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T.O.’S BUTLER REBECCA ECKLER ON FALL’S CUTEST CARDIGANS THE GTA’’S COSTLIEST MARC THUET SAMPLES THE CITY’S TOP WINGS INSTRUCTOR CONDOS EDUCATING JEEVES MOVE OVER MISTER ROGERS CASTLES IN THE SKY MILD, MEDIUM, HOT & AHHH!

OCTOBER 2007 BAYVIEW’S MAGAZINE

FLOWER POWER Dr. Marla Shapiro on the best ways to say I love you in Bayview!

AMAZING EATERIES • FABULOUS FALL FINDS • SHOPPING SECRETS DR. MARLA SHAPIRO’S PICK: BEST FRESH FLOWERS JOSEPH FLOWERS 808 Rd.

“On the holidays it’s always important to look pretty and to look festive and I love fresh flowers. There are lots of great florists in the area and Joseph is one of those. The flowers are always beautiful and fresh, and they always brighten up traditions.”

BEST OF BAYVIEW ALL-TIME FAVES! The people, places and things that have consistently made our Best of Bayview list

BEST MEAT BEST FAMILY RESTAURANT BEST PEDDLER 12 YEARS BEST SPICE OF LIFE BEST FUR FLYING: NINE AND GREET THE PICKLE BARREL BAYVIEW CYCLE CENTRE CUISINE OF INDIA YEARS RUNNING NORTOWN MEATS 5941 Leslie St. 3335 Bayview Ave. 5222 Yonge St. PETS PALACE, 3305 Bayview Ave. 303 York Mills Rd. A popular local eatery since the day it Mohan Soor, owner of this neighborhood The restaurant itself is not fancy but the This local groomer makes your pooch Say hello to Slava at the fish opened, they’ve renovated this Leslie Street bike shop, has been keeping cyclists of food sure speaks for itself. Take a break look “paw”fect. counter, Larry at meats, or Judy at landmark, adding hardwood floors, more all ages on the right path for over 33 from the traditional chicken and try the prepared foods. It’s comfort food dining booths, and an expansion of the take- years. tandoori rainbow trout. BEST HONEST MECHANIC 8 with personality. out area. YEARS RUNNING BEST RETAIL THERAPY BEST COMFORT FOODS GLENNALAN MOTORS, BEST BEDSIDE MANNER BEST TRATTORIA: 11 YEARS DANA JORDAN, 2901 Bayview Ave. CHAPMAN’S ESSENTIAL FOODS 65 Brisbane Road DR. BARRY BORDEN MEZZA NOTTE, 5304 Yonge St. What fun. Shelves brim with novelties 309 York Mills Rd. 1333 Sheppard Ave. E., Suite 247 For more than 25 years, brothers Robert and like voodoo doll toothpick holders and a For 24 years, Steve Resnick has been BEST EAR TO THE GROUND This local physician and Bayview Gus Savonarota have developed a loyal CD of grating sounds intended to annoy cooking up a storm at his Bayview SONIC TEMPLE COMPACT DISC resident has a gentle touch and is a following of local residents who appreciate nasty neighbors, to the most tasteful gourmet shop. Stand-outs are the chicken 5165 Yonge St. great diagnostician. their warm atmosphere and delicious decor and serving items. It’s always a fun in a pot, falafel, tamari almonds, and the Remember that vintage CD you haven’t traditional dishes. experience shopping here. wide variety of gluten-free products. heard in years? Here’s where to find it.

RESEARCHED BY SUSAN TALBOT $ COVER PHOTOGRAPH BY GREG DEAN/SIGNATURE STUDIOS $ INSIDE PHOTOS BY LISA RAFFAEL & NICOLE BABIN

42 POST OCTOBER 2007 BEST OF EXCLUSIVE: THIS YEAR EXPANDED COVERAGE THAT INCLUDES ALL OF

Rose Reisman has written 14 cookbooks Manuela Testolini is the founder of and owns Rose Reisman Catering Gamillah Inc., and was married to Prince

