April 9

This week’s image: It’s Spring and the lucky people at Parkview and Wellesley can enjoy this beautiful garden.

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FEATURED LOCAL ARTISTS

Every week, a new image in the right hand column highlights the work of a local artist.  
Throughout April, Bev Jenkins will be featured.  
She focuses on nature and its strengths of light, vivid colour and texture.  Her thickly applied oils are sculpted in a neo-impressionist style.  

LOCAL NEWS

COVID-19 contact info
Toronto has a useful website with the latest information, resources and facts.  
Contact Public Health at the City of Toronto by telephone (416-338-7600) and email. PublicHealth@toronto.ca 
Telehealth Ontario (1-866-797-0000).

COVID-19 infection
An employee at our local Shoppers Drug Mart (467 Parliament) has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.  On Monday April 6, the company sent out an email informing customers.  The employee was last in the store on Saturday April 4.
When Shoppers learned about it, the store was immediately closed and deep-cleaned.  Local public health authorities began investigating the employee’s shifts and contacts.  Any other employees who were potentially exposed were advised to stay home and self-isolate.  Finally, Shoppers is also informing customers who may have had contact with the employee by email.  

Thanks to those helping us
Heather has written to suggest that we owe a big “thanks” to the people in our stores who are there to serve us daily.  Despite the risks that they face, they’re making sure that we have the food, gasoline, pharmaceuticals, baked goods and more that we need on a daily basis.  Very often, we think of the police, fire and emergency services who help us and we overlook these folks.

Leaf collections
The official pick-up date for our leaf collections will be next Wednesday, April 15.  The statement from the City of Toronto seemed confusing and many residents thought it would happen on April 8.  Not so.  Please also note that your garden waste must be packed in brown leaf bags.  The workers will not empty out other containers.  

How to wash your hands
Mark at St James Town Steak & Chops (516 Parliament) has posted on Facebook about handwashing.  It’s a great video - don’t miss it. 

Thanks to the Children’s Book Bank
The Book Bank (350 Berkeley) supplies free books to children from families in need.  During the COVID crisis, the storefront is closed but the Book Bank’s distributions continue. The staff have issued a press release that describes their current efforts:
“Building on existing partnerships with community organizations throughout the city, the charity’s Outreach Coordinator is packing up sanitized books, organized by age, into new plastic bags. The books are being delivered to some of Toronto’s food banks and other social service agencies to distribute. Families receive the bags of age-appropriate books when they pick up food or access health or educational services…. Close to 1,000 books have found their way to children since our closure on March 14.”
The Book Bank’s partners include Building Roots—a food security agency—located in Moss Park, The Stop, CRC @ 40 Oaks Street, St. Michael's health clinics, some schools from the TDSB, Hotel Radisson, Welcoming Communities Program in Scarborough and the Toronto Plaza Hotel at Jane and Finch.

650 Parliament
Tenants are still returning to 650 Parliament in staged amounts, two floors at a time starting from the top floors.  The elevator system can only accommodate a limited number of movers each day.  According to one mover on Wednesday, they are now working on the 12th floor.

Daniels Corporation art contest
Daniels is planning to add a logo to employee name plates in its headquarters.  Residents of Regent Park are invited to submit artwork for consideration.  It should be designed to fit 8.5” and 2”.  The winner will receive a $500 honorarium.  Submissions are due before Friday April 24. For details contact Fatima Saya at fsaya@danielscorp.com 

Dog walking
Both the City of Toronto and the provincial government have closed off-leash dog walking facilities in the city’s parks.  As the photo shows, bylaw officers wearing the green vests are now checking park visitors to make sure that these rules are followed.
This ban includes the playing fields at Riverdale Park West and Corktown Common.  Please also avoid any groups who may be tempted to get together for a regular chat.  We’re reminded to keep a social distance when we meet other people. 
On-leash dog walking is permissible on sidewalks, in parks and elsewhere as part of our daily routines.  

Cabbagetown South emails
The Cabbagetown South Association is writing very informative emails.  It’s an active group that’s tackling tough issues. Your support and membership will be welcome.  You can subscribe to the emails from the Association’s website’s home page - click here.  

Stay connected during these tough days
If you live on Aberdeen Avenue, you can connect with your neighbours through Facebook - it’s a very current, lively page.   
Winchester Park residents also have a Facebook page.  
People living in Don Vale east of Parliament can read the Cabbagetown Residents Association website and Facebook page.     
In Regent Park, the Friends of Regent Park keep up a great Facebook presence.  
In Corktown, the Corktown Residents & Business Association is on Facebook.   

DVP
For once, the DVP is a parkway and not a parking lot.  Just before rush hour on Wednesday afternoon.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Special Easter dinners

Cranberries (601 Parliament) has another great dinner for Easter Sunday and Monday.  These are very popular meals - order now while supplies last! Roast turkey, mashed potatoes, seasonal veggies, cranberry sauce and gravy.  $15 - for pick-up only.  Call (416) 925-6330 to order.  

The Irv (195 Carlton) -  Turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, stuffing, vegetables and gravy. Pre-orders please at regan@theirvpub.ca and (647) 350-4787 by Friday April 10.  Orders will be delivered between 4 and 5 pm on Sunday.  Pickups on Sunday from 4 to 6 pm.

Good Friday Fish & Chips
Three locals are offering fish and chips for Friday dinner. Cranberries (601 Parliament), $10 with free soup, pickup only.  House on Parliament (454 Parliament). The Irv (195 Carlton).  

Easter bunny cake
Staij and Co (552 Parliament) has an Easter bunny cake in lemon coconut or vanilla topped with fresh florals and homemade bunny ears.  Ordering and delivery details online.  https://staijandco.com/collections/easter 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Gardener wanted
Beth is looking for someone who can periodically help her with gardening tasks around her house.  “Help wanted: I’m looking for a gardening guru, someone who has a deep understanding of soil and sun and the needs of plants. My very long garden is mostly perennials and doesn’t need a huge amount of care, but I’d like to consult someone who has a depth of knowledge about gardening. Beth@bethkaplan.ca."

Cleo’s delivery service
Cleo Pettigrew Brown is organizing a delivery service for seniors and disabled people who are stuck in their homes during the COVID-19 shutdown.  She’ll pickup groceries and pharmacy items and deliver them at no charge.  She’s using a heavy-duty touring bike capable of carrying between 40 and 50 pounds.  She’ll leave the delivery on the doorstep and collect payment from the mailbox.  

IN THE MEDIA

Congrats to the HOP
The House on Parliament (454 Parliament) is offering takeouts through its front window.  It started with steak and mushroom pies and grew bigger as customer demand increased.  blogTO has written about this success.  

BUSINESS NEWS

Congrats Spruce
Kim at Spruce (455 Parliament) has boarded up her windows as a precaution to protect her store during the COVID closures.  She then approached Siobhan Waldock to paint a mural using leftover supplies from the store.  Here’s her comment on this work -
“The artist who did the work for me is Siobhan Waldock - she is a talented young artist who lives in Riverdale and many people will remember her from her time at The House on Parliament! She made this lovely piece for me based on an image I sent her for inspiration and a list of old paint colours I had! She's so talented to create something like this out of literally leftover paint. I hope it brings a little brightness to people when they see it”.  
Kim has also been updating her website.  She’s also now offering free porch-drop delivery (lobby delivery in condos) in Toronto on Mondays and Thursdays.  Check out her inventory and her order system online.  

Support your community
Buy a gift card from your favourite local restaurants and businesses.  It’s a great way to give the business some money up-front.  You can always redeem it for a meal or a purchase at a later time and get your full value.  

Bring back your empties
One local Beer Store (227 Gerrard E) is again taking back empties.  Store hours for this operation are 10 am to 4 pm, Monday to Saturday and noon to 5 pm on Sunday.

OPEN NOW
Call your favourite store for details.  This list is current to Thursday April 9. Check back here regularly - as more info becomes available, it’ll be added to the list

Who’s open and who’s closed
Construction companies including services like landscaping cannot take on new business.  If a company has already started to work on a home project, it’s allowed to finish it.
Laundromats, dry cleaners, pharmacies, gas stations, veterinarians, funeral services, couriers, small home daycares and lawyers are still open and doing regular business. Financial service companies are still open - banks, cheque cashing services, insurance agencies, realtors, accountants and security traders. 
Before going to any business, call ahead to make sure that it’s still open.  In some cases, businesses have closed because of staff concerns.

Restricted local services
These businesses can maintain a shopping service using pickups and delivery systems.  Their stores are closed. 

Menagerie Pet Shop (649 Parliament)  is offering curbside pickup.  Call in advance and pick it up at the front door.  Call (416) 921-4966 or go online to place your order. Seven days a week, 10:30 am to 7 pm.  

Pet Valu (240 Carlton) also has the same curbside pickup service and local deliveries.  Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday 11 am to 5 pm. (416) 961-0661

Royal Home Hardware (467 Parliament) - shoppers can go to the website, place an order and pick it up from 9 am to noon daily. (416) 924-3921. 

Staples (Front & Parliament) is offering free delivery or curbside pickup service.  For details, check out the Staples website.  

