Toronto's World Food Market vendors forced to remove signage, losing vibrant storefront appeal
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Phoebe Knight, Dished
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Summary
Businesses at Toronto's World Food Market, a popular hub for affordable global cuisines near TMU's Yonge and Dundas campus, have been forced to remove all their signage, resulting in a minimalistic makeover of the once-vibrant outdoor food market. The article explores the reasons behind this sudden change affecting the diverse roster of vendors.
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Situated in the heart of TMU's Yonge and Dundas campus, World Food Market has, for many years, been a go-to among students and city residents alike, thanks to its diverse roster of affordable eats.
If the sounds and smells of more than a dozen vendors densely packed into the outdoor space didn't catch the attention of passersby, the huts' vibrant, punchy signs most
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