November 6


LOCAL NEWS

Remembrance Day ceremony

The Cabbagetown BIA is holding its annual Remembrance Day Ceremony in the Chapel at St James Cemetery (635 Parliament). Tuesday November 11, 9:45 for 10 am.  The program includes a processional with veterans, dignitaries, and members of the Queen’s Own Rifles, live trumpet and bagpipe performances, readings and reflections from local elected officials, the reading of “In Flanders Fields”, a brief scripture reading and words from the Vicar, the Last Post, two minutes of silence at 11 AM, Reveille, and the laying of wreaths by dignitaries to honour those who served and those who never came home. 

Following the ceremony, Gilles Hunt will conduct a tour of veterans’ graves.  There’ll be coffee and pastries from Daniel et Daniel and McDonalds.  


The new BIA draw

Win $5000 or double your prize if you purchased an item with Interac Debit.  The draws will happen every week for the next six week with the prizes awarded at each deadline.  The first deadline is November 9, then November 16 and on to December 13.  To win, you must submit your receipt for your purchase from a Cabbagetown retailer or restaurant for more than $15.  Check out the rules and make your submission online here.

Congrats gardeners

The City of Toronto has awarded the gardens at Our Lady of Lourdes Church (520 Sherbourne) first prize in the 2025 non-residential community garden category.  The gardens around the parking lot contain roses, pollinators and native plants.

Community consultation

Kindred Works has submitted a development proposal for a 48-storey tower containing 440 units to be built above Saint Luke’s Church (353 Sherbourne).  The meeting will be held at the Wellesley Community Centre (495 Sherbourne) on November 10 at 7 pm.  Details about the application are available from the City of Toronto - click here. 

Betty White’s exhibition

Betty’s paintings are on display at Dimensions (1626 Queen E).  Now until November 22. Betty has written, “Like moss, my art holds time in suspension. Each painting carries the imprint of my life — work, family, joy, loss — made visible through colour and form. My hope is that viewers don’t just see the work, but feel it.” To read more about her work and to see her catalogue, click here.

Fire at 260 Wellesley

Toronto Fire reports that a two-alarm fire happened on the third floor of 260 Wellesley at 7:45 am on Monday morning.  Two apartments were involved. Three people were hospitalized for smoke inhalation.  

Memories of Mongolia

Monday November 10 from 5:30 to 7 pm is your last chance to see Lawrence Bernstein’s exhibition of his photographs from his trip to Mongolia earlier this year. At The Powell Gallery (587 Mount Pleasant).  It’s a remarkable collection. Everyone is welcome.  You can see his work on Instagram.

Joyce Wieland Lane

City Council adopted this name for the lane that runs west off Bright Street, north of King. It’s just behind the Riverside Church. Ms Wieland, a prominent and influential artist, lived in Corktown and worked from her studio at 507 King East. The official naming ceremony will take place on Monday December 1 at 4:30 pm.

Whiskey Jack on tour

The band is continuing its “Canada - Believe in your country” tour starting on November 23 in Alliston.  They’ll be playing in Oakville, Meaford, Lindsay and then the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto on February 9.  The Oakville show on January 30 is a celebration of Stompin’ Tom’s 90th birthday.  Duncan Fremlin and  Douglas John Cameron are joined by accordion great Denis Keldie, comedy master Sean Cullen and PEI’s long-time fiddler Billy McInnes.  Click here for more info and for your tickets.

Distillery’s Christmas tree

The big tree has arrived in the Distillery and is now unfolding in its stand.  Save the date - the official lighting ceremony will happen on Thursday November 13 at 5:0 pm.  

Lookin’ good

Tanya at F’Amelia (12 Amelia) is the person who greets you cheerfully at the door when you arrive.  She’s painted her face for her annual Hallowe’en  dress-up and she’s lookin’ good.

HALLOWE’EN MEMORIES


Halloween in the Garden

Kids from the BGC Toronto Kiwanis carved pumpkins and placed them in Amelia’s Garden (Amelia and Parliament).  The garden was open for trick ’n treats on Hallowe’en and over a hundred kids stopped for some candies.

Alpha’s table

The residents on Alpha Ave got together on Hallowe’en with a community table.  Kids loved it and came in droves.

The October Funfest

Friends of Regent Park held its Hallowe’en funfest last week and it was a great success. “We handed out 60 pumpkins, over 1,900 pieces of candy, and 120 attendees enjoyed delicious apple crisp and ice cream. Families dove into pumpkin carving, cookie decorating, arts & crafts, and lined up for face painting and Polaroid photos.”

Corktown’s pumpkin parade

Sambain in Corktown concluded with a nifty pumpkin parade on November 1.  The organizers posted on Instagram, “We loved all your pumpkins you shared with us and appreciated their warm glow.  It was a beautiful evening and so nice to meet some neighbours.”

FOR YOUR BODY


Get your flu shot

Vaccines are now available for flu and covid protection.  Check your favourite neighbourhood pharmacy. Click here to see a list of local pharmacies offering these vaccines. 

Family doctor available

Dr Eleazer Pepple has a clinic at 1 Oak Street.  Walk ins are welcome. Check out the clinic’s hours and details here.

