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greenopolis's fave gym is at Eclipse

greenopolis — Fri, 18 May 2007 12:31:14 GMT

greenopolis's fave gym is at Eclipse because Great location, friendly atmosphere, love the brick walls and wood floors, great selection of classes and you never have to wait to get on any of the equipment.

greenopolis's fave Green Florist is at Eco Flora

greenopolis — Fri, 18 May 2007 12:28:02 GMT

greenopolis's fave Green Florist is at Eco Flora because They don't have a showroom but check out their website -- beautiful arrangements using only organically grown and fair trade flowers....something to keep in mind next time you want to 'say it with flowers'

greenopolis's fave lunch spot is at Fresh on Crawford

greenopolis — Wed, 16 May 2007 20:00:53 GMT

greenopolis's fave lunch spot is at Fresh on Crawford because Great summer location for lunch - can't beat the people-watching along Queen West from the patio and the food is both yummy and healthy...can't beat their Buddha bowl and the sweet potato fries are worth the visit alone.

greenopolis's fave brunch spot is at Saving Grace

greenopolis — Wed, 16 May 2007 19:54:50 GMT

greenopolis's fave brunch spot is at Saving Grace because Small and often crowded but definitely worth the wait if you're looking for a good brunch place in the Dundas strip near Trinity Bellwoods. I love their sandwiches and even though I don't have a sweet tooth, the waffles always look amazing as they go by...

greenopolis's fave Knitting Emporium is at Romni Wools

greenopolis — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 17:15:42 GMT

greenopolis's fave Knitting Emporium is at Romni Wools because Its like a candy shop for knitters - at Queen West and Tecumseth. Be prepared to be overwhelmed and inspired by the incredible selection of wools. And the staff is super helpful.

greenopolis's fave green event is at The Green Living Show

greenopolis — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 17:14:27 GMT

greenopolis's fave green event is at The Green Living Show because Happening this weekend at Exhibition Place (Friday thru Sunday). 200+ exhibitors and speakers like Roberta Bondar, Daryl Hannah, David Suzuki (unfortunately Al Gore is already sold out....) For anyone interested in living a greener life, might be worth checking out.

greenopolis's fave bookstores is at Type Books

greenopolis — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 19:56:55 GMT

greenopolis's fave bookstores is at Type Books because Lovely little indie bookshop just across from Trinity Bellwoods - open about a year, great selection of books, magazines and gift items. Friendly staff who will always help you find just the right thing for your reading pleasure.

greenopolis's fave organic grocery store is at Essence Of Life

greenopolis — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 19:54:25 GMT

greenopolis's fave organic grocery store is at Essence Of Life because In the heart of Kensington Market, this store seems to stock pretty much any type of organic food you are looking for (except for limited fruits & veggies) as well as a good range of cleaning products, health & beauty products, vitamins and other things you generally can find in a grocery store.

greenopolis's fave organic food shop is at 4 Life Natural Foods

greenopolis — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 19:49:24 GMT

greenopolis's fave organic food shop is at 4 Life Natural Foods because Great location in Kensington Market always makes shopping fun and a great selection of organic produce and other staples makes this a great source for organic fruits & veggies. And check out their selection of organic dried fruits...

greenopolis's fave Hairdresser is at Barberella

greenopolis — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 15:35:20 GMT

greenopolis's fave Hairdresser is at Barberella because Went in without a recommendation and came out with a fabulous cut...Shelley is amazing. Great vibe, fun place, and if you live in the Dundas / Bathurst area, nice to support a local business.

greenopolis's fave Natural Food Store is at Appletree Natural Foods Inc

greenopolis — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 15:29:57 GMT

greenopolis's fave Natural Food Store is at Appletree Natural Foods Inc because More than just food - also great supply of natural cleaning products, skin care and personal hygiene products. Really friendly service. Only caveat - not open on Sundays.

greenopolis's fave Green Restaurant is at Magic Oven

greenopolis — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 15:28:47 GMT

greenopolis's fave Green Restaurant is at Magic Oven because Not really a restaurant but if you're in the mood for take-out, the pizza here is amazing (and they have locations on King West & the Danforth for easy local delivery). Organic and vegan ingredients, spelt or w/wheat crusts, you name it...its delicious.

greenopolis's fave Green Fashion is at Mountain Equipment Co-op

greenopolis — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 12:32:34 GMT

greenopolis's fave Green Fashion is at Mountain Equipment Co-op because For outdoor gear and clothing - wide range of organic cotton clothing along with other organic clothing options (from recycled materials to recyclable items)

greenopolis's fave Green Transport is at Zipcar

greenopolis — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 12:30:58 GMT

greenopolis's fave Green Transport is at Zipcar because I don't have a car but frequently have to get to meetings off the TTC routes. Zipcar makes it easy - book online, show up, get in the car and drive off, drop off, lock the car and walk away. Cheaper than renting from traditional rental cars and car sharing means fewer cars on the road (you only use the car when you need it)

greenopolis's fave Green Butcher is at The Healthy Butcher

greenopolis — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 12:29:10 GMT

greenopolis's fave Green Butcher is at The Healthy Butcher because Friendly service, yummy prepared foods, great selection of organic meats if you love to cook and you can't beat the location. They also have a nice selection of organic gourmet treats to tempt 'foodies'

greenopolis's fave Green Esthetic Services is at Aliviar Spa Inc

greenopolis — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 12:26:57 GMT

greenopolis's fave Green Esthetic Services is at Aliviar Spa Inc because Great spa, lovely owner, and all natural products (only vegan/organic spa around)...relaxing and you can feel good about your indulgences...

greenopolis's fave Drinks & a bite is at The Paddock

greenopolis — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 16:44:11 GMT

greenopolis's fave Drinks & a bite is at The Paddock because You feel like you've gone back in time (in a good way...) - its the one place in Toronto that inspires me to order a Manhattan or a Sidecar. Great for one-on-ones or bigger groups (and the patio out front is always great for people-watching in the summer). The food is also excellent, and you can't beat a place that has a resident ghost...

greenopolis's fave baby gift is at Admiral Road (www. admiralroad .com)

greenopolis — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 16:20:13 GMT

greenopolis's fave baby gift is at Admiral Road (www. admiralroad .com) because Their personalized baby blankets are high on the "warm & fuzzy" scale, easy to clean and parents love the personal touch. Also great to support a local business and easy ordering online.

greenopolis's fave Tapas Restaurant is at Torito

greenopolis — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 22:40:01 GMT

greenopolis's fave Tapas Restaurant is at Torito because Atmosphere & food are both fabulous -- lots of interesting choices on the menu and lots of fun. Get there early to avoid the line-up....

greenopolis's fave Cheap Eats is at Gandhi Roti

greenopolis — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 21:06:40 GMT

greenopolis's fave Cheap Eats is at Gandhi Roti because Amazing rotis filled with lovely things -- I'm addicted to the saag paneer roti. Busy place so call ahead if you can (its the only restaurant on my speed dial!)