AlbertC
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A seafood store is opening at the NE corner of Davenport & Oakwood:
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rdaner
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This is near the corner of Branden and Dufferin just to the north of Geary. Photos taken 15 February.
AlbertC
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Ah, interesting. I pass by there sometimes, although seemingly less nowadays, and this has slipped under the radar for me. Good to see these large underused backyard type spaces be better utilized.
AlbertC
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Some coverage on Alberta Avenue Provisions, a restaurant and wine bar at 1150 Davenport Road:
www.tastetoronto.com
Alberta Avenue Provisions | TasteToronto
Do you believe in coincidences? After reading how chef Alexander Pivnick's serendipitous journey led to him owning the space where now his restaur...
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rdaner
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There is a CofA application to convert a ground floor to a restaurant use along Christie at Yarmouth just south of DuPont. I haven’t been there but wonder if this is turning into a bit of a strip. Is this how Ossington got started?!
rdaner
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Howdy! So went on my morning walk and passed the above. This drip is definately changing for the better. I wonder what is planned for the Fiesta Market site as I read here that it is closing. Btw I think that this stretch of DuPont/Christie deserves a new name.
AlbertC
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I would consider that stretch to be the northern end of Seaton Village and Christie Pits:
AlbertC
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AlbertC
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Interesting. This happened back around 2008, but first time I'm hearing about this story mentioned in that IG post...
www.thestar.com
Body in lake identified as missing 70-year-old
The body recovered Thursday from Toronto harbour was that of Albert Fulton, the 70-year-old volunteer archivist and retired teacher who had disappeared after he was arrested on accusations that he'd been slashing the tires of cars in his beloved Wychwood Park neighbourhood.
rdaner
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15 July.
AlbertC
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Appears like the retail space of Alberta Avenue Provisions at 1150 Davenport Road is put up for lease:
urbanretailtoronto.com
1150 Davenport Road - Toronto Urban Retail Team
Ground: 400 sq. ft. + patio Lower Level: 816 sq. ft. Total: 1,216 sq. ft. Gross Rent: $5,500/month Available: Immediately Charming corner retail opportunity at the intersection of Davenport Road and Alberta Avenue in Toronto’s Wychwood neighbourhood Fixtured restaurant space Features a large...
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Towered
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Also, the only remotely interesting bar anywhere in this sector, the Gem, has closed. 
AlbertC
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Also, the only remotely interesting bar anywhere in this sector, the Gem, has closed.
Supposedly a fire broke out in the kitchen back in December causing substantial damage and they closed around mid March.
Pour one out for the Gem
Towered
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It had been going for 40 years, and had that eclectic, underground rock 'n roll vibe somewhat reminiscent of the Bovine (though smaller and no space for live music) or the Black Dice or Swan Dive. It's sad to see a non-generic bar disappear since they're increasingly rare. Fortunately I stopped by for a beer for the first and sadly only time back in October.
AlbertC
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Fire damage has been a real thorn for the some of the properties along the strip of Davenport around Ossington. Just like the corner of Davenport & Winona in which a fire wiped out a former auto garage and one of the adjacent properties with a retail unit. That corner has remained empty and a blight for what feels like over 2 decades now. They can't seem to find any takers, which perhaps isn't too surprising considering the land is not remediated and has not been rezoned.