Jake Epstein best known for his role as BEST PLACE TO SAVE Canadian Idol judge Jake Gold and his BEST PLACE FOR AN Rob Stewart is the award-winning hunk Craig Manning on Degrassi: TNG YOUR SOLE mother Roz AUTUMN BICYCLE RIDE director of the film Sharkwater RON WHITE—THE FOOT SHOPPE EDWARDS GARDENS THE BEST PERK-UP 2901 Bayview Ave. BEST BAGEL Lawrence Ave. and Leslie St. BEST BET FOR A SICK PET SECOND CUP I discovered a shoe shop called “Ron KIVA’S BAGEL BAKERY I’ve been enjoying Edwards Gardens LINKS ROAD ANIMAL & BIRD CLINIC 2518 Bayview Ave. White” at after having a 1027 Steeles Ave. since I was a kid. I ride my bike 41 The Links Rd. I really like the Second Cup at Bayview and foot injury from excessive running and I grew up in the apartment buildings right through there often, following the bike It is the place where I would take any York Mills. I heard it’s the most popular walking. They carry a wonderful line of behind Kiva’s. Now, whenever I come up to trails through to . animals that I was looking after if there was Second Cup in the world. It’s a comfort “Mephisto” shoes that have a structure in visit my mother, we always go out for And since I’m in walking distance, a problem. Sometimes, if they had large spot. the shoe built in to support any arch breakfast here. I usually have lox and eggs I often make a cup of tea at home reptiles that didn’t have a home, I would problems. and onions. and walk there. look after them. It’s just a great place.

