[marcus_a_j]

Belly Buster Submarines are opening at 572 College Street, the former location of Soundscapes music store:

Here's what's replacing a beloved Toronto record store that closed

A popular Toronto record store that closed permanently about a year ago is being replaced by something unexpected. While Soundscapes may have been kn…

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I believe this is their 4th location. Love their Bacon Combo.

 

[AlbertC]

Bar Vegandale on Queen Street east of Brock in Parkdale is becoming a Peruvian restaurant named Nuna.

Not necessary a restaurant per se but just adding it here as it relates to the same article and area, the former "Imperative" clothing store is being a new location of Craig's Cookies:

Vegandale goes bust as Toronto storefronts close permanently

You might remember the controversial Vegandale takeover of a Toronto neighbourhood a few years back with multiple vegan-based businesses all opening …

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[Towered]

Bar Vegandale on Queen Street east of Brock in Parkdale is becoming a Peruvian restaurant named Nuna.

Not necessary a restaurant per se but just adding it here as it relates to the same article and area, the former "Imperative" clothing store is being a new location of Craig's Cookies:

Vegandale goes bust as Toronto storefronts close permanently

You might remember the controversial Vegandale takeover of a Toronto neighbourhood a few years back with multiple vegan-based businesses all opening …

www.blogto.com

The whole "Vegandale" concept seemed like a doomed, condescending hipster initiative from the start. It was never going to have legs. Apparently there was some pathological freak driving the whole thing behind the scenes.

 

[AlbertC]

The whole "Vegandale" concept seemed like a doomed, condescending hipster initiative from the start. It was never going to have legs. Apparently there was some pathological freak driving the whole thing behind the scenes.

Yeah, the "holier than thou" aspect was off-putting and I can imagine becoming quite toxic. At least the Queen and Brock area can refresh itself a bit now. If only someone had plans to open something new at the former Duggans spot next though.

 

[ShonTron]

There’s just something about vegans and atheists – at least the ones who self-identify as such. Atheists are just as annoying as evangelical Christians, and vegans aren’t much better.

 

[DirectionNorth]

There’s just something about vegans and atheists – at least the ones who self-identify as such. Atheists are just as annoying as evangelical Christians, and vegans aren’t much better.

Yeah. With dietary preferences and all religion (or lack thereof), keep it to yourself is the best rule.

 

[Richard White]

Yeah. With dietary preferences and all religion (or lack thereof), keep it to yourself is the best rule.

I once knew a diehard vegan who was loud and proud about the fact.

She went so far as to buy ethically sourced clothing and footwear made from vegan materials. She would also criticize others for not doing the same and try to guilt them.

I get people make a choice and have their beliefs but please, let me live my life how I choose to do so.

 

[ShonTron]

The former Swiss Chalet on Yonge Street downtown is going to become a Congee Queen.

The chain of Chinese restaurants is big in Toronto’s northeastern suburbs.

 

[AlbertC]

Photo of the above mentioned future Congee Queen location:

 

[bAuHaUs]

NODO Italian restaurant coming this summer to Liberty Village (former Landing)

NODO Restaurants

NODO Italian Restaurants bring authentic Italian flavors to Toronto, with locations in The Junction, Hillcrest, Leslieville, and Liberty Village.

www.nodorestaurant.ca

 

[Richard White]

Does anyone here know if the Senator will be reopening?

It closed "temporarily" during Covid with a scheduled reopening date of Fall 2021 as per their website and signage on the door. That date and has long since came and went but they remain closed.

I am merely curious as it seems like that they are permanently closed rather than just temporarily.

 

[Northern Light]

Does anyone here know if the Senator will be reopening?

It closed "temporarily" during Covid with a scheduled reopening date of Fall 2021 as per their website and signage on the door. That date and has long since came and went but they remain closed.

I am merely curious as it seems like that they are permanently closed rather than just temporarily.

Website says as follows:

 

[Richard White]

Website says as follows:

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Thanks NL.

This strikes me as postponing the inevitable. Every other restaurant has opened fully, there is no reason they cannot as well. If they expect to wait until Covid is completely eradicated ala Smallpox they will be waiting awhile.

I get the tits-up vibe from that.

 

[AlbertC]

Blackjack BBQ at Gerrard East & Galt (one block west of Jones) has closed:

Toronto barbecue joint permanently closes so owners can pursue new opportunities

Toronto is home to one less barbecue joint this week. Blackjack BBQ in Leslieville has announced they've closed their doors after four years of servi…

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[bAuHaUs]

Harvey’s QSR Restaurant Chain Looks to Add 200 Locations in Canada in National Rollout

Harvey’s QSR Restaurant Chain Looks to Add 200 Locations in Canada in National Rollout

The company's President says that the 300-store chain is launching a signifiant expansion that will see it enter markets such as British Columbia for the first time.

retail-insider.com