611900 Tue Apr 14 08:59:33 -0700 2009 228 23 Ontario (including Toronto) 0 4594377 Reading that Solfrino closed was saddening. Hell, without reading it here, I probably would've headed over there one day soon to get a big cup of disappointment. Not that I want to drag out the dead, but perhaps in this unfortunate climate, we can keep a list of establishments that have fallen this year to avoid in-person, time-wasting disappointments. Tue Apr 14 08:59:33 -0700 2009 191951 air621 1 4594387 Perigee. Locovore. Tue Apr 14 09:02:39 -0700 2009 4594377 77192 dragonflygrl 2 4598746 apparently locavore is closed only for the week..... Wed Apr 15 12:57:41 -0700 2009 4594387 270819 michee 1 4594388 Perigee is closed. Tue Apr 14 09:02:49 -0700 2009 4594377 12124 TorontoJo 2 4595503 Oh no. Was once one of my favourite restaurants. I loved the open kitchen concept and tasting menu. I admit I had not been there much since Riley left, but saddened to hear this. Guess, I'll have to update my profile. Tue Apr 14 13:56:05 -0700 2009 4594388 49894 cynalan 3 4597128 It is very sad. I had several wonderful meals (and an amazing dessert tasting!) there under Pat Riley. It was a great space and I loved chatting with the chefs as they were preparing the meals. I hadn't visited since they switched chefs and glassed in the kitchen. I imagine that changed the experience a bit. In case you didn't see the RIP article in the Star: http://www.thestar.com/living/article/618381 Wed Apr 15 04:37:22 -0700 2009 4595503 12124 TorontoJo 1 4594426 Jaaadu Tue Apr 14 09:13:42 -0700 2009 4594377 11134 estufarian 2 4594495 I still had to make the trip tp Lovacore, but it's too late now. They got a decent review in the Star two months back. http://www.thestar.com/living/article/581803 Tue Apr 14 09:30:54 -0700 2009 4594461 41175 foodyDudey 2 4594523 Matt Cowan is now at The Rosebud. Tue Apr 14 09:38:09 -0700 2009 4594461 77192 dragonflygrl 2 4598757 No loss Wed Apr 15 12:59:29 -0700 2009 4594426 12074 bluedog 2 4605287 Just noticed today that the Chef of India is moving into Jaaadu's spot with a second location. Fri Apr 17 14:05:21 -0700 2009 4594426 98493 JamieK 3 4610954 I first started working in this area about 2 years ago and there was one Indian Restaurant, Rangoli. Now there are four (including Jaaadu, soon to be Chef of India). Price wars have broken out for the lunch buffets and I'm not surprised Jaaadu closed. It just did';t have the quality for the price. Here's wishing Chef of India good luck! It's gonna need it. Mon Apr 20 07:46:22 -0700 2009 4605287 12074 bluedog 4 4612561 I don't have the breadth of knowlwedge or experience with Indian food that estufarian and others on the board have but I quite enjoyed the food at Chef of India on Eglinton. I'll definitely be giving the new location a try. Mon Apr 20 14:43:29 -0700 2009 4610954 98493 JamieK 1 4594549 Babur on Queen. Tue Apr 14 09:44:20 -0700 2009 4594502 16722 paper_bag_princess 2 4594670 Babur?... I used to really enjoy their lunches... too bad. Tue Apr 14 10:11:34 -0700 2009 4594549 21026 Non Doctor 3 4594828 Me too. :( Tue Apr 14 11:00:49 -0700 2009 4594670 16722 paper_bag_princess 3 4599037 Babur????? Was my intro to Indian food....place was so brisk in the late '90s especially at lunch...had to take clients there at 1pm or 1130 am and wait as never was able to get a seat.....place had awesome Indian food and was very clean. Owner who was balding with mustache was always very pleasant to me as I was a regular when i lived in Toronto before the 'burbs...I will miss that place. Wed Apr 15 14:12:38 -0700 2009 4594670 273330 ebay3392 2 4650968 I think they're just renovating... I went by this week and the little pink elephant was lit up and there was a note on the window. Sun May 03 17:01:43 -0700 2009 4594549 289033 anegg 1 4595776 Sad news about Perigee, I have very fond memories of my only meal there. The popularity of Babur always puzzled me, I tried their buffet once on recommendation and found it mediocre. Little India a few doors down has better food and warmer atmosphere. Tue Apr 14 15:12:57 -0700 2009 4594377 12142 Gary 2 4595851 The a la carte was really good. Buffet (when they had it), not so much. Tue Apr 14 15:37:27 -0700 2009 4595776 138160 torontofoodiegirl 2 4596413 I don't get out much these days... but I'll try Little India. Tue Apr 14 18:39:17 -0700 2009 4595776 21026 Non Doctor 3 4596500 Little India has a superb butter chicken. It's so good, you could skip the chicken and have the sauce with naan bread alone. Tue Apr 14 19:11:03 -0700 2009 4596413 54667 merlot143 1 4596362 Soma closed earlier in this year. Shame. There was supposed to be some great food coming out of there. Tue Apr 14 18:19:52 -0700 2009 4594377 54667 merlot143 2 4596486 Soma, as in the chocolatiers? Tue Apr 14 19:05:29 -0700 2009 4596362 232011 Tatai 3 4596497 Sorry. That's Soma Lounge by Broadview and Queen. Tue Apr 14 19:10:13 -0700 2009 4596486 54667 merlot143 4 4596509 Phew. Thanks for the clarification. Tue Apr 14 19:13:57 -0700 2009 4596497 232011 Tatai 5 4607997 Double phew. Too bad still, but at least there will be less confusion. Sat Apr 18 19:46:01 -0700 2009 4596509 11124 PaulV 6 4608121 Yes, I always wondered if it was really necessary to name a place so close in proximity to the original, the same.... Sat Apr 18 20:56:34 -0700 2009 4607997 19782 Full tummy 1 4597116 Locavore? What was that? 3 months or so? Too bad they couldn't hold out. With their position on Ave. Rd., I think they would have gotten a lot of foot traffic in the spring and summer, like a lot of the restaurants in the area. It is a major walking neighborhood for the residents. Wed Apr 15 04:25:35 -0700 2009 4594377 191315 Toronto Fastfoodie 2 4597542 I think that Locavore was hurt by their name (i.e. people went in expecting close to 100% local food, and raised a stink here and elsewhere when they didn't get it), and by their Restaurant Makeover episode which made the owners look like bandwagon jumpers who really didn't know much about local and sustainable food. Wed Apr 15 07:33:45 -0700 2009 4597116 20196 gregclow 3 4597893 Not really sure you could call it a closing since it was barely opened but Manhattan on Queen in Parkdale is closed. Hated that name. Do you think there's a restaurant in New York called Missisauga? Also Staropolska on Ronces is closed and a spot called Bistro 299 is in it's place. It's menu looks as inspired as it's name. Bravo Gelato also shut down on Ronces as well. Urbanos the Italian Tapas place on Queen and Shaw (WTF? Don't