The history of the Little Italy neighbourhood in Toronto Toronto LittleItaly
Born in 1915 and raised in a tenement house in The Ward,Lombardi founded CHIN in 1966 with the station’s first broadcast on June 6, 1966, followed by CHIN FM 100.7's a year later in 1967.A major change came to the neighborhood"after World War II, when hundreds of Italian residents—suddenly less stigmatized by Canadian society—began moving to other parts of the GTA, initially to St.
It is also the place where the annual Taste of Little Italy is celebrated. It's known for an abundance of classic Italian food, wine and performances.The festival isn't the only time to taste some delicious food, Little Italy is sprawling with more restaurants than you can count.Another Little Italy classic is
, or"The Dip," which has been a neighbourhood favourite for over 50 years. It started as a cafe and coffee roaster, a place where Italians gathered over coffee, biscotti and gelato.Their website boasts that their patio was busy at a time when outdoor dining was unheard of in Toronto. Its popularity only grew and The Dip now offers a full restaurant, bar and patio, including a mega screen. Some call it the best spot for cheering on your favourite soccer team.
Food is not the only thing drawing attention to this neighborhood, Little Italy became the star of the show in 2018 when aby the same name was filmed there. People were torn on liking the movie, but it sure received a lot of attention. Although Little Italy isn't nearly as Italian as it used to be, the neighbourhood and its name continue to pay tribute to the major impact that the early Italian community had on it.
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