Month: July 2023

Introducing Our NEW Name – Yonge North York BIA (formerly Willowdale BIA)

Domenic Imbesi July 5, 2023 No Comments

Effective June 14, 2023 City Council adopted the request to have the Willowdale BIA name changed to Yonge North York BIA.

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Serving 1600 Business & Commercial Property Owners.
Visit us along Yonge St. | HWY. 401 - Bishop Ave.

4711 Yonge Street, 10th Floor
Toronto, ON M2N 6K8

#Recap | Say cheers because our Winter Foodie Tour

#Recap | Say cheers because our Winter Foodie Tours’ Happy Hour tour highlight is here 🥳🥂

On the late afternoon of Wednesday, February 5th, our community foodies dined and had a good time at our participating local restaurants for our Happy Hour Tour 🙌 Each course was a treat and our foodies embarked on a unique culinary journey at every stop of the tour!

Our amazing host and foodie expert, Jess (@eatwithjessandjohn), also kept our guests excited throughout the tour with her knowledge about the restaurants and Yonge North York’s culinary scene 🍽️🥢

A big thank you to our guests, tour guide, and local restaurants for participating and making the Happy Hour Tour a memorable dining experience!

Meet our participating restaurants below:

1️⃣ Cafe Landwer
📍5000 Yonge St, North York

2️⃣ Bonjuk
📍4841 Yonge St #119, North York

3️⃣ Twilight Board Game Cafe & Bar
📍16 Park Home Ave, North York

4️⃣ Don’t Yell At Me
📍5336 Yonge St, North York

Funding support for this program was provided by the City of Toronto through the CaféTO Dining District Grant Program.

#YongeNorthYork #WinterFoodieTours #TorontoFoodies

#Recap | On February 5, Wednesday, we officially l

#Recap | On February 5, Wednesday, we officially launched our Winter Foodie Tours to the community, and our local foodies joined us for a delicious food trip at some of Yonge North York’s local lunch-time eats 🍽️

From the appetizers, main dish, dessert, to the specialty drinks, the Express Lunch Tour was surely a treat for our participants 🍲💛 It was such a joy to see so many food lovers come together to explore the best lunch spots in the neighbourhood!

A massive thank you to everyone who joined us for this tasty adventure! We hope you all had an amazing time 🙌

We also would like to thank our Express Lunch Tour guide, Jon (@mrdimsum_), who had been a great leader thanks to his insights and expertise as a certified Yonge North York foodie!

Huge shoutout as well to the incredible restaurants that participated and prepared their best signature dishes – you all made the lunch tour truly special for everyone 🙏🥳

Check out the stops at the Express Lunch Tour ⬇️

1️⃣ Bao House (@baohouseto)
📍5336 Yonge St, North York

2️⃣ Marathon Cafe (@marathon_tea)
📍28 Finch Ave W #111, North York

3️⃣ Gelato North (@gelato_north)
📍5510 Yonge St, North York

4️⃣ Starbucks (@starbuckscanada)
📍5140 Yonge St, North York

Funding support for this program was provided by the City of Toronto through the CaféTO Dining District Grant Program.

#YongeNorthYork #WinterFoodieTours #TorontoFoodies

Today is Flag Day, which is held annually to mark

Today is Flag Day, which is held annually to mark the first time the red and white maple leaf flag was raised on Parliament Hill on February 15, 1965, replacing the Canadian Red Ensign. ⁠
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Canada, the true north, strong and free.⁠
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#YongeNorthYork #CanadianFlagDay #FlagDay⁠

Tax break ends today so make the most of the day b

Tax break ends today so make the most of the day by dining at Yonge North York 📢

Winterlicious may have ended, but you can still treat yourself to a delicious meal at any of our neighbourhood’s restaurants that participated in this year’s Winterlicious by @liciousto 🍽️🥢

Check them out here ⬇️

@menamitoronto - 5469 Yonge Street, North York⁠
@unionsocial - 4899 Yonge Street, North York⁠
@tokyogrillnorthyork - 5175 Yonge Street, North York⁠
@trio.restaurantandbar - 3 Park Home Avenue, North York⁠

While you’re at it, make sure to also visit more of Yonge North York’s local eats and treats today!

📸: Zarene of @giftlocalto

#YongeNorthYork #Winterlicious #TaxBreak #EatLocal
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Still need a last-minute Valentine’s Day gift? 💐💘 Head to Yonge North York for stunning flower bouquets that’ll wow your loved one!