Italians actually have a word for small plates of food?) is closed and a creperie is openeing in it's place. Wed Apr 15 09:15:55 -0700 2009 4597542 18477 jamesm 1 4597986 Eddstacy, the breakfast place on Bay, North of Bloor also died in January. Wed Apr 15 09:39:52 -0700 2009 4594377 11134 estufarian 2 4598029 They have just now started renovations to turn it into a sushi place Wed Apr 15 09:49:51 -0700 2009 4597986 16654 OnDaGo 1 4598057 Taking a walk along Yonge Street last weekend, I noticed that Vittorio's (near Davisville), a very pleasant spot with a good local reputation had closed. Sometime within the last year or so they expanded to the next door premises. No doubt a case of unfortunate timing. North of Lawrence Herbs, of course, went last last year after a very long run. Wed Apr 15 09:56:04 -0700 2009 4594377 45624 mikieirl 2 4598323 Vittorio's must have reached the end of the lease. They are still open at the original location on Avenue Road. Wed Apr 15 11:12:41 -0700 2009 4598057 80671 Snarf 3 4598905 Notice on the door of Vittorio's is sadly usual seizure / termination by landlord. This location was operating apparently as its own company. Wed Apr 15 13:38:59 -0700 2009 4598323 45624 mikieirl 4 4601631 I must say that I was more surprized that they expanded in the first place than to hear that they have closed. I had gone to Vittorios a few time before the expansion. Once was by choice, the other times I was a just a lemming to friends who loved this place for some reason. Every meal I ever had there was blah at best. I still remember ordering veal medallions, and I swear they served me cold rubber. The worst of it was that servers and management didn't seem to care about my complaints. It is a shame that they are gone, but considering my history with them, I am only surprized that it didn't happen sooner. Thu Apr 16 11:12:29 -0700 2009 4598905 19816 Lazar 1 4598174 Coca closed again. Globe management took a walk from what i understand. Wed Apr 15 10:27:40 -0700 2009 4594377 222311 dickiegreenleaf 2 4602796 yes, your information must be correct, the link to Coca is no longer on Globe's site - http://www.globebistro.com/ Thu Apr 16 17:42:59 -0700 2009 4598174 98493 JamieK 3 4604073 there was a quickie article about it somewhere. the new mystery management offered isberg a job again but he's on the fence since he's enjoying schooling right now. otherwise no particular news about the place. Fri Apr 17 07:59:30 -0700 2009 4602796 10634 pinstripeprincess 4 4673476 He's apparently off the fence and back at Coca. Mon May 11 10:23:47 -0700 2009 4604073 65569 sloweater 5 4673620 great to know! i think i foresee some interesting meals in my future... Mon May 11 10:57:33 -0700 2009 4673476 10634 pinstripeprincess 5 4704168 Considering that a Letter of Distress from the landlord went up in the window of Coca last week, I don't see them reopening anytime soon (at least not in that location), either with or without Nathan. Thu May 21 12:13:12 -0700 2009 4673476 20196 gregclow 6 4718661 Coca has definitely closed. http://www.torontolife.com/daily/daily-dish/rumours-rumblings/2009/05/26/it%E2%80%99s-official-coca-has-closed-for-good/ Wed May 27 09:16:56 -0700 2009 4704168 179628 toveggiegirl 1 4598352 Very sad about Green Mango (sit down location) at Yonge & Bloor. Also, still waiting to hear about Goed Eten re-opening somewhere. I miss proper Belgian waffles, especially after having the "bisquick" variety at Yonge and Dundas. Wed Apr 15 11:19:07 -0700 2009 4594377 161682 currycue 2 4598723 re: Goed Eten - is this your hope that they re-open or this is actually in the works? i hope so because i never made knew about this place until after it had closed! Wed Apr 15 12:52:38 -0700 2009 4598352 21259 auberginegal 3 4598796 they were supposed to re-open in a new location in kensington but there hasn't been any news since the shutdown. Wed Apr 15 13:11:27 -0700 2009 4598723 10634 pinstripeprincess 4 4752859 Went by Le Petit Dejeuner on King yesterday and asked them about Goed Eten (in fact the guy who used to make the waffles came out of the kitchen for a coffee) but they told me that the other location they were looking at opening up in didn't work out, so no immediate plans yet. Sigh. Mon Jun 08 09:19:37 -0700 2009 4598796 161682 currycue 1 4598800 i'll add bungalow... (i think it happened more in 09 than 08) and it becoming the new location for a young thailand. interesting second location. Wed Apr 15 13:12:20 -0700 2009 4594377 10634 pinstripeprincess 2 4598912 Third. There's already a second on St Clair. Wed Apr 15 13:41:04 -0700 2009 4598800 247788 ChalkBoy 1 4599683 I just drove by the location of Hero Burgers/Lettieri on St. Clair just west of Yonge, and it's papered over. Is the the first of either of these businesses to close up? Wed Apr 15 18:00:16 -0700 2009 4594377 232011 Tatai 2 4600020 Mesgio, chakra and tabla...yonge and eg and mirabelle...turned to dizengoff and then it closed..lasted less than a month what was that? some of these may have been in late 08 Wed Apr 15 20:31:37 -0700 2009 4599683 251357 cynthias 3 4603734 The Mirabelle/Dizengoff space is going to reopen as Bamburger, from what I gather on Craiglist's help wanted pages. Not sure if it will be the same owners or not. Fri Apr 17 06:02:28 -0700 2009 4600020 16797 bogie 3 4615871 I went into Dizengoff the week it opened to get a feel for the place and pick up a takeout menu. I'm a sucker for good shawarma, and one of their banners proclaimed great shawarma. I spoke to the hostess, and found out that they didn't have any shawarma that day, and that I should call first if that's what I was looking for. Not a good sign. The rest of the menu was sort of pub style, and not Middle Eastern as I had expected. They really didn't last long at all. Tue Apr 21 14:02:12 -0700 2009 4600020 220029 Fulloholes 2 4611668 sign on the window of Lettieri says they are repairing flood damage in basement and will re-open April 21 Mon Apr 20 10:57:25 -0700 2009 4599683 242971 maple99 3 4633292 too bad. Hero's deserves to close.. however all these closings certainly are a sign of the times Mon Apr 27 13:34:02 -0700 2009 4611668 64697 lowchen 2 4614207 Walked by yesterday and actually no, neither are closing: there is a sign on the door saying the building suffered water damage and both businesses will be reopening later this month. Tue Apr 21 07:12:36 -0700 2009 4599683 12074 bluedog 1 4602836 It appears that Eglington Fish & Chips is closed. Thu Apr 16 18:08:16 -0700 2009 4594377 16797 bogie 