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Summerlicious 2013 in Toronto – Yorkville’s Favorite Culinary Celebration

Yorkville is the home of Crystal Blu and it’s also one of the best neighbourhoods for Toronto‘s favourite pastime, dining out. Summerlicious (and its cold weather counterpart Winterlicious) is the best time to discover new restaurants. Many Yorkville hotspots are offering prix fixe meals at fabulous price points. Continue reading

The rise of wooden buildings

Construction is going back to its roots (pun totally intended) with wood being used for skyscrapers. It looks like architects around the world are skipping log cabins and using wood to build high-rises. Here’s one we discovered last year.

Due to the natural concerns of wood rotting and the risk of fires, many building codes had restrictions on wooden structures but now the rules are changing thanks to studies and evidence supporting the economical and environmental benefits of building with wood. Continue reading

The best stores for men’s clothes in Yorkville

Last week, we shared with you three of the hottest shops geared towards women in Yorkville, Toronto’s most luxurious neighbourhood.  This week,  let’s take a stroll in the neighbourhood to scope out some shops for men.

Shopping is more than just buying what’s new, it’s finding out the trends or creating your own fashion statement. We checked out three stores in Yorkville that will definitely have something for your dad, boyfriend, husband, or for yourself! Continue reading

7 must haves from the Drake General Store

Earlier this month, the Drake General Store relocated to Yonge and Eglinton. We’re huge fans of the quirky gift shop, and welcome them with open arms to the E Condos‘ neighbourhood.
They carry some of the coolest and most unique things, we narrowed our list down to 7 things but pop in when you’re in the area – you won’t be sorry. Continue reading