Morning yoga at Soulpepper


Start your day with some morning yoga to gently wake up your body, breath, and senses. Each class will explore some meditation, pranayama (breathwork), and other grounding techniques for the nervous system, as well as move through some movement and stretches to gently energise the body.  Suitable for all levels including beginners. The next class happens at 9 am on Friday November 7 and again on November 14 in Soulpepper (50 Tank House Lane). 

IN THE MEDIA


Distillery’s Winter Village

Now Magazine has a report about this season’s Winter Village in the Distillery.  It opens next Thursday November 13 and continues to January 4.  On Thursday, Santa will click the switch and the giant Christmas tree will light up.  The story describes the program details through the next seven weeks.  Click here to read it.

COMING EVENTS


Movies at Stout 

Weekly free movie nights at Stout Irish Pub (221 Carlton). The lineup features family movies - bring your kids. On November 9,  it’s “The Little Rascals” and on November 16, “The Parent Trap”.  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 first concert for this season presents water themed music by Debussy, Sibelius and others.  Friday November 7, 8 pm, Little Trinity Church (425 King E).  $25 or pwyc. 

Allan Gardens Saturday Farmers Market

The Allan Gardens market continues on Saturdays into the winter. It’s moving inside the Children’s Conservatory during the cold months ahead. 19 Horticultural Ave. Click here for more info.

Children’s Book Bank

The Book Bank is holding its Story Soiree fundraiser on Thursday November 13.  Award winning author Nadia L Hohn and illustrator Sahle Robinson are the special guests.  Your ticket will bring free books and literacy programs to children across the city.  You’ll get a $100 tax receipt. Daniels Spectrum (585 Dundas E), November 13, 5:30 to 8:30 pm.  Click here for the details and for tickets.

Mirroring Nature

Art educator Alex Warrender will guide you while crafting delicate paper cut artworks inspired by the symmetry and beauty of Allan Gardens’ plants and flowers. Kids ages 7 and up are welcome with parental or guardian supervision. Register here. Sunday November 16, 1 to 3 pm, $15.  Allan Gardens Children’s Conservator (19 Horticultural Ave)

RESTAURANT NEWS


Achillean Nights

A night of board games for all levels at The Golden Pigeon (424 Parliament).  Tuesday November 11 from 6 pm.  

Dry Laughs at Zero

Sarah Ashby, Jordan Trafford and Evan Dubois with host Jay Ellis.  Saturday November 8.  Doors open at 6:30 and show starts at 7 pm.  $15 advance/$20 door.  Buy your tickets online here. Zero Cocktail Bar (223 Carlton). 

La Gloria

Brush up your Spanish at La Gloria (453 Parliament).  Every Tuesday from 4:30 to 6 pm, the Language Exchange features Spanish to English.  $15 includes a waffle, coffee/tea/chocolate.

Pizza at Cafe Zuzu

Cafe Zuzu (555 Dundas E) is launching its Pizzeria on Friday November 14. There’ll be 16” pies, pasta and other great goodies.


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 NOVEMBER 6 TO SUNDAY NOVEMBER 16


THURSDAY NOVEMBER 6


Lisbon Hotel

7 pm, Grapes & Grooves - funky disco and half price wine.


Mill Street Brew Pub

7 pm, Trivia with Quizmaster Jess


Old Flame Brewery 

7 pm, open mic with City Love


FRIDAY NOVEMBER 7


Alice’s Place 

Karaoke night. 


Bisou

4 pm, happy hour with DJ Antony


Old Flame

7 pm, live entertainment


Zero Cocktail Bar 

7  pm, cocktail class


SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8


Bisou

4 pm, happy hour with DJ Antony


Mill Street Brewpub

Noon to 4 pm, live music and DJ with brunch


Old Flame Brewery

2 to 6 pm, live entertainment


Zero Cocktail Bar 

6:30  pm, Dry Laughs comedy


SUNDAY NOVEMBER 9


Old Flame Brewery 

2 pm, live entertainment


Stout Irish Pub 

5:30 pm, Sunday movie night - The Little Rascals


MONDAY NOVEMBER 10


Stout Irish Pub 

7 pm, Headscratchers Trivia 


TUESDAY NOVEMBER 11


Golden Pigeon

6 pm - Achillean night with board games


Stout Irish Pub 

7 pm, Headscratchers Trivia 


WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 12


Decoy

A Night to Forget - sad songs karaoke with Laura Sepam and Corey Gretful


F’Amelia

5 pm, any bottle on the list at half price on 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 NOVEMBER 13


Lisbon Hotel

7 pm, Grapes & Grooves - funky disco and half price wine.


Mill Street Brew Pub

7 pm, Music Trivia with Quizmaster Jess


Old Flame Brewery 

7 pm, open mic with City Love


FRIDAY NOVEMBER 14


Alice’s Place 

9:30 pm, Karaoke night


Bisou

4 pm, happy hour with DJ Antony


Old Flame

7 pm, Live entertainment with Jay Blues Trio


Zero

7 pm, Cocktail class


SATURDAY NOVEMBER 15


Bisou

4 pm, happy hour with DJ Antony


Old Flame Brewery

2 pm, live music with Jammers Waffle House


SUNDAY NOVEMBER 16


Old Flame Brewery 

2 pm, live music with Sydney Riley


Stout Irish Pub

5:30, Sunday movie night - The Parent Trap


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 - 505 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