Donna LePan is the kind of person who is quick to lend a helping hand – or should I say trowel. An avid gardener, the septuagenarian retired school teacher who has lived in Leaside since …more
We recently decided to try one of the newer restaurants on Bayview, The Captain’s Boil, a franchise operation with locations in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. We knew little about it before dining there except that …more
To celebrate Canada’s upcoming 150th anniversary, Leaside Life and Veseys (Canada’s bulb company) are holding a contest. We are inviting Leaside gardeners to share your gardens and your stories – and you could win a …more
When the Beer Store at Bayview and Eglinton closed in August 2014, many Leasiders probably took their empties to the LCBO on Laird and never came back. But as our latest group of dining critics …more
Buckingham Palace has taken note of the good work done by the Leaside Garden Society. Congratulatory greetings from Her Majesty the Queen, along with messages from Governor General David Johnston, Justin Trudeau, Premier Kathleen Wynne, …more
If you’ve been at Bathurst and Lawrence or at the Ferry Docks, you’ve likely seen some of Cristina Delago’s mosaic work. And come September, you’ll be able to admire her latest mosaic project at the …more
“Mexico Lindo on Bayview offers good authentic Mexican food at good prices…when you eventually get your food,” said Christine Ng-Chung, Vanderhoof Ave. “We waited 30 ignored minutes at the door and another 30 minutes at …more
“There is a well-known axiom within the realm of food and beverage that advises (or cautions) patrons of establishments to stick to the house’s themed cuisine; it’s one I would have been better to have …more
“I eat Indian food quite a bit, as my wife is Indian, and so was not sure what to expect from Kamasutra,” said Nicolas Lemond. Not to worry. “I really enjoyed our meal and would …more
If you want to be sure you get a fair opinion of a restaurant’s food, you need two things: a really good appetite and an all-you-can-eat menu. Done and done for this foursome, Jennifer Avveduto …more
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