Saying Goodbye to the Coffee Mill

The Coffee Mill, located on 99 Yorkville Avenue, is closing on September 7.  The restaurant has been in the area since Yorkville was a prime hippie spot in the 1960s and offers old school European fare like schnitzel, cabbage rolls and strudel.  Until the advent of espresso bars across the city, it was probably one […]

Real Italian Fashion in the 905: That’s Italy Opens

Last week, I had the wonderful opportunity to preview pieces available at Vaughan’s newest shopping experience, That’s Italy Fashion District (aka That’s Italy).  However, instead of going up to the store itself, select pieces from the store were brought to the Church Apprevio Bar on Queen and Dovercourt.  And despite being called a “preview,” in […]

Unique, Sophisticated Credo Lands in Yorkville

Cynthia Cheng Mintz Six year old Spanish-based Credo officially celebrated its Toronto debut on December 14.  With delicious appetizers as well as two signature drinks and informal modelling of Credo’s shirts, guests mingled and learned about Credo’s unique philosphy of sophisticated style. Opened several weeks ago and located at what was formerly the McCaffrey Haute Couture bridal […]