Windfield’s has been a long-standing favourite amongst North York residents for years. This month marks the 20th anniversary for owner Marino Stauvropoulos. Well-known for its casual atmosphere, friendly staff and generously sized portions, it’s easy to see why so many people frequent the joint — whether it’s for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
801 York Mills Rd., 416-445-1630
New to Toronto is Gerry Weber. The international fashion brand celebrated the launch of its Canadian flagship store at Yorkdale Shopping Centre in April. Sandwiched between Bebe and ivivva athletica, just down the way from Williams-Sonoma, the new womens wear store is 1,900 square feet on the ground floor and houses four of the brand’s fashion lines all under one roof.
3401 Dufferin St., 416-789-2002
Famous Laffa just opened its newest location at Yonge and Steeles, the first expansion of growth for what is now a franchise chain, with great-tasting Middle Eastern food made quickly. Picks include mains like lamb kebabs and the Jerusalem mixed plate and, of course, a roster of laffa sandwiches (6283 Yonge St., 416-792-4420).
Narooe Korean Cuisine is the new Korean restaurant in Newtonbrook, near Yonge Street and Finch Avenue. The resto offers a casual ambience with moderately priced Korean cuisine dishes including various types of bibimbap, kimchi jjigae and gamjatang — pork bone stew.
5649 Yonge St.,416-546-4918
The boutique jewellery and accessories store Magi 3 is a welcome addition to the Avenue Road and Wilson Avenue neighbourhood. Owners Magi Lanz, Nilza Ogniewicz and Janine Shmuelevitz recently celebrated the store’s grand opening in March.
1961 Avenue Rd., 416-486-6244
Avenue Interiors has been providing patrons with full-service flooring, window and wallpaper services in Toronto since 1986. Owners Mindy and Rick Gelman celebrate their 30th anniversary this May.
1900 Avenue Rd., 416-781-3005
