233 Carlton - Women’s Drop-in Centre
Sean O’Donovan is a member of the Community Liaison Committee for the Centre and he’s reporting to us on progress there. Plans now call for a June opening date. Fred Victor is the community organization that will operate the centre as a low barrier 24-hour drop-in for women who experience gender based violence and homelessness. Unlike a shelter, there’s no intake or registration process and no beds. It’s expected that some women will visit only during the day, some will stay overnight and some will use it for longer periods. Current estimates are that between 21 and 32 women will stay overnight and recliner chairs will be used for them as needed,. It’ll have an arrivals area so clients don’t have to wait outside the building. For a full description of these services, click here.
Heritage issues
Parliament Street is the only area in Cabbagetown outside a heritage designated district. For over a decade, heritage advocates have lobbied for this designation. It now appears that they have changed their target. They have, instead, identified specific buildings that they consider significant and ranked them in importance. They want the City to “designate” them. This designation, similar to the one recently applied at the dance theatre (509 Parliament), gives the building heritage protection. The Priority One category includes 411-415 Parliament, 433-443 Parliament, 450-460 Parliament, 473-491 Parliament, 502-508 Parliament, 542-552 Parliament, 549-563 Parliament, 583-585 Parliament and 562-588 Parliament. The Cabbagetown BIA has been informed and they’re preparing a survey to their members seeking their opinions.
Congrats, Gilles
Gilles Huot received the King Charles II medal from Lieutenant Governor Edith Dumont. He’s been a leader in Cabbbagetown and Toronto on heritage issues. He says, “Apparently, my deeds (good or bad?) didn’t go unnoticed. C’est mieux que de recevoir des tomates.”
Don Valley Art Club
Two Cabbagetown artists are showing their works at the Spring Awards Show & Sale. It’s at the Papermill Gallery in Todmorden Mills (67 Pottery Road). Wednesday to Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm, now until June 1. The website lists the artists on display.
Ruth Wagner’s pastels
Anne Fountain’s watercolours.
The bear is safe
He’s an historic relic and a neighbourhood landmark. For over thirty five years, this Teddy Bear has been sitting in a third storey Wellesley Street window, watching the world pass by.
Recently, the home’s owner took him out - he’s now very dusty and delicate and she wants to protect him from the sun’s further damage. He’s back now in the window. If you can think of a game or you can provide a new home, email me and I’ll pass along your message - cabbagetownreview@gmal.com
IN THE MEDIA
Prime Minister Carney in Washington
All eyes in Canada were on Mr Carney’s visit to the White House this week, including Cabbagetown’s Matina Stevis-Gridneff. She went to Washington as part of the press entourage and her story appeared in The New York Times on Tuesday. (Photo: Eric Lee/The New York Times)
COMING EVENTS
Movies at Stout
Weekly free movie nights are happening at Stout Irish Pub (221 Carlton). The lineup features family movies - bring your kids. On Sunday May 11, it’s “Super Mario Bros” and on Sunday May 18, it’s “Sonic the Hedgehog”. There’s free popcorn. Sundays at 5:30 pm. Please contact Erin to save your spot - (647) 344-7676 and erin@stoutirishpub.ca
Corktown Chamber Orchestra
The orchestra’s final concert for the 2024/2025 season features pieces by Ravel, Chopin, and Saint-Saens. Friday May 9, 8pm, Little Trinity Church (425 King E). $25 suggested donation.
Community pancake breakfast
Friends of Regent Park are having a pancake breakfast - Saturday, May 10, 10 am to noon, Regent Park Community Centre (402 Shuter). There’ll be pancakes (regular, gluten-free or vegan), sausages (halal chicken or vegan), fruit compote, maple syrup and coffee or hot chocolate (provided by Tim Hortons). The incredible Suzette Vidale will fill the room with calming music on the steel pan.
Community Environment Day
Our annual environment day happens from 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday May 17 in Allan Gardens (160 Gerrard E). The City website says,”Drop off household items for donation, electronics for reuse or recycling and household hazardous waste for proper disposal.”
Amelia’s Garden event
There’ll be a pollinator garden presentation at Amelia’s Garden (corner of Amelia and Parliament) on Sunday May 18 at 1 and 3 pm. You’ll learn how to protect insect habitats and use plants that support insect life. In addition, there’ll be a plant exchange between 1 and 3 pm. Vendors are welcome to join the street market.
Spring plant sale
Friends of Allan Gardens’ spring sale happens on Sunday May 18 from noon to 5 pm in the Children’s Conservatory (19 Horticultural Ave). There’ll be native plants, veggie starters, house plants and more. It’s a fundraiser for the Friends.
