One of a kind food bank
It is difficult enough to find a vegetarian restaurant,but to come across a vegetarian food bank is a pleasant surprise. Scarborough is the home to the only vegetarian food bank in North America.
Food
Toronto East General redefines ‘hospital food’
“Just a simple change like changing the mashed potatoes over to Ontario-fresh mashed potatoes would have a huge impact on the patient clientele,” said Leslie Carson. “We’re basically replacing a frozen entrée type product with a freshly-made Ontario product.”
Scarborough has its own little piece of cupcake heaven
In a little corner at 2060 Ellesmere Rd. sits a small cupcake specialty shop, the first of its kind in all of Scarborough.
Stick it to fast food, high school students urge peers
It’s lunch time at York Mills Collegiate Institute. Students looking to satisfy their cravings head to nearby York Mills Shopping Centre. But instead of a pick-me-up, John Joo says, the hungry students get picked apart internally by the fast food served at the plaza.
Scarborough cookie factory sells treats at cheap prices
The Dad’s Cookies Outlet Store sells Kraft cookies and crackers to the public at kooky prices.
Losses expected for local bars
Empty seats and a lonely bar devoid of the usual sound of cheers, or boos, will be the atmosphere at local Scarborough bars – at least for the month of October. The continued suspension of…
Chocolate store event draws in a sweet crowd of people
A Swiss based premium chocolate company hosted an outdoor movie screening this past Friday, bringing together family and friends to take part in their unique outdoor setting.
Review: Great eats, empty glasses
Arkadia House is located in Scarborough’s north end, but it brings flavours to your mouth which are reminiscent of a Greek island. The food is great, but the same cannot be said about the service we received.
Review: Best sports bars in Scarborough
The Scarborough Observer’s Kathleen Wright hit the road to uncover the best spots in Scarborough to raise a pint and watch the game. These are her Top 3.
Healthy food, happy patients
Susan Bull has an antidote to an unappetizing problem at The Scarborough Hospital. “We’re going to return to in-house scratch food production,” she said. “What we are going to buy are potatoes (for example) that we now have to peel … not frozen, or soaked in a (potentially unhealthy) metabisulphite product.”