Nightlife
121 Ossington Changes: The Well is Closed; Oak Island Moving In
The Well closed at 121 Ossington and another bar is taking its place: Oak Island should open in April and will serve food and drinks for lunch and dinner […]
Bars
Cafes
The Dock Ellis Opens on Dundas west of Dovercourt
Dundas West is getting cooler, with the addition of a new craft beer sports bar, The Dock Ellis at 1280 Dundas Street West […]
Festivals
Toronto Cocktail Week Events On Ossington
Next week is Toronto Cocktail Week and some of the parties and events are taking place in local bars on Ossington. […]
Press
Ossington in the news
It’s a new year and Ossington remains a popular subject in the press. Here is a round-up if the latest, most interesting stories about our neighborhood. […]
Other Things
Name that Light Fixture – Do you know the bright spots on Ossington?
No one says that the merchants of Ossington are dim. And some of them have great taste and creativity in the light fixtures in their shops restaurants and bars. We thought we’d have a little fun and see how well our readers know the neighbourhood. […]
Restaurants
Fishbar Opening Soon
About a week ago we stopped by Salt Wine Bar and talked to William Tavares about his new venture, Fishbar, which is going in where Todo used to be. […]
Cafes
The Port – updated local spot keeps traditional Beef Shishkabob
With a quick name change to “The Port” this local spot has suddenly changed from a dingy bar to a retro-styled hangout with pool tables, pinball machines, a wall of video screens playing old 60s and 70s movies, and a DJ area. […]
Cafes
The evolution of Dundas off Ossington
It seems that the Ossington moratorium has benefited Dundas Street West, turning it into the new, new thing. The proliferation of galleries, bars, restaurants and more continues this fall with the opening of several spots between Crawford and Beaconsfield alone. […]
Festivals
Toronto Beer Week Preview
Toronto’s first ever Toronto Beer Week launches September 20 and we have more information on events, tastings, and how the bars and restaurants of Ossington will contribute to the fun.
Nightlife
Reposado Turns Three!
Our favourite Tequila bar on Ossington is turning three tomorrow! We’ve had a lot of good times there, including listening to Sandy lead the Reposadists on a weekend evening, or sitting in the back patio enjoying one of the many specialty margaritas they have. […]