439
www.UrbanNatureStore.ca

 

Give the gift of wellness this year with Sahara & Co's curated pre-wrapped gift-able ideas including premium wellness teas, soy candles and accessories. Use discount code HOLIDAY17 at checkout for free shipping on all orders over $80 in the GTA. Visit www.saharandco.ca for more info.
SAHARA & CO., 953 Mount Pleasant Road, 647 641 4151
www.saharandco.ca

 

This Holiday Season, purchase a Jura Bean-to-Cup Automatic Espresso/ Cappuccino machine and receive a free Faema Gift card Valued at $100.00 to $700.00. Not valid with any other sale or promotion. Some conditions apply. Toronto * Sherway Gardens  Mississauga * Vaughan * Hamilton
FAEMA CANADA, 672 Dupont Street, 416 535 1555, Toll free: 877 323 6226
www.faema.ca

 

Toronto Florist Shop offers beautiful floral arrangements, hand tied bouquets, and much more. We provide gourmet and baby gift baskets. We are a trusted supplier for weddings, event florals, and decor. Proudly serving the GTA for 30 years, Toronto Florist Shop is the place to go for all your floral needs!
TORONTO FLORIST SHOP, 4-75 Glen Cameron Rd., 905 764 6332
torontofloristshop.ca

 

North America's most trusted premium shoe care brand, manufacturer and distributor. Provides customers with a wide range of shoe care solutions for over 30 years. Products include protectors, cleaners, polishes, odour control, insoles, cedar products, gifts and kits and more.
MONEYSWORTH & BEST
www.moneysworth-best.com

 

Let go of the stresses of everyday life and experience cutting edge medicine, alternative care, fitness classes and more. Services include Integrative medicine, naturopath, chiropractic, massage, dietician/ nutritionist, IV Therapy, meditation, detox sauna or treat yourself to a relaxing facial.
VitalityMD, 1769 Avenue Rd., 416 792 1100
www.vitalitymd.com

 

Fall in love with a Boutique like no other! Amongst fabulous fashion brands ranging from sizes S – XXL, we specialize in SYMPLI with the largest selection in the GTA. Jewellery, bags and giftware include Brighton, Ayala Bar and MYKA. The latest collections from Mary Frances, LeSport Sac, Beatriz Ball, and Lampe Berger to name a few. 
ARTZ-AXENTZ, 1118 Centre St. Unit 12, Thornhill, ON, 905 763 8384
Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/artzaxentzboutique/
artzaxentz.com

 

Since 1969, Executive Stereo has been helping music lovers put the sound of  beautiful music into their homes. We offer classic brands with “world class” sound and North American build quality such as McIntosh, Simaudio MOON, Martin Logan, Spendor, CHORD and many others.
EXECUTIVE STEREO, 2076 Avenue Rd., 416 927 1400
www.executivestereo.com

 

Catering to the Midtown community by providing a comfortable place for people and pets to chill – away from the harsh elements while enjoying beverages & treats! Proud supporters of rescue & adoption groups! Book your parties complete with loot bags, cake, treats, games & more!
SIT! STAY! DOG EMPORIUM, 2074 Yonge Street , 647 748 7829
sitstaydogemporium.com

 

Our store specializes in high-end, superior quality kitchen knives from Japan, Germany & Switzerland. We have a great selection of Damascus forged knives from such famous brands as Shun, Miyabi, Bob Kramer & Kasumi. Please visit our on-line store or visit our retail store near Yonge/Eglinton to touch & feel the knives.
SARKAR KNIVES AND MORE, 158 Eglinton Ave. W., 416 482 7154
www.internetkitchenstore.com

 

Dr. Flea’s is Toronto’s largest indoor flea and farmers market! With over 400 vendors there's something for everyone. Come and see why we've been voted Toronto's best flea market 17 years in a row. Over 14 million customers can't be wrong! You won't believe the incredible deals… see for yourself… Buy More, Spend Less!
DR. FLEA’S FLEA MARKET, Hwy #27 & Albion Rd., 8 Westmore Dr., 416 745 3532 (FLEA)
www.drfleas.com

19 festive shops to pamper and revere the wonderful women in your life

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A staple in the Yonge – Lawrence area for over 25 years. Paola Di owes its success to personalized service and unique lines from Europe and North America. From jeans to evening wear, this one-stop shop can handle all your fashion needs. The staff at Paola Di welcomes you to come in and shop their new arrivals.
PAOLA DI, 3357 Yonge St., 416 322 0430, [email protected]
paoladi.com

