Renovating Rosedale

Zosia Bielski, National Post  Published: Saturday, April 12, 2008

When the moving signs went up in the windows at All The Best Fine Foods in Rosedale this month, it is safe to say the shop's customers freaked out.

"It caused immediate widespread panic and stir," laughs chief operating officer Susan Bowman last week...

Working alongside Mr. Oberman's designer, All The Best staff spent two years planning the new space. They are now working to move the cheese shop into the pavilion so it can be restored.

"We're really excited. I can't wait to get it done, now that it's scheduled," Ms. Bowman says....

She admits that the three quaint doors that used to lead customers into All The Best's bakery, cheese shop and gift shop will disappear, but says that the store will retain much of its old-world charm.

"It's going to be all brand new but it will still have a classic All The Best feel to it, a classic arts and crafts look. Tin ceilings, wood floor, subway tile walls, the entry way will be a mosaic, all the cabinetry and fridges will be trimmed in wood. It's going to be spectacular."

All the Best's Blood Orange Loaf, $5.50

Pound cake tinged with blood and a lovely transparently pink glaze. Get it before the blood oranges go.