On behalf of the Yonge + St. Clair community, we are thankful for the heroic work demonstrated by the First Responders, Toronto Firefighters and Toronto Police throughout the Yonge and St. Clair Fire on Valentine’s Day.

As a token of the community’s appreciation, a food drive is being hosted in honour of the Toronto Services for The Daily Bread Food Bank. They work with Fire Halls across Toronto to collect food that helps feed those in need, supporting almost 200 food programs across the city. The food drive will run from March 10th until April 10th, 2017.

Donation bins will be located in the main entrance lobbies of eight office buildings along Yonge + St. Clair.

21 St. Clair E, 2 St. Clair E, 1 St. Clair E, 1 St. Clair W, 2 St. Clair W, 30 St Clair W, 40 St. Clair W, and 55 St. Clair W are participating.

The Daily Bread’s ‘most needed food items‘ include peanut butter, dry pasta, oatmeal and cereals, tomato sauce, fruit juice, baby formula, diapers, and canned fruit, soup, fish, stews and chili.

Please join us in showing our appreciation and gratitude by making a donation to The Daily Bread Food Bank on behalf of Toronto Fire.

Thank you!

Everyone loves a great local bar. These days, that’s especially true when it’s a craft brew-centric bar. That’s just one of the ways the Jester on Yonge has evolved with the neighbourhood over the years. Situated on the southeast corner of Yonge + St. Clair since 1989, The Jester is one of the longest serving bars in the area. Known for its wide selection of beers, live music Fridays, and friendly atmosphere, it’s an establishment that has consistently reflected the ever-changing energy of the community and city.

We sat down with owner Shelly Zelden, who has seen the Yonge + St. Clair neighbourhood evolve since taking over ownership in 2002. “The area has gone through quite a demographic shift over the years, with more young professionals coming in,” explains Shelly, “and we wanted the Jester to reflect that.” So in 2015, the longtime sports pub converted 25 of their 32 taps over to local craft beers – becoming the craft brew house of midtown Toronto.

Shelly recognised the importance of being proactive early on. “Not many restaurant owners my age like to change much,” he shares, “but my two young daughters are very connected to the trends of the city.”

The Jester understood the city’s rising interest in craft and local beers, and with no real midtown options for craft beer, the switch in 2015 became obvious.

Today, The Jester on Yonge’s 31 of 32 taps serve local favourites like Collective Arts, Amsterdam, Great Lakes, Double Trouble and Mill Street. This includes a selection of ciders and a rotating seasonal tap.

“Nobody from Eglinton to Rosedale can compete with our selection.”

With a change in beer selection, The Jester also upped their food offerings with a new chef and the introduction of rotating specials like Chicken and Waffles ($17) and Coconut Sole ($17).

“I always recommend the California Blasters ($11). It’s our signature appetizer,” manager Wendy tells us. “Chicken, avocado and cheese, hand rolled and fried in a flour tortilla shell. It’s served with a sweet chili sauce and is perfect for first timers and sharing. It’s a local favourite.”

Longtime friend and customer of The Jester on Yonge, Adam, also sat down with us to share his thoughts. “The build your own burgers ($12 +) here are really good.”

“There’s a sandwich here called the Mother Clucker ($14). It’s a buttermilk fried chicken sandwich that’s also really good.” The sandwich is served with bacon, lettuce, tomato, garlic aioli, and an onion ring.

“I don’t think that a potential customer would expect to find this kind of craft beer selection and quality menu,” shares Adam. “I think the quality of it all is indicative of the proactive direction Shelly is trying to take Jester.”

To that end, The Jester launched a Friday night live music series last year to address the desire for more arts and culture in the neighbourhood. “Having lived here for 15 years – it’s becoming easier to see the differences as the community grows.”

“Live music is going to be a big deal here” – and it already is. The Jester has been able to attract many outstanding artists for Friday shows, including Juno nominated and Maple Blues Award-winning musician Paul Reddick. “The community needs to keep growing culturally to continue to bring that  caliber musician into midtown, and we are excited to be a part of that.”

Ultimately The Jester on Yonge is “trying to bring the downtown experience uptown,” explains Adam. “You don’t have to go downtown to get the full Toronto experience. It can be found right in your backyard.”

The Jester on Yonge is located at 1427 Yonge Street and open 11AM to late seven days a week.