Animal services
Cabbagetown Pet Clinic  (239 Gerrard),  (416) 928-6761.
Parliament Animal Hospital (584 Parliament), (647) 347-3300.
Bay Cat Hospital, (525 King E), (416) 941-8920
Bay Dog Hospital, (525 King E), (416) 941-8920
Menagerie Pet Shop  (549 Parliament),  (416) 921-4966 - pickups and delivery service only
Pet Valu (240 Carlton),  (416) 961-0661- pickups and delivery service only.

Banks
ATMs - all local banking services have ATMs and they're available at all hours.
Meridian's Cabbagetown Branch (486 Parliament) is temporarily closed.  Local customers can use the services at its Danforth and Logan branch (477 Danforth) while this disruption is going on.
CIBC's Banking Centre (245 Carlton) has also closed.
TD  (493 Parliament) has limited hours - 10 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday and 11 am to 4 pm on Saturday.
RBC (480 Dundas E), open for regular business hours - 10 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday.

Beer and liquor
Beer Store - Parliament Street store (534 Parliament), Gerrard Street store (228 Gerrard E), Distillery store (41 Mill St) and the River Street store (28 River) are all open from 10 to 7 pm Monday to Saturday and 11 to 6 Sundays
LCBO (512 Parliament) - Tuesday to Sunday, 11 am to 6 pm, closed Mondays.
Longslice Brewery - the retail store (484 Front) is open daily from 11 am to 11 pm.  Home delivery on Monday (order deadline previous Sunday) and Friday (order deadline on previous Thursday).  E-transfers only.  Call 647.352.SUDS or email info@aviarybrewpub.com 
Mill Street Brewery - home delivery from Mill Street Brewery (21 Tankhouse Lane, Distillery), seven days a week, free on orders over $50.  https://millstreetdelivery.com

Dentists
Clinics are closed.  Existing patients can call for emergency services.
Dr Binh Au and Dr Cynthia Sayat, Cabbagetown Dental Clinic, 588 Parliament, (416) 927-7600
Dr Michael Lam, Dentistry on Parliament, 463 Parliament, (416) 960-3311
Dr Peter Shillingford, Owl Dentistry, 470 Parliament (416) 923-7492

Food and grocery
See below for restaurant and pub services.
Ambal Trading (591 Parliament), (416) 928-6665
Brick Street Bakery, (27 Trinity, Distillery),  (416) 214-4949
Cabbagetown Organics  (499 Parliament)
Epicure Shop  (473 Parliament), (416) 928-0291
FreshCo (325 Parliament and 559 Sherbourne)
Lennie’s Health Food (489 Parliament), (416) 920-3777
Matt’s No Frills (449 Parliament)
St James Town Steak & Chops (516 Parliament)
Staij & Co Cafe & Pastry (552 Parliament), (416) 792-2505)
Terroni sud forno (22 Sackville), (416) 368-4248
Velvet Lane Cakes (194 Carlton), (416) 262-4159

Home services
Dollar4U  (405 Parliament), (416) 929-4419.
Dollarama (425 Parliament),  (416) 944-0536.
Royal Home Hardware  (485 Parliament),  (416) 924-3921- pickups and delivery service only.
Penguin Pick-up (453 Parliament), (416) 972-6122 
Rexall, (539 Parliament), (416) 926-1658
Shoppers Drug Mart - 467 Parliament, 565 Sherbourne, 593 Dundas E, 351 Queen E

RESTAURANT NEWS  

Pickup and delivery services
This list was compiled on Thursday April 9.  Details change rapidly.  Check with your favourite restaurant for its latest information - Facebook and website links are listed here.
If your restaurant isn’t listed, check anyway.  It may not be closed.  If you see an error or omission, please let us know.

Cranberries (601 Parliament) - new features daily for pickup service.  Seven days a week from noon to 9 pm.  Free soup with each entree, $10. 

BLCK, 383 Dundas E, (416) 364-6565.  Every fifth caller for pickup food service will win a free meal.  Home delivery as well.

Fusilli, 531 Queen E,  (416) 214-5148.  For pickup, call the restaurant.  Delivery with Skip The Dishes and DoorDash.  Menu online here.  

Haldi (568 Parliament) - order dinner for pick-up and get a 15% discount on your order.  Seniors will get home deliveries free.  Call (647) 898-5680.  The menu is listed on Haldi’s website.  

House on Parliament (454 Parliament) - new menu daily from Wednesday to Saturday from its takeout window.  4 to 8 pm. Add your choice of beer and wine to go with it.  Local delivery service, $5.  Pre-order please at (416) 925-4074.  Debit and credit cards only.  

