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The Downrock Records Streets Hot Spots


Monday, 13 April 2026

Pizzeria NO. 900 did NOT come to play 🍕 #toronto #ontario #pizza #torontorestaurant #food #PhreshLocal #RockVision

@dishedtoronto Pizzeria NO. 900 did NOT come to play 🍕 #toronto #ontario #pizza #torontorestaurant #food ♬ Sunrise - Official Sound Studio

Just $40 for Argentinian steak, fries, salad and empanada???? @Vos Restaurante #toronto #argentina #PhreshLocal #RockVision

@soyummy_can Just $40 for Argentinian steak, fries, salad and empanada???? @Vos Restaurante #toronto #argentina ♬ original sound - soyummy_can

Save these to try for the next time you go for dinner in Toronto or share them with your friends. We're foodies, so we definitely know what's up. #PhreshLocal #RockVision

@studiohousetoronto

Save these to try for the next time you go for dinner in Toronto or share them with your friends. We're foodies, so we definitely know what's up.

♬ original sound - Studio House Toronto

Featuring DAE an exhibit of fine prints and paintings exclusively at La Maison. Here’s a look at where he’s coming from…#scarborough #toronto #artexhibit #fyp #LaMaisonbybeyondspace #PhreshLocal #PhreshMode #RockVision

@la.maison.atelier Featuring DAE an exhibit of fine prints and paintings exclusively at La Maison. Here’s a look at where he’s coming from…#scarborough #toronto #artexhibit #fyp #LaMaisonbybeyondspace ♬ original sound - la.maison.atelier

Best Colombian 🇨🇴 food in Toronto ? I went for some amazing South American food at Esto es Colombia with a friend! #torontofood #colombianfood #latinfood #foodreview #toronto #PhreshLocal #RockVision

@oxtailpapi Best Colombian 🇨🇴 food in Toronto ? I went for some amazing South American food at Esto es Colombia with a friend! #torontofood #colombianfood #latinfood #foodreview #toronto ♬ original sound - Oxtailpapi

Come see why they were voted Best Taco here at @Tacos101_to #torontotacos #kensingtonmarket #mexicanfoodtoronto #tacostoronto #torontoeats #Phreshlocal #RockVision

@foodyesplease Come see why they were voted Best Taco here at @Tacos101_to #torontotacos #kensingtonmarket #mexicanfoodtoronto #tacostoronto #torontoeats ♬ Campechano - Sonidero Macizo

we’re back! come down and bring a craft (or use one on us) and connect with some new people. RSVP and other details on Eventbrite!! #fyp #torontoevents #SmallBusiness #PhreshLocal #RockVision

@your.friendly.neighbours we’re back! come down and bring a craft (or use one on us) and connect with some new people. RSVP and other details on Eventbrite!! #fyp #torontoevents #SmallBusiness ♬ Chopin Nocturne No. 2 Piano Mono - moshimo sound design

Café vibes ✨️ 📍Plush Café 897 Queen St W, Trinity-Bellwoods @PlushcafeTo This Black-owned café really impressed me. They did an incredible job curating the right vibe, food, and overall experience. The chef’s vision and attention to detail really come across on the plate. To be real, this might be my new favourite Eggs Benny it was honestly elite. Their brunch menu has some real gems, and I definitely need to go back to experience their dinner and drinks. I had an amazing time, and it’s always great supporting an incredible Black-owned business. #torontofood #toronto #brunch #eggs #eggsbenedict #PhreshLocal #RockVision

@the.6ix.eats Café vibes ✨️ 📍Plush Café 897 Queen St W, Trinity-Bellwoods @PlushcafeTo This Black-owned café really impressed me. They did an incredible job curating the right vibe, food, and overall experience. The chef’s vision and attention to detail really come across on the plate. To be real, this might be my new favourite Eggs Benny it was honestly elite. Their brunch menu has some real gems, and I definitely need to go back to experience their dinner and drinks. I had an amazing time, and it’s always great supporting an incredible Black-owned business. #torontofood #toronto #brunch #eggs #eggsbenedict ♬ original sound - Brandon Hunt

