Closure of Toronto restaurant after 70 years signals change for neighbourhood

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In 1955, 16-year-old Chris Balkos purchased a building and restaurant at the corner of Coxwell Avenue and Eastwood Road that came to be known as one …

In 1955, 16-year-old Chris Balkos purchased a building and restaurant at the corner of Coxwell Avenue and Eastwood Road that came to be known as one of Toronto 's most famous diners — the New Town Family Restaurant.

Despite its vibrant legacy, the restaurant closed its doors for good in September, to the dismay of local residents and decades-long customers, many of whom have expressed concern about the gentrification in the neighbourhood. Tom says they've received many offers for the space, but have not yet found a partner who will "capture the essence" of what the family is trying to create on the corner.

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