Danforth Avenue (Greektown)
Beauty/Spas
Hair By Nature
230 Danforth Ave. 416 465-7689
This full-service salon’s is about more than beauty. They also aim to keep you—and the environment— a little healthier. For starters, they use Aveda products (which are from natural plant sources and not tested on animals). Stop by for a cut or colour, makeup application, manicure, pedicure or even a facial designed especially for teens (at a teen-friendly price).
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Alan Davis Salon
393 Danforth Ave. 416 778-9585
Ready for a new ’do? Want someone with vision to wield those
scissors? Then check out this progressive salon. The relaxing, bright and open-concept studio is a good place to open up and chat with a consultant, before making the leap to a dramatic cut or colour. Other options include updos for special events, conditioning treatments, blowouts and more.
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Wash Up & Brush Co!
107 Danforth Ave. 416 484-8592
The iPod skins in devil and angel shapes are reason alone to head
into this groovy little shop. But the amazing collection of accessories will keep you coming back. Find vintage silk belts, bright and fun flat yoga bags and purses (made from recycled tires), Sunflower jewellery, Lug baggage, natural sea sponges and a “handbag fund” change bank in brushed silver.
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Joe Singer Shoes
2852 Danforth Ave. 416 693-6045
Don’t let the dowdy décor fool you. Beyond the frumpy window, worn carpet and bright lights are hordes of awesome designer shoes just waiting to soothe your tired soles. Score sandals, mules, boots, flats and more by designers such as Amalfi, Nine West and Arturo Chiang—all at 30 to 50 per cent below regular retail price.
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Décor/Lifestyle
Bullet
239 Danforth Ave. 416 603-0009
Wanna make your space look more like an urban bachelorette pad? Save your pennies (well, loonies, more like) for a few specialties here like leather in-and out-trays, cellphone holders and tissue-box holders, as well as a staggering assortment of boxes and baskets in seagrass, banana reed, wood and leather.
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The Yoga Sanctuary
92 Danforth Ave. Suite 301, 416 461-6161
Yoginis and newbies alike flock to this den of the Om for its cool hardwood floors, exposed brick, curved walls and, oh yeah, the yoga classes. Student rates of $11 per class close the deal. As does the broad range of classes, from Hatha Flow to Vinyasa, Ashtanga and even Pilates.
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Food
Omonia Shiskebob House
426 Danforth Ave. 416 465-2129
We say “Opa!” to this busy, authentic and really, really yummy hot-spot. Tuck into any option on the massive menu and you won’t go wrong. Choose from 34 starters including Shrimp Santorini with garlic, lemon, green onion and dill or Dolmades stuffed with beef and rice. Mains include tried and true souvlaki combos heaped so high you’ll be able to hibernate for a week if you make it through.
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Messini Authentic Gyros
445 Danforth ave. 416 778-4861
The long and narrow tavern-style spot is an awesome source for a) super-cheap yet excellent food and b) innovation! The chef here tucks French fries inside his grilled gyros (something actually done in Greece). Veggie options abound here as well, including grilled peppers and onions, pita smeared with tapenade and tzatziki and more. Top it all off with heavenly baklava for the next best thing to a Greek island getaway.
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