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Autumn has finally settled into Toronto, and with this, comes many seasonal changes, along with various events and developments around the city. From new restaurants opening up, to condo development plans arising, our editorial team remains observant on the ever so vibrant city and its urban development, thanks to the active discussions in the 140 threads of UT's Neighbourhood Node forum.
Last week, the St. Lawrence thread had news of a possible new Caribbean restaurant opening up in the area, while Leslieville neighbours took notice of the new mural on the wall of a shop at Jones and Queen East. Featuring Alexander Muir, composer of "The Maple Leaf Forever" and first principal of Leslieville school, the new street art incorporates bold ideas, thanks to the city's StreeARToronto program. Leslievilliers are also saying farewell to one weekly farmer's market on Queen, while another post reminds locals that the neighbourhood is home to a much larger Leslieville Farmer's market, along with a nearby market in Withrow Park in adjacent Riverdale.
In the Church & Wellesley thread, the Summerhill Market's cancelled plans to open in All the Best Fine Foods' old location on Church is the topic of discussion. A recent Facebook post by Summerhill Market says "It quickly became apparent that the store was too small and difficult to make it work for us. We would have to do 4-5 times the volume of sales and there was no loading area or storage." Another change triggering talk is the replacement of the village's old Pizzaiolo with Cannabis Culture, a marijuana dispensary that opened on Sept. 30.
A post in the Queen Street West thread announces that the rock-themed bar The Hideout will be closing on October 31st. The live music venue says that new landlords are hoping to 'gentrify' the neighbourhood. The owners of the bar express concerns about corporate brands taking over the neighbourhood, and that they have decided to relocate.
If you're interested in digging more deeply into these issues or others in Toronto's neighbourhoods, or if you want to share your own thoughts on your 'hood, you can participate in our forums here! Don't see your neighbourhood? Members with over 20 posts can start new threads. We encourage you to stay active within the community!
