We continue our series of “buy local” gift ideas in Ossington Village with another easy and plentiful option: a gift certificate for dinner.
With the plethora of restaurants in our neighborhood, you can buy a gift card to suit anyone’s tastes. All you have to do is stop by one of these establishments one night this week and buy a gift certificate, put it in a card, and you’re done. Maybe if you’re lucky, the recipient will take you for a meal! Bon appetit!
The gift: Restaurant gift certificate
Where to get it: Fishbar for seafood lovers, Boehmer for the traditional, Union for the meat eater, Delux for Cuban, Foxley for Asian tapas, Salt for Portuguese tapas, Pizza Libretto and Enoteca Sociale for Italian. If you want to introduce them to somewhere they haven’t tried, Yours Trulyjust opened, and don’t forget Beau Lieu Bistro for the Francophile. The list goes on and on.
Price range: Up to you
Who would like it: People who like to eat out. The range of choices in our neighborhood make it easy to please the people on your list.
We continue our holiday gift guide with an easy to buy at the last minute gift.
The gift: Theatre tickets. With a focus on delivering the arts to the community, LOT offers entertainment throughout the year. Seats are on sale in 2012 for Avenue Qfor the adults, or, for the little ones, Pinkalicious.
Who would like it: People who like the theatre, or just a nice night out. Young kids who would be enchanted by a Sunday matinee (and their parents, who would love it if you’d take them off their hands for an afternoon)!
We continue our gift guide series for Ossington Village with a cute and affordable gift.
The gift: A piggy bank. These adorable little ceramic pigs with painted flowers come in various sizes and colours, and even different animals – we spotted some cute cows too!
Where to get it: Papelaria Portugal, 200 Ossington Avenue
Price range: Ranging in price from $6.99 to $18.99
Who would like it: Lovers of adorable animal artifacts, and people who want to store their coins in a cute receptacle.
In today’s edition of our Ossington gift guide, we go back in time to some classic memories of childhood.
The gift: A classic children’s book
Where to get it: Frantic City, 123 Ossington
Price range: Starting at $10
Who would like it: Children, their parents for encouraging their children to read, and adults who would like to be reminded of a simpler time when they read books instead of tablets. Frantic City has a fantastic range of titles for kids and adults, so you’ll be able to find a classic for everyone on your shopping list.
It’s that time of year – but don’t stress about what to buy everybody! Our guide highlights things to buy locally, so hit the shops and buy well for your friends and family (and maybe even yourself).
The gift:Holiday Blend Coffee. Te Aro makes delicious coffee, and this coffee will be more than just tasty! Every bag sold sends a gift of one dollar to Coffee Kids, a non-profit organization that works with coffee-farming families in Latin America to improve their lives and livelihoods.
The latest edition to our Ossington Village “buy local” gift guide is a very durable backpack.
The gift: The Fjallraven Kanken backpack, imported from Sweden. An old staple in Sweden, these are very popular amongst the staff at J&O, who love them for their durability and adaptability. Some even serve as laptop bags. And they come in a great colour assortment. (not all colours are pictured)
Where to get it: Although local business Academy of Lions helped facilitate the creation, you can only get the shirt at Roots.com or select Roots retail outlets. Because it is for such a good cause, we still recommend it.
Price range: $29.95
Who would like it: Philanthropists and people who wear t-shirts.
We continue our ”buy local” gift guide for Ossington Village with an item that reflects the heritage of many in our neighborhood.
The gift: Team Portugal Football Jersey
Where to get it: Papelaria Portugal, 200 Ossington Ave. This store, just south of Dundas Street West, is one of the best stocked local spots for all things Portuguese.
Price range: $30-$50
Who would like it: A footie fan, a Team Portugal loyalist, or someone who just wants to fit in at the local bakery, sports bar or street festival.
We continue our series of “buy local” gift ideas in Ossington Village with another easy and plentiful option: a gift certificate for dinner.
