THE ANNEX & LITTLE ITALY BUSINESSES
Business Directory Listing...
A listing of fabulous shops and businesses, serving and located in The Annex and Little Italy, and surrounding areas.
Find Toronto's best home decor and improvement, beauty, food, gifts, real estate agents, health and wellness, clothing and accessory businesses, and much more. Listings include contact information, a brief write-up on products and services offered, and website links.
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The Annex Hodge Podge www.theannexhodgepodge.com
258 Dupont St. • 416.513.1333
Conveniently located on the northside of Dupont and Spadina, The Annex Hodge Podge is quickly earning a great reputation for its fresh vegan, vegetarian and meat offerings. This mom and pop style bistro offers fresh gourmet soups, salads, juices and sandwiches including the aptly named sandwich, “The Madison” which customers have named ‘The Best Sandwich in Toronto’. This cozy eatery also provides catering from corporate luncheons to household gatherings.
Bata Shoe Museum www.batashoemuseum.ca
327 Bloor St. West • 416.979.7799
The Museum celebrates the style and function of footwear in four impressive galleries. Footwear on display ranges from Chinese bound foot shoes and ancient Egyptian sandals to chestnut-crushing clogs and glamourous platforms. Over 4,500 years of history and a collection of 20th-century celebrity shoes are reflected in the semi-permanent exhibition, All About Shoes. Three other galleries feature changing exhibitions, so there's always something new to see.
Bloor Cinema www.bloorcinema.com
506 Bloor St. W. • 416.516.2330
The best film deal in town—$5 for kids and seniors, $3 memberships—this old-time theatre takes you back in time to experience movies the way they used to be, but with the advantage of state-of-the-art equipment. Films festivals, documentaries, buttered popcorn, classics and gala events, the Bloor has something for everyone. Visit website for monthly calendar of events.
BRILHO Luxury Cleaning Services www.brilhoservices.com
578 Davenport Rd. • 416.923.3300
BRILHO is Toronto’s premium cleaning & services company serving residential, commercial and retail clients in the GTA. Their experience staff will ensure that you receive the best luxury cleaning & customer service at a competitive price. Staff is bonded and insured, and they provide all the necessary supplies and equipment. Call for a quote today.
COBS BREAD www.cobsbread.com
370 Bloor St. W. (The Annex) • 416.924.9555
172 Baldwin St. (Kensington Market) • 416.977.5700
COBS BREAD offers fresh, high quality baked goods every day. Their individually hand-crafted breads come in many flavours and textures, including traditional loaves such as White, Whole Wheat and Country Grain; and seeded loaves, including Lekkerbrot, Soy & Flaxseed, and popular Cape Seed. Also find sweet treats like Apple & Walnut Logs, Apple Scrolls, Cinnamon Buns and more.
D.O.T. Elite www.dot-canada.com
146 Dupont Street • 416.927.7847
D.O.T. Furniture’s new flagship store in the heart of Yorkville features a large selection of furniture for your home—indoors and out—over three floors of showroom space. For outdoors they have a wide selection of Resin Wicker, Cast Aluminum and Wood furniture, in addition to popular elements like fire pit tables, freestanding gazebos, and umbrellas. Other furnishings and accessories available include Ashley Furniture, Calvin Klein carpets, Vera Wang Mattresses and D.O.T. Furniture’s own Casazisi Collections.
ELTE www.elte.com
80 Ronald Avenue • 416.785.7885
ELTE is one of North America’s largest retail establishments, specializing in carpets and home furnishings. Located in Toronto, ELTE stocks broadloom and rugs; sofas, sleepers and sectionals; coffee, side and occasional tables; dining tables; chairs, ottomans and benches; beds, dressers and chests, and fine leather furniture. Also find linens and mattresses, accessories, lighting and more. Ginger’s Bath and Summerhill Hardware are also part of ELTE.
Executive Planning International L.I. Ltd.
416-964.2221
Worried about having enough retirement money to live the way you want to live? Executive Planning International has a new concept to explore with you. This unique method of efficiently accumulating substantial amounts of money for your later years, is worth exploring. Call for a confidential, no commitment consultation.
Hey Lucy www.heylucy.ca
Hey Lucy offers authentic wood burning oven, hand-stretched pizza, fresh pasta, a great patio, popular weekend brunch, and Wednesday night is martini night. Only $3.99 and more than 20 selections from which to choose, including Sextini, Jolly Rancher, or a Freedom 55 made with Polar Ice Vodka, coconut rum, passion fruit and pineapple juice. A brunch favourite is Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast, make with three slices of fresh egg bread topped with strawberry compote and cream cheese, served with fresh fruit.
Holly Sisson Photography www.hollysissonphotography.com
647-822-7176
A natural light photographer, Holly Sisson specializes in capturing families in natural settings, relaxed and at play. No staged, in-studio family photos here. Instead shoots take place at client’s home, in the backyard, at the local park, or any other place that offers an interesting backdrop. Visit website for a sample of Holly’s work.
Intrepid Travel www.intrepidtravel.com
523 Bloor St. W. (Bloor & Bathurst) • 416.531.1332
For 20 years, Intrepid Travel has been known for its imaginative, life-changing group trips to every corner of the world. Today, it’s the largest adventure tour operator in the world, featuring over 100 countries accessible in 10 different styles of travel. Offering a wide range of tours, they have a style of travel to suit just about every budget, comfort level and activity. They even grade the level of culture shock you are likely to experience.
Julia West Home www.juliawesthome.com
140 Kendal Avenue • 416.324.7500
Since 1998 Julia West Home has been bringing the best of past design traditions into the present. They are famous for furniture design and construction, especially for furniture that ‘earns its keep’, with designs that have more than one function. Find beautiful bed linens, window coverings, bean-bag chairs, letterboards, and hand-selected accessory pieces. They also offer upholstery and custom window coverings. Free parking just south of their building makes visiting easy.
