Tag Archives: Bloor West Village

336. Start Your Christmas Shopping at 100 Mile Finds

December 2, 2011

Shopping locally is more than a trend; it is becoming a way of life for plenty of Torontonians. Whether you buy local goods because it decreases your carbon footprint, supports local artisans, or simply because the quality of Canadian-made products is top notch, 100 Mile Finds will satisfy your need to purchase local.

100 Mile Finds

Located in Bloor West Village, local artisans show their wares at 100 Mile Finds, where they’re “not interested in big brands or things you can find everywhere in the mall.” The store is all about showcasing gorgeous, unusual and high-quality items made by up-and-coming craftspeople and designers who support their neighbourhoods. The result? Plenty of wonderful, local pieces for you to buy for someone you love, or for yourself!

To shop 100 Mile Finds online, or to learn more about this unique shop in Bloor West Village, go to http://100milefinds.com.

 

261. Bloor West Village Toronto Ukrainian Festival

September 18, 2011

The Toronto Ukrainian Festival was born in 1995 as a celebration of the influence of Ukrainian culture in Ontario. By the early 1950s, approximately 84,000 Ukrainians resided in our province, making Toronto the new “Ukrainian capital.” The Festival celebrates the diversity of our city, and is considered one of the premier Ukrainian festivals in North America. By showcasing contemporary professional and amateur artists and performers of Ukrainian heritage, the culture, music, dance and visual arts of the Ukraine is preserved and celebrated each year at the Festival.

Bloor West Village Toronto Ukrainian Festival

This year, participants will enjoy Mandry, the Toronto Ukrainian Festival 2011 feature band; Roman Danylo, the Headlining Standup from Vancouver; Verkhovyna Song & Dance Ensemble from Edmonton; Tyt I Tam, one of Canada’s premium Ukrainian party bands; Suzirya Ukrainian Dance Theatre from Calgary; and the Lemko Tower, all the way from Lemkivshchyna! In addition to performances, the Festival features plenty of opportunities to purchase culture memorabilia, and of course, the chance to sample delicious Ukrainian food!

The Bloor West Village Toronto Ukrainian Festival finishes today, so make sure to join in on all the fun while you still can! For more information, go to www.ukrainianfestival.com.

19. Get a cookie at Sweet Flour Bake Shop

January 19, 2011

There’s no two ways about it: there’s nothing quite like a fresh baked cookie, warm out of the oven. But how can you experience that delicious aroma, that enticing taste, and that comforting warmth without getting yourself covered in flour and burning the bottoms of your cookies? Sweet Flour Bake Shop!

Sweet Flour Bake Shop

This ingenious bakery/cafe has perfected the art of the freshly baked cookie, and all you have to do is select your gourmet dough (original, peanut butter, or oatmeal) and choose two to three mix-ins (22 options include dark and milk chocolate chunks, macadamia nuts, mini pretzels, dried cranberries and blueberries, chocolate mint chips, peanut butter pieces, snickers, pistachios, dried figs, and yes, sprinkles!) The bakers will put your cookie together, pop it in the oven, and presto! Less than five minutes later you have your custom, fresh, warm and gooey cookie, made just as you like it! If you want to stray from tradition, you can also create a cookie sandwich, a muffin top, and even get oatmeal, granola, or yogurt with Sweet Flour’s delicious mix-ins! Sweet Flour Bake Shop is located in Bloor West Village at 2352 Bloor Street West.

To learn more about Sweet Flour Bake Shop and the Bloor West Village neighbourhood, check out Heikki’s interview with Sweet Flour’s owner, Kim!