devjohnson
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The Body Shop expected to open in Mid-October
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Mystic Point
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It will be a miracle if Body Shop survives. That business crashed years ago. It may be of some appeal with tourists.
Skeezix
Senior Member
Huh? The chain crashed or the location that used to be at the corner of Wellesley and Church? I assume it (the store) did fine for quite awhile since it was there for so long, but eventually either escalating rent chased it out (as it has so many other businesses) or the increased competition the Body Shop (the chain) was facing at the time did it in. I don't shop there any more, but I understand from what I've read that the chain is doing better than it was (also, has new owners these past few years). Presumably, the numbers for the new location work and the area has the demographics the chain is seeking. I don't know if it will survive or not - presumably you have access to information on the old store or the new store that we don't that makes you confident to make such a prediction.
devjohnson
Active Member
From what I hear, the old Body Shop location at Church and Wellesley closed because of an ending franchise agreement, not due to low sales. They're reopening on Church Street due to customer demand from residents in The Village, and also to make up for a lost location on Bloor Street which closed last year.
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Bruno Republic
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I don't know if it was a factor, but if memory serves me correctly (and it's quite possible it doesn't!) the previous Body Shop location got hit with an armed robbery not long before the shop closed its doors.
Riverman
Active Member
Will be there Oct. 16-20, haven't been since May long weekend. Any new, good places to eat in the Village?
Thanks, Jeff
Thanks, Jeff
devjohnson
Active Member
I'll get shot for being "pretentious" on this forum, but Smith just north of Wellesley is great for brunch. Hair Of The Dog has always been one of my favorites for dinner and drinks. As for the pub corner (Church/Maitland), my choice is the newly renovated Firkin.
khris
Senior Member
I don't get what people like about Hair of the Dog. My food experiences there have been awful! Even uncooked chicken once.
devjohnson
Active Member
I had an awful experience there last year, with a very undercooked burger. My friend kept convincing me to go back and give it another try, and it looks like things have turned around in the last year. Great fish/chips and butter chicken grilled cheese.
Riverman
Active Member
I've been half a dozen times, it was always good. Anything new though? What about where the Vic and the Italian place was, or the garage at C&M?
devjohnson
Active Member
The restaurant that replaced the Vic is called House Maison. I haven't been since late summer, but it's not bad. A bit overpriced for what you get in my opinion, but pretty good food.
Wasn't too impressed by Garage when I went. And finally, the Church Bistro which replaced the amazing Church Street Diner is awful.
khris
Senior Member
Maybe I'll have to give it another try.
Bruno Republic
Active Member
I wouldn't say they've turned things around so much as they're consistently inconsistent. Been that way for years. When they're good, they're great. But when they're not, well...
DSC
Superstar
Bulldog Café on Granby (http://bulldogtoronto.com/) - a great coffee place by the way - is moving in next week or so to Gerrard @ Church because their Granby building is about to be demolished.
JasonParis
Moderator
Do you know the new address? Or which corner of Gerrard and Church? Just curious.