This week’s
image: Metcalfe & Carlton
CABBAGETOWN NEIGHBOURHOOD REVIEW
The image at the top was
taken in December. Here’s the same
home a year ago.
LOCAL NEWS
Cabbagetown South meeting
The
2015 Annual General Meeting in Cabbagetown South happens at 7 pm on Wednesday
January 7 at Retsina Restaurant (209 Gerrard E). There’ll be the usual discussion of business
along with the election of the President and Directors for the coming
year. If past meetings are any guide,
there’ll also be lots of gossip – as you can see from the photo of the
Association’s Christmas party, this is a very convivial group.
Welcome Kelly Sather
Glen Murray’s invitations
Team Trudeau has arrived
Fundamentals of Dance
Marit is back at Sundara
Skating in Regent Park
On
Saturday January 3, the renovated ice rink in the new Regent Park Athletic
Grounds (Shuter and Sumach) will officially open. At 10 am, there’s a learn-to-skate
clinic. To register for it, call (416)
815-5728 or email mlsefoundation@mlse.com. At 11 am, there’s an official
opening ceremony followed by a community skate.
Refreshments, mascots and prizes.
Good stuff. Congrats to MLSE, TCHC, Daniels, Hockey Canada, the City of
Toronto and everyone else who’s involved in the launch.
The Regent Park Athletic Grounds
The
skating rink in the new Athletic Grounds is part of Phase 3 in the
Redevelopment process. Located on the
northeast corner of Shuter and Sumach, it’s a 2.8 acre park funded with support
from Maple Leaf Sports Enterprises and the City of Toronto plus the Daniels
Corporation. It’ll have the refurbished
rink (which opens this Saturday) and new soccer, cricket and basketball facilities
surrounded by a running track. Daniels
and TCHC have shown great imagination drawing in the sponsors, designing the
park and making it attractive for kids in the area – thanks and congrats.
Bell box update
Ringo arrives
Ringo is the newest addition to Riverdale Farm’s family. He arrived earlier in December. Farm staff has asked for patience. Ringo hasn’t spent any time previously in the city and the activity and noises are all new to him. He needs time to adjust. He has a big hole to fill after the passing of both Dusty and Rooster.
Re:Leaf meeting is rescheduled
The public meeting planned by Cabbagetown Re:Leaf for January 14 has been cancelled. David Grant had hoped to discuss the Cabbagetown Urban Forest Management Plan. Watch for it in the Spring.
Quick announcements
“Adversity, Resilience, Prosperity” is the CPA’s new book about Cabbagetown’s life from 1941 to 2011. It’s been published and can be purchased at Kendall & Co (227 Carlton) and Spruce Home Décor (455 Parliament). When you’re at Kendall, get a tea towel too. At Spruce, grab a Cabbagetown toque.
“Close to Home” is the photo exhibition about life in 1914 Cabbagetown assembled by the Cabbagetown Regent Park Museum. It continues to January 26. Daniels Spectrum, 585 Dundas E.
Pictures from our
readers
This week is catch-up time. Two images are featured.
This week is catch-up time. Two images are featured.
Our first, by Marion Harris, caught her neighbour’s Christmas lights in the late November snow. Many thanks Marion.
Our second image comes from Sally Gibson. She photographed the dawn over Riverdale Farm on Winter Solistice, December 21. (The Old Farmer’s Almanac notes that daytime today is already 3 minutes longer than it was when she took her pic.) Thanks Sally.
If you have a photo that you think depicts life in your neighbourhood, send it along to cabbagetownreview@gmail.com.
PERSONALS
Hello from Dale
Community Matters party
Aberdeen Avenue braintrust
Pat, Jim, Rita and Sandy gathered at The Local GEST (424 Parliament) on Sunday afternoon. Several major problems were solved, brews were downed and guests from other streets in the neighbourhood were cheerily greeted. All around them, a nice crowd enjoyed Sunday afternoon jazz with Whitney Ross-Barris.
Any new babies around here?
If you’ve got a new baby in your home, send us a picture. Tell Doug, tell the world!
Is it true?
A famous Cabbagetown songstress is apparently about to make her debut at Carnegie Hall. Details to come.
