Some years ago, there was a rare for it's time craft beer forward (if that's a term) bar called the Blue Meanie near Yonge and Eglinton. The wife and I loved that place for the decent food and great staff and service. I heard through the grapevine that the business end was no so together and that's why it failed. Pity.
I was just curious, I don't remember the proprietor's name. Has he been back on the scene? Hopefully successful.
Also just posting this so we don't forget some of the better pioneering pubs in the city.

Brands are for cattle.
Fans are cash cows.
The herd will consume until consumed.