"Margaritas to go" -- Autumn in Kensington Market

When John and I visit the market we often tie-up our bikes on Dundas and walk up Kensington Avenue.

We've been shopping at Courage My Love for four decades at least. Still has great vintage stuff.

We love the shabby/elegant gates and fences along the street

and  this scratchy, eroded graffiti.

It must be cool to live in one of the funky homes hidden in the alleys.

We never visit the market without picking up some produce at the Kensington Fruit Market on

 St Andrew Street.

In the mood to discover your future?

Even the cows in the window of Global Cheese are wearing masks.

At Baldwin Street the Market has a small-town feel.

The House of Moses! This is my capture of the shop

and here is John's much more psychedelic version.

We think the baguettes at Blackbird Baking Company are as good as the ones in Paris. John also loves their Pullman loaves for toast.

Cheese Magic -- our favourite cheese shop.

Mare Pizza is situated right across the street

The thin, crisp crusts remind us of Roman pizzas. That's John picking up our slices.

One Sunday at Pancho y Emiliano we saw this great offer. Why resist?

Pupusas features several take-out counters of South American treats. Tacos or churros anyone?

Go to Bungalow for in mid-century furnishings and clothing.

Slogan of the Hotbox -- "... SERVING POTHEADS SINCE AH... I FORGET".

Go to Carlo's House of Spice for coffee, nuts, dried fruit and a host of herbs and spices. Did I forget anything?

Painted garage on Augusta

Do stop at Bellevue Square Park and check out these plaques. On the left is a map of Kensington Market and on the other is a history of the neighbourhood.

 At the bottom of the park, Wales Avenue meets Augusta with this display of fabulous market architecture and shops. 

Do visit!