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This neighbourhood is great for walking , especially with so many interesting businesses nestled between cafés and bakeries . Specialty shops sell refurbished furniture , knitting products , and vintage records
local insider Cathy Kirkpatrick , partner at creative agency Alphabet , loves Flock Boutique ( 1275 Welling ton St . W .). She says it ’ s got a great selection of Canadian goods and handmade women ’ s clothing , and , “ It feels like you are at your girlfriend ’ s place .” She also recommends Forbes Beauty Co . ( 7 Fairmont Ave .), which offers an intimate perch from the pedicure chair to watch the neighbourhood bustle by .
seafood favourite One of the most impressive spots in the city , Supply and Demand is an innovative pasta and seafood restaurant . Case in point is the squid ink rigatoni dish . Don ’ t miss Sunday ’ s “ Bubbles & Bivalves ”: half-price bubbly and buck-fifty-a-shuck oysters ! 1335 Wellington St . W ., supplyanddemandfoods . ca
local pub Hintonburg Public House features local beers on tap , art from the region on display , and a friendly , casual atmosphere . It ’ s a great choice for traditional pub fare with a contemporary edge , known for having some of the city ’ s best fries ( with delicious roasted garlic sauce for dipping ) and a killer homemade vegetarian burger . 1020 Wellington St . W ., hintonburgpublichouse . ca
Supply and Demand
The Record Centre
music shop The Record Centre is the ideal destination to shop for vinyl records or high-end sound equipment . You might even stumble on a show , as local and touring musicians often play in their lounge area . Among rows of speakers and turntables is a listening station , a recordcleaning machine , and stacks of new and vintage vinyl . 1099 Wellington St . W ., therecordcentre . com
yarn shop Wabi Sabi prides itself on being a favourite for enthusiasts of knitting , spinning , weaving , and the popular “ wet felting .” The name of the fibre store , a Japanese term for the acceptance of imperfection and transience , encourages knitters of any skill level to try their hand . All threads are natural and ecofriendly , and many are made locally . 1078 Wellington St . W ., wabi-sabi . ca
GettinG there Running between Island Park Drive to the west and Bayview Road to the east , the lifeline of this hood is the street by the same name . Bus 11 On WEllingTOn sTrEET WEsT photos : supply and demand ( erin petruska ; the record centre ( ben welland )
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