GOURMET FOOD & TAKE-OUT COMMUNITY &

BEST LOCAL CULTURE BEST NO BEEF ABOUT IT BEST SIDE SHOW BEST HOLE IN ONE PUBLIC EYE SOY-N-JOY LICK’S HOMEBURGERS REGINA’S CATERING AMAZING DONUT 664 Finch Ave. E. 860 York Mills Rd. & 6023 Yonge St. 844 Sheppard Ave.W. 3772 Bathurst St. BEST FIGHT FOR A PARK For something a little different, try the The nature burger tastes and looks like a Each day they whip up fresh and yummy Big on sprinkles, but free of nuts, PARK low-fat vegan soy-based ice cream in charbroiled hamburger but is a healthy tuna salad, chopped egg. you’ll have to buy a dozen. We love Local residents have been waiting for unexpected flavors like pink guava, chai vegetarian option. the special-order oversize chocolate- ’s national urban park since it was tea, and red wine dark chocolate. BEST HOT FROM THE OVEN glazed donuts. first announced by Jean Chrétien more than BEST POCKET PICNIC WHAT A BAGEL 10 years ago, but plans for this former BEST LOCAL SCOOP TOV LI 3500 Bathurst St. & 808 York Mills Rd. BEST BULK IN military airbase are still up in the air. TUTTO PRONTO, 3519 & 5982 Bathurst St. Pumpernickel, whole wheat, poppy, BAYVIEW 1718 Avenue Rd. Their falafel sandwiches are divine — caraway — throughout the day, a wide BULK FOOD CONNOISSEUR BEST ECO-INITIATIVE This neighborhood café now carries La load up a pita with the sweet, crispy balls variety of fresh bagels roll out of the oven 5855 Yonge St. ST. GABRIEL'S PARISH Paloma ice cream – considered “the best of falafel, the usual sauces, and an array right before your eyes. The first place of worship in Canada to get gelato outside of Italy.” of tasty vegetables to your liking. BEST BULK IN an award for environmental leadership. BEST BOEREWORS NORTH YORK BEST ON THE LOOSE BEST SPLIT PEA SOUP BURGER HUT, 804 Sheppard Ave. E. JOHNVINCE FOODS BEST TRANSIT PLAN THE TEA LEAF UNITED BAKERS DAIRY South Africans flock here for a taste of 555 Steeprock Dr. YONGE SUBWAY EXPANSION 2901 Bayview Ave. RESTAURANT, home, a farmer’s sausage seasoned with The subway extension of the Yonge line Experience the best teas the world has 506 Lawrence Ave. W. clove and coriander. BEST PARTY SANDWICHES north, past Finch to Hwy 7 would connect to offer, and the fine artistry of serving It’s comfort food in a bottle. Family- DAITER’S North York to the 905. Premier McGuinty tea with accessories such as Chinese owned since 1912, this is a winning BEST BAKLAVA 3535 Bathurst St. unveiled a $17.5 billion transit plan called clay pots and Russian recipe. SHIRINI SARA PASTRY HOUSE Tea sandwiches, finger sandwiches…. Move 2020 that aims to build 902 km of samovars. 1875 Leslie St. Unit 6 Whatever you call them, they are tiny, new rapid transit starting next year. BEST BUTTER TARTS delicate, always fresh and pack a big BEST BREAD PHIPPS DESSERTS ON BEST APPLE TURNOVER bite. BEST SPECIAL GUEST GRODZINSKI BAKERY LESLIE GRYFE’S BAGEL BAKERY JAMAAL MAGLOIRE 3437 Bathurst St. 1875 Leslie St. Unit 21 3421 Bathurst St. BEST ASIAN MARKET ’s own NBA star, Jamaal Magloire, The multi-grain braided A stroke of pure genius, bite People flock here for their soft bagels, but SUNNY SUPERMARKET recently spent a morning with day campers challah is de-lish, and kids into a black bottom butter be sure to pick up their cinnamon-dusted 115 Ravel Rd. at Cummer Park. love the flying saucer tart with chocolate crust and turnovers. That is, if they have any left by A bounty of stock (not the financial Wpastries. oozing sweet filler. the time you get there…. kind) from the Pacific Rim line the BEST CONVERSATION shelves: whole fish taken live from the BEST NIGHT BITES BEST SNAX THIS tank, seasonal produce, groceries, STARTER BAYVIEW AVE. TOWNHOUSE JOHN ANDERSON’S SIDE OF J-BERG rices, noodles and more. HOME BURGERS BAXTER’S FINE FOODS DEVELOPMENT 5653 Yonge St. 798 Sheppard Ave. E. Bridle Path residents recently lost their fight It may be a new, cleaner Behind its convenience store exterior lies at the Municipal Board. As a result, location, but it has the same delicacies imported from South Africa. a 20-unit townhouse complex will be built home burgers, foot-long hot at 2425 to 2427 Bayview Ave. Residents dogs, and souvlaki to satisfy say this development will forever change your cravings. the character of . BEST SPIN ON STEAK TOO CLOSE TO CALL BEST BAYVIEW GRIPE TORONTO KOSHER STEELES AVE. 3459 Bathurst St. CHOCOLATES SWISS MASTER 2538 Bayview Ave. CHOCOLATE CHARM 3541 Bathurst St. This street has been ranked as one of Ontario’s top 20 worst roads for four years Sweet and tender, kids of all ages Truffles imported from a family The dark chocolate almond bark sold VS. in a row. Voting is currently taking place for love to unravel the pinwheel chocolatier in Switzerland. by the kilo is amazing. steaks. this year’s worst roads and the final results will be announced in early October. BEST TAKES THE CAKE SPAS UPTOWN SPA 801 York Mills Rd. THE VILLAGE SPA 2901 Bayview Ave. CANAAN CAKE Above-ground space on the 3rd VS. Underground so you can wander the BEST BAYVIEW VOLUNTEER 11 Spring Garden Ave. floor with natural sunlight. mall in flip flops as your toes dry. DAVE LOCKETT Sweet smells waft onto the Founded PACT (Participation, streets when bakers make small BASKETS GERI’S EATIN’ CENTRE 1875 Leslie NUTCRACKER SWEET 1936 Avenue Rd. Acknowledgement, Commitment and Asian walnut cakes right in the Diabetic baskets/trays filled VS. Varied theme options like golfer, Transformation) and has been recognized shop window. with sugar-free alternatives. chocoholic, Cal-Ital, tea party. by the United Nations for effecting change in the lives of troubled youth.

