May 24, 2012

Local sweet shop just getting sweeter

Chocolada marks its 22nd anniversary with an expansion

Sophie Miller of Chocolada

Sophie Miller of Chocolada

Chocolada recently expanded, adding an ice cream parlour to their original location. For the last 22 years, the store has offered cakes, cupcakes, cookies and a variety of sweet and savoury pastries. “We specialize in highend desserts at reasonable prices,” says owner Sophie Miller. “We have a lot of variety, at least 40 different cakes at any given time.” All the desserts are made fresh, without any preservatives. Staff at the store also designs custom cakes. Take advantage of Chocolada’s extended summer hours at 180 Steeles Ave. W., Unit 11, or call 905-882-4825 for more information.

Cosmo Music is celebrating their first anniversary in Richmond Hill. The store, which resulted from the amalgamation of two shops into one giant mega-store, is one of the biggest musical instrument retail locations in the world. Call 1-800-436-3000 for details.

Cora’s is celebrating its one-year anniversary in Richmond Hill. The restaurant does a modern spin on brunch and lunch, with a long list of different takes on eggs, sandwiches and crepes. Visit the 10909 Yonge St. location, or call 905-508-3500, to find out more.

Shoe Warehouse is opening a new location in Thornhill. The store offers brand name shoes at discount prices. Visit the new location at 1054 Centre St.

Axcess Salon & Spa has been in its current location for three years and open for 12 years in Richmond Hill. The salon offers hair care, facials, aromatherapy, manicures, massages and more. Visit the spa at 9104 Yonge St., or call 905-731- 5850, to find out more.

Turtle Jack’s was scheduled to open its doors on May 18. The restaurant, which calls itself a “Muskoka grill,” offers casual dining, with a mix of classic pub fare, like nachos and sandwiches, as well as a variety of pastas and steaks. Visit 11740 Yonge St., or call 905-883-2964, for more information.

Snap Fitness is a new fitness centre in Richmond Hill that is open 24 hours and offers an innovative pay-as-you-go concept. Register for a free trial pass at the new facility at 1380 Major Mackenzie Dr. E. Call 905-884-7627 for details.

Hillcrest Mall’s popular farmers’ market is now open. The market will feature fresh fruit and vegetables as they come into season and a variety of products and crafts made by local farmers and artisans. The market runs every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 9350 Yonge St.

Kidstreat, a formal clothing store for children, is settling into its new location at the Promenade Shopping Centre. The store had been in the mall for 12 years, but recently found a new home on the upper level. Call 905-771-9906, or visit at 1 Promenade Circle for more information.

If you know of a business opening or closing in your neighbourhood, please call the business editor at 416-250-7979, ext. 278.
 

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