The strip of Dundas West between Ossington and Lansdowne has not been immune to the wild gentrification going on directly south of it. New restaurants, stores and bars have been cropping up for the past couple of years (Red Canoe, a swank Canadiana shop, opened two weeks ago), but there is a hesitation in the ’hood to turn Little Portugal and Brockton Village into the next Ossington. Incoming business owners make a point of blending in with the long-standing family-owned bakeries, soccer bars and pho stops. Even in new establishments, the decor has a thrift shop feel, and the prices cater to locals rather than destination diners. From east to west, here are our 21 favourite Dundas West spots for cheap eats, good music and authentic Portuguese cuisine.
How could you miss
p|m Gallery
you smellers!
August 3, 2010 at 8:25 pm | by art1:)
This post has a lot to offer. Unfortunately viewing the information in this user unfriendly manner was not an enjoyable experience.
August 4, 2010 at 12:20 am | by kirstenI’d love to get some user feedback on my magazine if that’s possible. http://thinkmag.net We’re more than happy to listen to the user so do leave comments either on the blog or on facebook, whichever your prefer.
August 5, 2010 at 3:36 pm | by jaxspratWhat about Lansdowne and Bloor – Bloordale!?! Can we have the best of Bloordale soon?
Great work!
August 6, 2010 at 10:41 am | by RossYou folks are all way too impatient!
August 11, 2010 at 12:42 pm | by Tedno black dice cafe? sad.
http://www.blackdicecafe.com/
August 14, 2010 at 8:49 am | by heidiIt is a good list and I agree that this is yet another one of Toronto Life’s many poor design flaws. On the other hand Pacha Lounge, a hidden pearl under Sleep Country Canada, has been missed. Check it out http://www.pachalounge.net
August 14, 2010 at 5:31 pm | by gatekeeperThere is live beyong… what about the junction? Drop in play, classes, coffe shops, etc…
September 22, 2010 at 3:46 pm | by DianaWhat about Black Dice Cafe?
http://www.blackdicecafe.com/
and Unlovable?
October 9, 2010 at 11:17 pm | by AndreReally difficult to click your mouse, isn’t it? Get over it.
March 22, 2011 at 9:35 am | by BWClicking 23 times is not a problem, but 23 full page loads is ridiculous (play Toronto Life is a slow website). There are dozens of free JavaScript based slideshows available that don’t require page reloads anyone with basic HTML knowledge can use. If you’re not going to use one don’t make slideshows.
May 14, 2011 at 2:42 pm | by KareemReview is great and much warranted in the new hot area of Toronto. Also agree that your interface at 23 clicks is s**t.
June 23, 2011 at 4:01 pm | by GarryLove these places.
May 7, 2012 at 1:25 pm | by Nauman DarThanks for the excellent photography.
I dont mind clicking 23 times.