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Marching bands, dogs in drag and Star Wars clone troopers – it must be the 45th annual Beaches Lions Easter Parade!

Queen Street East between Victoria Park and Woodbine was alive with hundreds (thousands?) of people Sunday, April 24, 2011. A sunny afternoon and a cherished Beach event drew the faithful crowds out to enjoy music, chocolate and an eclectic mix of floats and bands.

The Beach is the proud to play host to residents from all over the ...

Leslieville’s Ruby Watchco is a delicious delight! Celebrity Chef, Lynn Crawford’s Ruby Watchco at 730 Queen Street East in Toronto’s Leslieville was a delightful surprise to this food and interior design junkie. The atmosphere is comfy industrial chic – if such a thing exists. All soft worn brick, aged steel burnished woods, and chalk board signage. Seating is a little snug but not so much that you are sharing secrets with adjacent diners. Most notably for this ...

This area, just north of the Distillery is s-l-o-w-l-y gentrifying and Weezie’s been here through all the changes.So small you might not notice it immediately, Weezie’s is worth the trip to the corner of King East and Power in Corktown. A small Bistro style place (it seats maybe 30) with an intimate vibe and delicious food, Weezie’s boasts great service and good dining value.

The decor is a bit retro with warm woods, soft fabrics and feeling that the space just ...