2 4617756 Most of that block is empty now and Domino's is moving to the corner, where the pharmacy used to be. I suspect that the land owner has other ideas for their property. Wed Apr 22 07:43:19 -0700 2009 4602836 103439 eller 1 4604016 Lichee Gardens at Centre and Dufferin in Thornhill is now closed. Fri Apr 17 07:41:46 -0700 2009 4594377 208816 farmgirl1836 2 4605076 In the Thornhill area you can add: Cobbs bakery at the Promenade Goldstein's Bakery (in the Sababa plaza) which made some of the best sufganiot for chanuka, Bagel Brothers (across from Kiva's) at Steeles and Bathurst. Fri Apr 17 13:06:30 -0700 2009 4604016 14403 Pizza Lover 3 4613287 a Cobbs closed? i see them popping up everywwere! Mon Apr 20 18:42:17 -0700 2009 4605076 70876 LemonLauren 3 4615101 Is Goldstein's closed? The last time I was at that plaza, there was a sign that they were cleaning up following a fire, and it looked like they really were. Tue Apr 21 10:57:55 -0700 2009 4605076 23411 embee 4 4615629 Landlord re-entered the premises on April 9/09 according to a notice on the door - and I too noticed that they were cleaning/re-building the previous week. Tue Apr 21 12:56:52 -0700 2009 4615101 14403 Pizza Lover 1 4629366 Plakutta (at 1055 Yonge - that place is damned). This is the third incarnation this year - formerly 'Rising' then before that 'Plakutta' (again) - and of course 1055 last year. Sun Apr 26 06:24:51 -0700 2009 4594377 11134 estufarian 2 4629911 Aha... it appears that the rumours of Babur closing for good were untrue... See here: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/615084 Sun Apr 26 11:05:31 -0700 2009 4629366 21026 Non Doctor 3 4631147 Cool. I always thought they did the best vindaloo in the city. The sky is brighter now. Sun Apr 26 19:53:20 -0700 2009 4629911 80671 Snarf 4 4632427 I wish people would verify these before posting...my wife used to frequent Babur and has not crossed it off her list....fortunately saw this and will update her, but if I hadn't..lost business for Babur. Mon Apr 27 09:52:31 -0700 2009 4631147 12074 bluedog 1 4633819 Given the number of unfounded rumours on this thread, I just wanted to give people warning of an impending, temporary, closure. The much loved Splendido has been taken over by Sommelier Carlo and Chef Lee's second in command (sorry, his name escapes me at this moment), and will be shut for most of July for renovations. Word is that it will be a more accessible version, with less focus on the tasting menu. When they re-open, get yourselves out there and support these guys! (In case anyone cares, I'm not even friends with these guys. I just like supporting any new venture from the people who have toiled in the biz for years). Mon Apr 27 16:00:54 -0700 2009 4594377 53727 Ginsugirl 2 4634527 I'm surprised continually reading posts from people who are hesitant to follow places that are in evolution. I did a quick chefdb search and noticed that some of the past names associated with Splendido in 'farm team' roles included David Chrystian, Suzanne Baby, Jenn Stone, and Owen Steinberg. In addition to that, I think there's a certain courtesy in David Lee entering into the new venture with a different menu and philosophy. It gives the new team at Splendido an opportunity to continue the venue's philosophy in the eyes of the public and customer base. This isn't the first orderly transition for Splendido, and the fact that they've become an incubator for talent suggests that there will continue to be good things to come. Mon Apr 27 20:20:25 -0700 2009 4633819 80671 Snarf 2 4644219 Finally ate at Splendido a couple nights ago and it was a great meal. Sad to see pretty much the last of that kind of formal dining disappear. I think George will be the only one left at this rate, and I'd say Splendido was the best example in the city. I look forward to the re-opening to see what they can do. Carlo was lovely to talk to and really informative. Will write that up shortly. Thu Apr 30 19:38:41 -0700 2009 4633819 14940 jlunar 1 4638950 Just heard that Pulp Kitchen on Queen East is gone. Not exactly sure when it closed, but apparently it is going to reopen as Lady Marmalade after some reno's. Lady Marmalade is supposed to have originated in BC, and part of the new (or old, depending on your POV) organic chic. Checked on their website, and it looks intriguing I must say. It is a brekky, brunch, lunch place. http://www.ladymarmalade.ca/ They are supposed to open in June or July Wed Apr 29 09:38:01 -0700 2009 4594377 19816 Lazar 2 4639187 I thought the sign on door said that Pulp was moving... maybe I misread it... Wed Apr 29 10:34:38 -0700 2009 4638950 13707 JennaBean 3 4727494 The spot where Pulp Kitchen was is turning into a new restaurant. Pulp Kitchen is going to be reopening just east of Caroline Ave. on the south side of Queen East -- between Hogar Home Fashions and Hanoi 3 Seasons. Sat May 30 06:56:32 -0700 2009 4639187 166886 digiteyes 4 4729192 Lady Marmalade is opening in the old Pulp Kitchen location. It's a cafe with one location in Victoria, BC. http://www.ladymarmalade.ca/index.html Sat May 30 22:21:40 -0700 2009 4727494 179628 toveggiegirl 5 4729445 Looks very promising....wish it was already open. I could really go for some some properly made eggs benny this a.m., close to home. Sun May 31 05:40:32 -0700 2009 4729192 100701 millygirl 1 4639910 Great Post idea btw. It's sometimes hard to get out and about and then to find a place you loved has closed by showing up there is a drag. I thought Zemra on St. Clair near Christie had closed but they just have lighting issues and construction out in front of their place. Wed Apr 29 13:46:02 -0700 2009 4594377 150260 SittingAroundEatingBonBons 1 4642677 The carnage in the Beach continues. There have been a number of closings in the last few months including: Michelle's Beach House - the food was pretty hit and miss but I loved their patio in the summer. A big 'For Lease' sign recently went up in the window. Cottage on the Beach - I saw that it was papered over this morning. No surprise there, I'm surprised it was open this long. Ci Vediamo - the restaurant is on MLS under power of sale for much less than what they were asking a year ago. Nevada's - their steakhouse makeover was a major failure. The Friendly Greek Ben and Jerry's - it closed a while ago and the space is going to become a Bagel World. From a culinary standpoint none of these were stellar but it's a shame to see all the empty storefronts (and that's not including all the non-food shops that