Danforth Mosaic BIA
1432 Danforth Ave Unit 1 M4J 1N4 Toronto, ON, Canada

It might be a while before you can meet our new neighbours at Good Intentions in person, so we thought we'd introduce you! Natalee and Epiphany opened their small business collective earlier this year, featuring local artisanal jewelry, home goods, clothing and more. You can shop their selection online for curbside pickup, or free delivery throughout the GTA, Hamilton and Niagara (that can still make it in time for Christmas)! https://www.goodintentionsto.ca/

Enza from TM Sidewalk Cafe spoke to us about growing up in a family business along the Danforth, and the ways their Italian cafe supports other businesses in the neighbourhood in our latest video.

Happy Hanukkah! Looking to order latkes? Sarah's Cafe And Bar is taking orders. Hanukkah specials from Borrel and The Ellery Market & Catering have already sold out, so act fast! Let us know about any other local latkes + sufganiyot in the comments.

"Shopping local is happening for us, definitely. This neighbourhood, Danforth and Woodbine, is really supportive of their small businesses," Shauntelle LeBlanc (owner of Ethel - 20th Century Living) said. "The bigger challenge for us is to get people who don't shop local to start thinking that way." Thank you Shauntelle and Natalee and Epiphany of Good Intentions for speaking with CBC Toronto about some of the challenges facing small retailers this holiday season, and thank you to our community for continuing to shop small.

Have you seen the new mural at Danforth and Donlands? We’re so excited to be working with East End Arts to bring even more art to #DestinationDanforth

Calling all restaurants! Sign-up for DineOutTO from Destination Toronto to showcase your restaurant to residents across the city. Local favourites like El Sol and Trecce are already on board to feature a special signature dish. #ShowLoveTO #DestinationDanforth

Join us this Friday at MPP Rima Berns-McGown's virtual Women's Entrepreneurship Forum, a space for women entrepreneurs to share experiences, challenges and solutions. RSVP to [email protected] to receive the Zoom link.

You know Face to Face Games Toronto for their amazing selection of board games and cards, and a hard to pass up ice cream window. We asked owner Kelly Ackerman for his local gems and where he takes visitors to the neighbourhood in our latest video.

Have you seen the new murals of Destination Danforth? Check out the progress shots from East End Arts or walk by Danforth and Donlands to see this site transformed by art.

Thanks Black Foodie for showing Mayor John Tory some of the amazing restaurants in our neighbourhood like Blue Nile Ethiopian Restaurant and Rendez-Vous Ethiopian and Eritrean Restaurant Bar & Cafe!

The first BLACK FOODIE Week is on now! Celebrate Toronto's incredible Black culinary scene with online events including a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony with Mofercoffee. Join the #blackfoodiechallenge by supporting Black-owned restaurants - which are some of your local favourites?

We are thrilled to be taking part in The STEPS Initiative iheART Main Street Art Challenge to bring even more public art to our neighbourhood. Keep an eye out for these fun sidewalk decals from The PATCH Project artists Caitlin Taguibao and Heidi Berton along the Danforth from Jones to Westlake. Caitlin’s design highlights small individual moments of delight. Through developing deeper connections with the environment, communities continue to thrive with life and activity. Wha...t has kept you well-balanced, and made you feel rooted during these times? Heidi’s artwork is a tribute to the hospitality workers working hard to keep the east end fed. Nothing brings people together like a good meal, whether that means taking advantage of one of the many patios popping up around the neighbourhood, or ordering takeout from your favourite restaurant to share with friends and family at home or a local park.

There's a new Bike Share Toronto station in our neighbourhood!

Councillor Paula Fletcher joined us to talk about #DestinationDanforth's changes to our main street, including added planters, new public art, and patios to help animate and beautify the street. Come out and enjoy the new features while supporting local!

Cumin Kitchen is a local favourite known for their amazing Indian food and beautiful décor - we asked owner Krishna Gaudel to tell us about a few of his favourite neighbourhood spots to visit while he's not welcoming guests at the restaurant in our latest video.

Patio season will go on a little longer this year! You'll soon see heaters popping up at some of our CafeTO patios, helping you dine safely and cozily into the fall.