Distraction. Escapism. Enlightenment. From tales of lost loves and second chances to historical retellings of life after death, for whatever reason 2017 is shaping up to be a big year for readers. With so many great books coming out this year, we spoke with Chris, the manager at Book City Yonge & St. Clair, to get his thoughts on the top ten books that are coming out the first half of the year.

Drop by to browse these titles and so many more. It’ll put spring in your step and inspire thoughtful contemplation. And 2017 may finally be the year to start a book club.

10. All Our Wrong Todays

By Elan Mastai, out now

Remember how people in the fifties imagined the future with flying cars, moving sidewalks, and moon bases? Well, that future happens in All Our Wrong Todays, which follows the story of time-traveller Tom, who goes back to the moment right before the groundbreaking experiment that propelled humanity into this future. Only, thanks to an accident, the experiment fails and he returns ‘home’ to find his world erased and replaced with our own 2016 that, by comparison, is a mess. What is Tom to do?

9. The Best of Adam Sharp

By Graeme Simsion, out now

Chris tells us that Graeme Simsion’s newest book is “a very charming read.” The book follows the life of middle aged Adam Sharp, who for all intents and purposes, enjoys the life he has made for himself – but he starts to feel like something is missing. He can’t shake off the nostalgia of a blazing affair from twenty years ago with an actress named Angelina Brown – until she reaches out to him from the other side of the world. It’s a story about lost love and second chances.

8. The Refugees

By Viet Thanh Nguyen, out now

Nguyen’s last book The Sympathizer was one of the most highly praised novels of 2015, winning a litany of awards, including the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. His next book, titled The Refugees, is a collection of short stories written over twenty years, exploring questions of immigration, identity, love, and family. It explores “the aspirations of those who leave one country for another, and the relationships and desires for self-fulfillment that define our lives.”

7. The Killers of the Flower Moon

By David Grann, April

“I’m really excited for this novel,” Chris gleams – “It’s about the Osage Indian Nation murders of the 1920s, which lead to the birth of the FBI. David Grann is a well-respected novelist with a high pedigree; he also wrote a book called the Lost City of Z, which is releasing as a movie this spring. I’ve read his short non-fiction pieces and they have been great. I expect the same quality with Killers of the Flower Moon.”

6. South and West: From a Notebook

By Joan Didion, March

Joan Didion rose to fame with her best-selling novel and National Book Award winning The Year of Magical Thinking. Her new novel South and West: From a Notebook is just that – it’s literally a collection of stories from one of her notebooks. “She is an excellent writer and this novel should be an illuminating glimpse into her mind and process.”

5. This I Know: Marketing Lessons from Under the Influence

By Terry O’Reilly, out now

Terry O’Reilly is a radio personality and host of the CBC Radio One series, Under the Influence. It’s a collection of his career’s wealth of marketing wisdom, sharing the benefits of counterintuitive thinking and knowing an opportunity when you see one. “I don’t typically enjoy novels like this, but it was a very entertaining read,” Chris shares.

4. Walkaway

By Corey Doctorow, April

“I’m very excited for this book. It’s Corey’s first adult novel in almost a decade. Walkaway follows the story of Hubert after the breakdown of modern society once the world is wrecked by climate change.” Per the book’s leaflet, Walkaway is a “fascinating, moving, and darkly humorous science fiction thriller about the changes of the next hundred years and the very human people who will live the consequences.”

3. 4 3 2 1

By Paul Auster, out now

“I love the premise of this novel – it’s the story of one man’s life told in four simultaneous and independent fictional paths. Four boys that are born the same person, but go on to live four entirely different lives.” This 900-page epic came out last week.

2. Ill Will

By Dan Chaon, March

Ill Will is a psychological drama that follows the story of Dustin, a psychologist that gets caught up in following a string of mysterious deaths of college-aged men. He gets consumed trying to figure out what’s happening to these boys, while also dealing with the fallout of an overturned conviction of his family’s alleged murderer. “It gets really dark and is really, really good. I definitely recommend it.”

1. Lincoln in the Bardo

By George Saunders, out now

“George Saunders is normally a short story writer, but it’s his first novel, and it is fantastic. I already think it’s the best book of the year. It’s dark and funny, and full of humanity. It’s Abraham Lincoln and the death of his eleven-year-old son, Willie, at the dawn of the Civil War. Willie is placed in a sort of purgatory where the ghosts of the cemetery speak to the young Lincoln as his father visits his crypt. The humanity of the novel is astounding.”