have closed). I only hope that the economy picks up soon and some great places start to open in the neighbourhood. There are some great empty spaces for any restauranteur willing to take a chance... Thu Apr 30 11:06:51 -0700 2009 4594377 101907 ms. clicquot 2 4642786 Beach landlords tend to set their storefront rents based on summer weekend tourist traffic. Most entrepreneurs can't sustain these rents over an entire year. Thu Apr 30 11:39:34 -0700 2009 4642677 23411 embee 2 4644949 Update: there is a sign posted on the door of Nevada's that says they will be re-opening soon. Fri May 01 06:55:07 -0700 2009 4642677 101907 ms. clicquot 2 4703365 Another update: the Cottage on the Beach space is re-opening as a Papa Sol's. Thu May 21 08:27:17 -0700 2009 4642677 101907 ms. clicquot 1 4643061 Apparently Cru restaurant at Royal York is closed now. I'd never been but I'd heard it was good. Thu Apr 30 12:57:31 -0700 2009 4594377 287541 crispybits 2 4643085 Mini-Market, formerly Tempo, is closing. That sucks. The 15 dollar deal was great value. Thu Apr 30 13:06:11 -0700 2009 4643061 18477 jamesm 3 4643243 Oh darn! It was on my go to list. I guess I should have tried to make my way over sooner. Thu Apr 30 13:55:12 -0700 2009 4643085 193015 always_eating 3 4643385 I read they still have it at Supermarket. Thu Apr 30 14:39:00 -0700 2009 4643085 62905 Dimbulb 1 4643900 Word has it that the original Cluck, Grunt 'n' Low on Bloor is closing, possibly as soon as today. Few will probably mourn it on this board, based on what I've read, but I still thought it was better than any other rib option in the city. Too bad. Thu Apr 30 17:39:56 -0700 2009 4594377 12142 Gary 2 4673698 Walked by it yesterday and it was all papered up, including a sign on the door asking employees to email them their information to process their last paycheque... Mon May 11 11:18:09 -0700 2009 4643900 166743 pinkprimp 3 4743629 I think there was a personal tragedy in the life of the owner. Very sad. This has become a location that is cursed--nothing can stick it out there. Thu Jun 04 18:06:07 -0700 2009 4673698 46698 markdsgraham 1 4644081 Last week we were very disappointed to discover that Calli Cafe (Dundas W @ Burnhamthorpe) is closed. My American husband found it to be the very rare place in Toronto that served *real* Mexican (not Tex-Mex) food. Thu Apr 30 18:49:29 -0700 2009 4594377 104584 Karieann 1 4645378 Alice's Restaurant on College has closed. Fri May 01 09:08:40 -0700 2009 4594377 20196 gregclow 2 4645392 That's too bad, I thought the food there was very good. Fri May 01 09:11:46 -0700 2009 4645378 41175 foodyDudey 2 4645484 i had always wanted to try this place! they had such a good looking wine list.... Fri May 01 09:35:33 -0700 2009 4645378 70876 LemonLauren 2 4645553 Weird, I thought they were doing well. I guess it's kind of in no man's land between the College strip and the Ossington strip. Fri May 01 09:48:07 -0700 2009 4645378 18477 jamesm 3 4645637 We tried Alices last Summer, and everyone was very nice. We felt comfortable, but alas, the quality of the food which was decent, was too highly priced for what it was. Too many restaurants in the same price category with more interesting, and better prepared meals. Fri May 01 10:09:02 -0700 2009 4645553 10837 erly 4 4645711 There was a lot to like about Alice's. Some may think it was a tad overpriced, but I didn't. It was one of my favorite spots south of St. Clair Ave., which is usually as far south as I'll deign to go for dinner, and it was hell to get to from my little hutch in York Mills - but I made it my business to get there at least, well, obviously not enough times to have any impact on its bottom line. Good food imaginatively presented, an agreeable owner/chef, with solicitous service and tasty wines by the glass. To me, an ideal neighborhood resto. Alas, not in my neighborhood. I'd be intrigued to learn from erly what other joints he/she'd suggest in the same general area with, as described, "same price category, more interesting, better prepared meals" where I might take sustenance next time in that part of town. Fri May 01 10:29:03 -0700 2009 4645637 25418 juno 5 4646622 Hi Juno, Not in our area for sure. Try Rosebud. Similar pricing. Prefer the food. I do agree that Alice had a warm friendly atmosphere. Fri May 01 14:39:08 -0700 2009 4645711 10837 erly 1 4648632 Cluck Grunt & Low on Bloor is done, the fridges have been raided by the staff as of Friday. Sat May 02 14:43:54 -0700 2009 4594377 14629 aser 1 4651242 I found this page (I think that it has been posted on Chowhound before) on BlogTO. Has a bunch or restos (and some clothing shops) and it fairly up to date. http://www.blogto.com/deadpool/ Sun May 03 18:53:59 -0700 2009 4594377 19816 Lazar 1 4653007 Went to my favourite take out place at Yonge/Bloor - Simply Zoup, to find that they've closed shop. Mon May 04 11:14:30 -0700 2009 4594377 13182 Teep 2 4673593 Did it state why they closed? Mon May 11 10:51:43 -0700 2009 4653007 155466 canadianbeaver 3 4675177 No, a note on the door says something like, "with some sadness, we have ceased operation, but who knows, maybe we will come back some day". Mon May 11 18:51:13 -0700 2009 4673593 13182 Teep 1 4673458 The Jerk Hut at Front and Sherbourne, behind the Rabba, has closed. Can't say that I'm shocked: I had a few good meals from them early on but then too many mediocre experiences prevented me from returning after a while. Mon May 11 10:17:53 -0700 2009 4594377 12142 Gary 2 4673556 That place sucked. I tried the jerk pork there once, tasted like nothing jerk-y and was tough. And the chicken, full of shards. Nothing special in the flavour department. Mon May 11 10:43:16 -0700 2009 4673458 157056 grandgourmand 1 4674079 Crystal Planet will soon be a Wimpy's. *sob* Anyone know if they moved? I couldn't tell admist all the tear-down. --- http://www.foodpr0n.com/ - food. is. love. Mon May 11 13:07:05 -0700 2009 4594377 14940 jlunar 1 4681498 Soma's website still says that they are the distillery district. I've never been there and have always wanted to go :( Wed May 13 16:47:26 -0700 2009 4594377 69499 TOchowgal 2 4681508 If you read on, you'll see that it's a different Soma (Soma Lounge) that closed, so you can still get your chocolate fix :) Wed May 13 16:50:09 -0700 2009 4681498 138160 torontofoodiegirl 3 4681684 Phew! Wed May 13 17:44:41 -0700 2009 4681508 69499 TOchowgal 1 4703317 JK Gardener is closing it's doors on June 7. Thu May 21 08:13:21 -0700 2009 4594377 77192 dragonflygrl 2 4703450 Toronto Life article on it: http://www.torontolife.com/daily/daily-dish/deathwatch/2009/05/20/jamie-kennedy-at-the-gardiner-to-close-on-june-7/ Thu May 21 08:54:07 -0700 2009 4703317 193015 always_eating 3 4704107 Not a surprise at all, they have been hurting. The state of fine dining in Toronto is in rough shape. :( Thu May 21 11:56:07 -0700 2009 4703450 14629 aser 3 4704190 As I noted in another thread, the TL article is missing two key points of information: 1) The restaurant is not closing entirely. It's moprhing into The Gardiner Café, serving light refreshments. 