Sunday, 12 April 2026

@shamshiri.restaurant is the name! They have a couple of branches around the city :) #PhreshLocal #RockVision

@growwithfatema @shamshiri.restaurant ♬ original sound - growwithfatema

The Ratskin Family Band continues to play the second Thursday of every month at Drom Taberna, one of the best live music venues in Toronto. Legitimately great players on stage and usually great food on the table. What’s not to like? @DROM TABERNA #countrymusic #dragqueen #dragband #toronto #torontolife #PhreshLocal #RockVision

@chetin.to The Ratskin Family Band continues to play the second Thursday of every month at Drom Taberna, one of the best live music venues in Toronto. Legitimately great players on stage and usually great food on the table. What’s not to like? @DROM TABERNA #countrymusic #dragqueen #dragband #toronto #torontolife ♬ original sound - chetin.TO | Toronto Living

Just Chicken ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 9/10 great little take out Portuguese spot in midtown. #portuguese #chicken #piripiri #toronto #PhreshLocal #RockVision

@dicksworld Just Chicken ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 9/10 great little take out Portuguese spot in midtown. #portuguese #chicken #piripiri #toronto ♬ Comedy Scenes - Comical, stupid, odd, lovely (Drumless)(1441321) - Ponetto

Check out some records in Etobicoke! Completely worth the visit :) Village Vinyl Emporium & Cafe -📍2925 Lake Shore Blvd W #vinyl #recordstore #etobicoke #toronto #music #PhreshLocal #RockVision

@rookiecoto Check out some records in Etobicoke! Completely worth the visit :) Village Vinyl Emporium & Cafe -📍2925 Lake Shore Blvd W #vinyl #recordstore #etobicoke #toronto #music ♬ Brasilian Skies - Masayoshi Takanaka

The best shot of the CN tower at Trillium Park isn’t worth it! #PhreshLocal #RockVision

@rkonamission

The best shot of the CN tower at Trillium Park isn’t worth it!

♬ Funny video "Carmen Prelude" Arranging weakness(836530) - yo suzuki(akisai)

Wanna know one of the best donut spots in the city? 👀🍩 @fabsdonuts might have 100+ flavours… but there’s only one Fab. Happy Birthday Fab! 🎉🍩 But we came to eat 😅 Came for 1… ate 8… and still left with more 😮‍💨 Light, soft, loaded with flavour — yeah… this was it. Foodie Bros Gold Seal Approved 🥇 📍1618 Queen St W, Toronto #TorontoEats #DonutLovers #FoodieFinds #SupportLocal #fyp #PhreshLocal #RockVision

@foodiebros_to Wanna know one of the best donut spots in the city? 👀🍩 @fabsdonuts might have 100+ flavours… but there’s only one Fab. Happy Birthday Fab! 🎉🍩 But we came to eat 😅 Came for 1… ate 8… and still left with more 😮‍💨 Light, soft, loaded with flavour — yeah… this was it. Foodie Bros Gold Seal Approved 🥇 📍1618 Queen St W, Toronto #TorontoEats #DonutLovers #FoodieFinds #SupportLocal #fyp ♬ original sound - Foodie Bros | Every1Eats

Rodando por los Rios de Toronto 🐰🛼 Patina No camines 🫡 skatedonthate #rollerblading #canada #ontario #patina #parati #PhreshLocal #RockVision

@skateeshare Rodando por los Rios de Toronto 🐰🛼 Patina No camines 🫡 skatedonthate #rollerblading #canada #ontario #patina #parati ♬ sonido original - Askar

Staple NYC Sneaker Talk and Martha Cooper Bronx Photography Exhibit #PhreshMode

This Is What People Are Really Wearing In London Right Now #PhreshMode #RockVision

I Reviewed Best Basketball Sneaker, Jordan Goes UNC, Nike Celebrates Mamba Day, Asics Luxury #PhreshMode #RockVision

I Went Out on Easter in Luxembourg… What People Are Wearing | Ep 69 #PhreshMode #RockVision