ONSTAGE
Soulpepper’s next performances
The Conjuror begins on Tuesday December 30 and is here for short stay until Sunday January 4, including two performances on New Year's Eve. You’ll be transported back to 1909 and London’s legendary St George’s Hall where audiences came to be enchanted by paradox and magic. For tickets and more info, click here. Soulpepper at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts, Distillery, 50 Tank House Lane.
The Berkeley Street Theatre
Chekhov’s The Seagull starts on Sunday January 11 and continues to Sunday February 8. For tickets and info, click here. Canadian Stage, Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley.
Wee Folk Club
Garth Douglas and Ralph Phillips are the featured singers at the January 8 performance. The Wee Folk Club is built around a small room in a pub where singers sing songs with stories in them. $10 cover. Dominion on Queen (back room – entrance off Sumach Street), 500 Queen E
CLUBS & RESTAURANTS
Congrats again Kim & Betty
Itanni returned to Under the Table (568 Parliament), this time for a private party just before Christmas. She writes a blog for foodies that’s very widely read. She booked the entire restaurant and brought her friends. The meal more than matched her expectations. You can read her story on her blog, Playing Chef.
Another Christmas treat
The Local GEST (424 Parliament) again hosted Jeff Barnes and Noah Zacharin for a three-hour Christmas carol marathon. An enthusiastic crowd, as usual, made the afternoon memorable. Congrats everybody.
Advance notice
Peter
Donato will be back at the Flying Beaver (488 Parliament) with a little song, a
little dance, a little seltzer down your pants.
Sunday January 18, 7:30 pm.
Congrats
On
Christmas Day, Cranberries (601 Parliament) served two full seating for the
three course turkey dinner. The place,
in the words of one wait person, was crazy!
Under The Table (568 Parliament) was also really full for both Christmas
Day and Boxing Day. People who ate in
each spot were very enthused about their experiences. Nicely done. NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNERS & PARTIES
F’Amelia
As always, this is great food. 3 course prix fixe menu includes choices like venison tartare, wild mushroom salad, arctic char, molise truffle winter risotto, potato gnocchi, branzino, tiramisu and lots more. $59. For all the details, go to F’Amelia’s website. http://www.famelia.com/ Reservations at (416) 323-0666. 12 Amelia.
The Flying Beaver
Start the night with dinner and a show by Carla Collins. Continue until closing at the dance party with DJ Jacquie Jaguar. Carla has two shows – 7 and 9 pm, $25/advance and $30/door. Dinner reservations must be made with the show reservations – minimum at 7 pm is $30 and at 9 pm, $40.
House on Parliament
The Irv
The Local GEST
Dinner specials will be offered plus the regular menu. Andrew Lopatin will play guitar selections. DJ2Ten will start the dancing at 9:30 pm. 424 Parliament.
Mill Street Beer Hall
Mill Street Brew Pub
Peartree
Dinner for two in one of Cabbagetown’s favourite spots, $60. Appetizers from a list of salads or soup. Entrée choices include black angus striploin, grilled halibut, breast of chicken al forno, seafood classic and vegetable agnolotti. Four desserts. For a reservation, call (416) 962-8190. 507 Parliament.
Stirling Room
Stout Irish Pub
Theatre performances
Soulpepper presents The Conjurer at 3 and 7:30 pm. 50 Tankhouse Lane, Distillery.
