Bloordale to Wallace-Emerson (3.5 km)

Bloordale is gentrifying in parts. Meaning it's hip in some areas and rundown in others. Come to see how Queen St West looked like 20 years ago. It's a hodgepodge of restaurants from South Indian to American-Italian. Then, it's on to a dystopian mall which may already be demolished by the time of this hike.

This hike will end in the little enclave of Wallace-Emerson. Food central is at Lansdowne and Wallace Ave, with a mix of hipster and old school restaurants. Our target is a Canadian family-style (sharing) restaurant, selling toothsome sandwiches by day and evolving into a cozy bistro at night. Reserve your spot at our companion event.

Highlights

1. 9 Mile Jamaican Restaurant (depart 6:30pm)
2. Momoheart / Sugo / Caribbean Queen of Patties
3. Bakerbots
4. San Wich
5. Wallace-Emerson Community Centre (depart 7:40pm)
6. Galleria Shopping Centre
7. Ubisoft / Tower Storage
8. Pepper's Food and Drink / Donna’s (arrive 7:50pm)

Neighbourhoods
Bloordale > Wallace-Emerson

Map
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1wywV3znDXHeMF2Oh1jUqO-IkfdkZyiI&usp=sharing

How it works
Hike starts punctually. Late or can't do the whole route? Meet us at scheduled checkpoints.

We'll browse many food places but won't linger long. Grab ready-made food, or see the route in advance, organize takeout, then pickup along the way.

Not sure what to try? Join our omakase for $5, which gives a tiny sample from different restaurants. Payment on the day of event by cash or e-transfer to globaltorontoeats@gmail.com. No refunds after orders are placed. Details of sampled food will be uploaded after the hike.

Limited cutlery provided. Highly recommended to bring cutlery and containers for omakase and bringing back leftovers.

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