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  "textContent": "Some of the best ideas begin around a kitchen table. For Robin Storfer and Tom Freeman, years of gathering with friends over food, wine, and conversation eventually evolved into Book Bar — a new literary-hospitality concept opening in Toronto’s Mirvish Village. Part independent bookstore, part neighbourhood bar, and part community hub, Book Bar is built around a simple premise: people need places to connect. With shelves of carefully curated books, a thoughtfully designed drinks program, and a calendar of author talks, book clubs, and cultural events, Book Bar is designed to encourage visitors to stay a little longer and engage a little deeper. Whether stopping in for a morning coffee, discovering a new favourite author, or settling in for an evening conversation over a glass of wine, guests are invited to experience books as a catalyst for connection, curiosity, and community. Ahead of the opening later this June, Schön! spoke with Storfer and Freeman to talk about creating meaningful spaces, building intentional community, and bringing a long-held vision to life. What was the original spark that led you to create Book Bar, and why did it feel like the right concept for Toronto right now? Book Bar really started in... Read more »\n\nThe post between the covers and cocktail glasses | book bar toronto appeared first on Schön! Magazine.",
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