Xtra Living Oc t 201 4–Mar
ch 2015
Ph ot os by Ada m Coish
Riverdale Farm
12 Features 28 Listings directory ›6
Aft Kitchen & Bar Serving up Deep South barbecue with a metropolitan twist › 8
Inde-Art T he spotlight’s on India at this unique furniture shop ›10
East-end walking tour T aking a hike from C abbagetown to Leslieville ›12
Boutique Monique Indulging in hand-picked vintage clothing ›26
Everest Snack Bar Delicious baked goods prepared daily on Bloor West ›28
The listings ›30 Index of advertisers ›49 On the cover: T exas-style brisket on a bun from the A ft Bar smoke pit (see page 8).
Everest Snack Bar
Ph ot o by a da m Coish
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Listings directory Accommodations
30
Lawyers
38
Accountants
30
Advertising
30
Massage – Certified/R egistered
38
Automotive S ales & Leasing
30
Meats & Delicatessens
39
Bars & Clubs
30
N aturopathy
39
Butchers
32
Painting
39
Cemeteries
32
Personal Trainers
40
Chiropractors
32
Pet Care
40
Clinics
32
Pharmacies
40
Psychotherapy
40
Community Groups & S ervices
32
Publications
40
Counselling
33
R adio S tations
40
Dental S ervices
34
R eal Estate Agents
40
Dog & Cat Grooming
37
R enovations & R estorations
41
H ealth F oods & N utrition
37
R estaurants & Cafés
41
Tax S ervices
47
H ome Improvement & R epairs 37 Internet
37
Telecommunications
47
Juice Bars
38
Websites
47
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