What Are People Wearing in Paris 🇫🇷 (Not What You Expect) #PhreshMode #RockVision

I Tried Toronto’s Oldest Steakhouse… Here’s the Truth #PhreshLocal #RockVision

What Are People Wearing in NYC (Street Style Fashion Trends 2026) #PhreshMode #RockVision

Toronto's NEWEST Burger Spot Makes A Burger I've NEVER Seen Before! - Two Hands Burger #PhreshLocal #RockVision

Wednesday, 8 April 2026

Tzatziki 📍 971 O'Connor Dr, East York, ON _______________ #torontorestaurants #greekfood #yyzeats #torontoeats #eastyorktoronto #PhreshLocal #RockVision

@wanderingfoodieto Tzatziki 📍 971 O'Connor Dr, East York, ON _______________ #torontorestaurants #greekfood #yyzeats #torontoeats #eastyorktoronto ♬ The Life of a Showgirl - Taylor Swift

POV Street Photography in New York City at Night! (Sony A6700) #PhreshMode #PhreshLocal #RockVision

Street Style Fashion in New York City Winter 2026: Starring Kirk Knight Episode 44 #PhreshLocal #RockVision

Our Favorite Toronto Stores | Kapital & More #PhreshLocal #RockVision

Is THIS The COLLAB We've All Been Waiting For?!! #PhreshLocal #RockVision

Now open in Toronto at 640 Dufferin St. #puebco #vintage #torontoshopping #homedecor #PhreshMode #PhreshLocal #RockVision

@puebcocanada Now open in Toronto at 640 Dufferin St. #puebco #vintage #torontoshopping #homedecor ♬ original sound - Puebco Canada

My notes from a very cool walking tour of Kensington Market’s Musical History, presented by Toronto’s coolest musical collective, Wavelength Music! #toronto #musictok #torontotok #indiemusic #torontolife

@chetin.to My notes from a very cool walking tour of Kensington Market’s Musical History, presented by Toronto’s coolest musical collective, Wavelength Music! #toronto #musictok #torontotok #indiemusic #torontolife ♬ original sound - chetin.TO | Toronto Living

I’ve got a quick #WeeklyRoundup for you today! I got to see “Kainchee Lagaa + Jhooti: The Begging Brown Bitch Plays” from House of Beida and Buddies in Bad Times Theatre! Get your tickets before it closes April 18! #TheaTO #Theatre #Review #PhreshLocal #RockVision

@aviewfromthebox I’ve got a quick #WeeklyRoundup for you today! I got to see “Kainchee Lagaa + Jhooti: The Begging Brown Bitch Plays” from House of Beida and Buddies in Bad Times Theatre! Get your tickets before it closes April 18! #TheaTO #Theatre #Review ♬ original sound - A View from the Box

An introduction, Toronto based artist, small business owner and founder of @Fresh Paint Studio | Toronto #artisttok #womeninsmallbusiness #empoweredwomen #torontobasedartist #smallbusinessowner #PhreshMode #PhreshLocal #RockVision

@createpoeticart An introduction, Toronto based artist, small business owner and founder of @Fresh Paint Studio | Toronto #artisttok #womeninsmallbusiness #empoweredwomen #torontobasedartist #smallbusinessowner ♬ original sound - Poetic Art | Toronto

#butterandspice #PhreshLocal #RockVision

@butterandspicebakeshop #butterandspice ♬ original sound - ButterandSpiceBakeshop

Happy anniversary to one of my favourite shops in the city! Also really tasty coffee :) High Notes Coffee + Vinyl 📍2057 Dundas St W, Toronto 📍109 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga (vinyl only) #vinyl #recordstore #coffee #toronto #music #PhreshLocal #RockVision

@rookiecoto Happy anniversary to one of my favourite shops in the city! Also really tasty coffee :) High Notes Coffee + Vinyl 📍2057 Dundas St W, Toronto 📍109 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga (vinyl only) #vinyl #recordstore #coffee #toronto #music ♬ Yacht Club - MusicBox

