Corktown

[Northern Light]

Kind of in a borderline spot between different areas but I'll just place it here for now.

The "Turco-Persian Rug Co Ltd" property at 452 Richmond Street East between Ontario and Berkeley Street, is being listed for sale. Seems like an inevitable redevelopment site.

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How am I supposed to comment on these when you're always sneaking them into neighbourhood threads! LOL

Good thing I suspect news when I see an Albert C. post.

So, first, my own version of the aerial pic, based on what I'm seeing above, this appears to encompass 442-464 Richmond Street East.

What this site looks like on Streetview:

 

[DSC]

Contract awarded by WT in June:

• Permanent Indigenous Public Art opportunity at the King/Queen Triangle in West Don Lands - IOTA Studios Inc. ($1,000,000)

 

[JasonParis]

Nava Social surprisingly closed its doors last week after a renovation. Apparently the investors pulled out and closed their St. Clair location as well. I'm a bit gutted.

 

[Northern Light]

Contract awarded by WT in June:

• Permanent Indigenous Public Art opportunity at the King/Queen Triangle in West Don Lands - IOTA Studios Inc. ($1,000,000)

Materials from the DRP meeting are up:

https://www.waterfrontoronto.ca/sites/default/files/2022-10/October%2026%2C%202022%20WDRP_King%20Queen%20Triangle%20Public%20Art%20-%20Issues%20Identification.pdf

The renders aren't super detailed at this point, but here they are:

The idea will be no-mow native grasses, some additional herbaceous plants, some seating, no light posts, but sculptural elements that will be uplit.

 

[CityPainter]

Does anyone have insight into what's happening at the old Kingsbrae Restaurant on King East near Sumach? It's been shut for about a decade so far as I can remember. Is someone actually resuscitating it as a restaurant, or is this is for a film shoot or condo sales office or something disappointing like that?

 

[JasonParis]

I was wondering that myself! It would be great to have a new diner in this part of Corktown, especially since losing Morning Glory.

 

[Northern Light]

Does anyone have insight into what's happening at the old Kingsbrae Restaurant on King East near Sumach? It's been shut for about a decade so far as I can remember. Is someone actually resuscitating it as a restaurant, or is this is for a film shoot or condo sales office or something disappointing like that?

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I was wondering that myself! It would be great to have a new diner in this part of Corktown, especially since losing Morning Glory.

Well, whoever they are, and whatever they're up to, the City just hit them with a stop work order.........LOL

 

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Well, whoever they are, and whatever they're up to, the City just hit them with a stop work order.........LOL

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A stop-work order clearly means they were trying to do more than painting.

 

[AlbertC]

Dominion Pub and Kitchen at 500 Queen Street East (@ Sumach St) has closed:

Dominion Pub and Kitchen, located at 500 Queen St. E., was the most recent iteration of the Dominion on Queen, a landmark brewpub that was first established in 1889 at the base of the Dominion Hotel.

Toronto neighbourhood heartbroken after historic pub permanently closes

A historic pub in Corktown, known for its extensive craft beer menu and patio seating, has permanently closed. Dominion Pub and Kitchen, located at …

www.blogto.com

 

[Towered]

Dominion Pub and Kitchen at 500 Queen Street East (@ Sumach St) has closed:

Toronto neighbourhood heartbroken after historic pub permanently closes

A historic pub in Corktown, known for its extensive craft beer menu and patio seating, has permanently closed. Dominion Pub and Kitchen, located at …

www.blogto.com

A number of years ago they underwent a corporate style renovation that removed much of its earlier charm. It was never as appealing after that.

 

[rdaner]

Is this new?

 

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No, been there for several months - it replaced another 'off-site kitchen' (or is a renaming of it?) This location seems to change name often.

Streetview October 2020

Streetview August 2017

Streetview April 2015

 

[JasonParis]

Has anyone heard if anything is going on with the old Nava Social location and the old Kinsbrea one? Work appears to be taking place at both.

 

[Dr. Snoot]

Does anyone have insight into what's happening at the old Kingsbrae Restaurant on King East near Sumach? It's been shut for about a decade so far as I can remember. Is someone actually resuscitating it as a restaurant, or is this is for a film shoot or condo sales office or something disappointing like that?

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A sign now says this is becoming the Rosebud Restaurant and Wine Bar.

Home | The Rosebud

www.rosebudto.com

 

[JasonParis]

I suppose it isn't Schitt's Creek themed though.