Midoco Art & Office Supplies www.midoco.ca
555 Bloor St. W. • 416.588.7718
1964 Queen St. E. • 416.691.5676
For more than 20 years Midoco has been the art supply source for professionals, students and dabblers in the Annex and Beach neighbourhoods of Toronto. They have something for everyone, offering a unique mix of stationery, art, craft, office and school supplies, journals and agendas, games and toys, party supplies, seasonal items, and much more.
Nilli Salonspa www.nillisalonspa.com
521 Eglinton Ave. W. • 416.487.6139
Internationally recognized for her skill and creativity, Nilli Liman creates styles to fit your lifestyle and the natural tendencies of your hair. Styles so easy to care for that they fall naturally into place, even when left to air-dry. The salon uses only the gentlest products, resulting in soft, touchable hair with brilliant shine, for a difference you’ll see and feel.
Panacea www.panaceaecoshop.com
588 Bloor St. W. • 647.350.3269
The Annex is now home to Toronto's first and only vegan health food and eco-goods store. Located on Bloor street, west of Markham St., Panacea is an oasis for healthy and ethical shopping choices without the usual greenwashing. The store features full dry, refrigerated and frozen grocery departments, all free of animal products and GMO ingredients. Most items are certified organic and kosher, and there is a good selection of gluten-free foods, too—all at competitive prices.
RE/MAX Unique Inc., Brokerage www.yvonneohara.com
Yvonne O'Hara, Sales Representative • 416.928.6833
Yvonne O'Hara has lived in the Annex and College St. area for more than 20 years–in fact she chose to buy her first home in this neighbourhood, and loves to work in it, too. If you are interested in Annex or Little Italy real estate—even if it's just to find out what the house down the street sold for—call Yvonne. She'll be happy to help.
Scoop & Bean www.scoopandbean.com
2 Follis Avenue • 647.342.7770
Find Kawartha Diary ice cream at the cafe/ice cream shop. The 12 flavours offered are switched up from time to time, and often include kid’s favs like Cotton Candy and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. For adults, there’s Affogato—vanilla ice cream topped with a shot of espresso. Also find Reunion Island fair trade coffee, Organa tea, cookies, croissants, and muffins, plus sweet and savory crepes. Comfy seating indoors, an outdoor patio that seats 20, free WiFi and extremely friendly staff make this a great spot to hang out.
SILVERBRIDGE www.silverbridge.com
162 Cumberland St. • 416.923.2591
SILVERBRIDGE jewellery is the work of European trained sculptor and goldsmith COSTIN LAZAR. Each piece is hand-crafted exclusively in the SILVERBRIDGE downtown Toronto studio. Costin’s inspiration is nature itself transposed through his artistic vision into beautifully sculpted pieces. His materials are sterling silver, 18 karat gold and platinum, diamonds and exquisite coloured gemstones.
STUDIO VOGUE GALLERY www.studiovoguegallery.com
216 Avenue Rd. (just n. of Davenport) • 416.459.9809
Hosting a new and different exhibition every month STUDIO VOGUE GALLERY is one of Toronto’s most eclectic galleries. Representing more than 30 artists from Canada and around the world, they have artworks to meet a variety of tastes. Their exhibitions offer visitors an opportunity to enjoy art in a wide variety of media including oil and acrylic, works on paper, sculpture, mixed media, and photography.
Summerhill Nursery & Floral www.summerhillnursery.ca
301 MacPherson Avenue. • 416.922.6902
Summerhill Nursery and Floral is a destination garden centre. Located south east of Casa Loma, there’s simply nothing else like it in the GTA. At two and a half acres, Summerhill is huge by comparison to most other garden centres. Summerhill has a full selection of annuals, perennials, exotic tropicals and woody plants. There is an endless selection of accessories for the garden, too. From patio furniture, planters, fountains, and statues—this place has it all. You can spend hours browsing the enormous indoor showroom and outdoor yard. Complimentary parking on east side of the store makes visiting easy.
Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra and Chamber Choir • www.tafelmusik.org
Concerts at Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre | 416.964.6337
Concerts at George Weston Recital Hall | 416.872.1111
Under the inspired direction of Music Director Jeanne Lamon and Choir Director Ivars Taurins, the Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra and Chamber Choir have touched millions of people around the world with extensive touring, critically-acclaimed recordings, and community partnerships. The musicians perform over 50 concerts right here in Toronto. Check website for details on upcoming events.
Tarragon Theatre www.tarragontheatre.com
30 Bridgman Avenue • 416.531.1827
For 40 years, Tarragon Theatre has been producing Canada's best new plays by established and emerging playwrights. This anniversary season, we continue that tradition with an exciting lineup of new Canadian plays—from writers who are stimulating, experienced and emerging but all excellent—alongside a contemporary American classic.
Twice Found www.twicefound.com
608 Markham Street • 416.534.3904
TwiceFound appeals both to vintage lovers and serious collectors. It has a superb selection of vintage costume jewellery & offers the modern twist to vintage in its offering of teak furniture, lighting, tableware, art glass and pottery.
The Wine Boutique
585 Markham St. (in Mirvish Village) • 416.516.9463
At The Wine Boutique there are more than 60 varieties of wine from which to choose, and wines can also be customized to suit your tastes. Unsure of what you want? The expert staff will work with you to uncover exactly what you like. Prices for one selection (about 30 bottles) range from $120-$199, and include everything except the bottles (you can bring your own). Open Tues–Wed, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Thurs–Fri, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Sat, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday.