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THANKSGIVING WEEKEND
Dinner at Cranberries
Siva is again preparing his popular three-course special Thanksgiving dinner on Sunday October 13 and Monday October 14. It includes soup or salad to start, roast turkey with mashed potatoes, seasonal veggies, gravy and cranberry sauce, and apple pie or pumpkin pie for dessert. Two seatings each day at 5 and 7:30 pm. Call to book your spot - (416) 925-6330. $48.
Turkey dinner at the HoP
The House on Parliament (454 Parliament) is featuring its turkey dinner from 5 pm on Sunday and Monday. There’s butternut squash soup, roast turkey with lots of veggies, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and gravy. For dessert there’s pumpkin, maple and bourbon bread pudding. Take-out is available limited amounts.
Stout Irish Pub
Stout's turkey dinner is available this weekend, starting on Friday, and it sounds very good. Roast turkey with Jameson whiskey turkey gravy with herb & onion stuffing, baby roast potato, carrot & parsnip puree & cranberry sauce. $26. 221 Carlton.
Daniel et Daniel
Your Thanksgiving dinner from Daniel et Daniel (248 Carlton) will be effortless and delicious. It includes butternut squash soup, roast turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes and roasted Brussels sprouts, and apple crisp for dessert. Minimum order - for two people. Order now for delivery on Saturday October 12. $60. Click here to place your order at the Food Shop.
LOCAL NEWS
Corktown BIA
There’s an effort underway to revive the idea of a Queen Street BIA in Corktown. In a previous push, the project ended when eligible members at a founding meeting vetoed the budget. The BIA idea has long been a politician’s project - Pam McConnell, Glen Murray and now Chris Moise have wanted it. They pointed to the BIAs in Cabbagetown and in St Lawrence. Both are very successful models. Councillor Moise has created an attractive website that lists all the benefits. (Photo: As I Walk Toronto)
Corktown businesses aren’t so impressed. They published an advertisement on page 5 in The Bridge in opposition. Andre Berman, the publisher of The Bridge, wrote a comment in June that summarizes this debate neatly.
Pulling the plug
When Waterfront Toronto was building the new river valley in the Port Lands, they used “plugs” to keep water from the Don River and the lake away while construction was going on. In July, the west plug was removed so that water from the lake could fill the new river. Now, the north plug is being removed and water will now flow from the Don into the new river. There’s a YouTube video describing the plugs.
Blessing of the Animals
Last weekend, people brought their animals to St James Cemetery (635 Parliament) where Reverend Stephen Fields, a priest at St James Cathedral, offered blessings for each of them. It’s held in honour of St Francis of Assisi. This was the first ceremony at the cemetery - it’ll be an annual event in the future. Jane brought along Sophie for her blessing. (Photo: Brian Gerrior)
Looking’ good
Two-time Olympic medalist Sydney Payne is back in Cabbagetown and she visited Jet Fuel (519 Parliament). John Englar was clearly delighted.
Pots and pans
Lindsay is looking for old pots and pans, metal muffin tins, metal bowls, buckets and shovels for the kids at her school. They'll be used in the outdoor education programs. If you have some to spare, send her an email - lindsaynmatheson@gmail.com
Cabbagetown South community news
The Fall edition of the Association’s newsletter is available online. It’s a great summary of issues within that neighbourhood. There’s info on Margaret and Sweet Health, on voting for participatory budgeting and on a town hall with Chris Moise. It also has a report on the revised application for a student residence for the corner of Gerrard and Sherbourne.
The New Roots Dinner
The New Roots Dinner series is back. It’s Daniel et Daniel’s (248 Carlton) contribution to Green Thumbs Growing Kids. This year’s dinner - the first in five years - celebrates GTGK’s 25 anniversary. It happens at Riverdale Farm (Winchester and Sumach) on Tuesday October 22. The past dinners have been spectacular affairs and this year’s will be as well. Click here to find out more and to see examples of the good work done by GTGK. Tickets are available at Canada Helps - $250. Tax receipts will be given out for the ticket amount minus the dinner costs.
Cabbagetown Farmers’ Market
There are only two more market days left. It’s been a great season. Ellie reports that the market attracts between 600 and 1000 people each week. Check out the Market’s Facebook page to see the weekly updates and news. Tuesdays from 3 to 7 pm, Riverdale Park West (Sumach and Winchester)
Corktown’s Underpass Farmers’ Market
The Fall Harvest Fest happens from 4 to 7:30 pm. Open every Thursday from 4 to 7:30 pm at 29 Lower River. There’s only one more date for the 2024 market. For this week’s updates, click here.
IN THE MEDIA
Life expectancy
Staff at The Local along with researchers from St Michael’s Hospital looked at the correlation between census data on income and death rates. It’s an alarming study. They found that neighbourhoods like St James Town had lower life expectancy levels than the wealthy areas north on Yonge Street. Moss Park ranked the lowest levels. Click here to read the story.
Life for homeless people
Dave LeBlanc, the Globe & Mail’s architourist, took a walk through Regent Park to talk to people living there in social housing and to learn more about life for homeless people. Click here to read his report.
COMING EVENTS
Three artists at Daniel et Daniel
Michealle Learte, Carole Milon and Beverley Daniels are showing their paintings at the gallery at Daniel et Daniel (248 Carlton) to Monday November 11. The gallery is open for viewing on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 5 pm during that time. It’s the first time that the gallery has hosted a group show. (Image: Carole Milon, Blood Moon)
Soulpepper’s Spooky Season Movie Night
On Fridays throughout October, Soulpepper (50 Tank House Lane) is screening movies to get us ready for Halloween. They’re free but registration is required. On Friday October 11, it’s Funny Games. On October 18, Ready or Not. On October 25, Midsummer. NOW Magazine did a review of the series.
Children’s Market at Allan Gardens
Friends of Allan Gardens are hosting a Children's Market from 11 am to 3 pm on Saturday October 12. Staff from Toronto Public Library will lead a story time at 11 am and 1 pm. Pete Moss will sing with the kids in his playful, easy style at 2 pm. Friends of Allan Gardens will also hold a plant sale. Vendors include Foxy Collections, 13 Dreams and the YWCA Toronto’s Inspirations Studio. It’s all happening in the Children’s Conservatory and Teaching Garden (160 Gerrard E).
Danny Marks
Danny will be playing at Hugh’s Room (296 Broadview) on Thursday October 17 from 8 to 11 pm. His show is called “When Country Met Soul, a love story.” $30.
Take a walk in Corktown Common
Corktown Common (155 Bayview Ave) is more than a park. It’s also flood protection, a haven for plants and pollinators and a site with a rich industrial history. This walk shows these qualities in the park. Saturday October 19, 10 am.
THEATRE NEWS
Details, tickets and links for these productions are available here.
Canadian Stage
1939 is on stage now at the Berkeley Street Theatre (26 Berkeley). It’s run has been extended to October 12 thanks to popular demand. Coming next - Playing Shylock.
SHOPPING NEWS
Eclectisaurus is back
Leslie will open her new retail store on October 19 at 410 Dundas E. That’s welcome news - she always offers lovely mid-century vintage items including furniture, lighting, ceramics, art, textiles and jewellery. Her website and Instagram have photos of her current offerings.
Kendall & Co
Kendall & Co (514 Parliament), is having a rug sale from October 10 to 22. Select rugs are on sale at 20% off. This promotion is in-store only, all sale rugs are final sale. Be sure to bring your measurements and dimensions with you!
Double Take
Get ready for Halloween at Double Take (310 Gerrard E). The vintage and retro clothing collection has been restocked. You can see photos of some of the items on Instagram.
RESTAURANT NEWS
El Catrin
El Catrin’s Agave Club (18 Tank House Lane) is starting up again on - October 23 and November 6. It’s an exciting tapas-style menu combined with an amazing selection of rare tequilas and mezcal. Click here for more details.
$10 house wines at F’Amelia
Enjoy a glass of white or red house wine for $10 at F’Amelia (12 Amelia). It’s good - San Tiziano Chardonnay and Cabernet Merlot. Available every Sunday and Monday. And don’t forget wine Wednesdays - any bottle priced over $100 is yours for half price.
Oktoberfest at The Distillery
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday until October 27 at the Pure Spirits patio in The Distillery. There’ll be a special beer release and schnitzels from Mill Street, brats and pretzels from Pure Spirits and live entertainment every Friday and Saturday.
Cafe Zuzu and Aki Studio
Show your same-day theatre ticket for any event at the Aki StudioTheatre (585 Dundas E) and get a 15% discount on your food and non-alcoholic beverages at Cafe Zuzu (555 Dundas E).
WEEKLY CALENDAR
THURSDAY OCTOBER 10 TO SUNDAY OCTOBER 20
For contact info about these clubs and restaurants, see the list at the bottom of this page.
THURSDAY OCTOBER 10
Decoy
10 pm, DJ Record Detective
Mill Street Brewpub
September 21 to October 27, Oktoberfest
Old Flame Brewery
7 pm, City Love open mic with Calabash Cove
Super Bargain
All vinyl night
FRIDAY OCTOBER 11
Distillery
5 to 10 pm, live music in the Pure Spirits patio
Soulpepper
6:30 for 7 pm - Movie nights, Funny Games
Mill Street Brewpub
5 to 9 pm, Oktoberfest in the Pure Spirits patio
Alice’s Place
Karaoke night.
Bisou
4 to 8 pm, tapas night
Mill Street
8 pm, live music
Old Flame Brewery
7 pm, Fresh Breath Band
Super Bargain
10 pm, DJ Shamz
SATURDAY OCTOBER 12
Distillery Trinity Stage - live entertainment
Noon to 3 pm, Naro & Layton cover band
4 to 7 pm, Occipinti’s Grooveyard
Mill Street Brewpub
Noon to 9 pm, Oktoberfest in the Pure Spirits patio
Old Flame Brewery
Noon to 2 pm, Dave Daniels
Wing House
5 to 7:30 pm, Michael Caplan’s Porch Songs
SUNDAY OCTOBER 13
Distillery Trinity Stage - live entertainment
Noon to 3 pm, Chic ’n Waffles
4 to 7 pm, The Dedbeats
Decoy
3 pm, Tiny’s session - three musical acts, one comedy
Mill Street Brewpub
Noon to 9 pm, Oktoberfest in the Pure Spirits patio
Old Flame Brewery
2 pm, Genevieve Cyr plays.
Super Bargain
3 pm, Paint Nite with Tayaba, $45.
The Aviary
11:30 am and 1 pm, Jazz brunch with a live band
MONDAY OCTOBER 14
Distillery Trinity Stage - live entertainment
Noon to 3 pm, Afterglow
Stout Irish Pub
7 pm, Headscratchers Trivia
TUESDAY OCTOBER 15
The Aviary
8 pm, Bird Brain Trivia
The Golden Pigeon
4 pm, $2 oysters
Stout Irish Pub
7 pm, Headscratchers Trivia
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 16
F’Amelia
Wine Wednesday bottles over $100 at half price
Old Flame Brewery
6:30 pm, Trivia night with Hector’s Taverna
Stout Irish Pub
7 pm, euchre night
The Aviary
8 pm, karaoke and wing Wednesday
THURSDAY OCTOBER 17
Old Flame Brewery
7 pm, open mic with City Love
FRIDAY OCTOBER 18
Mill Street Brewpub
5 to 10 pm, Oktoberfest in the Pure Spirits patio
Soulpepper Movie Night
6:30 for 7 pm, Ready or Not
Alice’s Place
Karaoke night.
Old Flame Brewery
2 pm, live entertainment with Zach Erickson
Super Bargain
10 pm, DJ Shamz
The Aviary
Vinyl nights
SATURDAY OCTOBER 19
Mill Street Brewpub
Noon to 9 pm, Oktoberfest in the Pure Spirits patio
Old Flame
2 pm, Cale Crowe
Wing House
5 to 7:30 pm, Michael Caplan’s Porch Songs
SUNDAY OCTOBER 20
Mill Street Brewpub
Noon to 9 pm, Oktoberfest in the Pure Spirits patio
Old Flame Brewery
2 pm, Sydney Riley
Super Bargain
3 pm, Paint nite with Tayaba, $45
The Aviary
11:30 am and 1 pm, Jazz brunch with a live band
CONTACT INFO
Alice’s Place - 554 Parliament
Aviary - 484 Front East
Bisou - 350 Berkeley (at Gerrard)
The Vibrational Apothecary - 243 Gerrard E
Cranberries - 601 Parliament
Decoy Bar - 370 Queen E
Distillery - Mill Street and Parliament
El Catrin - 18 Tank House Lane, Distillery
Golden Pigeon - 424 Parliament
House on Parliament - 454 Parliament
Johnny G’s - 478 Parliament
Keating Channel - 2 Villiers St
La Gloria Mexican Coffee - 453 Parliament
Mikaku - 229 Carlton
Mill Street Brew Pub - 21 Tank House Lane, Distillery
Old Flame Brewery- 45 Tank House Lane, Distillery
Playground - 492 Parliament
Stout Irish Pub - 221 Carlton
Super Bargain - 441 Parliament
Wing House - 420 Parliament
