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FeedBringing the Taste of Peru to Forest Hill
Cozy restaurant marks 10th anniversary in the neighbourhood
Mena and Pepe Bustamante, owners of El Plebeyo
El Plebeyo is celebrating its 10th year in the neighbourhood. Co-owned by Mena Bustamante, the restaurant specializes in Peruvian delicacies, such as avocado salad and paella. El Plebeyo is a hit among residents since, as Bustamante explains, “It gives them a great opportunity to try Peruvian cuisine.” The cozy restaurant fills up quickly on weekends, so reservations are recommended. Visit 1453 Bathurst St., near St. Clair Avenue West, or call 416- 532-5627 for details.
Sieguzi Interior Designs is having a spring sales event on wood mode and furniture-quality cabinetry. Owned by Robin Siegerman, Sieguzi specializes in detailed interior space planning and decor using custom cabinetry.For more information, stop in at 160 Pears Ave., Suite 115, near Avenue and Davenport Roads, or call 416-944-9492.
The monthly Yorkville Art Walk will take place on March 5. This free tour, which is organized by Artsgroup and led by art tour guides, will take participants through some of the top galleries in Toronto, including Liss Gallery and Leonardo Gallery. For details, call 647-588-1144.
My Morning Muffin is a new business in our neighbourhood. Owned by Sarah Roe, who operates the bakery out of her Glenview Avenue home, it provides gourmet muffins delivered right to customers’ doors. “The idea is that it is a weekend breakfast treat to enjoy while reading the paper without having to leave home,” she explains. Among her most popular recipes are California granola and pumpkin streusel muffins. Call 416-732-2051.
Eat My Words, an organization that sells cupcakes to support the Stephen Lewis Foundation, will host an art exhibition between May 16 and 23. The exhibit, entitled Bead by Bead, will highlight the creative works of women in the townships of Cape Town. The exhibit will take place at Ingram Gallery, 49 Avenue Road. Call 416-489-7700.
Integra Health & Wellness Clinic, owned by naturopathic doctor John Girgis, has just opened. His facility offers chiropractic, massage and counselling services, as well as personalized yoga sessions. “The idea is to offer health and healing as an ongoing process — not just as treatment,” explains Girgis. The clinic is located at 623A Mount Pleasant Rd. near Eglinton Avenue. Call 416-486-7000 for details.
Simon Says, owned by Tina Gray, now carries kids’ clothing up to size 12. The clothing shop offers a wide selection of designer label fashions by brands like Glub and Lucky Wang. “Simon Says is such a happy little place,” says Gray. “Kids love that we have a colouring station and a bank of TVs with movies playing and that we give them stickers and treats while their moms shop.” Stop in at 635 Mount Pleasant Rd., near Eglinton Avenue, for more information.
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