From elegant roses to custom arrangements, these local florists have you covered with their in-store purchasing, pick-up, or delivery options! 💝

🌹 The Florium (@theflorium)
📍19 Spring Garden Ave, North York

🌹 Florence Flowers & Gifts (@florenceflowers.to)
📍4664 Yonge St #10, North York

🌹 Secret Garden Florist (@secretgarden_yf)
📍5621 Yonge St, North York

🌹 Finch Flower Station (@finchflowerstation)
📍5650 Yonge St, North York

🌹 Whole Foods Market (@wholefoodscanada)
📍4771 Yonge St, North York

🌹 Longo’s Yonge & Sheppard (@longosmarkets)
📍4841 Yonge St Level 3, North York

Check out their IG handles and/or websites for more information on how you can order your special bouquet of choice 💌 Have a Happy Valentine’s Day!

#YongeNorthYork #ValentinesDay #ValentinesDayGiftIdeas

#Recap | On January 30, 2025, Yonge North York’s

#Recap | On January 30, 2025, Yonge North York’s first-ever Winter Foodie Tours kicked off with a special Media Night for Toronto’s foodie creators, vloggers, and members of the media! 📸🍜

We’re thrilled to have some of the city’s best and certified local foodies join us for an exclusive taste of the Winter Foodie Tours, capturing amazing snaps at every restaurant stop ❤️ What’s more, they were the first ones to hop on and hop off our luxurious foodie bus, touring Yonge North York through the lens of our tour guide and resident foodie, Elaine (@fitfoodiefashionista.to)!

Big thanks to Elaine and all our talented guests for sharing your journey with us and for making the night so special 🍽️🙌

📢 Huge shoutout as well to the incredible restaurants involved: Kinka Izakaya, MeNaMi, The Peachy, and Soul Made, for serving up the delicious bites that made the tour a true culinary adventure!

1️⃣ @kinkasushibarizakayaca
📍4775 Yonge St, North York

2️⃣ @menamitoronto
📍5469 Yonge St, North York

3️⃣ @thepeachy_official
📍5650 Yonge St, North York (Concourse Level, North American Centre)

4️⃣ @soulmadeca
📍4750 Yonge St Unit #134, North York (inside Emerald Park)

Also, make sure to check out our Media Night guests’ take on the event on their respective IG handles ➡️ @narcitytoronto @todotoronto @streetsoftoronto @certainlychictoronto @secretofthesix @mikeeatall @eatwithjessandjohn @coasttocrystal @mrdimsum_ @fooditures @chai_eats_

Keep an eye out for the recap from all four general public Winter Foodie Tours coming soon!

📷: @silentjae

#YongeNorthYork #WinterFoodieTours #MediaNight #FoodieVloggers #KinkaIzakaya #MeNaMi #ThePeachy #SoulMade #TorontoEats

✨ Congratulations to Cynthia, our Yonge North Yo

✨ Congratulations to Cynthia, our Yonge North York BIA #CaféTO Photo Contest Winner! ✨ ⁠
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Cynthia’s name was randomly selected from all the wonderful participants who shared their favourite moments at our Holiday Selfie photo-op locations. We’re excited to present her with a $150 gift card to a Yonge North York BIA business of her choice, including Ichiban AYCE in Empress Walk (@ichibanayce_northyork).⁠
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A big thank you to everyone who explored our holiday selfie spots, snapped memorable photos, and shared their experiences with us. Stay tuned for more giveaway contests! ⁠
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#YongeNorthYork #NorthYorkEats #ExploreNorthYork #Giveaway #Contest

Don’t miss our last and final Winter Foodie Tour

Don’t miss our last and final Winter Foodie Tours—the Sunday Brunch Tour on Feb 9, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM! 🌟 Join us for a flavour-packed brunch adventure in Yonge North York, featuring a perfect blend of sweet and savoury dishes from around the world, paired with specialty drinks—all in the cozy ambiance of Yonge North York’s finest eateries. 🍳🥞☕⁠
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✨ This tour is SOLD OUT! But don’t worry—follow us for updates on future foodie events. 🍜🍰🥤⁠
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Here’s what’s on the menu:⁠
1️⃣ Appetizer Stop – @makimart.ca: Selected Rolls ⁠
2️⃣ Main Dish – @thisorthat.northyork: Ayam Goreng w/ Seasoned Rice⁠
3️⃣ Dessert – @aupaindore.northyork: Almond croissants & Cream Cheese Danishes⁠
4️⃣ Specialty Drink – @yongecafe: Hot Chocolate & Freshly Made Churro Donut⁠
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*Menu items may vary based on ingredient availability.
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Funding support for this program was provided by the City of Toronto through the CaféTO Dining District Grant Program.⁠
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#YongeNorthYork #WinterFoodieTour #FoodieAdventure #NorthYorkEats

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