2) On Jun 17th, a weekly Wednesday lunch series called "Working Lunch with Jamie Kennedy" will be launching. Thu May 21 12:18:56 -0700 2009 4703450 20196 gregclow 4 4727504 Not too surprised. Went with two friends for a Friday dinner in the winter, and there were only two tables occupied. Talked to the waiter about it, and he said that the recession was hitting them hard. Sat May 30 07:01:51 -0700 2009 4704190 166886 digiteyes 1 4725242 I noticed the other day that Wish on Charles St E is now called Black Skirt(?). I don't know whether it's under new ownership or just a face lift. I always enjoyed Wish. Smallish portions, but quite nicely executed. Fri May 29 10:09:29 -0700 2009 4594377 91415 hungry_pangolin 2 4727682 Toba at King/Sherbourne has closed. A restaurant called Pico has opened in its place. A quick search online brings up a menu that is "bistro." Can't say the menu looks terribly interesting, and the wine list is completely uninspiring. Sat May 30 08:40:27 -0700 2009 4725242 165187 futronic 3 4729536 Yes, I noticed that! And doesn't the inside look pretty much the same? Just repainted the walls and are still using the same furniture. Toba's website is still working...strange. ChefDB.com indicates that the Executive Chef of Pico is Frank Brito. I wonder if Tony Barone is still the owner or still involved in some way? Sun May 31 06:48:14 -0700 2009 4727682 193015 always_eating 4 4729829 http://www.dine.to/pico Sun May 31 08:55:36 -0700 2009 4729536 12072 Googs 5 4730039 I was looking at that, too. Notice that if you click on the "menu" link on that page, it's the exact same menu as on the still-existing Toba website. I wonder if that's the real new menu (maybe this Frank Brito is starting off by inheriting the existing menu) or if it's just dine.to that hasn't updated. ChefDB doesn't have any listing for Frank Brito before this gig. Looking forward to the first brave soul who tries this place out and posts a review. Sun May 31 10:38:59 -0700 2009 4729829 12142 Gary 6 4730117 I called Toba and got voicemail with a message that basically said "new name, same menu". Sun May 31 11:06:17 -0700 2009 4730039 20196 gregclow 7 4737036 No idea if Tony is still involved, but I would assume not if it's a different chef? Tue Jun 02 15:59:48 -0700 2009 4730117 165187 futronic 1 4729487 Diner's Thai on the Danforth has closed. Shame, it served decent food. Sun May 31 06:26:21 -0700 2009 4594377 54667 merlot143 2 4746984 Are you sure it closed? The one near AVLI is not closed and I don't think there is any other location. Fri Jun 05 17:35:56 -0700 2009 4729487 41175 foodyDudey 3 5038314 I just got takeout from DIner's Thai tonight. Must say I don't remember the food being this good before (nothing spectacular, but much better than I remember). Had the curry pad thai and thick chicken curry. Is it possible it went through a change in ownership? Thu Sep 17 17:48:30 -0700 2009 4746984 57642 Sinfulia 4 5038327 I'm not sure if it did, but I only ate there one in the first week it opened and it was beyond terrible. Something must have improved since they are still around. Thu Sep 17 17:57:10 -0700 2009 5038314 41175 foodyDudey 5 5039206 Yes, I had the regular pad thai there maybe a month or two ago and it was disgusting! Way over-sauced with ketchup - a big goopy, mushy mess. Could've been just the dishes I ordered this time too. Fri Sep 18 07:05:43 -0700 2009 5038327 57642 Sinfulia 6 5039945 Yeah, I ate there when it opened a few years ago and that was the last time I ate Thai in Canada. Brutal. I think they were Sri Lankans who owned it. Fri Sep 18 10:57:48 -0700 2009 5039206 21982 koknia 7 5042857 It opened around six or seven years ago, and I don' think I ever saw any Sri Lankans running it. Are you sure you are thinking of the place on Danforth near Chester ? Sat Sep 19 17:56:55 -0700 2009 5039945 41175 foodyDudey 1 4729720 Sen5es at the northeast corner of Yonge + Queen has closed. Too bad... was the only place to get a good coffee in that area. Sun May 31 08:11:06 -0700 2009 4594377 93263 Yum2MyTum 2 4729831 No it wasn't. http://www.bespressobar.com/ Sun May 31 08:56:17 -0700 2009 4729720 12072 Googs 3 4730068 Thanks Googs! I work right in the building that Sen5es used to be in, so it was uber-convenient. (There's also a Tim's there for the occasional Tim fix). B Espresso will take more time but it sounds like it's worth it... Sun May 31 10:48:28 -0700 2009 4729831 93263 Yum2MyTum 2 4733073 Ah poop. Was convenient to get dessert there. Sigh. Though I will support Googs' b esspresso bar vote. I liked their lattes. Mon Jun 01 12:40:43 -0700 2009 4729720 14940 jlunar 3 4735694 It was a supremely convenient location. I wonder who the location is going to be bought out by... the word is that it's going to turn into another Cafe Supreme which makes me doubly sad. Tue Jun 02 09:31:40 -0700 2009 4733073 93263 Yum2MyTum 4 4825697 hey so... i got some juice info about coca on queen st , apparently after much attention and demands for the space the people from Milagro have taken over Coca , no news on when they expect to open but im willing to wait for margaritas at a crawling distance from home ! Thu Jul 02 16:12:53 -0700 2009 4735694 1090453 unbonvivant 5 4825827 I've been to the northern one twice now. Quality is consistent with downtown, and there's generally few, if any empty tables. Thu Jul 02 17:11:47 -0700 2009 4825697 80671 Snarf 1 4834242 Went by The Abstract Tree on Roncesvalles today and the window and doors are all papered up....looks ominous.... Mon Jul 06 14:13:30 -0700 2009 4594377 111770 robgm 2 4854483 Abstract Tree is closed, a hand written 'for lease' sign has now been added Mon Jul 13 13:06:38 -0700 2009 4834242 111770 robgm 3 5026794 There is a sign south of the original location on Roncesvalles announcing a new location Sun Sep 13 14:32:06 -0700 2009 4854483 1103861 ingloriouseater 1 4835199 Boujadi. For all its multiculurism, Toronto is still lacking in certain cuisnes, and