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Shop at your leisure in this refined mall, at select fashion boutiques such as Aquascutum and TNT Blu, and in home-decor stores such as Teatro Verde. Or, for something even more special, at the Rolls Royce dealership. Then indulge in gourmet take-out from Whole Foods Market.

Everything a photographer needs, from the latest digital cameras to vintage Leica lenses, and necessities such as film, batteries, photo paper, and a quality developing service. Knowledgeable, helpful staff.

World-class department store featuring high fashion, as well as more affordable clothing from its own label, top perfumes and cosmetics, a hair salon, epicure store, café, and free personal shopping service.

This chaotic enclave is a true gem. Once a Jewish market, the predominant ethnic flavor is now Portuguese and West Indian, with strong hints of Asian and Hispanic. The many food shops reflect this, stocked as they are with cassava, cornbread, pulses, cheese, salted cod, and spices. Fruit and veggies are some of the freshest – and cheapest – in the city. The waft of incense and strains of Reggae will lead you to the dimly lit secondhand clothing stores, many with a goth or hippie flair, nestled in Victorian houses (see Kensington Market).

Pacific salmon, cold-smoked on the premises using a secret recipe, is all you’ll find in this store – but what a find. Those in the know claim it ranks among the world’s best.

This vast liquor store in a former train station stocks a superb selection of wines, beers, and spirits from around the world.

Don’t be scared off by the staff – male and female – decked in all black, including eyeliner. These skilled makeup artists will demystify the products in this hip, unisex line created for the fashion industry.

Movie theaters and shops such as Indigo Books, Birks jewelers, Teuscher Chocolates and Bay Bloor Radio will lure you to this mini-mall.