What To Do When In Little Italy
Italians don’t merely go for a walk they take “passegiattas”. An intimate stroll along the colorful surroundings of trendy Little Italy can make any couple feel romantic.
Besides the vast array of classic Italo restaurants and outdoor patios that fill the strip with endless aromas of heavenly cooking delicacies, one can also experience the Mediterranean savors of Moroccan treats at Coco Lezzone or perhaps those of Portugal at Chiado’s. Full and need to loosen that notch on your belt? Slip into The Royal Theatre and catch some obscure artsy film that will only be shown there. Conversation and music are also part of the social fabric of the College Street menu. In a fashion fit? Check out some of the original shops that offer Italian shoes, imported hand bags and some of the finest gold in the many fine jewellery stores. With the high-rising prices of gas you may want to economize and visit Motoretta which carries a great selection of Vespas. El Convento Rico is open to those that dare to walk on the wild side and see life as a runway drag. The evening would not be complete until both your eyes and taste buds are seduced by the Sicilian Sidewalk Cafe and its unconventional collection of ice-cream and desserts that they’ve been scooping up since 1959. Torontonians and visitors from all over the globe agree that a night out in Little Italy is what memories are made of.
Growing Up On Grace Street
As a young boy in the new world, my dreams were heightened by endless possibilities. Growing up on Grace Street, the melting pot of a pulsing environment made me street smart, with a passion to explore the newness of my surroundings. My hood had it all, musicians, athletes, politicians, actors, novelists …this eclectic gathering of determined ethnic opportunists would eventually roar to recognition. Our struggles were those typical of newcomers to a culture that was complacent in many ways. My roots and traditions of human nature can be attributed to a community that made me feel secure and safe. The Italian Walk Of Fame will be a reminder of all those that dream and never stop dreaming.
