CABBAGETOWN NEIGHBOURHOOD REVIEW
This week's image: Parliament Street winter
OPEN HOUSE LISTINGS
This week's image: Parliament Street winter
OPEN HOUSE LISTINGS
Our
real estate market has heated up at an amazing pace. Duncan Fremlin is a knowledgeable veteran real estate
agent. He knows our
neighbourhood. We’ve quoted some
of his observations on our Open House page along with this weekend’s listings. Click here.
NEIGHBOURHOOD NEWS
Parking
tickets
Photo: CP/Boris Spremo
Parking
enforcement officers have been arriving more frequently during the day in Don
Vale. Some local residents have
complained that street parking spaces are filling up with cars that don’t have
local stickers. A city bylaw
limits local parking to a three-hour maximum and a complaint triggers its
enforcement. Unfortunately, when
someone complains about a specific car, the officer must also check out the
entire street so the enforcement pulls in lots of other people. If you have family, friends or
contractors visiting, you may want to warn them about the increased
enforcement.
Dog
licenses
The
Cabbagetown Residents Association has issued an alert that bylaw enforcement is
checking more actively for dog licenses.
It’s a good thing. People
who own unlicensed dogs are risking a lot. A license is an
important backup if your dog runs loose and is rounded up by animal services. While you’re getting a license, go for
a microchip as well as another safety feature for your pooch. You can see all of this online.
St
James Town Health Club
Community
Matters has offered various healthy living services for St James Town residents
for the past ten years. In response to residents’ requests, its program has
expanded to include opportunities to define health goals, to deal with heart
and stroke, cancer, diabetes and stress.
All of this can be done weekly in consultation with a neighbour who has
a health services background.
Community Matters offers swimming, Zumba, hip/hop and break dancing,
gymnastics and yoga as well as services with a dietician, counselling for
stress management and nutrition advice.
Interested people can contact info@communitymatterstoronto.org and (416)
944-9697.
Waterfront
Toronto report
Photo: Waterfront Toronto
The
agency’s January/February report has lots of good stuff. There’s an extensive article about the
Gardiner Expressway plus reports on construction at the foot of Parliament for
the Pan Am Games site and further west to Ontario Place. Check it out
here.
Regent
Park planning report
Photo: Daniels Corp
City
planning staff have issued a report for the next phases of Regent Park’s
redevelopment. It can be read
online here.
It’s a recommended read for anyone
interested in height, density and community service issues in Regent Park. Toronto East York Community Council has
this item on its agenda for next Monday morning, February 25.
Regent
Park study
Photo: Toronto Star, Pawel Dwuti
The
Toronto Star has a report about a study conducted by St Michael’s Hospital and
McMaster University. It finds that
Regent Park residents are expressing a higher degree of satisfaction and
security in their new homes in Regent Park. It’s an important confirmation that the redevelopment of the
area is a worthwhile and successful project. You can read the Star’s story here.
Nominate
outstanding people
Photo: Eric Morse
Organizers
at the Forsythia Festival are seeking your nominations for the Festival Queen
and the Festival Marshal. Duties
for these tasks are not onerous but the nominees should be people of the
highest calibre – as were their predecessors. Look around your family, friends and neighbours and send your
suggestions to info@cabbagetowner.ca
RESTAURANTS & PUBS
Faith
Nolan’s CD launch
The
Dominion on Queen is hosting a CD launch party for Jailhouse Blues by Faith
Nolan. Friday February 21 at 9
pm. The cover charge at $20
includes a copy of her new CD.
Merryberry
cooking classes
Last
Tuesday, Merryberry’s (559 Parliament) first cooking class launched with a good
group enjoying themselves and learning about Cyril’s ideas for cooking with
coconut milk and cayenne. His next
class is scheduled for Tuesday February 25 and it will feature “en papillote” –
cooking with paper bags. Contact
him at Merryberry's website.
Duncan’s
back
Duncan
Fremlin and Whiskey Jack are back at The Flying Beaver (488 Parliament) on
Friday February 28 at 7 pm.
Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Find out more details online here.
Watch your mailbox – The Flying beaver
is circulating a postcard that includes a 15% discount on a regular dinner.
Meditation
at The Local GEST
The
Atisha Buddhist Centre is holding three morning workshops about meditation
techniques at The
Local
GEST (424 Parliament). 10 to 11
am, February 27, March 6 and 13.
You’ll learn a new skill to calm your mind, explore meditation in a
friendly, relaxed environment and return home relaxed and refreshed. $30 for advance registration and $35 at
the door.
Local
GEST new menus
After
you’ve finished your meditations, turn your thoughts to “martinis and moules”
(on Mondays), “burgers and a pint” (on Tuesdays) and “Welly wings” on
Wednesdays. These are the GEST’s
new menu specialties and they too will send you home relaxed and
refreshed! 424 Parliament.
Weddings
at F’Amelia
F’Amelia’s
staff have already booked two weddings in the restaurant and another in
Extended F’Amelia for the summer season.
It’s a great location for your reception with its bright airy interior
and its big comfy patio. Couples
who want more info can call (416) 323-0666 or go to the website.
Congrats
for 420 Smokehouse
Photo: blogTO
There’s
a good article in blogTO about Virginia’s new smokehouse (420 Parliament). You can check it out here.
The
Irv’s menu
The
new gastropub at Ontario and Carlton is steaming ahead towards its March 1
opening date. The Irv (195
Carlton) has a lively Facebook page and its opening menu offerings are listed
there. Looks good.
SHOPPING NEWS
The
Leslieville Flea
The
Flea is back at the Distillery on Sunday February 23 from 10 am to 5 pm for its
second winter appearance in The Fermenting Cellar, 28 Distillery Lane. Over
fifty vendors will offer clothing, crafts, vintage stuff, antiques and lots
more. More detail at the
Leslieville Flea online.
Sundara
Yoga
Come and heal your body with Emma
O'Neill. The last year for Emma was a rough one! She blew out her
meniscus & tore her rotators all while doing regular, every day activities.
Using yoga & sports therapy she’s brought
her body back to health without surgery or other invasive therapies.
Emma would love to share what she’s
learned about the anatomy of the body, treatments & therapies that really
work! A fantastic workshop for
athletes, yoga teachers & practitioners looking for hands-on, practical information about healing using yoga
therapy. Sunday February 23, 4:30
to 6:30 pm. Sundara Yoga (490
Parliament)
An
iridescent Favrile glass vase at Eclectisaurus
This
is a superb studio art glass vase in an iridescent pulled feather design. The technique was made famous by
earlier artists such as Tiffany and Loetz. This vase is signed Eckhart and dated 2000. There’s more detail here. Eclectisaurus, 249 Gerrard E.
Welcome
Patricia Milne
Patricia
has opened her practice at Milne Architects at the Palette Building (340
Gerrard E). You can reach her at
pmilne@milnearchitect.com and at (416) 968-6456 . Her firm focuses on sustainable building practices for
contemporary architecture and interiors as well as historic restorations. Best wishes, Patricia, for lots of
success.
CLUBS & PUBS – DAILY LISTINGS
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 20 TO SUNDAY MARCH 2
Contact
info
Alice’s
Place, 554 Parliament St, (647) 931-9088
Dominion
on Queen, 500 Queen St E, (416) 368-6893, www.dominiononqueen.com
Flying
Beaver, 488 Parliament St, (647) 347-6567, www.pubaret.com
Local
GEST, 424 Parliament St, (416) 961-9425, https://www.facebook.com/thelocalgest
Mill
Street Beer Hall, 21 Tank House Ln (Distillery), (416) 681-0338, Facebook and
http://toronto.millstreetbrewpub.ca/
Paintbox
Bistro, 555 Dundas St E, (647) 748-0555, www.paintboxbistro.ca
Stout
Irish Pub, 221 Carlton St, (647) 344-7676, www.stoutirishpub.ca
Under
the Table, 568 Parliament St, (647) 351-1533
Winchester
Stage & Bar. 51A Winchester St, (416) 323-0051, www.winchesterkitchen.com
If there's a cover charge or tickets are sold, we’ve
listed the prices. Otherwise, the event is free.
