Grazie

The end of summer is traditionally all about the harvest, which means sharing good food and wine with family and friends. We think there’s no better place to do that than Preston Street (aka Little Italy), a great destination for a family-friendly walkabout.

Eat…
At one of the fab new restaurants featuring all kinds of international flavours—from sushi at Kiko to fish ‘n’ chips at the Heart & Crown. If you happen to be there at the right time, check out Stoneface Dolly’s for brunch too. But when in Rome, sometimes we do as the Romans do, and we pay a visit to Simply Biscotti. Grab a seat on the patio if the weather cooperates (because it gets crowded indoors). Panini sandwiches are deliciously inexpensive (Hot Italian, Roasted Veg, Ham and Swiss), but it’s the desserts that really capture our hearts: Red Velvet cupcakes, creamy cannoli to die for, and flaky custard-filled pastries…the perfect foil to our perfect latte. (Not that we ate all three at once. No ma’am.)

Shop…
For hardware at Preston Hardware, a fabulous bathroom and plumbing store. One side is all about hardware; the other is a bathroom design centre with rows of gorgeous sinks, faucets, and dreamy bathtubs.

Take It to Go…
If you find yourself in the neighborhood between 9 am and 2 pm on a Saturday. Pick up some fresh tomatoes at the new Little Italy Farmers’ Market, located in a small corner of the Adult High School parking lot at 301 Preston Street.

Celebrate…
At La Vendemmia. It’s Preston Street’s annual festival of wine, food and art on September 22 to 25. Highlights include a progressive dinner taking place this evening called The Moveable Feast, a charity wine auction, grape stomping, foodie events, music, and more. The Taste of Preston Street Food & Wine Show is the grand finale on Sunday and there’s no limit on tickets, so take advantage of this great opportunity to nibble and discover new foods and restaurants.

One last piece of advice: when heading out to Little Italy, bring your appetite and your walking shoes. You will definitely need both.

Viva Italia!

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