Almost 30 years ago, I began my Realtor career at an office which Bosley Real Estate owns at 169 Danforth Avenue. In those days it was Terry Martel Real Estate, and my first few years were cutting my teeth in Prime Riverdale and Leslieville, although we called it Cabbagetown II at the time, a tribute to the number of Victorian Houses found south of Gerrard..

I have watched the housing flourish both north and south of the Danforth driven by the great amenities and for families, great schools like Jackman and Withrow.

However….what would Riverdale be without its’ great diversity and the confirmed “foodies” that live in the area. Where else could you find wonderful fruits and vegetables, Alex Farm cheeses, Sweet Touth desserts, and the best assortment of tastes of the world in such a concentrated area? They even have a weekend celebration, “Taste of the Danforth” to celebrate.

In a short drive you can also experience Greek food (Mezes on the Danforth), Indian (Siddharthaat Gerrard and Coxwell), Chinese Dim Sum (River Seafood on Gerrard), Vietnamese(Mi Mi on Gerrard), French (Batifoleon Gerrard at Howland) or experience the Oriental Supermarket T and T(Cherry Street, south of Lakeshore). Obviously these are some of my favourites but feel free to comment back with your Riverdale suggestions.

When it comes to a great place to live to eat or vis-a-versa, it is hard to beat Riverdale for city living!