good North African food is one. The same idea, IMHO, refers to the Bucharest, the Benes and the Tarogato, although they are long since gone. After all, man can not live by Pud Thai alone. Mon Jul 06 20:00:21 -0700 2009 4594377 54222 ekammin 2 4853517 Boujadi closed about 2 years back. Djedrba-la-Douce is North African, and quite good. I think his baklava pastries are the best I can find on Danforth Ave. http://djerba-la-douce.ca/ Mon Jul 13 08:29:38 -0700 2009 4835199 41175 foodyDudey 3 4853706 Yes, Boujadi has been closed for quite a while. And not due to the recession. The owner simply wanted to retire. Mon Jul 13 09:18:46 -0700 2009 4853517 179628 toveggiegirl 1 4835232 Terra Burger... I think it is closed. Website down, and haven't been open in two weeks... Mon Jul 06 20:11:25 -0700 2009 4594377 85076 flying101 2 4835336 Contrast that with Bamburger. I liked the menu at both, but found Terra overcooked the patty, and presumed that takeout would drive the market. Bamburger does good table service and the burgers are more to order. Mon Jul 06 21:07:25 -0700 2009 4835232 80671 Snarf 1 4853488 Yes Closed in Thornhill but relocating back to its roots. Moving to the theater district. Opening August 2009. Will include new roof top patio. website updates licheegarden.ca Mon Jul 13 08:24:25 -0700 2009 4594377 1093251 Lichee1 1 4863949 Bad news - Peter's Chung King is done: http://www.nowtoronto.com/daily/story.cfm?content=170415 Thu Jul 16 08:48:49 -0700 2009 4594377 268209 stonewall36 1 4874304 Mel's Montreal Deli is closed. I know it wasn't great food (and cannot compare to some of the new places in Toronto), but it still comes as a bit of a shock because it is such a Toronto institution. A few other recent closures, on Queen E.- Pachira (I'm not surprised, it was always empty) and Speedy Burger (it's been there forever), The Retro Cafe (St Clair & Vaughan), and in Kensington Market, Something Fishy (a little fish & chips place). I wonder what's next. Mon Jul 20 11:01:26 -0700 2009 4594377 179628 toveggiegirl 2 4875232 Something's Fishy had pretty good fish and chips, but I always thought it was an AWFUL name. I can't say I'm surprised they went under. Mon Jul 20 15:12:36 -0700 2009 4874304 139230 Wahooty 3 4983888 Something's Fishy is open! I was surprised to see it open for business this afternoon. I just had to give it a try. Great Belgian frites tossed in herbs and hot sauce. The fish itself was thick and fresh, but could have stayed in the fryer a minute longer. It got soggy pretty quick. Tasty tartar sauce, too. Thu Aug 27 15:12:44 -0700 2009 4875232 11687 Delish 4 4983921 I was in the neighborhood a couple of weeks ago and thought I saw signs of life...I know they had put the business up for sale earlier this summer - any idea whether it's under new ownership, or did they just have a change of heart? I don't recall hot sauce on the fries before. I still don't like the name, though - fish = good, "fishy" = NOT GOOD. Thu Aug 27 15:22:31 -0700 2009 4983888 139230 Wahooty 5 4984012 It's still the original owner. She hasn't found the right buyer yet, but is still looking to sell. Thu Aug 27 15:59:34 -0700 2009 4983921 11687 Delish 6 5039269 I was in there one day and she was ranting at another customer about the "g*dd*mn internet" and how dare people write about her. Uh, interesting character. Fri Sep 18 07:26:25 -0700 2009 4984012 247788 ChalkBoy 7 5039755 Oops! Fri Sep 18 09:47:38 -0700 2009 5039269 11687 Delish 8 5042464 They're only open on the weekends. Owner's selling because of health issues, but you wouldn't know it from the food. Freshly battered fish with fresh Belgian frites. The frites are awesome. Sat Sep 19 14:15:51 -0700 2009 5039755 1092229 Amadaeus 1 4881560 Just noticed the other day that Nachos Nachos Thai Thai (King St E, just a couple blocks east of Yonge) closed and there's a St. Louis in its place. I always thought they had a decent lunch. Never great, but consistently good. I remember seeing them Restaurant Makeover a while back. The concept was quite bizarre, but they had a good-value lunch proposition. lunchboy http://nofreelunchonbayst.blogspot.com/ Wed Jul 22 12:56:16 -0700 2009 4594377 1095840 lunchboy 1 4975840 Add Lakes to the list (after 20 years). Tue Aug 25 08:59:23 -0700 2009 4594377 11134 estufarian 2 4977273 OMG. This one was a bit shocking to read. Unbelievable stuff going on I gotta say. I guess I just never thought our economy here was this bad. I've been in the States for a while now and see how it has affected them, but didn't think it hit that hard here. I can only say I hope all these displaced restaurant owners can re-build and re-open one day (if that's what they want). This is a bit like a market correction but with restaurants! Tue Aug 25 15:14:55 -0700 2009 4975840 1104460 Restaurant Dish 1 4977669 Oro in Liberty Village is auctioning off all of thier fixtures on Thursday... Tue Aug 25 17:25:57 -0700 2009 4594377 16654 OnDaGo 1 4978269 Gamelle (on College St.) has closed. http://www.gamelle.com/index.htm Tue Aug 25 21:27:25 -0700 2009 4594377 179628 toveggiegirl 1 4978338 Anton, at Bathurst and Steeles. Tue Aug 25 22:22:31 -0700 2009 4594377 1094423 racheljenna 1 4978933 French Quarter, Avenue Rd is closed. Wed Aug 26 07:30:59 -0700 2009 4594377 22056 ddelicious 2 4978961 Really?!?! They’ve been open for what… 5 months?? Wed Aug 26 07:40:12 -0700 2009 4978933 25243 magic 3 4979068 bit longer prob but not much. Wed Aug 26 08:13:53 -0700 2009 4978961 22056 ddelicious 4 4983519 Oh, that's very sad. I only got there once, but really enjoyed it and had wanted to go back... Even though it's already been mentioned in another post, for the sake of thoroughness, Truffles is closing too, Thu Aug 27 13:19:01 -0700 2009 4979068 138160 torontofoodiegirl 5 4984149 Not a restaurant but I believe About Cheese on Yonge, near Trapper's, closed. Thu Aug 27 16:59:41 -0700 2009 4983519 25243 magic 1 5027043 YongeThailand on St Clair has a we will reopen sign in the window, but no one picks up the phone and St Clair is off their website. Shame. Sun Sep 13 16:31:11 -0700 2009 4594377 10636 mikeb 1 5028977 That Indian place in the Beach... Yoga Rice and Spice (I think it was called) has closed. Building sold to a denture clinic... the chef owner is moving to India to travel for the next 50 years. He showed me his Lonely Planet book. I wish him well. His curries were amazing. Mon Sep 14 11:35:25 -0700 2009 4594377 1088765 kitchensalive 2 5029149 Oh, that's too bad. He is such a nice and friendly man. I can't say I am