It’s no secret that Toronto is a beautiful city to film, and drone videos of the city rarely disappoint. Today, we are proud to release our spectacular birds-eye view of the offices at Yonge + St. Clair, with inspiring views of Toronto’s skyline. The 75-second video showcases drone footage of Slate’s office portfolio taken this past fall. We wanted to give visitors to the community an idea of what the views are like at Yonge + St. Clair. And when you add the magic of filmmaking with some black and white filters and a bit of skillful editing, the results are quite inspiring.

Enjoy.

You can learn more about Slate’s Yonge + St. Clair office portfolio here.

We tried to keep this short, but there are so many to thank.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank the hundreds of brave men and women at the Toronto Fire Department. They answered the bell, battling all day and night to contain the massive fire at the Badminton and Racquet Club.

Our sincere appreciation also goes to the Toronto Police, EMS, Toronto Hydro and the TTC who coordinated seamlessly throughout the day.

The collective response to Tuesday’s blaze is a testament to the community of first responders, civic leaders and citizens who rally together when called on.

We’d like to single out the efforts of Fire Chief Matthew Pegg and Councilor Josh Matlow, for working diligently at the scene to keep the community informed, as well as Mayor John Tory for his leadership.

We’d also like to thank Red Cross for opening a temporary shelter and providing a safe space for members of our community, as well as the Rosedale Animal Hospital for offering shelter to evacuated pets until residents could get back home.

And last, but not least, we’d like to thank all of you—the community at Yonge + St. Clair. The outpouring of support and compassion was inspiring. We’ve heard stories of people offering food, blankets and even their homes. We’ve seen a community rally to support the local businesses impacted by the fire.

We, at YongeStClair.ca are truly lucky to be a part of such a wonderful community.

Thank you.

Images by M. Baehr via the Toronto Professional Fire Fighters’ Association 

Valentine’s Day should be magical, right? So, if you’re still looking for ideas, you are in the right place – Yonge + St. Clair. The neighbourhood can provide some of the best Valentine’s Day gifts to brighten February 14th in big and little ways.

THE CLASSICS

Flowers. Valentine’s Day is one of the biggest holidays to give flowers. Especially roses. A rose is the flower of love, passion and beauty, after all. Yonge + St. Clair has several talented florists to choose from. Try Ginger Flowers or The Chocolate Tulip for something extra special. Either will provide expert advice, guide you through a long list of options and even provide delivery.

Chocolates and Desserts. Another classic gift to give is chocolate, which came to prominence for Valentine’s Day due to the long held belief that it was an aphrodisiac. Richard Cadbury then decided to place his chocolates in a heart shaped box. As they say, the rest is history. For inspired, beautiful chocolates, there’s no better choice than Nadège Patisserie. We are very fortunate that Nadége Nourian, a French born, 4th generation pastry chef and her husband, Morgan McHugh chose Yonge + St. Clair for their “pure boutique” location. It is designed solely to showcase the “the art of the baked good and hand-made chocolate.” If you’re gifting chocolates for Valentine’s Day, Nadège Chocolates will surely take it to the next level.

TWISTS ON OLD FAVOURITES

Succulents. If flowers are too cliché, why not give the gift of succulents? They last longer than flowers, are easier to maintain, and also come in fantastic arrangements. Succulents have been steadily growing in popularity over the years, with Yonge + St. Clair shops like The Chocolate Tulip offering a wide selection for Valentine’s Day shoppers. Think of it as a stylish, contemporary take on a classic.

Macarons. The macaron is a work of art – delicate, sweet, and often made in hundreds of vibrant colours. They are a pretty and scrumptious treat that can make for an excellent Valentine’s Day gift too. It’s worth sharing that Nadège was also ranked as having the best macarons in the city. They have assorted boxes starting at $28, and offer ‘Macaron Towers’ ($125) for the more adventurous.

FUNCTIONAL OR FANCY

Winter Wear. Falling on February 14th, Valentine’s Day is often during the coldest month of the year. So, gifting something warm and stylish may be the right way to go. Like we suggested in our Holiday Gift Guide, Roots Cabin Collection has an excellent selection of stylish winter gear for him or her. We’re still fans of Roots cabin scarf ($68), but also recommend the cabin gloves ($35). Why not give a warm and fuzzy feeling. Literally.

