Toronto Shopping Tips by Todd64

Harry Rosen Bloor Street: Upscale Mens Wear Clothing Stores Review

Harry Rosen Bloor Street is a great shop for men looking for quality mens wear, casual wear, shoes and accessories. It's large, bright, well laid out and easily accessible.

Warning: Unless it's on sale, nothing is cheap here, and you'll most likely be approached by well dressed, yet snotty salespeople but hey,...this is the high-end mens wear business; flash them your Platinum card and they'll kiss your ass around the shop for as long you need.

What to buy: Among the many labels available, there are;

-BOSS Hugo Boss
-Burberry
-Bruno Magli
-Canali
-Lacoste
-Ermenegildo Zegna
-Pal Zileri

What to pay: A little more than average, but because the selection is so extensive it's worth it.

Address: 82 Bloor Street West

Directions: On the North-East corner of Bloor & Bellair

Phone: 416-972-0556

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Honest Ed's: "Ed isn't squirrely, but his prices are nuts!" Honest Ed's Review

"Honest Ed" Mirvish has had his bargain centre at Bloor & Bathurst pass on the rock bottom prices of anything and everything to Torontonians for 55 years now. Sure it's a little tacky, being jam-packed from floor to ceiling with tons of inexpensive "stuff", but where else in this city is it possible to buy Jesus candles by the case, or ceramic Elvis busts by the truckload? Is there a better place to purchase 50 forks for $5.00 or 100 tins of Cinnamon for $20.00? I say nay!

There's also a Pharmacy with cut rate prices on brand name goods, as well as an Optician who'll not only sell you a fine pair of prescription glasses at a more than fair price, but will also throw in a free lens cloth or beach ball just for smiling.

Ed Mirvish is one of Toronto's most respected and successful retailors who in mid-July, as a "thank you" to his loyal customers, also throws a free street party for the entire city by publicly celebrating his birthday (90 in '04) with free entertainment, cake, pizza slices, pop and ice-cream; it's a full day of entertainment.

What to pay: As the sign says: "How cheap can a guy get? Come in and find out!"

Address: The corner of Bloor & Bathurst streets.

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