Communist’s Daughter
This cramped dive bar marks the end of the Ossington strip and is easily missed due to the misleading Nazaré Snack Bar sign still hanging outside. Relics are appreciated inside, as well—the decor is a bizarre mishmash of flea market finds. Nevertheless, on weekends the place overflows with a mix of working class and young music lovers drawn in by the live bluegrass swing jazz band that plays by the front window.
If you go: Come on a Saturday afternoon and find a good standing spot. Order a beer, some pickled eggs and watch as people become so enamoured of the music that they completely miss their streetcar.
Communist’s Daughter, 1149 Dundas St. W. (at Ossington), 647-435-0103.
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July 29, 2010 at 6:36 am | by ChrisTorontoPortuguese grandmothers are not called Nonnas. The correct term is Vavo. Why would you substitute the Portuguese word for Grandmother for the Italian word for grandmother? Why not just “Grandmother”?
July 29, 2010 at 7:21 am | by KimberleyI agree with ChrisToronto. Your user experience is garbage!
July 29, 2010 at 8:32 am | by KristinaNo Eno Teca Sociale??? The best thing that popped up recently in this hood!
July 29, 2010 at 8:33 am | by John LinasGreat selections!!! NACO should have been #1. ;)
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July 29, 2010 at 9:02 am | by GordonFordonYeah, 23 page slideshow is ridiculous. iPad or no.
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July 29, 2010 at 9:46 am | by JoeI have to agree regarding the unwieldiness of this. I got to #4 and then gave up.
July 29, 2010 at 10:20 am | by LillianWell, I made it to #10. Ten tedious, slow-loading pages.
To whomever did the research and wrote the content — nice work.
But don’t you find it soul-sucking to work for a corporation that is so greedy that your work only gets one-third read? I mean, I know these site are all about selling advertising, but this one is downright piggy.
July 29, 2010 at 10:35 am | by moleskiI LOVE Novera – they have the best custard tarts! Thanks for this guide, Dundas West is my favourite part of the city.
July 29, 2010 at 11:37 am | by SevenDollarPantsGood to see Camp 4 (best bar on the stip) and The Atlantic (Nathan has been great since Coca) get the mentions.
Ps – Are you seriously complaing about clicking a button 23 times? If it’s the worst thing to happen to you today feel lucky about your life. haha.
July 29, 2010 at 11:41 am | by TorontoIsHomeEnoteca Sociale is a major anchor on this small strip. I agree with John, best thing that popped up on this strip and easily a contender for best new restaurant in Toronto this year.
July 29, 2010 at 12:08 pm | by Melissa