Farmers Markets
The Markets are coming back. The first day in Cabbagetown will be Tuesday May 20, 3 to 7 pm, in Riverdale Park West (Sumach and Winchester). Underpass Farmers Market (29 Lower River Street) will open from 4 to 7:30 pm on May 22.
Allan Gardens Farmers’ Market
Vendors appearing this week include Montfort Dairy, Lehang Trieu, Murray’s Farm, Oakridge’s Finest, Loco Fields and St John’s Bakery. Specialty vendors include Agrarian Kitchen, Magic Oven and Spirited Tarts. Friends of Allan Gardens will be selling house plants and $5 volunteer propagated plants. The Market (19 Horticultural Ave) happens every Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm.
Winchester Park Residents Association
The Association’s annual meeting will take place at 6 pm on Wednesday May 21 at the Hugh Garner Co-op (550 Ontario). The guest speakers are involved with the Women’s Drop-in Service (233 Carlton) - Sylvia Braithwait the director of drop-ins at Fred Victor and Diane Janzen, the manager at 233 Carlton.
What’s happening in the Distillery
The Queen’s Vehicles - Presented by Land Rover, this exhibition shows the life and legacy of Her Majesty through her vehicles. Two days only - 10 am to 6 pm, Saturday May 10 and Sunday May 11, Trinity Street.
Rock & Roll Revival - the Distillery’s outdoor concert series celebrates rock & roll. On Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 5 pm, until mid-June. This week, they’re highlighting Mother’s Day. From 2 to 5 pm. On Saturday, Krystoe presents “Soulful songs for Mom” and on Sunday, Joel Lightman has a tribute to piano greats with “Keys to Mom’s heart”.
Yoga mornings at Soulpepper - every Friday morning in the Spring, Soulpepper is offering free yoga classes to wake your body, breath and senses. 9 to 10 am, 50 Tank House Lane. Click here for more info and to register.
YOUR ANNOUNCEMENTS
Prince Edward County retreat
It’s located in the Milford area in the County, only 2 hours and 20 minutes from Toronto. Bookings are available now either through the owners or through Airbnb - five star reviews across the board. Some weekends are still open. Enquire for the friends/family pricing for Cabbagetown neighbours. This country retreat sleeps eight in five bedrooms in exceptional comfort. The rooms have king sized beds, blackout blinds, and luxury pillows, mattresses and bedding. You’ll enjoy your own private yoga studio, outdoor sauna and Japanese soaker tub. Pets are welcome. Check it out online https://www.thatpecspot.com/.
BUSINESS NEWS
Shop2Win
The Cabbagetown BIA reminds us that a simple review of a business can be used to enter the contest. Here’s an example - the review by Athanasios Kyriazopoulos about Cycle Solutions (444 Parliament).
Congrats to Bobi who won this week’s prize along with Zero Cocktail Bar (223 Carlton). Click here to see how you can win as well - the contest goes until late May.
Kumon
Kumon is on the move. On May 5, it relocated to 194A Carlton. It’s still in our neighbourhood. Enroll in May and earn an $80 discount. To contact them. call (416) 939-2300 or send an email to vasudhachadha@ikumon.com
MOTHER’S DAY
Check out your favourites. This list is just a starter. Most will have a Mother’s Day special. House on Parliament and The Keating Channel, for example, have both promised one.
F’Amelia (12 Amelia) is serving a special three-course Mother’s Day brunch. There’s a complimentary mimosa for all the Moms. Then, start with a kale salad or steamed mussels, and for your main course, choose shrimp linguine, frittata or a Montanara pizza. There’s chocolate hazelnut mousse or tiramisu for your dessert. $45. Kids ages 12 or under can enjoy a Margherita pizza or kid’s pasta followed by vanilla ice cream, $15.
Region (475 Front E) has bottomless mimosas at brunch, free desserts for Moms and their kids and live music from 7 to 10 pm on Mother’s Day weekend. Check out the menu online.
The Blake House (449 Jarvis) is celebrating with brunch from 10 am to 3 pm and with prime rib roast from 5 pm.
Bisou (350 Berkeley) will have a party from 11 am to 3 pm. They’re promising, “Chill vibes, special menu, plenty of baked good, smooth coffee and wine by the glass.”
RESTAURANT NEWS
Golden Pigeon
The Leafs are on a playoff roll and The Golden Pigeon (424 Parliament) is rolling out its playoff special - a pint of lager and a pound of wings for $20.
