Last Saturday's Globe and Mail article about the new Caplansky's Deli inside Little Italy's Monarch Tavern was both a boon and a bust for proprietor Zane Caplansky.

It seems the wave of interest and sentiment surrounding the re-emergence of a downtown deli really brought the crowds out on Tuesday for the launch - so much so that the new deli's entire first week of supply was gobbled up in one day. On Wednesday, Caplansky was left with no other choice but to close.

Crema Coffee served its first cup of joe at the end of April and already this Junction cafe is turning into something of a neighbourhood hot spot.

Playing to the sensibilities of this burgeoning neighbourhood, Crema features a range of direct trade and organic drinks and baked treats. On the menu are all the typical cafe staples including cappuccino, macchiatto, espresso, tea, hot chocolate and soy lattes. Fresh brewed coffee beans are sourced from Ethiopia, El Salvador and Honduras.

Slideluck Potshow is bringing its melange of food and art to Toronto tonight, in conjunction with the CONTACT Toronto Photography Festival.

This isn't your Unlce Bob's boring vacation slideshow. Each selection is limited to five minutes and is often accompanied by music, commentary or other surprises.

Saving Gigi opened two weeks ago on the south west corner of Bloor and Roxton. This new coffee house is the brainchild of Luigi Gigi Xaini (who used to own the now closed Cafe 163 on Corso Italia) and his partner Monica Grace Miller of Saving Grace fame.

The much maligned corner of Queen and Bathurst will get a bit of a facelift later this summer in the shape of Starbucks. The world's most loved and/or derided coffee chain is moving into the north east corner that was formerly a Mr. Sub.

Construction is already underway which means it won't be too long before two of the city's most ubiquitous chains - Pizza Pizza being the other one - share an intersection with the notorious Big Bop and The Meeting Place.

Grace Restaurant serves its first dinners tonight. The space on College formerly known as Xacutti has been idle for some time, but after a recent makeover at the hands of owner Lesle Gibson, Grace is ready to introduce the concept of modern farmhouse to Little Italy.

Stepping inside the restaurant for a preview last night, the first thing I notice are the two plush, white banquets on the right hand side of the room. Comfortably seating eight, these are definitely the spots to secure if dining with a larger group. Further inside, smaller tables dot the 60 seat dining room followed by an intimate outside space (pictured above) perfect for a summer's meal for two.