surprised though; that place was never busy. Mon Sep 14 12:32:59 -0700 2009 5028977 179628 toveggiegirl 1 5042633 Brandon's Roti Hut at Huntley and Bloor is closed with a non-payment of rent sign. Sad times for the neighborhood and the hoardes of Rogers employees who lined up every day for great lunch specials. Sat Sep 19 15:44:55 -0700 2009 4594377 91579 idnas 1 5048989 Zoulpy's Deli closed. Tue Sep 22 09:19:02 -0700 2009 4594377 179628 toveggiegirl 2 5058037 :( I loved that place. Fri Sep 25 10:34:49 -0700 2009 5048989 69499 TOchowgal 2 5058382 NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. Sniff. Are you absolutely, positively, 100% sure Zoulpy's is gone? Fri Sep 25 12:23:15 -0700 2009 5048989 12072 Googs 3 5061242 I know, it's very sad. I read it on TasteTO's blog which is quite reliable. http://www.tasteto.com/2009/09/20/t-o-tidbits-%E2%80%93-sunday-september-20th/ Sun Sep 27 01:43:45 -0700 2009 5058382 179628 toveggiegirl 4 5061602 I went by yesterday. It's so sad. TasteTO refers to it as a greasy spoon which I never found it to be. To me it was the last of the real diners. A place where people congregated and whiled away the time talking, relaxing, eating decent food for a reasonable price. Families, couples, limo drivers, lawyers, and students all could afford and enjoy it. It's almost worth seeing if we could take up a fund and put them back in business. Zoulpy's is irreplaceable. Sun Sep 27 08:40:26 -0700 2009 5061242 12072 Googs 5 5063486 As the person who wrote the TasteTO mention you refer to, I should say that I don't use "greasy spoon" as an insult, but rather a term of endearment for old school diners like Zoulpy's. Hopefully, I'll be able to continue using it for many years, although at the rate they're closing, I'm worried... :( Mon Sep 28 06:56:06 -0700 2009 5061602 20196 gregclow 3 5067637 FWIW, when I was in Zoulpy's one day a couple of years ago, they were talking about wanting to retire and not being able to sell the business. Tue Sep 29 13:58:33 -0700 2009 5058382 23411 embee 1 5049223 Lambros has closed. A sports bar appears to be in its place. Tue Sep 22 10:28:16 -0700 2009 4594377 103439 eller 2 5049778 What's going on with Fare Bistro on Queen E in Leslieville? There's a sign on the door that says they're temporarily closed due to a water main problem under Queen Street....The sign's been there for weeks now - I sincerely hope they'll re-open... Tue Sep 22 12:48:25 -0700 2009 5049223 45856 SharkfinSoup 3 5063500 Voicemail message at Fare says that they'll be reopening as soon as possible. Hard to say how long ago that was set, but at least the number is still in service and the voicemail box isn't full. Mon Sep 28 07:00:58 -0700 2009 5049778 20196 gregclow 4 5067493 Hey thanks gregclow! I haven't noticed anything else about them closing in the papers etc. Let's hope it is as they say and that they'll be open again soon. Tue Sep 29 12:58:36 -0700 2009 5063500 45856 SharkfinSoup 5 5160661 The owners intend on reopening but are currently in insurance hell. Here's hoping they get it sorted soon! Fri Nov 06 07:39:00 -0800 2009 5067493 1096658 Sueb24 1 5057477 Il Mulino. We hear that it's been sold and new owner will run it under different name, different chef etc. We are planning to stop by over the weekend, stay tuned! Fri Sep 25 07:32:20 -0700 2009 4594377 292855 macika 2 5057755 Because I enjoy Il Mulino, I just called them. There is a new owner, but he tells me there will not be a new name. He also says the chef is the same as always. Fri Sep 25 09:03:26 -0700 2009 5057477 208816 farmgirl1836 3 5058849 Il Mulino was sold by the Pagliaro family to Oscar...former manager of Sotto Sotto for many years! The name will...unfortunately not change, however, I am sure Oscar will make it into his own place in no time. Prices should drop on both food and wine menus. Good luck to Oscar! Fri Sep 25 15:41:44 -0700 2009 5057755 19505 The Macallan 18 1 5060022 Bigliardi's closes today: http://www.torontolife.com/daily/daily-dish/deathwatch/2009/09/17/after-32-years-on-church-street-bigliardis-closes-its-doors/ Sat Sep 26 10:12:21 -0700 2009 4594377 1094915 caviartothegeneral 1 5061629 On Saturday, I was driving on Bloor and saw paper over the windows at Maroli. Is it closed too or just renovating? Sun Sep 27 08:49:47 -0700 2009 4594377 16797 bogie 2 5061665 They are closed for renovations and expect to re-open on Tuesday. Sun Sep 27 09:05:52 -0700 2009 5061629 41175 foodyDudey 3 5062060 That is a huge relief to hear. I love Maroli. Sun Sep 27 12:36:20 -0700 2009 5061665 12420 Fwagra 4 5064709 ZELDA's on Church Street was shuttered last nite (Sept. 27). There is talk they may re-locate to Yonge Street in the near future... Mon Sep 28 13:22:16 -0700 2009 5062060 156728 danthediner 5 5068398 Zelda's is going to re-open in the former Living Well, then Abaritta's pizza spot on Yonge. Not much of a food loss, but was a great Church St. patio for cocktails. Not sure how that will transition over on Yonge. Tue Sep 29 20:39:22 -0700 2009 5064709 99681 abigllama 6 5083776 BAGEL WORLD on Bloor Street West (The Annex) has closed for certain...there was talk of a 'reno' at one time but that was strange because they had just opened. Was at Bagel World (Wilson Ave) today and specifically asked about Bloor Street was told they had no plans to re-open! Tue Oct 06 15:17:54 -0700 2009 5068398 78717 pearlD 7 5086590 Posted in a separate thread but just to make it official - HoLeeChow closed today - all locations. Wed Oct 07 15:02:31 -0700 2009 5083776 100701 millygirl 8 5086628 They only closed today? The website was down last week. Anyway, good riddance. Wed Oct 07 15:16:04 -0700 2009 5086590 41175 foodyDudey 9 5087157 I find it amazing they lasted into this millennium. Cya! Wed Oct 07 18:56:32 -0700 2009 5086628 21982 koknia 8 5087199 Wow, that's one closure I won't lose any sleep over! Wed Oct 07 19:18:28 -0700 2009 5086590 179628 toveggiegirl 8 5087365 What a combo! The best-looking flyers and the worst-tasting food... Wed Oct 07 20:29:39 -0700 2009 5086590 19782 Full tummy 5 5161363 The Il Fornello on Church Street closed, too. Fri Nov 06 11:18:05 -0800 2009 5064709 59560 peasontoast 1 5089551 Jalapeno Restaurant - King and Bathurst Thu Oct 08 16:24:28 -0700 2009 4594377 1114939 EssGee 1 5089933 irie is becoming harlem underground. Thu Oct 08 19:22:44 -0700 2009 4594377 10634 pinstripeprincess 2 5089939 Meaning what? Full of Dutch influences, or budding jazz musicians? Thu Oct 08 19:27:33 -0700 2009 5089933 80671 Snarf 3 5089967 i