Toronto's New General Store Has Flamingo Walls, a Claw Machine and Fart Buttons

Toronto's new general store has flamingo walls, a claw machine and fart buttons

Step into Bananas, and you’re instantly hit with a riot of colour, candy, and chaos — in the best way possible.  Located at 2582 Yonge St., this new midtown gem is the brainchild of best friends and next-door neighbours Joanna Stern and Lauren Shulman, who describe their eclectic, maximalist shop as “a one-stop shop” of whimsy and one of kind items.  Walk through the doors and instantly you’re met with a full-blown sensory carnival: checkerboard…

Toronto just got a new 'general' store and it's got the funkiest stuff

A video of this bright and colourful new store came across my social media the other day, and it’s exactly what I’ve been looking for. Bananas, described as a “whimsical yet chic take on a classic general store,” is Midtown Toronto’s latest addition, and I am truly obsessed. First of all, the interior is a maximalist’s dream. Decked out with tons of pink, funky fixtures and lighting, the visuals alone are worth the visit. Let’s start with the ba…