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OCTOBER 2007 POST 43 KIDS STUFF BEST KARATE KID 1950 Avenue Rd. SUMMIT KARATE, 3090 Bathurst St. BEST BABY NEEDS BEST SCI’D OF LIFE From little Dragons to Cardio Kick Boxing, L’IL NIBLETS & BABY SPROUTS EFSTON SCIENCE, 3350 Dufferin St. Sensei Omar Maldonado’s dojo is always 1654 Avenue Rd. kicking it. Cribs, car seats and all the baby BEST SHORT CUT paraphernalia you need under one roof. SUPERCUTS,808 York Mills Rd. BEST HEROS ON MAIN STREET CYBERCITY COMIX BEST ASIAN KITSCH BEST LOOT 1025 Steeles Ave. W., 2nd Floor SMART 6464 Yonge St. PARTY PACKAGERS Hello Kitty, Snoopy and Sanrio. If it’s cute 770 Lawrence Ave. W. BEST PLACE TO TURN A LEAF and delicate, they’ve got it. More than a loot bag store, they carry There’s no better place to watch the leaves every imaginable creepy Halloween change this fall than Ledbury Park and BEST PLACE FOR accessory. Bayview Village Park. BOARD KIDS CUMMER SKATEBOARD PARK BEST KIDS SPECS BEST FOR SORE THUMBS Leslie St. and Cummer Ave. JOSEPHSON OPTICIANS 2536 Bayview Ave. Best Bet to Furnish Your Bar: Paragon Billiards at 2181 Steeles Ave. VIDEO GAMES PLUS, 934 Wilson Ave. This unassuming video shop had hard-to- BEST CAMPING TRIP come-by Nintendo Wii’s when no one else CAMP CONNECTION BEST PLACE TO HIDE FROM did! 526 Lawrence Ave. W. THE BOSS Venture over to the one-stop shop for UNDERGROUND BARBER SHOP, HOMES & INTERIORS BEST SIGN-UP overnight camp necessities. 794 Sheppard E ast BOB RUMBALL CENTRE BEST INSPECTOR GADGET BEST PILLOW TALK FOR THE DEAF 2395 Bayview Ave. BEST ALT TOY STORE BEST WORK ETHIC NORTH APPLIANCE DAVID’S FINE LINEN Improve your baby’s language TWO HEADED DRAGON, NORTH YORK YMCA 1808 Avenue Rd. 2901 Bayview Ave. development with their Wee Hands Baby 5017 Yonge St., 2nd floor 567 Sheppard Ave. E. Keep that old toaster up and running. They signing classes for infants 4 months to 1- For those who live and breathe by Kids 10 and older can work out on service most small appliances on time and BEST TABLE MANNERS year. Dungeons & Dragons, and similar fantasy machines that power up TV screens and within budget. IN NORTH YORK role-playing games. video game systems. THE MAIN COURSE, 1910 Avenue Rd. BEST BABY GIFTS BEST ART HOIST YOU NAME IT BABY BEST PLACE TO SPEND YOUR BEST STAGE OF LIFE FRAME OF MIND, 2074 1/2 Avenue Rd. BEST TABLE MANNERS 365A Wilson Ave., Unit 211 ALLOWANCE SOLAR STAGE CHILDREN’S Museum-quality custom framing right in IN BAYVIEW Personalized fleece blankets, TOY MOUNTAIN INC. THEATRE 4950 Yonge St. your neighborhood. JUNORS, THE KITCHEN monogrammed robes, and wooden stools. 2901 Bayview Ave. A local children’s theatre since 1994. Our COLLECTION, 2901 Bayview Ave. favorite are the productions of classic BEST GET A GOOD LINE ON IT BEST TOY SPOT BEST IN THE FAST LANE Robert Munsch stories. TELEPACER PHONE SYSTEMS BEST PAST PRESENT SCHOLAR’S CHOICE BOWLERAMA 1802 Avenue Rd. HERITAGE ANTIQUE MARKET 5851 Yonge St. 5837 Yonge St. BEST MEDICINE FOR MINORS Reliable repair of most phones, and they Bayview Village Shopping Centre A true throw-back, kids love the classic CHILDREN’S AFTER sell the latest and best cordless sets at The best of the last 100 years …once a BEST FOR THE SADDLE SET bowling party, and as a fun family outing, HOURS CLINIC unbeatable prices. month for the past 28 years. GREENHAWK ON THE AVENUE they still offer cosmic bowling. 110 Sheppard Ave East, Suite 100

