Category: Bayview Biz

New signs, patio tables, updated façade, & a vibrant mural

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New sign installed for Jyugoya Japanese Restaurant
Jyugoya Japanese Restaurant gets a new sign
Smoking Cigar apdating their façade
The Daughter Wine Bar has opened a patio at Bayview & Belsize.
Mural on the hoarding at Bayview Vision’s new location

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.

Fire hydrant turns Bayview & Belsize into water wonderland

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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.

Saturday’s Sidewalk Sensation was… sensational!

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Mural on the hoarding at Bayview Vision’s new location

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.

New Bayview businesses open, coming soon, & relocating

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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 crew coming to Bayview Ave – June 7th & 8th

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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.

De La Mer has announced the closure of all of their stores

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David Illiatovitch-Owen, De La Mer Fresh Fish Market /Facebook @delamerTO
De La Mer announcement to close remaining stores. /delamer.ca

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 underway across TO

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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.

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The Sweet Potato’s long awaited launch is May 24, 2023

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Mark your calendars, 2023 Sidewalk Sensation is June 17th

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Bayview Leaside BIA’s annual Sidewalk Sensation will be Saturday, June 17, 2023. More details coming soon. Follow @bayviewleasidebia for updates!

BAYVIEW BIZ: Tzatz Boutique retirement sale is on now

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It’s true… After 36 amazing years we’ve decided to set sail for new adventures.
It’s time for sunshine, lollipops and rainbows!
Visit soon and enjoy incredible markdowns on ALL clothing, footwear, jewellry and pajamas.
It’s our Happy Retirement TZale!
TZave all this month with instore deals, deals and more deals.
1609 Bayview Ave.
LeaTZide ON
(416) 646-1146
Mon-Sat: 10am-6pm
Sun: Noon-5pmTzatz Boutique

BAYVIEW BIZ: Spring brings new signs and big utensils

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Peaches & Green sign being removed March 29, 2023 /Amanda Brewes, Bayview-Leaside BIA
On Wednesday the sign was removed from the former Peaches & Green store to make way for a new Sage Pharmacy awning. They will be opening soon at 1516 Bayview Avenue. Ramona’s Kitchen (1608 Bayview Ave) continues to make progress with the installment of their playful neon sign plus gigantic spatulas, whisk & tongs.

Around the neighbourhood

Now open /midnightcookie.to
The WORKS Craft Burger & Beer will be taking over the space next to the Beer Store and Metro up at Bayview and Eglinton. Formerly home to TOSTO Quickfire Pizza Pasta, the official address is 609 Roehampton Ave. Olive Oil Emporium has opened at 608 Mount Pleasant Road. L’amour Cafe & Pastry is holding a grand opening event on Apr 1st 2023, between 11am – 2pm at 927 Mt Pleasant Rd (north of Broadway). And finally, the cookie delivery company Midnight Cookie has recently opened a bricks & mortar location at 3 Manor Rd East.

BAYVIEW BIZ: A fancy door, sales, hot cross buns + more

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A Friday walkabout brings some Bayview updates to your news feed.

Up at the north end we start our walkabout checking out the large hoarding that surrounds 1709 Bayview Ave. The permit says they are doing a “2-storey rear addition, and interior alterations to convert commercial/residential to commercial only – medical office (Optomotrist)”.

The storefront on the south side of the hoarding has been leased. Yay! Plus, the windows of the shop that was formerly The Academy of Culinary Arts has been neatly papered over indicating that may have been leased as well. Looks like we will have some new businesses to welcome soon.

The much anticipated restaurant named Ramona’s Kitchen (1608 Bayview Ave) has a fancy new custom door. Does this mean they will open soon? We hope so!

Eggstatic (1568 Bayview Ave) is temporarily closed while they repair a leak in the building.

Moving south, The Sign of the Skier has opened their popular pop-up shop at 1541B Bayview Ave. Catch their blowout sale from now until Easter.

April 1st is Doughnation Day at Cobs Bread (1539 Bayview Ave). $2 from every 6-pack of Hot Cross Buns will go towards helping a local community charity. Steps away from Cobs, in front of 1541B is a curious display encouraging businesses to “rent-a-bench”.

Tzatz (1609 Bayview Ave.) is embracing the beginning of spring with sale items displayed out on the sidewalk. Buono Ristorante (formerly known as Verdi, 1566 Bayview Ave.) have removed the structure that sheltered their patio in cooler weather. Another sign that warmer weather is in our future, and patios will open soon.