If you haven’t stopped into Tuck Shop Trading Co., don’t miss it. They just recently opened up at Yonge + St. Clair and are currently in the midst of a ‘Cozy Cashmire’ Sale of scarfs, hats, and blankets that just scream decadence. BlogTO also ranked them one of the top new design stores in 2016 and are definitely worth a look.

Jewelry. One opulent Valentine’s Day purchase we’ve yet to mention is a gift with a bit more shine. Jewelry is an excellent gift to show your commitment to someone, and can be a timeless representation of something from the heart. Marquess Jewellers have been helping the Yonge + St. Clair community find the perfect sparkling gift for your significant other for over 30 years. They certainly have the experience to “bring the magic” on a special day.

DATE DAY AND NIGHT

A Spa Day. We’ve spoken often of the hustle and bustle of Yonge + St. Clair. It can become difficult for many to find time to relax with such a busy schedule. The community seems to have taken note. Enter not one, but three luxurious local spas to pamper you and your loved one. Michael Kluthe Salon & Spa is a community favourite, offering the full spa experience with items like the full body Swedish massage with essential oils ($65) and full-body deep-sea exfoliation ($65). Then there’s the popular MK Spa Package which comes with a massage, facial, manicure, and pedicure for $200.

Yonge + St. Clair staple Fiorio Salon & Spa offers a wonderful assortment of body care treatments like massages ($45+), acupuncture ($45) and full body wraps ($95). They also provide excellent Spa & Salon Packages .

Or why not share the love on Valentine’s Day by treating you and your partner to the couple massage and spa packages (starting at $144) at Yonge + St. Clair’s Midori Day Spa. A relaxing indulgence for both of you.

A Romantic Dinner. Nothing says romance like sharing an amazing meal with your significant other. Of course Yonge + St. Clair is well appointed with some of the best restaurants in the city. Establishments like Cava, Terroni, Capocaccia Trattoria, and Barnsteiner’s would be great choices for Valentine’s Day. Others, such as Schnitzel Hub and Jester on Yonge, step-up and even offer romantic holiday specials.

RE-PLEDGE YOUR LOVE

Renew your vows. If your wedding day was the happiest day of your life, you can bring those feelings back by doing it all over again. Romance without the costs of an expensive reception. Renew your vows and love for one another, right here at Yonge + St. Clair. The neighbourhood is home to a handful of beautiful churches and cathedrals to hold the mini ceremony, and backs onto Toronto’s extensive trail network for a more scenic backdrop. 

Valentine’s Day can be the most magical day of the year, and there’s no other place like Yonge + St. Clair to help you find that magic. We hope our guide helped in finding the perfect gift for your special someone. Regardless, remember it’s the thought that counts.

Yonge + St. Clair is spoiled when it comes to bars. So deciding which bar to watch the Super Bowl at can be a daunting decision. Often, it doesn’t depend on beer and food with big sporting events – you want the right atmosphere. You want to find a bar that captures the energy and spirit of Super Bowl weekend. Luckily, Yonge + St. Clair is home to a handful of sport bars holding great events for you and your fellow football fanatics.

Scallywags

11 St. Clair Ave W.

This Yonge + St. Clair staple has become the bar to watch live sports in midtown-Toronto. This locally owned establishment comes equipped with 26 HD screens, an HD projector, three floors, a year-round heated rooftop patio, three bars and extensive pub fare menu.

Union Social Eatery

21 St. Clair W.

Union Social will be playing the sound during the Super Bowl, changing the typically casual restaurant space into a sports bar for the big game. As we wrote about earlier this week, Union Social takes pride in having something for everyone, offering a vast selection of food and drink options for the big game. Sunday will feature a $5 Steam Whistle pint special and a $29.95 pitcher and nacho platter combo.

Raiders E-Sports Bar

49 St. Clair Ave W.

Raider’s E-Sports Bar is set to transform their entire venue into a Super Bowl party – live streaming the game across all 34 TVs and 2 HD projectors. With the standard food and drink specials, Raiders will be holding raffles for Raiders merch and computer-gaming accessories throughout the game. Find out more information on their event page.