BEST OF LA DOLCE VITA BEST LIFE IN THE FAST MARTIN DANIEL INTERIORS FRAME 2663 Steeles Ave. W. FRAME EXPRESS GALLERY SHOPS & SERVICES Step off the pages of a magazine and into 5859 Leslie St. your own home. For more than 20 years A two-hour express service comes in handy BEST IN THE PRESS BEST ON PAPER BEST ADD SPARKLE TO LIFE they have carried the finest Italian furniture for those framing emergencies! and Murano glass collections. BATHURST VILLAGE CLEANERS PAPERGRAPHIX, 1708 Avenue Rd. BERANI JEWELLERY DESIGNS BEST LOCAL FLAME 5980 Bathurst St. 2901 Bayview Ave. BEST UNDER LOCK AND KEY SOBIE’S BARBECUES BEST SMILE MAKERS They have dedicated a prominent window BEST COBBLER IN BAYVIEW ALL IN THE CARDS to their extensive collection of Swarovski CITYWIDE LOCKSMITHS LTD. 162 Willowdale Ave. BAYVIEW VILLAGE SHOE 592 Sheppard Ave. W. crystal figures and jewellery. 1750 Avenue Rd. A destination for serious grillers, they roll SERVICE, 2901 Bayview Ave. A favorite destination for grandparents Serving the community for over 40 years, out the latest top-of-the line model like the wanting to spoil the wee ones. BEST ART TO HEART they also have a 24-hour mobile service… finest new car! They sell barbecue tools too. but it’ll cost you. BEST FRESH-CUT DEAL CALDERONE’S, 2901 Bayview Ave. BEST PLACE TO BED DOWN SUE’S SUPERMARKET BEST SHOP FOR STOGIES A great selection of art supplies for the HAVANA TOBACCONIST BEST CORNER THE MARKET BATH N’ BEDTIME SUPERSTORE 3673 Bathurst St. budding Picasso or avid scrapbooker. Brace yourself… one dozen of the freshest, 2901 Bayview Ave. FAIRLAWN MARKET, 1704 Avenue Rd. 502 Lawrence Ave. W. tallest long-stem roses for $20. Only the finest for your man, from badger BEST WORTH THE WEIGHT From plants to pumpkins, they have the best High thread counts at low prices. of the season. shaving brushes to pipes, and cigars. ODD SOCKS LAUNDRY 365 Wilson Ave. BEST ROOT AROUND BEST FOR OENOPHILES Drop-off laundry for a dollar a pound. SHERIDAN NURSERIES THE WINE BUTLER, 1732 Avenue Rd. 784 Sheppard Ave. E. Gabriel, Luigi and BEST FAMILY PORTRAIT A perennial favorite for garden lovers. Joe at Underground BEST VET IN A PINCH PERFECT PORTRAITS Barbershop VETERINARY EMERGENCY CLINIC 1875 Leslie St., Unit 4 BEST CONVERSATION 280 Sheppard Ave. E. PIECES Open after hours when your own vet is BEST UNIQUE GIFT IDEAS TEATRO VERDE, sleeping snugly in bed. SHAYNEE’S GIFT SELECTIONS 2901 Bayview Ave. 492 Lawrence Ave.W. Decorate in the best of taste BEST SUNDAY’S FINEST Beautiful gifts for beautiful people. without taking yourself too YOUNG’S CLEANERS, 1728 Avenue Rd. seriously. Pick up a sitting They offer 50 percent off any dry cleaning BEST SEW TO SPEAK Buddha for the garden, or a dropped off on a Sunday. BAYVIEW TAILORING handsome coffee table book. 2901 Bayview Ave. BEST DEVELOPMENTS BEST CINEMA PARADISO JAPAN CAMERA, 2540 Bayview Ave. BEST CAR BUFF MOVIE POSTER Still using rolls? This is the place for YORK MILLS AUTOMOTIVE WAREHOUSE, 1875 Leslie St. beautiful prints and enlargements. 1881 Leslie St. From the Three Stooges to 2001: A They’ll polish up those scuffs and scratches, Space Odyssey, if it’s a movie, BEST COME CLEAN even fix a dent or two in no time flat. there’s a poster. BAYVIEW CUSTOM CARE CLEANERS, 5 Lesmill Rd.

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44 POST OCTOBER 2007 FASHION & WELLNESS BEST CLOTHES ENCOUNTER BEST PHARMACIST IN NORTH WANT BOUTIQUE, 1694 Avenue Rd. YORK Ugly Betty no more! They will dress you YORK DOWNS PHARMACY from head to toe, whether for work, party or 3910 Bathurst St. play. Innovative services like flavour modification, and integrating natural and BEST PLACE TO SPOT POSH complementary medicines with the SPICE mainstream put pharmacist David HONEY, 2901 Bayview Ave. Garshowitz and team on our list year after Not in the flesh but in the jeans — Victoria year. Beckham designed Rock and Republic BEST SOLE SAVINGS jeans that is. NINE WEST SHOE OUTLET 19 Lesmill Rd. BEST GOOD GROOMING The devil may wear Prada, but angels can FANTASY CUTS, 4404 Bathurst St. be styling too at these discount prices. A full-service neighbourhood salon. Be sure to book in for a styling with Romano and a BEST BOUTIQUE FOR manicure and pedicure with Elmira. BANGLES MAGI ACCESSORIES Ichiban Fish House: Seafood, with a smile BEST SUPPORTING ROLE 2901 Bayview Ave. LEGS PLUS & BRA BOUTIQUE Pick up got-to-have items and accessories 5867 Leslie St. like belts, purses and sunglasses. Over the past 25 years, Randi and Rhonda have fit many young girls in their first bras. BEST WESTERN RESTAURANTS & DINING WESTERN CORRAL, 1982 Avenue Rd. BEST DOUBLE VISION Channel your inner Brad Pitt or Russell BEST SPARE TIME BEST EGG-SPERIENCE BEST ALL-DAY BREAKFAST EYES ON SHEPPARD Crowe as you Westernize that wardrobe. STEAK PIT, 1666 Avenue Rd. CORA’S, 1881 Steeles Ave. W., Unit 13 IN NORTH YORK 180 Sheppard Ave. E. A full rack of ribs “Mexican style” is the Try the 1990s Harvest – a dish loaded STEVE’S RESTAURANT Optometrists Dr. Stan and son Kerry BEST FASHION ultimate in finger food. with brioche, bacon, eggs and fruit. 3788 Bathurst St. Salsberg keep their patients seeing straight. STATEMENT JENNIFER’S BEST MEX NORTH BEST SHRIMP COCKTAIL BEST ALL-DAY BREAKFAST BEST TINY PERFECT BOUTIQUE OF THE 401 MILLER TAVERN, 3885 Yonge St. IN BAYVIEW ANDREW’S, 2901 Bayview Ave. 1694 Avenue Rd. BARBURRITO, Three chilled, crispy sweet jumbo shrimp THE SUNSHINE SPOT It’s a mini-department store — with fine Jennifer Bratty’s 4918 Yonge St. spill out of a martini glass loaded with 796 Sheppard Ave. E. international-label evening wear, designer fashion boutique guacamole and seafood sauce with a sportswear, a cosmetics and fragrance always carries the BEST MEX mighty kick. BEST MIDDLE EASTERN counter and accessories to pull it all season’s latest SOUTH BUFFET together. Camper shoes. OF THE 401 BEST FAMILY EATERY JERUSALEM RESTAURANT LA MEXICANA, BAGEL PLUS BEST UNDERSTATEMENT BEST KEPT 4777 Leslie St. 3337 Bathurst St. 634 Sheppard Ave. W. LINEA INTIMA, 2901 Bayview Ave. FASHION SECRET Grandparents love to take the kids on BEST KUNG PAO CHICKEN Their selection of fine undergarments and ST. HONORÉ BOUTIQUE weekends. YENCHING PALACE camisoles will make you feel beautiful 808 York Mills Rd. RESTAURANT inside and out. Many of Bayview’s