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 20
Dominion
on Queen
7
pm, Wee Folk Club, $10
9:30
pm, Toronto Blues Society presents Jack de Keyser
Flying
Beaver
7:30
pm, Chelsea Manders sings “Sweet songs for wicked souls”, $10/advance & $15/door
Under
the Table
8
pm, Movie night with $4 appetizers
Winchester
Stage & Bar
9
pm, Loser karaoke with Jason Rolland
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 21
Dominion
on Queen
9
pm, Faith Nolan CD release “Jail House Blues”, $20 includes CD, $70 for four
Flying
Beaver
7
pm, Carla Collins $20/advance & $25/door
9
pm, The Ryan & Amy show, $15/advance & $20/door
Paintbox
8
pm, The Worst Pop Band Ever, $10
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 22
Dominion
on Queen
9
pm, Don River Blues Band, $10
Flying
Beaver
7
pm, Carla Collins $20/advance & $25/door
9
pm, The Ryan & Amy show, $15/advance & $20/door
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 23
Alice’s
Place
4
pm, Karaoke
Dominion
on Queen
4:30
pm, Toronto Art Orchestra, $10
Flying
Beaver
11
am, Psychic brunch
3
pm matinee, Folk songs by Heather Kelday, $15/advance & $20/door
8
pm, Chris Tsujiuchi and friends, “Chris-terical jazz cabaret”, $10/advance
& $15/door
Local
GEST
4:30
pm, Sunday jazz Laura Marks and Kevin Barrett trio
Mill
Street Beer Hall
1
pm, Jazz brunch
Winchester
Stage & Bar
7
pm, Magic at the Winchester, $10
MONDAY FEBRUARY 24
Stout
Irish Pub
7:30
pm, Nerd Night pub quiz
Winchester
Stage & Bar
9
pm Win-Prov
10
pm, Indie music Monday
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 25
Dominion
on Queen
8:30
pm, Hot Club of Corktown “Django Jam”
Stout
Irish Pub
7:30
pm, Nerd Night pub quiz
Winchester
Stage & Bar
10
pm, Games & movie night
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 26
Alice’s
Place
9
pm, Karaoke
Dominion
on Queen
8
pm, Corktown ukulele jam
Flying
Beaver
7:30
pm, The Dating Game
Winchester
Stage & Bar
7:30
pm, Smart ass trivia
10
pm, Open Mic with Porter
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 27
Flying
Beaver
7
pm, Benefit for “Stand-up against domestic violence” $10/advance & $15/door
Local
GEST
8
pm, Music night with Jeff Barnes & Noah Zacharin
Under
the Table
8
pm, Movie night with $4 appetizers
Winchester
Stage & Bar
9
pm, Loser Karaoke with Jason Rolland
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 28
Flying
Beaver
7
pm, Whiskey Jack (unplugged), $15/advance & $20/door
9
pm, The legendary Carole Pope, $20/advance & $25/door
SATURDAY MARCH 1
Dominion
on Queen
9
pm, Paul James Band “Blues party” $10
Flying
Beaver
7
pm, The Oscar Trivia Game
9
pm, And The Winner Is, IV
Trivia
game only $10, The Winner $15, both shows $20
Paintbox
8
pm, The Solar Panel Band, $10 cover, $30 3-course dinner.
SUNDAY MARCH 2
Alice’s
Place
4
pm, Karaoke
Flying
Beaver
5
pm, Lobsters & Oscars
Local
GEST
4:30
pm, Sunday Jazz
Mill
Street Beer Hall
1
pm, Jazz brunch
Winchester
Stage & Bar
7
pm, Magic at the Winchester, $10