didn't realize i had to provide more information than that on this thread. the papers went up in the windows just the past few days and all they're suggesting is harlem v2 at the moment. Thu Oct 08 19:39:40 -0700 2009 5089939 10634 pinstripeprincess 4 5090026 Sorry, thought you were making a reference to the crowd, which puzzled me. It's seemed to be continually popular, though I thought my last few meals there were less well done. Notch up another. Thu Oct 08 20:12:27 -0700 2009 5089967 80671 Snarf 5 5090649 The change of Irie to Harlem Underground is less a "closure" and more a "relaunch", as Irie and the original Harlem are owned by the same person. Fri Oct 09 06:58:32 -0700 2009 5090026 20196 gregclow 6 5090747 that was the impression i got... the signage seemed to give more homage to irie than most places would if they were just taking over a space. but i didn't spend the time to verify that. Fri Oct 09 07:34:17 -0700 2009 5090649 10634 pinstripeprincess 7 5093035 Be still my beating heart. Not one, but TWO Harlem's? Actually, that's probably enough cholesterol TO stop my heart. Oh my goodness that's great news. Sat Oct 10 06:17:49 -0700 2009 5090747 12072 Googs 1 5134288 I just heard that Citizen was sold and will close in the new year to be renovated and opened under a new name. Look for changes at Rosebud early next year also. Tue Oct 27 08:26:51 -0700 2009 4594377 41175 foodyDudey 2 5134358 From what I've heard, Citizen was purchased by Lynn Crawford, ex of The Four Seasons Toronto and New York, who's back in town. Tue Oct 27 08:51:37 -0700 2009 5134288 232011 Tatai 3 5143657 Yes, Lyn Crawford purchased the Citizen and takes over January 1. Fri Oct 30 13:20:50 -0700 2009 5134358 72183 Poorboy 4 5143717 Wow, that is a scoop!! Interesting. I wonder why she she left the big apple? Fri Oct 30 13:41:36 -0700 2009 5143657 100701 millygirl 5 5144117 Millygirl, surely you mean NYC, not Colborne... Fri Oct 30 16:59:50 -0700 2009 5143717 19782 Full tummy 6 5144264 Yes, NYC. Now how in the heck did that that icon get there in the first place. Geesh, technology!!! Fri Oct 30 18:30:40 -0700 2009 5144117 100701 millygirl 7 5144459 I thought you were being funny!!! Fri Oct 30 20:35:18 -0700 2009 5144264 19782 Full tummy 5 5144543 Well, the current owners as you know have three places and were feeling spread a little too thin apparently. I spoke with the folks at Citizen today and they are preparing to go out with a bang on NYE.. lol Nice folks. Looking forward to Lyn coming back. Certainly the tie in to Food Network fits nicely in my opinion. Usually Four Seasons moves their Exec Chefs every three years come rain or shine. If I recall correctly, this is a little sooner than the three years is up in NYC so who knows? Fri Oct 30 21:51:40 -0700 2009 5143717 72183 Poorboy 3 5145101 That's going to make for a very happy new year. I LOVE Lynn Crawford's cooking and I LOVE the fact that she'll be a 5 minute streetcar ride away. Don't even need a taxi. Wow. Sat Oct 31 09:51:51 -0700 2009 5134358 12072 Googs 2 5137645 Rosebud had been for sale earlier this year Wed Oct 28 11:07:56 -0700 2009 5134288 1103861 ingloriouseater 1 5139530 Open Kitchen 5 Roncesvalles Although I won't miss it. They now have a sign up in their window stating that they won't re-open after they received a conditional pass by the board of health. This place has been for sale for some time now. They reduced their hours of operation over the months. Although they started out with great ideas and home cooking, they then started buying, cooking and selling frozen food from the convenience store down the street which can not be a good sign. Thu Oct 29 03:23:23 -0700 2009 4594377 1103861 ingloriouseater 1 5148273 Sakawaya on Danforth and Sushiman on Richmond closed as of Oct. 31. Sun Nov 01 23:21:42 -0800 2009 4594377 187821 katana750 2 5193708 I guess I missed this post and just drove by Sakawaya yesterday and noticed it's no longer there. I must admit we prefered Aji Sai across the street but I'm still sorry to hear they shut down. Thu Nov 19 06:10:41 -0800 2009 5148273 100701 millygirl 3 5193765 Both were on the north side. Was there something else you are thinking of on the other side? Thu Nov 19 06:36:42 -0800 2009 5193708 41175 foodyDudey 4 5194039 Sorry no, I meant across Jones. Thu Nov 19 08:18:37 -0800 2009 5193765 100701 millygirl 1 5150477 Mochizuki at Bay and Elm is closed. Mon Nov 02 16:11:40 -0800 2009 4594377 1094915 caviartothegeneral 1 5193910 Boho on Roncesvalles. Thu Nov 19 07:27:17 -0800 2009 4594377 101037 Beef Pattie 1 5193927 For any that might have still cared: George’s on Eglinton W. Thu Nov 19 07:31:06 -0800 2009 4594377 25243 magic 1 5194970 Carman's has closed permanently. http://www.torontolife.com/daily/daily-dish/deathwatch/2009/11/19/carman%E2%80%99s-dining-club-steak-house-finally-put-out-of-its-misery/#more-14889 Thu Nov 19 15:35:58 -0800 2009 4594377 179628 toveggiegirl 1 5204560 Il Fornell on Church Street is gone now too Tue Nov 24 04:25:41 -0800 2009 4594377 1103861 ingloriouseater 2 5207133 cosa pizza on roncesvalles is papered over, no reno sign, no for lease sign, just papered windows Wed Nov 25 05:38:43 -0800 2009 5204560 1103861 ingloriouseater 3 5209435 with the construction effectively closing down much of Roncesvalles, look for many more businesses closing in this once vibrant neighbourhood... Thu Nov 26 05:27:34 -0800 2009 5207133 51161 wayter 2 5208160 I can't say this saddens me much. I've had good experiences with the Yonge/St. Clair branch of Il Fornello, and often ordered take-out from orderit on lazy evenings, but when I visited the Church St. location earlier this summer, I was very disappointed. The food was on the far side of mediocre and it seemed like the big draw was a cheap martini night. Wed Nov 25 12:31:28 -0800 2009 5204560 1127429 stet 1 5208217 Not sure if this counts, but I heard a rumour that The Cookbook Store on Yonge & Yorkville has closed or will be closing....any truth to this one? Wed Nov 25 12:56:38 -0800 2009 4594377 19816 Lazar 2 5208294 I have my doubts about that one, but will do some research. The Cookbook Store is an institution. Wed Nov 25 13:29:23 -0800 2009 5208217 21026 Non Doctor 2 5208478 I hope not. Wed Nov 25 14:39:54 -0800 2009 5208217 179628 toveggiegirl 1 5210804 Just noticed 'Wok on Yonge' the Chinese fusion place that featured rare tasting menu has closed down and will become another Thai cuisine restaurant on the strip. ( Phuket Palace?! ) Fri Nov 27 07:43:04 -0800 2009 4594377 10810 Charles Yu