 

Beestung, Toronto's prettiest lingerie boutique, is celebrating 11 years of great bras and sleepwear. Drop by for the best selection of Hanky Panky, gorgeous sleepwear from Eberjey & Hanro, and AA-H bras from Chantelle, Prima Donna, Empreinte & Marie Jo.
BEESTUNG LINGERIE, 2504 Yonge Street, 416 481 2849
www.beestunglingerie.com

 

Dubarry of Ireland (1937), manufactures light-weight, comfortable, timeless, waterproof, yet breathable, all-season leather and Gore-Tex boots. Dubarry’s Longford boot has a stylish double buckle detail, giving it a sophisticated look whether in a    country or urban setting. The Longford comes in Black, Walnut and Black/ Brown, in sizes Eur 37-43.
DUBARRY OF IRELAND, 416 480 2668
www.dubarrycanada.ca

 

Change the way you see the world – and the way the world sees you – with fine eyewear from Optical Outlook. Whether you are looking for cutting-edge sunglasses or handcrafted prescription frames we are here to help!
OPTICAL OUTLOOK, 111 Yorkville Avenue, P: 416 961 9589
F: 416 961 7880, [email protected]

www.opticaloutlook.ca

 

Linea Intima is the place to go for high quality intimate apparel, premium lingerie brands, hard-to-find styles/ sizes, mastectomy bras, and bathing suits. Our mission is to "improve women's lives, one bra at a time!" 
LINEA INTIMA, 416 913 7991
For all locations visit www.lineaintima.ca

 

Family owned for over 60 years, Sloan’s is the premier destination for medium and wide comfort footwear. You’ll find all your favourite comfort brands such as Clarks, Merrell, Pajar, Uggs and more. They carry wide calf boots as well as boots with built in ice grippers.
SLOAN SHOES, 3455 Yonge Street, 416 483 9889   
www.sloanshoes.com

 

Former fashion designer Elizabeth Schindler runs her boutiques to echo her view that clothing should fit and feel perfect. An unusually extensive selection of versatile, comfortable, and easy-to-wear pieces to suit any occasion. Visit us for yourself or let us help you find the perfect gift!
ELIZABETH SCHINDLER, 1987 Leslie Street, 416 789 1919
www.elizabethschindler.com

 

Just Thrift is not your average thrift shop; it’s a massive designer haven! The space is a 10,000 square foot fashion lover’s dream; full of apparel, footwear, accessories and more! Their selection features labels like Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Celine, Alexander Wang, Kate Spade, and Prada, to name a few, all for a fraction of the retail price tags. 
JUST THRIFT, 53 Orfus Rd., 416 789 9449
www.justthrift.com

 

Rêve Rouge is a lingerie retailer specializing in unique, trendy styles that you won't find anywhere else. Our mission is simple, fulfill your desire to look and feel good from the inside out . . . starting with your lingerie!
REVE ROUGE, visit us at Bayview Village or www.reverouge.ca

 

Located on Yonge Street, 9 blocks north of Lawrence, Sloan Shoes has been providing personal service for over 60 years. Carrying brands such as Vionic, Merrell, Rockport, Blondo, Uggs and specializing in medium and wide comfort footwear.
SLOAN SHOES, 3455 Yonge Street, 416 483 9889
www.sloanshoes.com

 

Make Narnia your ‘go to’ boutique this holiday season! Whether it’s a new party dress or that perfect gift – we have all your holiday treats ready! ‘Wrap up’ your shopping with our great selection of chunky knits, cozy pyjamas, blanket scarves, and one-of-a-kind jewellery by our fave Canadian designers!
NARNIA, 3236 Yonge Street, 416 487 7287
facebook.com/narniaboutique

 

Petra Karthaus is the ultimate boutique experience with all of your needs for a stylish season. Everything from soft knitwear, accent jackets, show stopping scarves to stunning jewelry carefully selected from top European fashion houses in Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Salzburg & more. Watch out for Boxing Day sales starting December 19th.
PETRA KARTHAUS, 55 Bloor St. W in the Manulife Centre
416 922 5922, www.petrakarthaus.com

 

Celebrating 35 years of your “SUPPORT”, dedicating ourselves to educating women about fit, function, & comfort. Give your spirits a “LIFT” this season. Save $10 on a $75 purchase of Fit Fully Yours Lingerie, a brand appealing to many woman’s needs in fit, style, & support, up to a “J” cup. (ends Dec 20/17)
LEGS PLUS & BRA BOUTIQUE, 5867 Leslie Street, 416 497 2350
braboutique.com

