GOOD BYE GRITTY,

HELLO TRENDY

WHEN it comes to trendy neighborhoods, Toronto's east end has traditionally lagged behind more westerly hot spots such as Queen Street West or College Street's Little Italy. Now, however, Queen Street East is the new Queen Street West, with the formerly industrial stretch known as Leslieville emerging as Toronto's hippest place to dine, drink, shop and live.
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New York Times by Susan Catto
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