A little relaxing ASMR perhaps ? Sunny’s Chinese is genuinely a hidden gem if I’ve ever seen one Tofu DanDan Noodles - originally made with pork, so nutty and creamy it’s genuinely out of this world. I’m not exactly a peanut lover but this was insane Miami Beef Short rib- Very peppery , soft meat grilled to perfection Orange Chicken - listen…I have no words you need to try this HK French toast - their iconic dessert for a reason. It’s like a churro and a peanut had a baby. Give me 14 of em right now. Soft Serve - wow. WOW. It was soft like butter and light like whipped cream such an addictive texture give me more #sunnyschinese #kensigntonmarket #Asmr #torontofood #vlog #PhreshLocal #RockVision

@swet_jo A little relaxing ASMR perhaps ? Sunny’s Chinese is genuinely a hidden gem if I’ve ever seen one Tofu DanDan Noodles - originally made with pork, so nutty and creamy it’s genuinely out of this world. I’m not exactly a peanut lover but this was insane Miami Beef Short rib- Very peppery , soft meat grilled to perfection Orange Chicken - listen…I have no words you need to try this HK French toast - their iconic dessert for a reason. It’s like a churro and a peanut had a baby. Give me 14 of em right now. Soft Serve - wow. WOW. It was soft like butter and light like whipped cream such an addictive texture give me more #sunnyschinese #kensigntonmarket #Asmr #torontofood #vlog ♬ original sound - FS in Toronto📍

A no-fuss hole in the wall on The Queensway called The Elmwood has been building a quiet following in Etobicoke. The kind of neighbourhood spot that lets the vibe and food do the talking. The wings speak for themselves — crispy, tossed in their house South Buffalo sauce, and exactly what you’d want from a place like this. Simple done well. 🍗 📍753 The Queensway, Etobicoke #PhreshLocal #RockVision

@tastetoronto

A no-fuss hole in the wall on The Queensway called The Elmwood has been building a quiet following in Etobicoke. The kind of neighbourhood spot that lets the vibe and food do the talking. The wings speak for themselves — crispy, tossed in their house South Buffalo sauce, and exactly what you’d want from a place like this. Simple done well. 🍗 📍753 The Queensway, Etobicoke

♬ original sound - TasteToronto

Sunday, 5 April 2026

First Look: Adidas "Flat Earther", Jordan's Flight Club, Hell Star Adidas Collab and More #PhreshMode #RockVision

First Look: Brooks Vanguard and More Adrenaline GTS 10 Colorways #PhreshMode #RockVision

Best Laptops of 2026 So Far! #PhreshTech #OnTheGo #RockVision

How Did Japanese Denim Became Legendary #PhreshMode #RockVision

🪶 Have you seen The skies closed themselves when we averted our gaze, now on view at The Power Plant? Meet artist Jeneen Frei Njootli from their Vuntut Gwitchin homelands in Old Crow, Yukon, presenting their solo exhibition at The Power Plant. Working across sculpture, sound, performance, and textile-based practices, Jeneen reimagines how Indigenous life is represented and experienced. In their exhibition, found objects and garments worn by the artist and their family are wrapped in tarps, hides, and scarves, then sealed in resin—preserving form, memory, and meaning. Rooted in the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation, these works reflect ancestral knowledge, kinship, labour, and deep relationships to land. ✨ Visit The Power Plant and spend some time with material-driven works that explore urgent histories and our evolving relationships to land—on view through March 22, 2026. #ThePowerPlantTO #JeneenFreiNjootli #ContemporaryArt #IndigenousArt #ArtExhibition #PhreshLocal #PhreshMode #RockVision

