Nightlife
Jess’ dead sexy bad ass mother f***** pulled pork sandwich
One of the hidden culinary gems of Ossington is the menu at the Painted Lady.
When you walk into this funky little bordello themed bar, food is not what comes to mind. […]
Articles by Brians
Theatre and Art
BlueBird – A Food and Art Thing – Event
Last night we stopped by a little event at what used to be Rolly’s Garage, and is now called Meta Gallery. […]
Other Things
Our One Year Anniversary – and a New Look
We’re excited to announce that we’re one year old today!
It was one year ago that Joe Pantalone annoyed me so much by blocking new restaurant openings on Ossington without consultation from the neighbours that I went home and started writing. […]
Press
We are Hyperlocal… – J-Source News
This blog is a bit of a labour of love. Going into it’s second year in only a few days (yes, we’ll post when it happens) it’s been a fun project documenting the change in this great city street. Today that was published in J-Source, and online Journal of Journalism. […]
Theatre and Art
A New Gallery Open – 1st Run?
Walking to work this morning I walked by the old Monarch Framing location at 194 Ossington which closed in early April to discover a new gallery open there. […]
Retail and Services
Lush and Lavish launches Beauty School and new product lines
Lush and Lavish has been growing their business on Ossington since launching around two years ago, taking over an old salon and updating it with many new services and offerings including massages, and treatments. […]
Festivals
Jane’s Walk in Ossington Village
This morning we went for a short neighbourhood walk as part of a North American initiative called Jane’s Walk, in honour of the legendary urban activist Jane Jacobs. […]
Fundraiser
Friends of Noah Benefit Concert – Organized by Nicky Potter of Painted Lady
The Painted Lady is a busy place, and Nicky Potter, the proprietor, has her hands full daily with growing and building the business. But, when she’s not running one of Ossington’s local hot spots she has been busy with a charity she holds dear : Friends of Noah Canada. […]
music
Reposado’s House Band, The Reposadists, release their first album
Another Ossington music tradition is the house band at Reposado bar at 136 Ossington. Last Saturday night they released their first album bringing the sounds of Reposado on a Friday night. […]
Politics
Two more articles highlight changes in Ossington since regulation changes
This weekend two articles appeared in our local media highlighting the changes in Ossington since the restrictions were put into place on restaurant growth on Ossington. […]