May 23, 2012
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Putting Toronto’s twister on the map

New bagel shop opens on Bathurst Street

Sage and Wayne Fromm at Twisted Bagel

Sage and Wayne Fromm at Twisted Bagel

Owner Wayne Fromm and daughter Sage recently opened the doors to Twisted Bagel in North York.

Previously home to What a Bagel and many years before that the popular Carousel — Toronto’s first drive-in restaurant — the shop boasts a menu offering soups, sandwiches, salads and breakfast options, in addition to bagels.

“We’re going to let the world know that Toronto makes the best twister bagel,” says Fromm, who is eager to put Toronto on the world bagel map alongside Montreal and New York. The location also offers children’s baking classes and birthdays, banquet hall rentals and cakes (3500 Bathurst St., 416-781-2243).

Periwinkle Flowers owners Jessica McEwen and Erin Paterson are once again running their annual Flowers for Food drive. For the month of December, the pair is collecting food donations for the Second Harvest food bank, offering all who donate a flower in return for their generosity. Visit 1957 Avenue Rd., or call 416-322-6985.

Beschle Chocolatier Suisse recently opened their only Canadian retail location in the Yorkdale Shopping Centre. Formed in Basel, Switzerland, in 1898, the company provides an assortment of handmade truffles, gourmet bars and hot chocolates. Call 416-970- 6777 or visit the new kiosk at 3401 Dufferin St.

Kushh, which touts itself as “Toronto’s first mid-town hemp culture store,” opened recently in North York. The store offers a selection of hemp and bamboo clothing, bags and accessories as well as original artwork, books, magazines and more. Visit 3768 Bathurst St., at Wilson Avenue, or call 416-633-5874.

Church Yonge Animal Clinic opened recently at 19 Church Ave. at Yonge Street. In addition to pet surgical care, the clinic also provides boarding and grooming services, microchipping and a range of nutrition and pet care products. Call 647-348-3060 for more information.

Kiva’s Bagel Bakery and Restaurant, a North York fixture for the past 30 years, recently sold their 30 millionth bagel. Despite technological advances, all Kiva’s bagels are still individually hand rolled and kettle boiled. “It’s what makes Kiva’s stand out from the rest,” says Kiva’s co-owner Ben Rafael, who runs the bakery with brothers Elan and Steve. “Our customers know the quality and care we take to make each bagel” (1027 Steeles Ave.W., 416-663-9933).

Since 1952, Toytown on Avenue Road has provided toys to North Yorker’s of all ages — even adults. Owned by Shari Bricks, the family owned store was founded by Brick’s father. For more information, drop in to 1754 Avenue Rd., or call 416- 783-8073.

  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 December 2009 issue of Post City Magazines

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