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Tara "Andy" A.'s Profile

My Holiday Hot Spots

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My Holiday Hot Spots

1. LCBO - King and Spadina

415 King St W
Toronto, ON M5V 1K1
(416) 598-1482

Category: Beer, Wine & Spirits

Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Downtown Core

1/2/2010 First to Review

Finally an LCBO in my area that has a decent vintage section! For quite some time now I have been visiting the LCBO in Chinatown and although the staff there are incredibly knowledgeable, the product is lacking. The LCBO down at King and Spadina is…More »

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2. Wanda's Pie In The Sky

287 Augusta Ave
Toronto, ON M5T 2M2
(416) 236-7585

Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Kensington Market

1/2/2010

Recently I was invited to a friend's place for dinner and was in charge of dessert... Because I was so undecided on what to get, I ventured over to Wanda's Pie in the Sky. They were very helpful and the great sizing options they have there helped me…More »

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3. DeSerres

130 Spadina Ave
Toronto, ON M5V 2K8
(416) 703-4748

Category: Art Supplies

Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Downtown Core

12/31/2009

I cannot for the life of me break out of the stick figure scene but DeSerres really saved me this holiday season. I have 6 children to buy for and don't have time to be running thru the insaneness that is the mall so I head to DeSerres and they have…More »

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4. My Market Bakery

184 Baldwin St
Toronto, ON M5T 1L8
(416) 593-6772

Category: Bakeries

Neighbourhood: Kensington Market

10/25/2009

Who doesn't love a store specifically for carbs? I feel like it's a little piece of heaven.

This is one of my regular stops during the weekend. I usually pick up some of the montreal bagels or a baguette (much cheaper than Cobbs).. and sometimes for…More »

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5. Cheese Magic

182 Baldwin St
Toronto, ON M5T 1L8
(416) 593-9531

Category: Cheese Shops

Neighbourhood: Kensington Market

10/21/2009 ROTD 2/14/2010

Have you ever walked into a place and its been bitter sweet. Well for Cheese Magic, that would be the best way for me to describe it.

Bitter - you walk in and the smell overwhelms you. It gets in your nose and you just can't shake it no matter how…More »

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6. Blue Banana Market

250 Augusta Ave
Toronto, ON M5T 2L7
(416) 594-6600

Categories: Home Decor, Jewellery, Cards & Stationery

Neighbourhood: Kensington Market

8/5/2009

I frequent Blue Banana. Whenever I have a Birthday, Wedding, Shower, or am just feeling like I need a treat, I head there. I love the structure of this venue.

You can fine one of a kind gifts at this location. I personally go in there to buy beeswax…More »

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