CLUBS & PUBS – DAILY LISTINGS
MONDAY
DECEMBER 29 TO SUNDAY JANUARY 11
Contact info
Alice’s
Place, 554 Parliament St, (647) 931-9088Dominion on Queen, 500 Queen St E, (416) 368-6893, www.dominiononqueen.com
El Catrin, 18 Tank House Lane, Distillery, (416) 203-2121, www.elcatrin.ca/home
The Flying Beaver, 488 Parliament St, (647) 347-6567, www.pubaret.com
Gilead Café & Wine Bar, 4 Gilead Place, (647) 288-0680, http://www.jamiekennedy.ca/
House on Parliament, 454 Parliament St, (416) 925-4074,www.facebook.com/pages/House-on-Parliament
The Irv, 195 Carlton Street, (647) 350-4787, https://www.facebook.com/theirvpub
The Local GEST, 424 Parliament St, (416) 961-9425, https://www.facebook.com/thelocalgest
Merryberry, 559 Parliament, www.merryberry.ca
Mill Street Beer Hall, 21 Tank House Ln, Distillery, (416) 681-0338, Facebook and http://toronto.millstreetbrewpub.ca/
Murgatroid, 568 Parliament, (416) 323-9381
Paintbox Bistro, 555 Dundas St E, (647) 748-0555, www.paintboxbistro.ca
Ronnie B’s Southern Kitchen & Taps, 243 Carlton, (416) 935-1515, www.ronnieb243.com
Stirling Room, 16 Trinity, Distillery District, www.stirlingroom.com
Stout Irish Pub, 221 Carlton St, (647) 344-7676, www.stoutirishpub.ca
Tappo Wine Bar & Restaurant, 2 Trinity Street, Distillery, (647) 430-1111, www.tappo.ca
Under the Table, 568 Parliament St, (647) 351-1533
If there's a cover charge or tickets are sold, we’ve listed the
prices. Otherwise, the event is free.
MONDAY DECEMBER
29
Stout
Irish Pub
7:30
pm, Headscratchers trivia
TUESDAY DECEMBER
30
Ronnie B’s Southern Kitchen & Taps
7 pm, Euchre
Stout Irish Pub
7:30 pm, Headscratchers trivia
NEW YEAR’S EVE
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 31
See
the listings above
THURSDAY
JANUARY 1
Flying
Beaver
7:30
pm, Hangover (The Movie) and comfort food, no cover
FRIDAY JANUARY
2
Flying
Beaver
7
pm, Maggie Casella & special guests, “Because I said so – the year in
revile.” pwywMill Street Beer Hall
8 pm, Vinyl nights with DJ Humble Mike of the Record Collective
Stirling Room
Theatrical Friday, reserve on the guest list. $20
SATURDAY JANUARY
3
Flying Beaver
7 pm, Customers and performers appreciation party with Ambre McLean, no cover
Mill Street Beer Hall
8 pm, Vinyl Nights with DJ Humble Mike of the Record Collective
Stirling Room
Stirling Saturdays, reserve on the guest list. $20
SUNDAY JANUARY 4
Alice’s Place
9 pm, Karaoke with Vee
Local GEST
4:30 pm, Sunday jazz with Boom for Rent
Mill Street Beer Hall
1 pm, Jazz brunch with Tyler Yarema
MONDAY JANUARY 5
Stout
Irish Pub
7:30
pm, Headscratchers trivia
TUESDAY JANUARY
6
Ronnie B’s Southern Kitchen & Taps
7 pm, Cards against humanity
Stout Irish Pub
7:30 pm, Headscratchers trivia
WEDNESDAY JANUARY
7
Alice’s
Place
9
pm, Karaoke The Local GEST
7:30 pm, Trivia night
THURSDAY JANUARY
8
Dominion
on Queen
7:30
pm, Wee Folk Club with Garth Douglas & Ralph Phillips, $10Flying Beaver
7 pm, “She’s listening” benefit for Ovarian Cancer Canada, $15/advance & $20/door
The Local GEST
8:30 pm, Open Mic with Porter
Under The Table
9 pm, Karaoke
FRIDAY JANUARY
9
Flying Beaver
7 pm, Maggie’s mish mash, no cover
Mill Street Beer Hall
8 pm, Vinyl Nights with DJ Humble Mike of the Record Collective
Stirling Room
Theatrical Friday. Reserve on the guest list. $20
Under The Table
9 pm, Karaoke
SATURDAY JANUARY
10
Flying Beaver
7 pm, KAS presents Match Fever/The Dating Game & Dance Party, $10
Mill Street Beer Hall
8 pm, Vinyl Nights with DJ Humble Mike of the Record Collective
Ronnie B’s
8 pm, tba
Stirling Room
Stirling Saturday. Reserve on the guest list. $20
SUNDAY JANUARY
11
Alice’s
Place
4
pm, Karaoke with VeeLocal GEST
4:30 pm, Sunday jazz
Mill Street Beer Hall
1 pm, Jazz brunch with Tyler Yarema