I promised this post (ahem) a little while ago so here is what I know about what is going on in our little world.
First – I don’t know what is happening with the former CIBC building on the corner of Woodbine and Danforth. It’s been sold. And I believe it is available for lease. All rumours you’ve heard about random coffee chains do not seem to be true.
Career Fit Mom – The spring sessions of these mom and babe group fitness classes begin next week. Beth is running programs at Eastminster Church at Chester and Danforth, in East Lynn Park at Woodbine and Danforth, in Cassels Park at Woodbine and Gerrard and in Taylor Creek Park at Woodbine and Cosburn. There are a number of different types of classes from drop-ins to stroller fit to play fit. Learn more about the fitness coaching and the job coaching at careerfitmom.ca
Patisserie La Cigogne – This Bayview Ave. bakery is opening a second location at Danforth and Monarch Park. From the website: At Patisserie La Cigogne, we strive to bring the quality and freshness of Alsatian delicacies to you each day. French master pastry chef Thierry Schmitt crafts traditional French desserts, croquembouches, wedding cakes, pastries, breads, chocolate and other sumptuous French fare . These delicacies, combined with the cafés friendly atmosphere and service, keep La Cigogne’s devoted clientele coming back for more. It is set to open mid-May and offers an array of yummy things from sandwiches and quiches for lunch to wedding cakes, truffles and pate. Yay!
Cyclepath – Jennifer tipped me off about the Patisserie La Cigogne and she sent me this note about the wonderful bike store on the Danforth just west of Coxwell:
I bought a new bike from The Cyclepath on Danforth this past weekend (before the snow). The staff and service there are fantastic! Carlos and Christine, the owners have made a real investment in our community by buying their building and setting up an amazing new store. I hope that DECA members and the rest of the community will repay that loyalty.
Bistro Camino – Last fall I wrote about Bistro Camino at Danforth and Dawes Road. Lillian wrote me to tell me she tried it out and here’s her review…
If you haven’t hiked along the Danforth to Dawes Road for fine dining of late, hike now. Dinner at Bistro Camino is always good, but last weekend was the first time I enjoyed their ‘four hors d’oeuvres’ plate. If I counted correctly, it actually worked out to be seven types of appetizers all artfully arranged. It included an absolutely delicious parsnip soup, wonderful smoked salmon, wonderful beef carpaccio, tomato and bocconcini on a skewer, escovitch fish, a tiny spring roll filled with duck and mini pot-stickers that were (I think?) filled with shrimp. This fabulous presentation was part of a $25 set-price meal that also included a main entree of shrimp Americano with rice and a really nice assortment of vegies, and then a beautiful Pear Helene for dessert. I have a feeling that that appetizer plate alone would go for $25 in some places downtown. Good wine as well. This place is a true neighbourhood gem.