fashionistas have BEST DOWN TO BEST SUSHI BOATS 2901 Bayview Ave. flocked to this unassuming shop since it EARTH DINING ICHIBAN FISH HOUSE BEST WARM FUZZY opened a year ago at Longo’s Plaza. MILLIE’S BISTRO 15 Spring Garden Ave. BEST ASIAN CHICKEN KAHNERT FURS, 1702 Avenue Road 1980 Avenue Rd. Set sail for a great meal of fresh sushi, SALAD The Farmer’s Almanac is predicting this BEST AFFORDABLE COUTURE All organic, gourmet foods with a presented in bamboo sushi boat platters. CRAZY SUSHI BISTRO winter will bring plenty of snow and ZOLA SHOES, 1726 Avenue Rd. Mediterranean- Middle Eastern flare. 808 York Mills Rd. temperatures several degrees below normal. This small shoe boutique is high on fashion BEST PIG-OUT COMBO They’ll have everything and has the prices to match. BEST PAN ASIAN ST. LOUIS BAR & GRILL BEST TABLE OF you need to TUYEN CUISINE 4548 & 808 York Mills CONTENTS weather the BEST MAN HOOD 4860 Yonge St. And for wing emergencies, the Dufferin KATSURA JAPANESE cold. BARCLAYS, 801 York Mills Rd. The typhoon sea bass is seriously hot and location even has a drive-thru! RESTAURANT Menswear that will take you from the can be ordered with 5 levels of 900 York Mills Rd. boardroom to the country club in confident “typhoon” spice possible. BEST AL FRESCO Watch the tepennyaki chef cook up a style. PAISANO’S RESTAURANT storm in front of your eyes. BEST PASTRAMI SANDWICH BEST HEEL THE SOLE 116 Willowdale Ave. COLEMAN’S DELI, 3085 Bathurst St. Their gorgeous garden patio instantly BEST SOUVLAKI DINNER IN STYLE SHOES, 1758 Avenue Rd. Chosen by Jacob Richler during a recent transports you from Bayview to WINDFIELDS FAMILY DINING They’ve got everything from ballet flats to taste test for this very magazine. Bologna. LOUNGE, 801 York Mills Rd. wedges to stilettos that would make your mom blush. BEST THINK OUTSIDE THE BEST OMELETTES BEST AMOROUS BOX BAKERY GARDEN CAFE AMBIANCE BEST WEDDING BELLES KABUKI JAPANESE 2901 Bayview Ave. AUBERGE DU POMMIER RITCHÉ COUTURE , 1662 Avenue Rd. RESTAURANT, 2901 Bayview Ave. 4150 Yonge St. For over 50 years, the Ritché family has Their bento box specials are a winner. BEST PANCIT AND LUMPIA What could be more romantic than been responsible for the best-dressed bridal CASA MANILA sharing exceptional cuisine and a parties this city has seen. BEST MUSHROOM SOUP 879 York Mills Rd. bottle of wine with the one you love, OLIVER & BONACINI BEST SHARP EYES by the glow of a roaring fire? 2901 Bayview Ave. BEST CORNED BEEF EYEVISIT OPTICAL And it’s made without cream or butter. SANDWICH 333 Sheppard Ave. E., Suite 102 MOE PANCER’S Sharon Graff an expert optician with a BEST WINE ‘N DINE DELICATESSEN wide selection of this season’s designer PAESE RISTORANTE 3856 Bathurst St. frames at great prices. 3829 Bathurst St. With over 500 labels and an in-house BEST GREEK sommelier, there will be no problem THIS SIDE pairing your wine with Tony Loschiavo’s OF ATHENS impeccable food. KARBOUZI Niloo at Magi RESTAURANT Accessories 2048 Avenue Rd.

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