This week’s image: the crowd gathers in Riverdale Park West just before the screening of the BIA’s movie.
CABBAGETOWN NEIGHBOURHOOD
REVIEW
LOCAL NEWS
Community environment day
Councillor Troisi’s environment day happens on Saturday July 21 from 10 am to 2 pm in Lower Sherbourne Park (Frederick St south of the Esplanade). Bring your hazardous wastes, old paint cans, electronics, TVs, computer equipment, fluorescent light bulbs, old medications and more. You can also bring stuff that you feel can be reused - sporting goods, eye glasses, books, small household items, good used clothing and non-perishable food - and bring more stuff that can be donated to schools.
Reactions to the St James Town proposal
Local people are sending along their comments about the new development ideas in St James Town. If you’re concerned and want to join with others in our neighbourhood, you can start by sending your contact info here - your info will be treated carefully and privately. Contact cabbagetownreview@gmail.com
Local transportation projects
Councillor Troisi’s office has released the schedule of forthcoming road projects planned by the City of Toronto in our area. They include a study of the stop lights at Carlton and Parliament, creation of a commercial loading zone on Parliament south of Spruce, a delay to 2020 for repaving Carlton east of Parliament, future speed bumps on Metcalfe and a variety of smaller local changes to signage, bike lanes, and laneways. It’s all listed online here.
So - what’s she doing?
Lucy Troisi has served since last summer as an appointed Councillor in Ward 28, filling the job done by our late Councillor Pam McConnell. She’s proven to be a very hard working representative.
But - she’s kept very quiet about her plans for a possible election run for herself. She now has only a week to announce her intentions. The deadline for nominations is Friday July 27. Political observers in Ward 21 and Ward 23 are all watching to see whether she plans to run and where.
A new director for Canadian Stage
Brendan Healy has been appointed as Canadian Stage’s new artistic director. He takes over on Tuesday August 7. He’s finishing as the artistic director for the City of Brampton where he handled a significant budget and a program of 500 cultural events for a combined audience of over 300,000 people. He has a Masters degree in International Arts Management. In the theatre, he’s directed 50 productions ranging from contemporary Canadian to classical plays. For a full description of his background and the programs offered by Canadian Stage, click here.
Cabbagetown BIA’s movie in the park
Congrats to the BIA for a fine job organizing this year’s movie night in Riverdale Park. The crowd was impressive. The pre-movie warm-ups included jazz by Double A and snacks by the Grinning Face, Yonge Street Mission and Freshed Right Salad & Juice Bar. The movie was Fantastic Mr Fox. The weather, of course, was perfect.
A new mural on Carlton
Ted Hamer (left) and Michael Cavanaugh are making good progress on the new mural on the wall facing Zakkushi on Carlton (195 Carlton). August 5 is their target finishing date.
Discover Cabbagetown on Sunday July 22
The latest in the series of short walks through Cabbagetown. Every month, there’s a new guide and a new program. Sunday July 22, 10:30 am, Winchester and Sumach.
Volunteer at the Farm
Cabbagetown Farmers’ Market
Every week, Mervyn at Organic Chef brings gorgeous Portuguese custard tarts along with his freshly baked samosas and pakoras. These kids are carefully studying his donuts - they can’t make up their minds.
The season’s first sweet corn, tomatoes and blueberries have arrived at the market along with plenty of lettuces and green veggies. Don’t miss out.
The Market runs weekly from 3 to 7 pm every Tuesday, rain or shine, until the Fall in Riverdale Park (Sumach and Winchester).
Taste of Regent Park
The Taste continues every Wednesday until August 29 in the Big Park on the north side of Dundas at Sackville. The open-air market starts at 5 pm, a community meal at 6 pm and the movie series Under The Stars at 9 pm.
Samba Squad will be the entertainers next week followed by the outdoor movie, “Birth of a Family”.
Cabbagetown Tee on Georgian Bay
Photo: Irene DeClute
What could be sweeter than a day with hot weather, clear cool water and a Cabbagetown Tee? Doug (that’s me!) claims that his vintage 2009 Tee even attracted a cruise ship.
PLAN YOUR SUMMER MOVIES
Under the Stars
Movies in Regent Park
Organized by the Regent Park Film Festival. Pre-show at 7 pm with fun activities for the whole family. Popcorn and refreshments. Rain date - August 22. Regent Park (just east of Sackville and Dundas), Wednesdays at sundown. Free.
Wednesday, July 25 - Birth of a Family. Four siblings are removed from their family in the infamous Sixties Scoop and then adopted to different families. They meet again for the first time in this documentary film.
Cinematic Cities Series
Movies in Corktown Common
Free admission - suggestion donation is $10.
Corktown Common ( 155 Bayview at River)
Thursday July 26, 9:05 pm - The feature film is Selma about Martin Luther King’s 1965 march from Selma to Montgomery against Alabama’s policy of segregation. The evening’s short films are BLM:TO, Black Pride and 100 Musicians. Eats and treats at 7 pm by Mr Pierogi and The Pop Stand. Popcorn at the festival canteen.