Zero Cocktail Bar
Shake, stir and mix your way through an evening of mixology magic at Zero (233 Carlton). Class happens on every Friday in May. $40.
WEEKLY CALENDAR - CLUBS & PUBS
Here’s your list, day by day, of events and specials in our clubs and pubs for the next ten days. For contact info, see the list at the bottom of this page.
THURSDAY MAY 8 TO SUNDAY MAY 18
THURSDAY MAY 8
Mill Street Brew Pub
7 pm, Trivia with Quizmaster Jess
Old Flame Brewery
7 pm, open mic with City Love
FRIDAY MAY 9
Distillery
9 to 10 am, Yoga mornings at Soulpepper
Alice’s Place
Karaoke night.
Old Flame Brewery
7 pm, live entertainment with Jay Blues Trio
Zero Cocktail Bar
7 pm, Cocktail class
SATURDAY MAY 10
Distillery
2 to 5 pm, Krystoe with the Soulful Sounds for Momsl
Old Flame Brewery
2 pm, live entertainment with Siobhan Bodrug Duo
SUNDAY MAY 11
Distillery
2 to 5 pm, Joel Lightman with the Keys to Mom’s Heart
Old Flame Brewery
2 pm, live entertainment with Genevieve Cyr
Stout Irish Pub
5:30 pm, Sunday movie night - Super Mario Bros
Super Bargain
3 pm, Paint nite with Tayaba
MONDAY MAY 12
Stout Irish Pub
7 pm, Headscratchers Trivia
TUESDAY MAY 13
Stout Irish Pub
7 pm, Headscratchers Trivia
WEDNESDAY MAY 14
Golden Pigeon
8 pm, Trivia with Rachelle Lauzon
Old Flame Brewery
7 pm, Trivia night
Stout Irish Pub
7 pm, Euchre night
THURSDAY MAY 15
Mill Street Brew Pub
7 pm, Trivia with Quizmaster Jess
Old Flame Brewery
7 pm, open mic with City Love
FRIDAY MAY 16
Distillery
9 to 10 am, Yoga mornings at Soulpepper
Alice’s Place
Karaoke night
Old Flame Brewery
7 pm, Jammers Waffle House plays
Super Bargain
10 pm, DJ Shamz
Zero Cocktail Bar
8 pm, Cocktail class
SATURDAY MAY 17
Distillery - Rock & Roll Revival
2 to 5 pm, Kirt Godwin, Soul Supreme
Old Flame Brewery
3 to 6 pm, Murray Drive plays
SUNDAY MAY 18
Distillery - Rock & Roll Revival
2 to 5 pm, Terrence the Pianoman, Piano Pop Revival
Old Flame Brewery
2 pm, live entertainment with Dave Daniels
Stout Irish Pub
5:30 pm, Sunday movie night - Sonic the Hedgehog
Super Bargain
3 pm, Paint nite with Tayaba
CONTACT INFO
Alphabetical lists for restaurants in Cabbagetown, Canary District, Corktown, Distillery and Regent Park.
Cabbagetown
Alice’s Place - 554 Parliament, (647) 931-9088
Bisou - 350 Berkeley (at Gerrard), (437) 971-7150
Blondies - 419 Parliament, (437) 341-1555
Butter Chicken Factory - 560 Parliament, (416) 964-7583
Chew Chew’s Diner - 186 Carlton, (416) 323-0068
China Gourmet - 235 Carlton, (416) 515-0088
Church’s Texas Chicken - 537 Parliament, (416) 519-3846
Desi Bit3S - 568 Parliament, (416) 928-9731
Epos Coffee - 290 Gerrard E
F’Amelia - 12 Amelia, (416) 323-0666
Gushi - 296 Gerrard E (at Parliament), (437) 241-1710
Hakka Bistro - 398 Parliament, (416) 944-3033
Hakka & Jerk - 296A Gerrard E, (647) 643-5405
House on Parliament - 454 Parliament, (416) 925-4074
Jet Fuel - 519 Parliament, (416) 968-9982
Johnny G’s - 478 Parliament, (647) 368-3877
Ju Sushi Bar - 383 Dundas E, (416) 594-0383
Kibo - 533 Parliament, (647) 352-3788
Kingyo Fisherman’s Market - 51B Winchester, (647) 748-2121
L’Avenue - 583 Parliament, (647) 368-8008
La Gloria Mexican Coffee - 453 Parliament, (647) 806-6383
Luis H - 556 Parliament, (416) 964-1000
Madras Curry - 178 Carlton, (416) 323-0000