The Jester on Yonge

1427 Yonge St.

The Jester on Yonge has been serving the Yonge + St. Clair community for over 25 years. It’s a great neighbourhood tavern with good pub fare and a warm and friendly staff. Jester will be playing the game on their bar HD TVs and the HD Projector in the back room, serving $6 Moosehead pints and $6 Super Bowl Shooters. They are also home to one of the best craft beer selections in midtown-Toronto if your group consist of more discerning beer connoisseurs.

Kick off for Super Bowl LI is 6:30PM this Sunday, so find your spot early if you want a great seat. Game on!

Yonge + St. Clair is a community with lots of good energy, hustle, and bustle. It also serves as a transit and business hub for many in the city. And while this action is an attraction, it can become difficult for many to find the time to relax amidst all the dates and deadlines of busy life. Enter Union Social Eatery. This establishment aimed to address that concern; finding a comfortable escape, when they opened their second location at Yonge + St. Clair in 2014, bringing their ‘union of a casual restaurant and a lively neighbourhood gathering spot’ to the neighbourhood.

We sat down with Union Social managers Linton Wright and Marla Forbes to talk casual dining, community gatherings, and life at Yonge + St. Clair.

Union Social’s philosophy is “common food, done uncommonly well” through their well-crafted menus and cocktails, extensive draught and wine selection, and comfortable and hospitable atmosphere.

“It’s a full package,” explains Linton, “The name itself says it – Union Social. It’s a place to come in, have fun, lay back and relax. We work hard to make it a spot that’s full of excitement and energy.”

Union Social achieves this with a broad and reasonably priced menu. “There is something for everyone,” adds Marla – and she’s not kidding, the Union Social menu is vast, you could visit Union Social every day for almost two months and not have the same meal twice. This doesn’t even include weekend brunch, the weekly lunch feature, or the ‘killer chicken’ special. How is a first timer to manage?

To help, Union Social is adamant of always having a manager seat a table with a first timer. “We like to get to know our guests a bit when they arrive – where they’re coming from, how they heard of us. We want to get a feel of what brought them here.”

To that end, Union Social will often provide a starter as a thank you for joining them. “We feel it’s the key of getting guests to come back,” adds Linton. “We even try to remember our guests birthdays and bring them a little cake.”

To start, Linton and Marla recommend the Mediterranean trio dip of house-made hummus, Kalamata tapenade, and sundried tomato and feta ($8.00) or one of their four types of tacos ($8.00 for 3).

“The price point is probably the best in the neighbourhood, and the food is fantastic – made from scratch with simple ingredients. It’s common food done uncommonly well.”

As for their personal favourites, “I eat the Thai Bowl almost every day” shares Marla. “The Vindaloo is another go-to, and the burgers here are phenomenal – 100% beef-brisket, hand pressed, made to order.”

“I second the burgers and the Vindaloo,” adds Linton. “I also fancy the Candy House Salad with sugared walnuts, mango, roasted red peppers, and feta. I can eat those every day.”

“Well maybe not every day, I am getting older,” he says with a chuckle.

In regards to the Yonge + St. Clair community, Linton and Marla are impressed. “It’s great – we’re not really downtown, we’re not uptown. Yonge + St. Clair is a true midtown, and because of that we get a wide array of people coming to Union Social.”

“The working community, the local families, we have everything we need right here. It’s the perfect spot.”

Union Social Eatery is open 11AM to late seven days a week, and is participating in Winterlicious until February 9^th.

For two delectable weeks, Toronto’s beloved Winterlicious will bring a series of mouth-watering dining experiences to over 220 restaurants in the city. Yonge + St. Clair will not be missing out on the fun, with a number of our amazing restaurants participating from January 27th to February 9th.

Six restaurants at Yonge + St. Clair will be serving an elevated dining experience in three-course prix fixe menus, and today’s blog will serve up the best that our aspirational culinary community has to offer.

Try something contemporary or traditional, or just try it all at Yonge + St. Clair. Winterlicious will begin taking reservations this Thursday, January 12th.

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1. Jaeger Schnitzel at Schnitzel HUB

1415 Yonge Street | Winterlicious Menu: $23 Lunch, $38 Dinner

Schnitzel HUB is a cozy restaurant and artisan vodka bar located right at Yonge + St. Clair.  Profiled last month, Schnitzel HUB has been serving European tradition to midtowners, with their perogies and schnitzels becoming big hits with the neighbourhood.