IN THE MEDIA
Walied Khogali on the CBC
Photo: CBC News
Walied Khogali appeared on the CBC’s The National along with two other community activists, Ann Jeanette Hutchison and Sureya Ibrahim, to discuss community responses to the recent outbursts of gun violence in the city. The Regent Park neighbourhood featured widely in their discussion. Walied is introduced as a candidate for City Council on the broadcast. The video is available on YouTube - click here to see it.
Ramp to the Don Valley trail
Image: City of Toronto
As noted last week, the City of Toronto is planning a ramp from the pedestrian bridge that crosses the DVP down into the Don Valley. It will make access much easier for cyclists and for people with mobility issues. There’s more detail about the project in a story at toronto.com.
BUSINESS NEWS
Beat The Heat
Hot sunny days are here and it’s time to think about the windows in your home. Drapery and shades are more than simply decorative:
They reduce your energy bill during summer and winter by up to 30% which quickly recoups the costs of window coverings.
They protect your furniture, rugs, art and wallpaper by minimizing the harmful effects of the sun.
They improve privacy and security so you and your family can enjoy your home in peace and get a longer, restful slumber.
Roller shades cost the least comparatively, followed by drapes, with Roman blinds being the most premium. Find all these solutions at Kendall & Co (514 Parliament) along with a wide array of fabrics, trims, valances, hardware and motorization upgrades. Book an appointment with their Décor Associates to design your custom window treatments. All made in their Toronto workrooms and expertly handled from start to finish with professional installation. http://kendallandco.ca/fyi/retail/windowtreatment
Store hours - 10 am to 6 pm, weekdays, 11 am to 5 pm, Saturdays and noon to 4 pm, Sundays.
Leslieville Flea
The Flea returns to the Distillery on Saturday July 21 from 11 am to 6 pm. It’s a big curated marketplace offering vintage, antiques, furniture, clothing and collectibles along with artisan jewellery, art and handcrafted goods. Free.
RESTAURANT NEWS
Mill Street’s organic market
Two of Mill Street’s brands have earned their organic certificates - Cobblestone Stout and Tankhouse Ale. To celebrate, the Brewery is holding an organic farmers’ market with eleven local growers, live music, sampling and organic education. The Beer Hall patio (21 Tankhouse Lane, Distillery) on Saturday July 21 from 11 am to 2 pm.
The final weekend for Summerlicious
Summerlicious is the season’s celebration of good food in 200 great restaurants across Toronto. Each one offers a prix fixe meal - lunch at $23, $28 or $33 and dinner at $33, $43 or $53. The full list is available online. It continues to July 22.
Three local restaurants are participating -
Archeo, Italian, 31 Trinity - Distillery, (416) 815-9898, Lunch $23, dinner $33, website.
Boku, Japanese, 42 Gristmill Lane - Distillery, (416) 368-8686, Lunch $23, dinner $33 website.
F’Amelia, Italian, 12 Amelia, (416) 323-0666, Dinner $43, website.
The Tilted Dog golf tournament
Sign up now - the 4th annual tournament happens on Saturday August 11. It’s at Bloomington Downs Golf Club, just north of Richmond Hill. Tee time is 10:30 am. $125. Your package includes 18 holes of golf, a cart, a bus ride from the pub to the golf course (at 9 am) and dinner and drinks afterward at The Tilted Dog. Register now at the pub (424 Parliament).
Welcome to The Wing House & Sports Bar
They’re serving over 80 different varieties on their wings. And there are over half a dozen big screen TVs in the room. Licenced. It’s great idea! 420 Parliament.
Cyril’s soup of the week
Saturday’s soup is lemon, red lentil and corn, flavoured with lemon zest, a pinch of mild curry and a few threads of saffron.
On Tuesday July 24, it’s pistou, Provence’s answer to Italy’s minestrone.
For next Saturday July 28, he’s offering a classic gazpacho from southern Spain.
On Tuesday July 31, he’s making a corn and bacon chowder that’s definitely not vegan.
Future releases -
Saturday August 4, tomato, basil and strawberry gazpacho.
Tuesday August 7, zucchini and squash
Saturday August 11 - Vichyssoise.
Pricing - when you order 4 or more soups (4 of the same or 4 different ones), the price is $8 for a 24-oz container. For 3 or less, it’s $9 each.
He delivers (in Cabbagetown) on Tuesdays and Saturdays. He’s accepting payments by e-transfers and cash. Place your orders at his email address, cyril@merryberry.ca
Cyril’s next offering
He’s planning a menu of big yummy salads and Buddha bowls for his next offerings. They’ll be delivered on Thursdays. He’s going to proceed carefully because he doesn’t want to leave a big leafy salad sitting in the heat on your front porch. He’s going to notify everyone on the weekend about his first salad release.
