Fri Nov 16, 2012

Food Spy: Archive is Dundas West’s newest wine bar

Open as of last night, Archive (909 Dundas St. W.) is the new next-door neighbour to popular brunch spot Saving Grace.

The wine list consists of 25-30 bottles and all are available by the glass, with approximately half of them sourced from Ontario vintners. Currently, the tapas-style menu includes sardines, olives, dates, salad and cicchetti—which co-owner Joel Corea explains is Italian for “stuff on bread”—with plates ranging from $3-$7. Corea (who owns the bar with his brother Joshua) wants Archive to be considered a “civilized drinking establishment,” so stay classy, Toronto.

—Rebecca Fleming

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Allison

I was just there for the first time last night. It was very casual and friendly with a great selection of wine. Archive is a perfect addition to the neighbourhood. Thank you.
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12:56 pm on January 31, 2013

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Diane

I popped into Archive to meet friends for what turned out to be a most enjoyable pre-dinner snack and the best glass of pinot noir I’ve had for a long time – very simple but perfectly tasty fresh snacks. I would recommend this spot if you are looking for light gourmet fare and a delicious selection of wines by the glass. I will return as soon as I can! Next time, I won’t bother with dinner afterward but stay for one of the innovative salads and at least one more glass of wine.
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11:55 am on January 2, 2013

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Katherine

Visited this new cute little wine bar on the ever growing Dundas St. W. strip between Ossington and Bathurst for the first time this past weekend before dinner at the Black Hoof. Very warm and inviting space to sit an enjoy a glass of wine and snack on a variety of small plates of food. Both the wine and food are very reasonably priced. Certainly worth checking out before everyone knows about it.
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11:33 pm on December 5, 2012

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me

Either they ripped off Archive Tattoo’s name (down the street) or someone didn’t do their homework (bad pho business). Whatever the reason I won’t go to this establishment.
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4:44 pm on November 20, 2012

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