On Wednesday, a large crane dominated the skyline at 1573 Bayview Avenue as OUTFRONT Media took down their rooftop billboard sign. The towering crane attracted attention as the company worked diligently to remove the prominent advertisement from the site.
A highly anticipated Turkish restaurant planned for Bayview Avenue may face an uncertain future. A sign recently appeared in the windows of 1597-1599 Bayview Avenue, leaving doubts about the establishment’s fate. Last year, the windows displayed images of a swanky design, hinting at Rumi Turkish Cuisine. The prospect of an upscale eatery offering breakfast, lunch, dinner, a bar, and live music seemed exciting.
However, a sign now posted in the windows states that the property has been secured by Apex Property Management on behalf of the mortgagee, and entry is prohibited without permission. The exact implications for Rumi Turkish Cuisine remain unclear.
Previously, 1597 and 1599 Bayview Avenue housed Butter Studio and Scholar’s Choice.
A new fish business is poised to open on Bayview following the recent closure of De La Mer Fresh Fish Market. According to the new sign posted in the window, RIMINI De La Mer Authentic Italian Fish Market is set to open soon at 1543 Bayview Avenue.
De La Mer, was a local fish market with 4 Toronto locations, known for quality, service, and sustainability, and recently made the difficult decision to close permanently due to the owner’s battle with advanced pancreatic cancer.
Previous: De La Mer has announced the closure of all of their stores, June 1, 2023
Jyugoya Japanese Restaurant, located at 1528 Bayview Ave, is gearing up for its opening. A work crew was spotted installing brand new signage earlier today. Food enthusiasts in the area can start getting their taste buds ready for this new addition to the neighbourhood. Not far from Jyugoya, the Smoking Cigar at 1540 Bayview Ave is undergoing a transformation of its own. The familiar red brick façade is receiving a fresh and modern update with a brand-new coat of sleek black paint. Up at 1560 Bayview, The Daughter Wine Bar has opened a patio on the Belsize Drive side of their shop. Looking good! Meanwhile, Bayview Vision’s new location (still under construction) at 1709 Bayview Ave is capturing attention with a colourful new mural. During the recent Bayview-Leaside BIA’s Sidewalk Sensation event, Toronto artist Jessica Gorlicky took to the construction hoarding and unleashed her artistic prowess. Gorlicky, a prominent figure in Toronto’s trendy art scene, showcased her talent by creating a captivating masterpiece that adds a touch of vibrancy to the construction site.
In a watery spectacle that captivated pedestrians, the corner of Bayview Ave and Belsize Dr was transformed into an impromptu water park Wednesday evening. The cause? A fire hydrant that sprang a leak, drenching the nearby sidewalk in a torrent of water. Passersby couldn’t help but gawk as the leak turned the sidewalk into an impromptu splash zone. However, the situation didn’t last for long, Toronto Fire Services arrived at the scene and fixed the leaking hydrant, bringing the unexpected aquatic display to an end.
The Bayview-Leaside Business Improvement Area (BIA) hosted a memorable event on Saturday, June 17th, offering an abundance of family-friendly activities, complimentary goodies, and live entertainment for all ages to enjoy. The idyllic weather set the stage for a vibrant atmosphere, as the street came alive with enthusiastic shoppers and beaming faces. “Sidewalk Sensation” proved to be a resounding success, bringing smiles to the faces of young and old alike.
Ramona’s Kitchen has opened their second location at 1608 Bayview. Sage Pharmacy, located at 1516 Bayview, is now welcoming new customers. Further up north, both Maker Pizza (1674 Bayview) and the Sweet Potato organic grocery store (1678 Bayview) have also commenced operations. Meanwhile, Jyugoya Japanese Restaurant, will soon occupy the former Big Man’s Pizza space at the corner of Bayview and Millwood. Additionally, Cryomend, offering cryotherapy and EMS fitness training at 465 Manor Rd East, will soon relocate to Wicksteed.
Don’t forget Bayview’s Sidewalk Sensation is this Saturday, June 17th — see you on Bayview!
Film production vehicles and various pieces of film equipment will be located on the east side of Bayview Ave. between Belsize Dr. and Manor Rd. E.
PREP: Wed. June 7/23 – 6pm to 11pm
FILMING: Thurs. June 8/23 – 7am to 12pm
WRAP: Thurs. June 8/23 – 12pm to 4pm
If you’re visiting Bayview to shop or dine, don’t forget that there are two Green P parking lots at Bayview & Millwood, 1503 Bayview Ave & 709 Millwood Rd.
A notice on their website reads:
To our valued guests:
It is with deep sadness that we announce the permanent closures of our remaining stores at 1543 Bayview Avenue, 291 Roncesvalles Avenue and 189 Danforth Avenue as well as our online market shop.delamer.ca.
Our last day of serving you in-store will be Sunday June 11th, 2023.
Our last day of orders at shop.delamer.ca will be Thursday June 8th, 2023.
In 2011, David Illiatovitch-Owen took the helm of our company and grew it from a single location to four retail stores and a commercial commissary. More importantly, De La Mer has become known as one of Toronto’s leading fish mongers with emphasis on quality, service, and sustainability of product. This success has been due to David’s leadership and vision, our incredible crew, our partners, our suppliers, and you, our very loyal guests. As many of you know, David is battling advanced pancreatic cancer. He has made the painful decision to close the business to focus time on family.
We will continue to redeem loyalty points (with a 300-point minimum at our stores through Sunday June 11th, 2023.
We will miss seeing you and being in the great communities in which we have been located. Wishing each of you good health and fortune for the future.
❤ De La Mer Crew ❤De La Mer Fresh Fish Market
In late May, De La Mer announced the closure of their shop at 728 St. Clair Avenue West; the last day of service at that location was Sunday, May 28th, 2023.
We believe we can speak on behalf of the whole neighbourhood as we wish David and his family all the very best as Dave continues his battle with cancer. ❤️
CaféTO curb lane café installations are underway throughout the City. This year marks the first summer of CaféTO as a permanent City of Toronto program with new requirements. This week City crews began installing traffic safety equipment to safely close curb lanes and allow restaurant and bar owners and operators to open their permitted curb lane cafés. As per City Council direction, curb lanes closed beginning Monday, May 15, to provide adequate time to complete spring road maintenance and cleaning activities. Installation of traffic safety equipment will continue through June for all remaining approved CaféTO curb lane locations.
It appears as though Mirage Mediterranean Restaurant (1620 Bayview), Darna Middle Eastern Kitchen (1613 Bayview) and Buono Ristorante (1566 Bayview) are setting up CaféTO curb lane installations on Bayview this year.
