Lighting Originals Inc. has opened a showroom at 1500 Bayview Avenue, the former Valumart location. Check out their website for more details!
New showroom for Lighting Originals on Bayview Avenue
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Category: Bayview Biz
Bayview Biz: What’s cooking and coming up on the strip
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Could Zzavía Pizza at 1597 Bayview Avenue be opening soon? With the paper off the windows and the interior nearly ready, it looks like it!
Meanwhile, 1618 Bayview Avenue is under new ownership and undergoing a significant renovation. The former tenant, Mexico Lindo, was forced to close in March, due to fire damage.
Man vs Lobster returns to McSorley’s on Saturday, August 17th. Arrive early for live lobster cooked to order, served with potato salad, corn on the cub, melted butter, silly bib and a beer on draft — 5:00pm until sold out.
Must Boutique is movin’ on up (the street)
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Fari and Nika from Must Boutique shared on Instagram that they are moving due to a rent hike at their current location. The good news is they’re staying on Bayview, just a block away at 1673 Bayview Avenue. Catch their Instagram reel for all the details and get ready to visit them at their new spot soon! 
Welcome Fair Catch Fishmongers to Bayview Avenue!
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Fair Catch Fishmongers has opened at 1543 Bayview Avenue, offering high-quality, sustainable seafood to the Bayview-Leaside community. Owned by Geneviève and Rob, Fair Catch is committed to providing ethically sourced, fresh seafood while supporting local fishermen and promoting environmental stewardship.
Continuing the tradition of excellent service and sustainability, Geneviève and Rob invite you to visit their store for a fresh and ethical seafood experience. We wish Fair Catch the best in their new venture on Bayview.
Grand Opening of Isabella’s Mochi Donuts on Bayview Ave
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Isabella’s Mochi Donuts is celebrating the opening of their newest location at 1669 Bayview Avenue with a Grand Opening Party on July 6th from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Come join the festivities, enjoy free donuts, entertainment, contests, special menu items, music, and more!
Isabella’s, founded in 2016 by David and Cecilia Noon, is known for being Canada’s Original Mochi Donut. This is their 7th store, and they are thrilled to bring their delicious creations to the Bayview area. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled event and a chance to taste their famous mochi donuts. For more information, visit Isabella’s website isabellasdonuts.com.
It’s party-central in midtown, on Saturday! (Jun 15th)
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The Bayview-Leaside BIA will be hosting their annual Sidewalk Sensation!
on Bayview Avenue from Parkhurst to Davisville between 10:30am – 4pm.
FREE Facepainting for all ages
FREE Glitter Tattoos for all ages
FREE Drink or Dessert Coupons (limited availability so come early!)
FREE Reusable bags (limited availability so come early!)
FREE Live music entertainment from our music schools
FREE Photobooth with Picture Frame Decorating!
Councillor Josh Matlow will be hosting a Davisville Village Festival
at June Rowlands Park (220 Davisville Ave) between 12-4pm.
FREE ice cream and snacks
Enter to win FREE raffle prizes
Interactive and informative booths
Free Pilates & Flamenco dance classes
New flavours coming to 1549 Bayview Avenue!
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Changes are happening at 1549 Bayview Avenue. Maurya East Indian Roti has closed its doors, and a sign has been posted announcing the future opening of Bayview Shawarma Turkish Cuisine. Stay tuned for more info.
Valumart at 1500 Bayview Ave to close at end of June 2024
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Redevelopment of 1466-1500 Bayview Avenue
- 1466-1500 Bayview Ave – Development application, City of Toronto
- (2022) Davenport Garden Centre shuttered their Bayview location
- (2021) Meeting May 13 on bid to redevelop Bayview ValuMart site
- (2021) SERRA asks City to lower, soften plan for ValuMart location
- (2020) Firm will apply to build mid-rise project on ValuMart site
Don’t miss Bayview-Leaside Sidewalk Sensation, June 15th!
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Join the fun at the Bayview-Leaside BIA Sidewalk Sensation event on Saturday, June 15th, from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm on Bayview Avenue, from Parkhurst to Davisville. There will be free activities for all ages, including face painting, glitter tattoos, drink and dessert coupons, live music, and a photo booth with picture frame decorating.
Arrive early to grab a Bayview-Leaside branded reusable bag and free drink or dessert coupons, as supplies are limited. The reusable bags are great for shopping local and supporting the community. This event offers a fantastic opportunity to find something special for Father’s Day or simply enjoy a fun day out in the neighbourhood. Rain or shine, we’ll see you there!
Tag your friends and mark your calendars! #MyBayviewLeaside #SidewalkSensation2024 #ShopLocal
Readers’ Tips: New brunch spot & window decor showroom
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Happy to let the Bayview community know that Mirage Mediterranean Restaurant (1620 Bayview Ave), serving a combination of Persian, Turkish and Lebanese food, will open for lunch (not just dinner) beginning Thursday, May 9. Book now for Mother’s Day brunch! ~Laura
That’s great news Laura! There are now numerous brunch options on our favourite street — the 2024 patio season on Bayview is indeed going to be delicious. 
Grand opening of Night & Day Window Decor‘s midtown showroom is happening on Friday, May 17th from 12 to 4pm. Night & Day Window Decor is Toronto’s consumer favourite source of custom blinds, shades and drapery with two more locations. We’ve taken over the 681 Mount Pleasant location from a previous window treatment business that was there for 30 years in 2022. In February this year, we’ve undergone a major update to showcase a brand new showroom experience. Please join us! ~Ana
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BAYVIEW BIZ: Fair Catch, Seven Yoga, Bayview Vision ++
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Exciting news for Bayview Avenue! Fair Catch Fishmongers is set to open their second location at 1543 Bayview Avenue, taking over the former De La Mer shop. Keep an eye out for their grand opening!
Meanwhile, get ready to sweat it out at Seven – Hot Yoga and HIIT Pilates, coming soon to 1669 Bayview Avenue, offering a variety of classes including Hot HIIT Pilates, Mat Pilates, Yin, Power Flow, Vinyasa, Deep Flow, Yoga Sculpt, Sound Baths, and more.
Unfortunately, the dream of a Turkish restaurant on Bayview Avenue has long faded; the property at 1597-1599 Bayview Avenue is now for sale under Power of Sale.
But there’s good news for Bayview Vision! Dr. Olga Savitska, Dr. Dennis Bader, and the Bayview Vision team have moved to their sparkling new clinic at 1709 Bayview Avenue. The interior has been completely renovated, providing a stunning new space for their vision center.
The brand new Shave & Shears Barber Shop & Head Spa is one of the many businesses on Bayview getting their patios ready for the summer season. Cheers everyone, bring on the vitamin D!
Bayview Pixies Earth Day seed giveaway was a success!
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The Bayview Pixies Earth Day seed giveaway, Apr 20 2024. /Bayview Pixies
On Saturday, April 20th, 2024, the Bayview Pixies hosted a seed giveaway to celebrate Earth Day (April 22nd). They were stationed outside of Epi Breads at Bayview & Millwood and gave out approximately 175 seed packs (that’s 4,000 potential plants). If only a quarter of them grow, then they will have added 1,000 native plants to the neighbourhood! That’s something!
They plan on doing another seed giveaway during the Bayview-Leaside BIA AppleFest (Saturday, October 19, 2024). Looking forward to it!