Schnitzel HUB’s Jaeger Schnitzel is a ‘crispy breaded cutlet with your choice of veal, chicken, pork or eggplant, topped with bacon, mushroom and red wine sauce, perfectly paired with traditional spaetzle and roasted heirloom root vegetables.’ The authentic Eastern European food of Schnitzel HUB is all made from scratch daily, and is an excellent choice for those that love hearty European classics.

http://www.schnitzelhub.com/

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2. Brie & Sweet Pepper Relish Chicken Sandwich at Union Social Eatery

21 St. Clair Avenue W | Winterlicious Menu: $18 Lunch, $28 Dinner

Union Social Eatery is a local lunch hotspot known for their well-crafted menus and extensive draught and wine selection. They’ve brought their well-thought menu to Winterlicious with $18 lunches and $28 dinners. Union Social’s Brie and sweet pepper relish Chicken Sandwich is area neighbourhood favourite, topped with fresh brie cheese, marinated fresh chicken breast, sweet pepper relish, and four herb mayo.

Union Social prides themselves in their approach to casual dining, or as they like to say, it’s ‘common dining, done uncommonly well.’

http://www.unionsocial.ca/

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3. Ravioli Di Ricotta at Capocaccia Trattoria

1366 Yonge Street | Winterlicious Menu: $23 Lunch, $38 Dinner

Yonge + St. Clair is home to one of Toronto’s best Italian restaurants in Capocaccia Trattoria. Capocaccia provides a contemporary approached to fine-Italian dining with deep-grained wood tables intimately set up and lit softly to create a cozy bistro-style atmosphere, and additional seating options at their long bar and high-top communal table.

Every item on Capocaccia’s Winterlicious menu is delightful, from their pizzas to pastas to salads, but we recommend the Ravioli Di Ricotta, stuffed with spinach and ricotta with a squash purée, and topped with hazelnuts and black truffle.

http://www.capocaccia.ca/

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4. Crackling Roasted Boneless Cornish Hen at Barnsteiner’s

1 Balmoral Avenue | Winterlicious Menu: $23 Lunch, $38 Dinner

Barnsteiner’s has brought some of the most extensive culinary knowledge and history to the neighbourhood, since opening their doors at Yonge + St. Clair in 2015. All the food is made from scratch and sourced locally by Chef Herbert Barnsteiner, an industry veteran with experience working some of Europe’s top restaurants.

The restaurant itself provides a “New York meets California atmosphere,” with the Crackling Roasted Boneless Cornish Hen being our choice for Winterlicious patrons. The locally sourced Cornish hen is seared perfectly and served with charred fall vegetables, apricots, shallots, fingerling potatoes, and leaf spinach, and is available on both the lunch and dinner menus.

http://www.barnsteiners.com/

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5. Atlantic Salmon at Brownes Bistro

1251 Yonge Street | Winterlicious Menu: $18 Lunch, $28 Dinner

Brownes Bistro has been a Rosedale staple for over 30 years, “cherished by the neighbourhood’s affluent denizens as well as lovers from all over Toronto.” Brownes prides themselves in offering satisfying and sophisticated French cuisine at reasonable prices, and their Winterlicious menu reflects that.  

The lunch and dinner offering of Atlantic salmon, topped with citrus-herb-lime infused butter, new potatoes and seasonal vegetables, is a local favourite. We also recommend the grilled calamari, served with arugula and drizzled with aged balsamic and shallot sauce.

http://www.brownesbistro.com/

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6. Petite Duck Poutine at The Rosedale Diner

1164 Yonge Street | Winterlicious Menu: $23 Lunch, $38 Dinner

Another neighbourhood staple, the family-owned Rosedale Diner has become famous for its ‘Bohemian style and Israeli flair,’ winning over locals since 1978. Their menu is an eclectic mix of bistro classics and Middle Eastern inspired cuisines, and their Winterlicious menu has this on full display.

Their menu this year is extensive, with popular menu items like the locally sourced Kuntz Farm Wagyu Burger and Fried Chicken Mac and Cheese available. We recommend the Petite Duck Poutine from their starters menu, served with confit duck, Québécois cheese curds, smoky duck gravy, and crackling, which is available on both the lunch and dinner menus.

http://www.rosedalediner.com/