[Northern Light]

Amusingly, that Toronto Life article (at least for me) has a link to their article about the space where two food halls have failed in the Annex. I think the right mix in the right space might work in the Annex, but without a strong lunch or tourist crowd, it's probably hard.

The Annex space is quite close to U of T.

That's where any bread and butter lies.

You're going after the same students and faculty that need a quick bite between classes.

I think there's a market there; but price point is key as is speed of service; and your target market needs to know you exist.

The one Annex space had terrible signage and profile on its Bloor frontage.

You want a flanking patio and windows that open out on to Bloor making a real statement.

Finally, you want to find a niche within the above that's underserved in the area, if you can.

 

[artyboy123]

A new Greek restaurant just opened in Yorkville where culinary traditions meet a modern twist - NOW Toronto

Paros, located in Yorkville, is a restaurant where culinary traditions meet a modern twist thanks to a fusion of flavours.

nowtoronto.com

What's on the menu at MSSM, sushi chef Masaki Saito's more casual omakase spot in Yorkville

The 14-course menu is only $98 per person

torontolife.com

 

[artyboy123]

A new Greek restaurant just opened in Yorkville where culinary traditions meet a modern twist - NOW Toronto

Paros, located in Yorkville, is a restaurant where culinary traditions meet a modern twist thanks to a fusion of flavours.

nowtoronto.com

What's on the menu at MSSM, sushi chef Masaki Saito's more casual omakase spot in Yorkville

The 14-course menu is only $98 per person

torontolife.com

To note the "Paros" greek aegean cuisine... I wonder where they get the inspiration from! "hinted another 2 well-known Greek spot via Ossington.

 

[AlbertC]

Pearl Yorkville is currently in their soft opening phase:

Famous 'Hockey Puck' dim sum dumplings arrive in Yorkville

Pearl, the award-winning dim sum restaurant has recently opened a new location at the corner of Yonge and Charles.

streetsoftoronto.com

 

[artyboy123]

Pearl Yorkville is currently in their soft opening phase:

Famous 'Hockey Puck' dim sum dumplings arrive in Yorkville

Pearl, the award-winning dim sum restaurant has recently opened a new location at the corner of Yonge and Charles.

streetsoftoronto.com

Looks like it be worth the trip to downtown and hey don't have to trek to Chinatown or Markham for a dim sum.

 

[Rascacielo]

Pearl Yorkville is currently in their soft opening phase:

Famous 'Hockey Puck' dim sum dumplings arrive in Yorkville

Pearl, the award-winning dim sum restaurant has recently opened a new location at the corner of Yonge and Charles.

streetsoftoronto.com

It's an odd location for an upscale restaurant. The location of the former Crown Princess restaurant nearby on Bay would've been a better fit. Maybe it wasn't available or too expensive, although you'd think the landlord would be willing to negotiate given that it's been vacant since the pandemic.

 

[evandyk]

Yonge and Bloor is not exactly downtown, but they do have a location closer.

 

[Johnny Au]

Pearl is located across the street from popular mainstay Okonomi House, which serves authentic Kansai-style okonomiyaki, which is like a pancake, albeit with embedded fillings inside.

Okonomi House

Okonomi House is not a sushi restaurant. But inside this authentic looking Japanese restaurant near Yonge and Bloor are expertly prepared meat, chicken a..

www.blogto.com

The okonomiyaki tastes good and it's a great value too!

 

[artyboy123]

These Toronto chefs are redefining farm-to-table cooking

Buying fruit and veg: out. Growing your own: very in. Meet the Toronto restaurateurs supplying their restaurants with their very own farms

torontolife.com

I guess we need more farms now and not invade anymore "greenbelt" spaces.

 

[DSCToronto]

Eggspectation is going into the unit currently inhabited by the condo sales centre at the corner of Scott St. and The Esplanade, and will have a patio outside.

The above from 2017 ...

..................and now it's gone!

 

[artyboy123]

What's on the menu at Parallel Basta, Kensington Market's 7,000-square-foot temple to tahini

It’s the brand-new sister spot to the Geary Avenue location

torontolife.com

Pret a Manger opening first stand-alone restaurant in Toronto next year

Grab-and-go sandwich and coffee shop chain, Pret a Manger, is gearing up to open its first stand-alone restaurant in Toronto. The British sandwich s…

www.blogto.com

 

[onthestreet]

What's on the menu at Parallel Basta, Kensington Market's 7,000-square-foot temple to tahini

It’s the brand-new sister spot to the Geary Avenue location

torontolife.com

Pret a Manger opening first stand-alone restaurant in Toronto next year

Grab-and-go sandwich and coffee shop chain, Pret a Manger, is gearing up to open its first stand-alone restaurant in Toronto. The British sandwich s…

www.blogto.com

The Retail Insider coverage of Pret a Manger has the first note of the future JOEY on King Street.

Pret a Manger Set to Open First Canadian Stand-alone Location in Toronto's Financial District

The storefront follows a two-year pilot project within A&W locations, which got mixed reviews in terms of quality and experience.

retail-insider.com

 

[Richard White]

What's on the menu at Parallel Basta, Kensington Market's 7,000-square-foot temple to tahini

It’s the brand-new sister spot to the Geary Avenue location

torontolife.com

Pret a Manger opening first stand-alone restaurant in Toronto next year

Grab-and-go sandwich and coffee shop chain, Pret a Manger, is gearing up to open its first stand-alone restaurant in Toronto. The British sandwich s…

www.blogto.com

Pret a Manager is not going to be half as good as the locations in the UK.

It is one of those gimmicks designed to make money but is not as good as the original. I have been to Pret in the UK much like other people in this forum have, no doubt they will be disappointed when they try it here.

 

[Towered]

What's on the menu at Parallel Basta, Kensington Market's 7,000-square-foot temple to tahini

It’s the brand-new sister spot to the Geary Avenue location

torontolife.com

Pret a Manger opening first stand-alone restaurant in Toronto next year

Grab-and-go sandwich and coffee shop chain, Pret a Manger, is gearing up to open its first stand-alone restaurant in Toronto. The British sandwich s…

www.blogto.com

I've never had better falafel than at Parallel.

 

[artyboy123]

What's on the menu at Lambo's Deli, the sub sandwich shop's new Leslieville location

Including all of their hits and a very fun lineup of pop

torontolife.com