Beats & Eats
Every Saturday afternoon in July from noon to 4 pm at Paintbox Bistro (555 Dundas E). Enjoy the plant-powered menu and hear the music of Lost Worlds DJ - peruvian afrobeat, ska, laid back reggae.
Congrats Mill Street
NOW Magazine has included Mill Street’s Beer Hall (21 Tank House Lane) as one of Toronto’s top places to quaff down a beer. It’s listed for its all-organic beer selection. Click here to see the story.
ON STAGE
Music City in the Distillery
Every weekend through the summer, the Distillery stages its Music City series on the Trinity Square stage. Two performers usually appear each day.
On Sunday July 22 - 2 pm, Music City bluegrass with Frank Evans & Darryl Poulsen and 4 pm, Celtic fiddle and guitar by Alana and Leigh Cline
CLUBS & PUBS – DAILY LISTINGS
THURSDAY JULY 19 TO SUNDAY JULY 29
For contact info about these clubs and restaurants, see the list at the bottom of this page.
If there's a cover charge or tickets are sold, the prices are listed.
THURSDAY JULY 19
Alice’s Place
9 pm, Comedy night with Dave Burke and Danish Anwar
Mill Street Brew Pub
5 pm, Live music
New Town
Oki Doki Karaoke
Paintbox Bistro
6 pm, Boards & Beer Night, $6
The Tilted Dog
8:30 pm, Open mic with Robert LaBell
FRIDAY JULY 20
Alice’s Place
10 pm, Karaoke
New Town
Oki Doki Karaoke
SATURDAY JULY 21
New Town
Oki Doki Karaoke
Paintbox
Noon to 4 pm, Beats & Eats, Lost Worlds DJ
SUNDAY JULY 22
Alice’s Place
4 pm, Karaoke
Distillery - Trinity Square Stage
2 pm, Music City with Frank Evans & Darryl Poulsen and 4 pm, TBA
New Town
Oki Doki Karaoke
The Tilted Dog
4:30 pm, Sunday afternoon jazz with Ilana Waldston trio
MONDAY JULY 23
Stout Irish Pub
7:30 pm, Headscratchers Trivia
TUESDAY JULY 24
Stout Irish Pub
7:30 pm, Headscratchers Trivia
WEDNESDAY JULY 25
Alice’s Place
9 pm, Karaoke
The Tilted Dog
7:30 pm, Smart Ass Trivia with Porter
THURSDAY JULY 26
Alice’s Place
9 pm, Comedy night with Dave Burke and Danish Anwar
New Town
Oki Doki Karaoke
Paintbox Bistro
6 pm, Boards & Beer Night, $6
FRIDAY JULY 27
Alice’s Place
10 pm, Karaoke
New Town
Oki Doki Karaoke
Quincy
African weekends with DJ Fox and a guest DJ
SATURDAY JULY 28
Distillery - Trinity Square Stage
2 pm, Music City with Tragedy Ann and 4 pm, Abigail Lapell
Dominion
9 pm, DJ IKANPRO
New Town
Oki Doki Karaoke
Paintbox
Noon to 4 pm, Beats & Eats, DJ Gabriel cavdence
SUNDAY JULY 29
Alice’s Place
4 pm, Karaoke
Distillery - Trinity Square Stage
2 pm, Music City with Crooked House Road and 4 pm, TBA
The Tilted Dog
4:30 pm, Sunday afternoon jazz - TBA.
CONTACT INFO
ALICE'S PLACE
554 Parliament St, (647) 931-9088,
ARVO
17 Gristmill Lane, Distillery, (647) 352-2766
CORKTOWN KITCHEN
354 King St E, (46) 901-1188
CRANBERRIES
601 Parliament St, (416) 925-6330,
DOMINION PUB & KITCHEN
500 Queen St E, (416) 366-5555,
EL CATRIN
18 Tank House Lane, Distillery, (416) 203-2121,
HOUSE ON PARLIAMENT
454 Parliament St, (416) 925-4074,
IMPACT KITCHEN
573 King St E, (416) 306-1986,
THE IRV
95 Carlton Street, (647) 350-4787,
JOHNNY G’s
478 Parliament St, (416) 928-1358
THE LOCAL GEST
See below - The Tilted Dog
MILL STREET BEER HALL
21 Tank House Ln, Distillery, (416) 681-0338,
MILL STREET BREW PUB
21 Tank House Ln, Distillery,
ODIN
514 King E, (647) 350-6346,
NEW TOWN
413 Parliament Street
PAINTBOX BISTRO
555 Dundas St E, (647) 748-0555
QUINCY AFROKITCHEN & BAR
326 Parliament, (647) 989-9127,
https://www.facebook.com/cometoquincys/
SOULPEPPER
Young Centre, 50 Tank House Lane, Distillery, (416) 866-8666,
STOUT IRISH PUB
221 Carlton St, (647) 344-7676,
THE TILTED DOG
(Formerly The Local GEST)
424 Parliament. (416) 961-9425
http://www.tilteddogpub.ca/events/