 

"Where all is ever so perfect, because nothing needs to be". Kinder-arT is transforming a child's  drawing into a luxurious silk handmade scarf. Kinder-arT is a wonderful gift for a parent, grandparent, or someone special. Forever loved!
Mad-dasH, 416 906 2302
mad-dash.ca

 

Lila Lupo European Fashion is a boutique that offers unique fashions from around the world. You will find beautiful pieces in sumptuous fabrics that are timeless in design and exclusive to us. We offer a highly personalized shopping experience with alterations avilable on site. Please come and see us to find your new favourite line.
LILA LUPO, 2649 Yonge Street, 416 484 8377
www.lilalupo.com

 

Providing comprehensive eye care for adults & children. Eye exams to prescription eyewear, contact lenses to eye emergencies we are here to care for all of your vision needs. For the upcoming holidays, we are offering a  special $50 off on all eyewear and $100 off on all complete prescription eyewear "frame & lenses". Offer ends 12/31/17.
EYES ON AVENUE, 1947 Avenue Rd., 416 787 2091
www.eyesonavenue.com

 

Butter Studio Proprietress Lorri Shewchuk is an expert in understanding who you are. Her warm and intuitive approach to getting to know you, your style and what you enjoy wearing is an exciting and gratifying process, creating a wardrobe that you will love.
BUTTER STUDIO, 1597 Bayview Ave., 416 901 0789, [email protected]

 

Peppertree Klassics has amazing gift giving ideas for the Holidays. Socks, gloves, scarves, purses, PJ’s, men’s shirts and men’s Saxx boxers. Lots of amazing items to choose from, we also have Gift Certificates. They make shopping so easy. See you soon at Peppertree Klasssics. Open 7 Days a Week and Holidays. 
PEPPERTREE KLASSICS, 137 Main St., Markham, 905 294 3882
www.peppertree.ca

6 festive Toronto foodie finds

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Celebrate with seasonal Bûches de Noël, cheesecakes, tarts, pastries and cookies. Spread cheer with Gift Baskets brimming with chocolates from Small Indulgences. Three Toronto locations: Uptown, Downtown, Beach – www.dufflet.com
DUFFLET PASTRIES, 2638 Yonge Street, 416 484 9080
www.dufflet.com

 

This year Uptown Brie is making entertaining family and friends easier. Whether it’s an office party or a get-together they cater to everyone. The array of international and domestic cheeses are great for custom made cheese boards and charcuterie platters. They even offer fully cooked turkey dinners with all the trimmings!
UPTOWN BRIE, 11 Castlefield Ave., 416 488 2525
www.uptownbrie.com

 

Charmaine Sweets is your neighborhood bakery in Leaside. Fresh bread, croissant, beignet, cakes, pies, coffees and more are available from tues-sat. Everything is made fresh with the finest ingredients. Come taste the difference a local, family business can make!
CHARMAINE SWEETS, 115 Vanderhoof Ave., 416 234 5105
CharmaineSweetsStudio.com

 

Find the perfect gift for every chef, baker and wine lover on your list! Swissmar, All-Clad, Scanpan, Emile Henry and Spiegelau are just a few of the top brands carried at Culinary Arts. Check out our Ontario wood products – Stinson bowls & Timbers cheese boards as well as barrel top boards & lazy susans from Niagara. Happy Holidays!
ACADEMY OF CULINARY ARTS, 1703 Bayview Ave., 416 486 1859
www.academyofculinaryarts.net 

 

A boutique pâtisserie & café with a chic & relaxing ambience bringing together the elegance of French pastries & the goodness of real Italian espresso drinks from "illy". Pastries, cakes, tarts, macarons, chocolates, sandwiches & savoury treats are made in-house using natural ingredients. Gourmet gifts are available during holiday season.
SUGAR MIRACLES, 2674 Yonge Street, 647 350 2524
www.sugarmiracles.com

 

Featuring the world’s freshest Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oils and an exclusive selection of Balsamic Vinegars on tap. Authentic and healthy gift ideas. Enjoy your journey of culinary discovery, and experience fresh!
OLIVE OIL EMPORIUM
1707 Bayview Avenue, 416 902 9060
659 St. Clair Avenue West
www.OliveOilEmporium.com