May 21, 2012
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April Showers bring Bayview flowers

Local floral shop marks half a century in the neighbourhood

Florist to the famous: Collin Smith, owner of Joseph Flowers, has made arrangements for Celine Dion and Mariah Carey

Florist to the famous: Collin Smith, owner of Joseph Flowers, has made arrangements for Celine Dion and Mariah Carey

Joseph Flowers has been serving our neighbourhood for half a century.  “We are at a size that can provide exceptional customer service, and we have a loyal client base in this tight-knit community,” says owner Collin Smith. Joseph Flowers has done arrangements for a number of celebrities, including Céline Dion and Mariah Carey. For details, stop by the shop at 808 York Mills Road, near Leslie Street, or call 416-444-9871.

Kurtz Orchards has opened a store at Bayview Village Shopping Centre. Kurtz offers gourmet foods and gift baskets and specializes in corporate gifting. It sells homemade jams, jellies, tapenades, artisanal dressings, fruit curds and more. Call 416- 761-9611, or visit 2901 Bayview Ave. near Sheppard Avenue.

Bayview Village Shopping Centre will host a heritage antique market on April 12. More than 65 selected dealers from across Ontario and Quebec will display 19th and 20th century furniture, antique jewellery, European and American art glass and pottery, paintings, porcelains, silver, collectibles and china, among other items. Admission is free. For details, call 416-483-6471 or stop in at 2901 Bayview Ave. near Sheppard Avenue.

Wing Machine is newly renovated and ready to serve its famous wings. The restaurant is equipped with more seating space and will be applying for its liquor license soon. The chain also has ribs, pizza, and fresh salads and dips. Visit 5439 Yonge Street, south of Finch Avenue, or call 416-730-9486 for details.

Legs Plus & Bra Boutique is marking its 27th anniversary. Owned by Rhonda Finkelstein and and Randi Szymkowicz, the store specializes in fitting bras and underpinnings for women of all sizes. Call 416-497-2350, or drop in at 5867 Leslie St., near Steeles Avenue, for details.

Pets Palace, owned by the Kelso family, has been serving the neighbourhood for 13 years. Animals love getting washed, groomed and having their nails clipped at this boutique dog salon. For more information, call 416-733-4698, or stop in at 3305 Bayview Ave., near Finch Avenue.

Sloan’s Shoes, located at 3455 Yonge Street near Lawrence Avenue, is celebrating 57 years in the neighbourhood. The store, which has been in the family for three generations, sells a variety of casual, comfortable, high- quality shoes. For more information, call 416-483-9889.

Temple Sinai Nursery School will host its annual boutique night on April 23, from 5 to 9 p.m., located at 210 Wilson Ave. The event will offer unique items not readily available in stores, such as women’s and children’s clothing, jewellery and home decor. For more information, please call 416-487-3281. Admission is free.

If you know of a business opening or closing in your neighbourhood, please call the business editor at 416-250-7979, ext. 225.

This article appears in the April 2009 issue of Post City Magazines

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