Where Toronto Feb Mar April 2018 | Page 30

EXPLORE THE JUNCTION Named for its history as a railway intersection, people now meet in this west-end neighbourhood to raise a pint, play pinball or shop for eclectic home decor. LUNCH SPOT Seafood fiend John Bil doles out an eclectic array of fresh and house-smoked fish at Honest Weight, as well as dishes like mahi mahi ceviche, a choose- your-own-fish sandwich and okonomiyaki, a savoury seafood pancake. 2766 Dundas St. W., gift items from Scandinavia and Japan, as well as decor finds made right here in Toronto. The selec- tion includes cutting boards, kettles and toys, dining tables, couches and chairs by designers like Luca Nichetto, Osamu Saruyama and Oji Masanori. 2959 Dundas St. W., mjolk.ca honestweight.ca GAME BAR There’s never a dull moment at 3030 Dundas West, a venue equipped with vintage pinball machines, board games and an in-house art gallery. The kitchen focuses on local fare, with dishes like braised cheek and shank poutine, and a fun twist on chicken and waffles with a peppercorn-béchamel-drizzled fried bird on top of a Parisian crepe. 3030 Dundas St. W., CHIC MENSWEAR Gerhard prides itself on its cu- rated selection of high-quality, made-in-Canada clothing and lifestyle products for men. Browse everything from outerwear to underwear, from brands like Etat Libre d’Orange, 3030dundaswest.com Local Insiders John and Juli Baker live above their Junction shop, Mjölk. The husband-and-wife team fell in love with their tin-facade-clad heritage building on Dundas Street eight years ago. “Many of the small business owners live in the neighbourhood and are very passionate about what they do,” says John. For a delicious meal, they suggest When the Pig Came Home (3035 Dundas St. W.). 30 WHERE FEBRUARY-APRIL 2018 CURATED SHOP Mjölk (pronounced “mi-yelk”) celebrates all things minimalist with lifestyle, housewares and Gerhard Indie Ale House