New Netflix drama shot at Chen’s Passion Fruits on Bayview

by The Bulldog • June 4, 2019

Netflix debut

Savoury Thymes and Passion Fruits

Scenes in a new Netflix drama are being shot Tuesday and Wednesday at the Chen family store Savoury Thymes and Passion Fruits on Bayview Ave. The store will reopen Thursday.

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