Wednesday, February 1, 2012

The Sister


I love the simple elegance of this sign which I found on a restaurant on Queen St West in Parkdale when I was out hunting for more bike stands (which I still have a lot more of to post). The Sister used to be called Mitzi's Sister when it was first opened by the owner of Mitzi's which is a small restaurant/gallery on a near-by residential street but after a refurbishing the younger sister dropped the Mitzi's and is doing her own thing which includes local art on the wall, live music on the weekend, and a busy brunch scene!
Taking part in Signs, Signs. For more signs click here.

26 comments:

Jack said...

You have a wonderful, active arts scene up there. Including bike stands and bars.

Sharon said...

I like that sign and the concept.

Shaun said...

Bike stands now we are talking. lol

I like the qwerky sign..

VioletSky said...

These multi-use restaurants are so much fun. A great way to get a regular crowd in.

Halcyon said...

Sounds like a place I would like. The name is cute too!

Anonymous said...

Another cool one :)

Paul in Powell River said...

Ah, the joys of living in a real city - lots of places to eat!

Kay L. Davies said...

Mmm, looks like a great place for brunch.
K

LĂșcia said...

It looks like a great place to go with friends. Art, music and good food. What else could we ask for? ;-)

Ebie said...

That's a star flickering, I love that sign!

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Lesley said...

There are some restaurant names where you really need to know the history to understand. Brunch - I love that idea!

ArtandArchitecture-SF.com said...

Always fun to see people take the extra step on signs, it is so easy to think it isn't that important, when, as you have pointed out, it is, it captures your eye and you share it with others.

Photo Cache said...

I too love simple signage.

Ewok

Carola said...

Yes, looks like a place to go. Nice sign.

EG CameraGirl said...

Clever younger sister. :)

Melbourne Australia Photos said...

Would definitely like visiting this place!
Nice sign, Pat!

genie said...

I love restaurants that offer art and music. They are very appealing and commonplace here where we live. The sign is really different. Enjoyed reading the story. genie

Lowell said...

I notice the younger sister has a star on her sign...does that signify anything - like a bit of sibling rivalry??? Sounds like an interesting place and I'd visit it in a heartbeat!

Pat said...

I the the star really sets it off, and the name is plain and simple. I like it!

Regina K said...

Glad to hear one sister continued the venture. Nice sign.

Randy said...

Nice find. I like the simplicity too.

Julie said...

Sisters ... doin' it for themselves.

PerthDailyPhoto said...

'Star' sigh Red, shame about the Mitzi..cool name.

Andy said...

The Sister with a star on it. Nice. There's on in Scarborough called Sisters.

Lindy said...

Way to go, younger sister! ;-) Sounds like a great place.