The Leslieville Guide - Page 5
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Lady Marmalade
The place: The much-lauded brunch spot in Victoria, B.C., has expanded to Toronto. Like the original, the Leslieville version serves classics with a modern twist, such as organic tofu scrambles and breakfast poutines. Owners David Cherry and Natalia Simachkevitch create a ’60s vibe with apple green walls, tin ceilings, and mismatched chairs, tables, cups and salt and pepper shakers. “It’s not sleek, but it’s comfortable because there’s character in the decor,” says Simachkevitch. The tiny kitchen is run by Cherry, who picked up his cooking techniques from his sister Carla, the chef at the original west coast location.It items: The rich and very filling brie, bacon and avocado eggs Benedict served with a salad and homefries ($12.95); poached egg BLT ($10.95).
The crowd: Parents with strollers parked beside their tables, gossiping girlfriends still wearing their yoga attire.
Lady Marmalade, 898 Queen St. E., 647-351-7645, ladymarmalade.ca. M–F 8–4, Sa–Su 8–3.
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Does anyone know where Eye Spy went?
August 24, 2009 | by donnarinoWhat about the Red Rocket? A few of the places in this guide to Leslieville are brand new and haven't even been open for a year.
August 25, 2009 | by dmasottiStop, stop, stop referring to areas of Toronto in reference to New York. Leslieville at one point was referred to Toronto's Lower East Side. That was likely a realtor thing, which served their marketing purposes. Now you're referring to it as Toronto's Brooklyn. STOP IT!!! Leslieville is Leslieville. And Toronto is Toronto, not New York.
August 25, 2009 | by mdasilvaA great list but a lot of omissions. For the best experience of Leslieville, I recommend starting around Coxwell and continue walking west. You'll discover more shops and restaurants on both side of Queen St. E. A personal favourite of mine is Sushi Marché. When I want my sushi fix but I don't want to go downtown for it, I know I can get top quality cuts of fish, rolls and heck, even different flavour Pocky sticks from them.
August 25, 2009 | by Garfield0880The woman who owns eye spy closed the store to focus just on furniture. She is now located on Carlaw between gerrard & dundas.
Shame that the article didn't highlight the best coffee in Toronto, Mercury.
August 25, 2009 | by AllyKeersI totally agree with mdasilva. Do Toronto Life writers wish they lived in NYC or what? It's nauseating.
August 25, 2009 | by donnarinoLove Red Rocket and the Film Buff and the cook's store next door (I forget their name). They are located on Queen just east of Greenwood. If they got as far as Sweet Bliss they would have also noticed these places.
August 25, 2009 | by donnarinoStratengers?? It may not be pretty to look at, but it's got excellent, affordable food and has a great patio.
August 27, 2009 | by BrownesyBrownesy, you're darn right - Strats has been a fixture of Queen Street East forever - for the guys and girls who couldn't play Gorman's, Strats would give you a chance! The restaurant has evolved with the neighbourhood serving a a varied menu of really great food that families on a tight budget can afford. Strats' tandoori is some of the best in town and the pizzas can't be beat. Thanx Brownesy for not letting it get forgot!
September 11, 2009 | by ShowScottThe Curzon, Film Buff, Inspired Chef (cookware), Meating On Queen ( best organic butcher in the area, and killer chicken schnitzel sandwiches and bbq outside in the summer) are among the forgotten in this article, and reasons this area is amazing
January 2, 2010 | by clayI big ommission is TELEGRAMME PRINT(1103 Queen St E). Their rare selection of artwork, including many gig posters, is worth a visit. http://www.telegramme.ca/framing.asp
I also agree with the previous post regarding MEATING ON QUEEN. Their Ecuadorian hot sausages are the best sausage I've had.
March 28, 2010 | by boxset33I agree, Leslieville is a charming neighborhood from Coxwell going west and the stores east of Jones are not included and should be. The Inspired Cook, Any Direct Flight, Film Buff...
Hopefully there will be another issue which includes these locations and some new restaurants which are opening soon.
April 20, 2010 | by ktham