The Irv (195 Carlton) - call (647) 350-4787) for takeout and delivery, seven days a week from 4 to 8 pm. Snacks, full menu, beer and wine. Menu on Facebook.  

Peartree, 507 Parliament, (416) 962-8190.  Pickup orders available from 12:30 to 10 pm - 15% discount.  Menu on the website.  Delivery orders through Uber Eats, Skip the Dishes, DoorDash and Foodora.   

Stout (221 Carlton) - Wednesdays to Saturdays from noon to 8 pm.  Check out the menu online and call (647) 344-7676 to place your order.  Beer and wine available as well.  

Staij & Co (552 Parliament) - free delivery for breakfast pastries.  Available Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.  Details are listed online.  

Thai Room, 243 Carlton, (647) 352-8424.  20% discount on pickups. Menu, hours and pickup/delivery details are online.  

Tilted Dog,  424 Parliament, (416) 961-9425. Order from DoorDash for pickup and delivery from 2 to 9 pm, menu available on Facebook

Aviary Brew Pub, 484 Front St E  (647-352 7837).  Takeout food and beer from Longslice Brewery.  

Butter Chicken Factory,  556 Parliament, (416) 964-7583.  Menu is listed on the website.   

Chew Chew Diner, 186 Carlton, (416) 924-7583. Take-out and delivery, 7 days a week from 9am to 3pm. Free delivery . Buy 1 get 1 free specials through UberEats, also available on DoorDash and Foodora.   

China Gourmet, 235 Carlton, (416) 515-0088.  Pickup and delivery - menu online here.  

Gushi,  296 Gerrard E , (437) 241-1710.  Pick up only.  Visit the website.  

Johnny Gs,  478 Parliament, (647) 368-3866.  Menu online here.  

Kibo, 533 Parliament The menu is listed online.   

Kingyo, 51B Winchester, (647) 748-2121.  Takeout and delivery menu online here.  Delivery with UberEats.  

Mill Street Brew Pub, 21 Tankhouse Lane, Distillery, (416) 681-0338 ext 4.  Open for takeout from noon to 9 pm.  Beer and menu items available - menu is online here.   

Phosome, 482 Parliament, (416) 551-6395,  delivery with UberEats.

Saigon Pai, 446 Parliament, (416) 920-8424,  menu info is online here.   

Salt & Tobacco, 521 Parliament, (647) 348-2993. Check out Facebook for menu, delivery and pickup details.   

Souk Tabule, Canary Park, (416) 583-5914. Open from 11:30 am to 9 pm, menu details and delivery service online. 

Sweet Escapes, 24 Tankhouse Lane, Distillery,  (416) 214-2253.  Order by 9 pm online for pickup from noon to 5 pm the next day.    

Tender Trap, 580 Parliament, (416) 920-5147. Menu on the website.  

Terroni Sud Forno Produzione e Spaccio, 22 Sackville (416) 368-4248.  Pick-up.  Ready made pasta, prepared pizza kits, groceries, wine, bread and pastries.  Every day, 9 am to 6 pm.   

Tokyo Ramen, 568 Parliament - lower level, (647) 352-1122.  Delivery by Skip The Dishes.  Hours and menu details online here.  

Urban Thai, 415 Parliament, (416) 513-1020.  Deliveries with DoorDash.  Menu is online here.   

Wing Machine, 443 Parliament, (416) 961-1000, delivery by DoorDash.  

APRIL THEATRE & DANCE PRODUCTIONS
Listed by starting dates.

Our theatres are now closed following directives from the City’s Public Health staff - Aki Studio, Alumni Theatre, Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre, Canadian Stage, Citadel, School of Toronto Dance Theatre, Soulpepper, Toronto Dance Theatre. 

CLUBS & PUBS – DAILY LISTINGS

THURSDAY APRIL 9 TO SUNDAY APRIL 19

Our restaurants and pubs are now offering only takeout and delivery services.  Entertainment and special events have been cancelled until the COVID-19 shutdowns are over.

CONTACT INFO

ALICE'S PLACE
554 Parliament St, (647) 931-9088, 
ARVO
17 Gristmill Lane, Distillery,  (647) 352-2766
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, 
HENRIETTA LANE 
394 King E
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
MILL STREET BEER HALL
21 Tank House Ln, Distillery, (416) 681-0338, 
MILL STREET BREW PUB
21 Tank House Ln, Distillery, 
NEW TOWN
413 Parliament Street
ODIN
514 King E, (647) 350-6346,
PAINTBOX BISTRO
555 Dundas St E, (647) 748-0555
QUINCY AFROKITCHEN & BAR
326 Parliament, (647) 989-9127, 
SOCIAL SMITHS
574&1/2 Parliament
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