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Archive for March, 2009
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Green Bagging It
Posted on March 31, 2009 | No CommentsThese days, many stores offer their own reusable bags. Eco-shopping is not only trendy but an excellent way to help preserve the environment for future generations. Our list of great green products found on the Danforth contains the perfect swag for your earth-friendly bag. By... -
Like Father, Like Son
Posted on March 24, 2009 | No CommentsA family approach to dishing up traditional Greek cuisine By Lindsay Newton Kalyvia restaurant, located at 420 Danforth Avenue, is a perfect example of the Greek family traditions that have made Danforth Avenue the centre for Greek culture in Toronto. Opened by the brothers Tsafatino,... -
Greektown Gets a Taste of India
Posted on March 24, 2009 | 1 CommentAt Sher-E-Punjab, family, quality, and nutrition are the main ingredients for great food By Jeffrey Ross Husband and wife team Amar and Malkit Singh have turned home-cooked meals into a profitable family business. What began as (and nearly continued to be) a fish and chips... -
A Taste of Tradition
Posted on March 24, 2009 | No CommentsThe Marinuzzis feed their customers like family By Jennifer Kervin Walking into 7 Numbers at 307 Danforth Avenue is like walking into “what an Italian basement would’ve looked like in the ’50s, ’60s, or ’70s,” says owner Vito Marinuzzi. “We try and make it like... -
Day Tripper
Posted on March 23, 2009 | No CommentsRediscovering the Danforth after a slow thaw By Chantal Arseneault-Lewis Spring has finally arrived, and it’s time to reacquaint ourselves with all the things we lost under the snow. Planning a local day trip can fulfill your need to get out of the house while... -
Release the Hounds!
Posted on March 23, 2009 | 1 CommentBy Amy Geddes Thanks to the new legislation, and responsible dog owners, two- and four-footed visitors alike can enjoy off-leash parks. A Proposed Location There are four major parks in the Danforth area: the Lower Donland Park, Withrow Park, Riverdale Park West, and Riverdale Park... -
A Spoonful of Honey Helps the Medicine Go Down
Posted on March 22, 2009 | No CommentsBy Jenna Simpson Natural health clinics. Herbal dispensaries. The Carrot Common. Push-pin boards overflowing with flyers for alternative therapies. Even the most casual passerby walking along the Danforth can't ignore the indications of a vibrant alternative health community. On the Danforth, conventional and alternative medicines coexist peacefully. Roger Lewis, manager and master herbalist at Thuna's Wholistic Dispensary, says they receive many patients referred by medical doctors. "That's the kind of doctor that we like to work with. That's not the kind of doctor we want to steal a patient from. We're not pretending to be medical experts—we're herbalists." He emphasizes that a balance between Western and alternative health practices benefits the patient. Lewis, who has worked at Thuna's for 15 years, is certainly not alone in his approach. -
The Way They Were
Posted on March 19, 2009 | No CommentsBy Jacquie Clancy The buildings you pass every day as you walk along the Danforth all have their own unique histories and stories. If their walls could talk, they would give you a firsthand account of how they came to be. But since they can’t,... -
Crafting Memories
Posted on March 19, 2009 | No CommentsKids go off-line for hands-on fun at the Orange Hippo Arts Studio By Bonita Mok Paint, glitter, and an R2-D2 cake Kids are covered in glue and glitter as they sit around a long table set up at the back of the small room. Their... -
A Place to Write OM About
Posted on March 19, 2009 | No CommentsAn interview with Chantel Simmons about the Danforth and its connection to her first novel, Stuck in Downward Dog By Katharine Watts Katharine Watts: Why did you choose the Danforth as one of the major settings in Stuck in Downward Dog? Chantel Simmons: I thought... -
Dance Dance Evolution
Posted on March 19, 2009 | No CommentsLearning to re-connect through dance By Sundus Butt Is technology distancing us from one another? With each generation an element of the past is lost and a new trend emerges. Today, cell phones and instant messaging seem essential for social connection, but 10 years ago... -
Lions, Bears, and Guinea Pig Tails
Posted on March 19, 2009 | No CommentsMy grandmother remembers the Danforth of her childhood. By Christa Johnston In 1913, my great-great-grandmother Lucy moved to Toronto from her home in South England, bringing her sons, two of her three daughters, and two of her granddaughters with her. The family was quite happy... -
A Bridge to Here
Posted on March 19, 2009 | No CommentsBy Lindsay Benjamin It has been 90 years since the Bloor Street Viaduct was completed and the east and west ends of Toronto were united. Now linked to the rest of the city, the Danforth area has evolved from its humble beginnings into a unique and vibrant Toronto neighbourhood.Historically, Danforth Avenue was a sleepy dirt road spanning open fields—a place where Torontonians ventured for a weekend escape. It was named after Asa Danforth, an American contractor. In a personal interview, Miller noted that "[Danforth] was commissioned in 1799 to build a military road linking the Town of York to the Bay of Quinte." Danforth Avenue was envisioned as a "route out of the city, but it wasn't finished. It never became the great highway to the east, which is a good thing or the Danforth wouldn't have maintained its character."