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The Robertson Building


Dark Horse Rides up to 215

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Dark Horse - Deanna Zunde and Ed LyndsDark Horse Espresso Bar is open for business! On April 14 the cafe opened its doors to an eager community at the Robertson Building who have been waiting in anticipation to get their hands on some delectable java. On their sunny opening day, café owners Deanna Zunde and Ed Lynds were beaming as they fired up their espresso machine. They greeted tenants looking forward to not having to walk up to Dundas or down to Queen to get a coffee and a snack. Dark Horse has taken over the space on the ground floor that was previously home to the Material Matters gallery and transformed it into a cozy haven for thirsty visitors.

Even on its opening day, the cafe has already proven to be a popular gathering spot as people settled in around the huge communal tables (made from salvaged bowling alley wood). With close to five hundred people working at 215 on a daily basis (there’s a little 215 trivia tidbit for you) and countless clients and visitors coming to the building we are sure that the café will be bustling.

www.darkhorse.com

Photo caption: Dark Horse Espresso Bar owners Deanna Zunde and Ed Lynds at the tenant holiday breakfast in December.

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