@thepowerplantto 🪶 Have you seen The skies closed themselves when we averted our gaze, now on view at The Power Plant? Meet artist Jeneen Frei Njootli from their Vuntut Gwitchin homelands in Old Crow, Yukon, presenting their solo exhibition at The Power Plant. Working across sculpture, sound, performance, and textile-based practices, Jeneen reimagines how Indigenous life is represented and experienced. In their exhibition, found objects and garments worn by the artist and their family are wrapped in tarps, hides, and scarves, then sealed in resin—preserving form, memory, and meaning. Rooted in the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation, these works reflect ancestral knowledge, kinship, labour, and deep relationships to land. ✨ Visit The Power Plant and spend some time with material-driven works that explore urgent histories and our evolving relationships to land—on view through March 22, 2026. #ThePowerPlantTO #JeneenFreiNjootli #ContemporaryArt #IndigenousArt #ArtExhibition ♬ Relaxing Spiritual Meditation - MusicHead

What Are People Wearing in NYC (Spring Outfits 2026 Street Style) #PhreshMode #RockVision

Kirk Knight Soho Interview - "Never Forget Where You Come From"! #PhreshMode #RockVision

Wheels of NYC Vintage and New Car Showcase - Spring Edition 2026 at Brooklyn Navy Yard #PhreshLocal #PhreshMode #RockVision

Wednesday, 1 April 2026

Brunch in the City continues 🍽️ Episode 7: Japanese Inspired Brunch at @scenic_coffee Always happy to see all the different ways we can celebrate brunch in 👀✨ #brunch #torontobrunch #brunchinthecity #sceniccafe #torontoeats brunchvibes #PhreshLocal #RockVision

@thefoodfeedto Brunch in the City continues 🍽️ Episode 7: Japanese Inspired Brunch at @scenic_coffee Always happy to see all the different ways we can celebrate brunch in 👀✨ #brunch #torontobrunch #brunchinthecity #sceniccafe #torontoeats ♬ miffy cafe - sakuracloud

Is there anything Leaside's Charmaine Sweets doesn't do well? Happy 1st year at your new location! 🥐939 Eglinton Avenue East, Toronto #charmainesweets #torontobakery #sweets #PhreshLocal #RockVision

@mrwillwong Is there anything Leaside's Charmaine Sweets doesn't do well? Happy 1st year at your new location! 🥐939 Eglinton Avenue East, Toronto #charmainesweets #torontobakery #sweets ♬ Love The Day - FusedThreeD

*RSVP at linktr.ee/bikechainut* Join Bikechain and Students for Barrier Free Access for a free mobility device repair night! Bikechain is here to assist you with your wheelchair, rollator, cane, and more. We provide tools and mechanic assistance to help you make adjustments or learn how to repair your device at home. We can assist with minor repairs like tightening brakes, adjusting fit, straightening wheels, installing replacement parts, and more. Food will be provided, and a separate unmasked space will be available for eating. #PhreshLocal #RockVision

@bikechainut

*RSVP at linktr.ee/bikechainut* Join Bikechain and Students for Barrier Free Access for a free mobility device repair night! Bikechain is here to assist you with your wheelchair, rollator, cane, and more. We provide tools and mechanic assistance to help you make adjustments or learn how to repair your device at home. We can assist with minor repairs like tightening brakes, adjusting fit, straightening wheels, installing replacement parts, and more. Food will be provided, and a separate unmasked space will be available for eating. 🌙 Wednesday March 18, 6-8 PM 🌙 @ Bikechain (230 College St, entrance on Huron St) 🌙 Mask mandatory (masks provided) 🌙 Free & open to all 🌙 RSVP at linktr.ee/bikechainut 🌙 Full space accessibility guide at bikechain.ca/accessibility. Please note: 1. We do not work on any electrical components (ex. motors of powerchairs), and we don't replace hydraulic brakes (ie. brakes with fluid in them). 2. We carry standard nuts and bolts, but don’t provide specialized parts for mobility devices (ex. new wheels). If you want to replace parts, bring the new part with you and we can help you install it. 3. Bikechain always offers mobility repair services during any of our regular hours. Visit bikechain.ca/mobility for more info. To request accommodations or ask questions, please email info@bikechain.ca or call Bikechain at (416)-978-6849.

♬ New Sun - Chihei Hatakeyama

TORONTO BOYS TRY NEW YORK FOOD #PhreshLocal #RockVision