July 3


LOCAL NEWS 


Canada Day flags


Obviously, we felt that it was important to fly our flags.  


Some homes were frivolous and fun. 


People flew big flags and some made nifty arrangements with small ones.  



A good friend returns

Rick Matthews is back at work in our community.  He's been recruited by Evan Solomon to take charge of his Toronto Centre constituency office.  He’s a great choice.  We saw him in action a few years ago as the executive director at the Cabbagetown BIA where he successfully innovated and attacked problems in very tough times.  Evan Solomon’s local office is relocating during the summer. In the meantime, the phone number is (416) 972-2030 or Ottawa at (613) 992-1377.  He can be reached by email at evan.solomon@parl.gc.ca.


Summer roaming performers

Once again, the Cabbagetown BIA is bringing musicians to Parliament, Gerrard and Carlton for you.  Vajayjay Abrams will stroll along from 5 to 8 pm on Saturday and Priyana will play from 3 to 6 pm on Sunday.  


Marilyn’s clinic

Get your pet tuned up for summer.  Marilyn from Diggity Dog Grooming is back for her monthly nail trimming clinic at Pet Valu (240 Carlton).  9 am to 4 pm, Saturday July 5.  $15, cash please.  Call her for your appointment - (416) 920-6814.


Waterfront Toronto

Waterfront Toronto has a new video tour showing Ookwemin Minising, the former Villiers Island, on the waterfront at the mouth of the Don River.  Click here.


Sumach-Shuter Parkette

The petition opposing the renaming of this small parkette has now attracted more than 1100 signatures from residents who don’t like Councillor Chris Moise’s initiative to call it the Louis March Park.  There’s also a website with a rebuttal to the Councillor’s claims that he has consulted widely. Residents are circulating contact info for the Mayor and links to the Council’s vote on the matter. The official ceremony for the renaming is July 20.


Farmers’ markets


Cabbagetown Farmers Market  - Corktown's Roselle Desserts (362 King E) is the pop-up vendor this week.  Holly Clausius will be the featured entertainer.  Tuesday, 3 to 7 pm, in Riverdale Park West (Winchester and Sumach).  


Underpass Farmers Market - Neighbours Feeding Neighbours is a local food producer based here in Toronto.  They began growing food for themselves and then they started feeding their neighbours as well. Thursday from 4 to 7:30 pm in Underpass Park (29 Lower River Street).


Allan Gardens Saturday Farmers Market  - every Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm. In rhe Children’s Conservatory (160 Gerrard E ).


IN THE MEDIA


The Spirit Garden

The Spirit Garden in Nathan Phillips Square at City Hall is an important symbol of Toronto’s life with Indigenous people. Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre (439 Dundas E) is a partner in its development. Alex Bozikovich  has described the structures and their meanings in his Globe & Mail story. (Photo: Tom Arban Photography Inc) 


Parkette controversy

In late June, The Toronto Sun published a story by Justin Holmes about Chris Moise’s attempt to rename the parkette at Sumach and Shuter.  Kristyn Wong-Tam has jumped into the debate - a major move by an influential politician in this community.  Click here for the story. (Photo: Toronto Sun files)


COMING EVENTS


Movies at Stout 

Weekly free movie nights at Stout Irish Pub (221 Carlton). The lineup features family movies - bring your kids. On Sunday July 6, it’s  “Mary Poppins” and on Sunday July 13, it’s “Frozen”. There’s free popcorn. Sundays at 5:30 pm. Please contact Erin to save your spot - (647) 344-7676 and erin@stoutirishpub.ca  


Women in Leadership

An evening of networking, connection and community for self-identifying women ages 15 to 35.  There’ll be panel discussions, a Bloom Bar, a photo booth, free food and refreshments.  Advance registration is required - click here.  Friday July 18, 6 to 9 pm, 150 River Street, first floor.  


Beth Kaplan’s workshop

Beth Kaplan’s annual “Write in the garden” workshop is taking registrations.  It’s a one day writing adventure.  She’s taught memoir writing for three decades at two Toronto universities.  You’ll write in her hidden garden and compare notes with others.  Lunch is included.  She says, “Write in the garden and enjoy positive feedback, bushy perennials, and lunch.” Sunday July 20, 10 am to 5 pm.  $225.  It’s a popular event, so you should contact her now - beth@bethkaplan.ca. 


Outdoor movies


The Toronto Outdoor Picture Show is starting at Corktown Common (155 Bayview at Mill Street).  Six films on six Thursday nights will be shown along with short Canadian films.  On Thursday July 3, it’s “Dazed & Confused” paired with “The Fake Calendar” and “Chesterfield”.  Eats and treats at 7 pm.  Next week on July 10, it’s “Moonlight” with the short films “More than Hair” and “Fish Boy”.  Screening starts at sundown - bring your own blanket and chairs.  Free - pay what you can. (Photo: Nicola Betts) Click here for details.


On Tuesdays, Under the Stars returns to Regent Park  (620 Dundas E) on July 9.  The anime family drama “The Colors Within” will screen at 9 pm. There’ll be pre-show games and activities from 7:30 pm.


