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    Just Desserts on the Danforth

    Wondering what dessert to get on the Danforth? Find out what shops serve up the best sweets. By: Teresa Morgado Serano Bakery Serano Bakery offers all the traditional Greek pastries like baklava, phyllo, and kokakia (a cream filled pastry covered with melted chocolate). Serano Bakery also serves up many classic desserts including a wide range of cakes. The bakery has so many freshly baked cake slices you will have a hard time choosing just one. Jade is a long time customer of Serano Bakery, “Every time I head out to the bakery I think I know what I want, but once I get there I see something that looks so…

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    The Dish on Diners

    A review of signature meals from your local greasy spoons. By Brendan Flattery The Danforth area of Toronto features a great selection of restaurants, particularly Greek, Thai, and Japanese, but there are also a few quirky diners unique to this community. If you want a meal for $10 or less, these places offer some hidden gems without comparison. Detroit Eatery: 389 Danforth Ave Dish: Detroit burger This Detroit-themed diner is definitely intriguing. The Detroit burger stood out on the menu but didn’t quite meet my expectations. The patty tasted like cheap frozen meat, and the processed cheese wasn’t great either. The large piece of onion and small piece of lettuce…

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    Kids Can Rock at Elite Music Academy

    They may be kids, some as young as 10, but these kids are legit. One writer checks out the show they’ve rehearsed so hard for and the student-centric program supporting these future rock stars. By David Cadiente School of Rockin’ Vasilis Isaakidis is very proud of Elite Music Academy located at 822 Danforth Ave, at Pape and Danforth. At their Rock Camp program and weekly jam sessions, kids ages 10-17 form bands, hone skills with professional teachers, practice popular rock songs, and eventually perform in front of friends and parents. Isaakidis is against parents “who insist on having their children play classical music.” Instead, he believes in catering to the…

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    5 Featured Danforth Restaurants

    by Meredith Barrett Want to find the perfect place to eat tonight? Whether you’re looking for family-friendly, lots of drink options, or a place to hang out with friends, the restaurants on the Danforth offer it all! Il Fornello With its upscale atmosphere and delicious food, Il Fornello is the perfect place for a business lunch, a meeting with the girls, or even a date night. Located at the corner of Danforth and Carlaw, the restaurant prides itself on being “family friendly and a neighbourhood favourite.” Try the: Agnolotti Fornello, filled with cheese and topped with a spicy tomato sauce. Katsu Sushi Conveniently located right next to Il Fornello, Katsu…