Maya Bay - 252 Carlton, (416) 924-8989
Mikaku Udon Bar - 229 Carlton, (416) 323-0033
Momo Ghar - 568 Parliament, (416) 920-8224
My Pandan Cake - 246 Gerrard E, , (416) 276-6698
New Retro - 193 Carlton, (416) 519-8511
New Town - 413 Parliament, (437) 777-8260
Noushe - 200 Carlton, (416) 466-9595
Pastor Tacos - 245 Gerrard E, (647) 687-1175
Phosome - 482 Parliament, (416) 551-6395
Pisac Peruvian Bistro - 195 Carlton, (416) 515-0989
Playground Cafe - 492 Parliament, (437) 799-5248
Poopathi Mess - 585 Parliament, (416) 923-4243
Red Cranberries - 601 Parliament, (416) 925-6330
Saigon Pai - 446 Parliament, (416) 920-8424
Salt & Tobacco - 521 Parliament, (647) 348-2993
Shalom Ethiopian - 587 Parliament, (416) 964-7271
Souvlaki Express - 484 Parliament, (416) 637-6777
Stout Irish Pub - 221 Carlton, (647) 344-7676
Super Bargain - 441 Parliament, (416) 266-6471
Tasso - 540 Parliament
Tender Trap - 580 Parliament, (416) 920-5147
Thai Room - 243 Carlton, (647) 352-8424
The Golden Pigeon - 424 Parliament, (416) 392-1039
The Vibrational Apothecary - 243 Gerrard E
Urban Thai - 415 Parliament, (416) 513-1020
Wing House - 420 Parliament, (416) 968-0294
Wing Machine - 443 Parliament, (416) 961-1000
Zakkushi on Carlton - 193 Carlton, (647) 352-9455
Zero Cocktail Bar - 223 Carlton, (416) 920-9376
Canary District
barBurrito - 464 Front E, (416) 601-1777
Cherry Street BBQ - 275 Cherry, (416) 461-5111
Fuel+ - 469 Front E, (416) 306-6480
Keating Channel - 2 Villiers, (416) 572-0030
Region - 475 Front E, (416) 864-0800
Souk Tabule - 494 Front E, (416) 583-5914
SukhoTHAI - 460 Front, (416) 777-2092
Corktown
Banknote Bar - 474 Adelaide E, (416) 367-7327
Berkeley Cafe - 262 The Esplanade, (416) 825-0504
Decoy Bar - 370 Queen E
East Coast Donair - 314 Parliament
Figs - 344 Queen E, (416) 913-7205
Fusilli - 531 Queen E, (416) 214-5148
Gusto 501 - 501 King E, (416) 477-5647
Impact Kitchen - 573 King E, (416) 306-1986
King Solomon & Queen of Sheba Ethiopian - 360 Queen E, (416) 368-9002
Ladybug Wine Bar - 514 King E, (437) 222-0142
Lisbon Hotel - 19 Lawren Harris Square
Mengrai Thai - 82 Ontario, (416) 840-2754
Signature Bar - 320 Queen E, (416) 996-6004
Reyna - 354 King E, (416) 546-3155
Sumach Espresso - 118 Sumach, (647) 351-3833
The Rosebud - 498 Queen E, (647) 531-1388
Wood 900 Grill+ Bar - 372 Queen E, (416) 363-1571
Distillery
Arena Coffee Bar - 15 Tank House Lane
Arvo - 17 Grist Mill Lane, (647) 352-2786
Balzac - 1 Trinity St, (416) 207-1709
Boku Japanese - 42 Gristmill Lane, (416) 368-8686
Brick Street Bakery - 27 Trinity St,
Cluny - 35 Tank House Lane, (416) 203-2632
District Pizza - 30 Gristmill Lane, (416) 815-9898
El Catrin - 18 Tank House Lane, (416) 203-2121
Jardin Kitchen & Juice Bar - 28 Gristmill Lane, (416) 203-2363
Madrina - 2 Trinity St, (416) 548-8055
Mill Street Brew Pub - 21 Tank House Lane, (416) 681-0338
Old Flame Brewery- 45 Tank House Lane, (416) 360-1209
Pure Spirits - 17 Tank House Lane, (416) 361-5859
Scooped by Demetres - 46 Gristmill Lane,(416) 988-2482
SpiritHouse Toronto - 16 Trinity St, (416) 948-9926
Young Centre Cafe - 50 Tank House Lane, (416) 866-8666
Regent Park
Cafe Zuzu - 555 Dundas E, (416) 815-2660
Liberty Pizza - 657 Dundas E
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