Taste of Regent Park

Taste is back in The Big Park (620 Dundas E) at the bbq area.  It’s a popular weekly event running to September. There’ll be artisans, food vendors, community groups and live entertainment.  Right afterwards, the outdoor movies will begin.


SUMMERLICIOUS


The big city-wide food festival runs from Friday July 4 to Sunday July 20.  Reservations are recommended. 220 restaurants are participating.  Lunches and dinners are three-course prix fixe with prices for lunch ranging from $20 to $55 and for dinner from $25 to $75.  To see who’s participating, click here.


Local restaurants


Nine local restaurants are participating.  Click on the restaurant name to see its menus.


Butter Chicken Factory - 560 Parliament, (416) 964-7585.  $27 lunch & $35 dinner.


F'Amelia - 12 Amelia, (416) 323-0666.  $55 dinner.


DIA Restaurant & Lounge - 387 Bloor E, (416) 921-3333. $48 lunch & $65 dinner


Maison Selby - 592 Sherbourne, (647) 943-1676.  $48 lunch & $65 dinner.


Blake House - 449 Jarvis, (416) 975-1867.  $34 lunch & $45 dinner.


Cafe Zuzu - 555 Dundas E, (416) 815-2660.  $27 lunch & $35 dinner.


Pure Spirits - 17 Tank House Lane. (416) 361-5859.  $34 lunch & $45 dinner.


Chef’s House - 215 King E, (416) 415-2260. $34 lunch & $45 dinner.


Mengrai Thai - 82 Ontario, (416) 840-2754.  $35 dinner.


RESTAURANT NEWS


Congrats Rayah

Food blog Streets of Toronto has listed Rayah (507 Parliament) as one of the notable new restaurants to open recently in Toronto.  Click here to read their comments. 


Another perfect Cabbagetown wedding

F’Amelia (12 Amelia) hosted a mid-June wedding party and made a video.  It was a beautiful event.  Click here to watch it.


‘80s & ‘90s Retro Night

Los Gyros (500 Queen E), Saturday July 5, 9 pm.  There’ll be rock and pop classics in both English and Spanish, throwback anthems, 50% off draft beer after 10 pm and music by DJ eh_music.  


Park Snacks

On Canada Day, Park Snacks (Winchester and Sumach) was really busy.  Lots of families enjoying hot dogs and ice cream.


Jeff & Noah at the Wing House

Jeff and Noah are back at the Wing House (420 Parliament) on Saturday July 5 from 8 pm.  Jeff reports that. “… thanks to your support, we are pleased to add a second monthly show at the Wing House on the third Saturday of each month”  on July 19,  August  2 and August 16. 


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 JULY 3 TO SUNDAY JULY 13


THURSDAY JULY 3


F’Amelia

5 pm, Wine Thursday 


Mill Street Brew Pub

7 pm, Trivia with Quizmaster Jess


Old Flame Brewery 

7 pm, open mic with City Love 


FRIDAY JULY 4


Alice’s Place 

Karaoke night. 


Old Flame Brewery 

7 pm, live entertainment with Boat House Blues


Zero Cocktail Bar 

7 pm, Cocktail class 


SATURDAY JULY 5


Los Gyros

9 pm, 80s & 90s Retro Night


Mill Street Brewpub

Noon to 4 pm, live music and DJ with brunch


Old Flame Brewery

2 to 6 pm, live entertainment with Benji Crane


Wing House

8 pm, Jeff & Noah


SUNDAY JULY 6


Old Flame Brewery 

2 pm, live entertainment with Sean Bienhaus


Stout Irish Pub 

5:30 pm, Sunday movie night - Mary Poppins 


MONDAY JULY 7


Stout Irish Pub 

7 pm, Headscratchers Trivia 


TUESDAY JULY 8


Stout Irish Pub 

7 pm, Headscratchers Trivia 


WEDNESDAY JULY 9


F’Amelia

5 pm, Wine Wednesday


Golden Pigeon 

8 pm, Trivia with Rachelle Lauzon 


Old Flame Brewery

7 pm, Trivia night 


Stout Irish Pub 

7 pm, Euchre night


THURSDAY JULY 10


F’Amelia

5 pm, Wine Thursday


Mill Street Brew Pub

7 pm, Trivia with Quizmaster Jess


Old Flame Brewery 

7 pm, open mic with City Love


FRIDAY JULY 11


Alice’s Place 

9:30 pm, Karaoke night


Old Flame Brewery 

7 pm, Jay Blues Trio plays


Zero Cocktail Bar 

8 pm, Cocktail class


SATURDAY JULY 12


Mill Street Brewpub

Noon to 4 pm, live music and DJ with brunch


Old Flame Brewery

2 pm, Siobhan Bodrug Duo

8 to 11 pm, Fringe karaoke 


SUNDAY JULY 13


Old Flame Brewery 

2 pm, live entertainment with Genevieve Cyr

8 pm, Fringe Trivia


Stout Irish Pub 

5:30 pm, Sunday movie night - Frozen



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

Falcha Fusion  - upstairs, 568 Parliament, (416) 926-9141

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

Rayah - 507 Parliament, 

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

Eataly - 21 Trinity

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