Category: Bayview Biz

Bayview Biz: Now open, under construction, & hiring news!

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Ramona’s Kitchen continues to work hard preparing 1608 Bayview Ave for their new restaurant. The building’s façade was recently refreshed, waiting for some new signage. Walking south and looking up to the top floor of 1578 Bayview Ave, Gold Hollow is now open for business! Safe body piercing, custom tattooing and fine body jewelry is what the sign says. You can see a 360° view of their new digs on Instagram here. At the corner of Belsize Dr., we can see that the lower level of 1560a Bayview Avenue is nearing completion. The Daughter Natural Wine Bar and Bottle Shop looks like they’re just about ready to open their doors. A peek into their windows after the sun set revealed dozens of bottles of vino ready for us to enjoy. A sign says that they’re hiring — see the picture above for details. Welcome to Bayview everyone!

A sunny weekend for shopping & patios is an October treat!

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Oh my! Above seasonal temperatures and sunny skies are the perfect October treat after the chilly week we just experienced. What a fantastic opportunity to go shopping or enjoy a patio on our beloved Bayview Avenue! Cheers!

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Applefest enjoyed freebies, photos, live music and blue skies

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Bayview-Leaside BIA’s Applefest on October 15, 2022 was a raving success! After a little rain in the morning, the skies cleared leading to a beautiful fall day! The BIA and all the merchants thank everyone that came out to enjoy the event. Remember to use the hashtag #ApplefestTO2022 if you have any photos to share.

Stay tuned for more details about the next event… Gift & Shop Local Holiday Event.

Celebrate the holidays on Saturday, December 3rd and 10th between 11 am-4 pm with the merchants on Bayview. Bring the whole family to enjoy a free warm beverage from select retailers, a free reusable shopping bag, take-home gift wrapping package, and free photo booth all while being serenaded on the street by carolers and Santa handing out candy canes. Stay up-to-date by following @BayviewLeasideBIA on Instagram or www.BayviewLeasideBIA.com

Peaches & Green closing after 32 years in Leaside

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In 1990, George opened Peaches & Green with the dream of helping people find the path to their best possible health. 32 years in Leaside is a fabulous accomplishment in such a competitive market — a testament to the service they provided, and the loyalty of their customers. Visit Peaches & Green at 1516 Bayview Ave for their storewide retirement sale — up to 70% off.

Bayview’s new vegan Indian restaurant now serving thali

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From their website:

Hindusthali opened its doors for the first time in Montreal in 2017. These years have allowed me to create and share with my customers new dishes and recipes. We are happy to open an unit in Toronto for a new venture.

Hindusthali is an Indian vegan restaurant with the objective of proposing and offering healthy and tasty food, responsible for the environment, and respect for ethics. Hindusthali is first and foremost a concept with cuisine that draws its resources from Ayurveda while creating its own recipes rich in flavours and colors…hindusthali.com

They’re now open at 1574 Bayview Avenue. We’d like to note that their Google reviews in Montreal were outstanding. Definitely on our “must try” list. Welcome to South Bayview!

A few days left to enjoy the Summerlicious prix fixe menus

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Summerlicious, “Toronto’s Favourite Summer Foodie Event” started on August 12 and will run until August 28th. Enjoy three-course prix fixe menus at more than 200 participating restaurants at six price points for lunch or dinner.

The participating restaurants aren’t just downtown — be sure to check out a restaurant or two on Bayview, Laird, Mt. Pleasant or Yonge! There are Summerlicious offerings at Amsterdam Barrel House, Indian Street Food Co., Granite Brewery, Florentia, Smokeshow BBQ, Pai Uptown, Duke Of Kent, Diwan (Don Mills & Eglinton), Cibo Wine Bar Yonge, Oyster Mine, California Restaurant (Pape), Union Social Eatery Yonge, or Capocaccia Trattoria.

Follow this link to explore all the Summerlicious menus and locations: https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/festivals-events/summerlicious/

Comings and goings observed on South Bayview in May

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A stroll down our favourite street has revealed changes to some well known businesses. Peering through the glass, we could see the demolition of the interior space that was formerly home to Scholar’s Choice and Butter Studio. The refurbished space will make way for a “new restaurant” with a patio, according to a building permit application. Strolling south, we observed a new banner that is covering up the sign for the Bombay Snack Bar. They are now known as Charcoal Biryani at 1595 Bayview Ave. Parpar clothing is still preparing their store, with plans to open in the former location of Express Travel at 1569 Bayview Ave. Since patio season has officially begun, tables, chairs, potted plants and smiling faces are starting to fill our sidewalks. We think the electric blue patio set at La Diperie is rather eye-catching! This will be their first summer at 1559 Bayview Ave. Welcome to Bayview, Supermart and Petals (1635 Bayview Ave.) your beautiful flowers are a feast for the eyes!

Construction continues in the base of the new residential building known as The Stack, 730 Hillsdale Avenue East at Bayview. Maker Pizza and The Sweet Potato (grocery store) will be opening later in 2022.

See you on Bayview!

Bayview & Belsize Royal Bank will offer new layout, services

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The Royal Bank branch located at 1554 Bayview Avenue is scheduled to start a renovation in September 2022. They say the new layout will offer “a new layout, removing counters, making it easier for our advisors to engage safely with clients; interactive areas where our advisors can assist you with new ways to bank; and free secure wi-fi”. Some over-the-counter services will be moving to community branches at Laird & Wicksteed and Bayview & York Mills.