The first involves a new opening. Immersion Clothing‘s old spot (1926 West 4th) is now occupied by funky looking children’s shoe store Tomatoes Children’s Footwear. Although they currently appear to have no web presence, a Google search suggests that they either moved here from Metrotown or still have a location there. The store looks beautifully minimalistic, and reminds me of Gumboots both in terms of its look and feel and its highly specialized merchandise. I will be visiting them this weekend as we are looking for some sandals and water shoes for our son for the summer, but one has to wonder how such a specialized store will be able to survive…
The second, and utterly unrelated, tomato tale involves Tomato Fresh Food Cafe. After having enjoyed brunch (thanks Rob!), lunch, and dinner there, I can honestly say that this is one of my favourite all-round Kits places, especially when with child. They rival Rocky Mountain Flatbread for most kids-friendly place in Kits, despite the lack of play area and the fact that they seem to think that only women change diapers (currently only the women’s room has a change table). And what’s not to like about a place that allows you to feed your kids vegetables in liquid form by way of the delicious Adam & Eve?
