Thursday 29 December 2011

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with us

If you’re staying home…
Here are five businesses that will help you to enjoy New Year’s Eve at home.

Simmons Flowers (540 Parliament)

Absolute Bakery (489 Parliament).

Cabbagetown Organics (499 Parliament).

The Epicure Shop (473 Parliament)

St Jamestown Steak & Chops (516 Parliament)

If you’re going out…
For your convenience, here’s a quick listing of the special events and menus planned by our restaurants. In each listing, only the meal prices are shown and all taxes and gratuities are extra.

The Ben Wicks
Regular menu with dinner specials for the evening. No cover charge. DJ John begins the party at 9 pm. For details, click here: http://www.benwickspub.com/ (416) 961-9425. 424 Parliament Street.

The Cobourg
DJ urbansteve will be playing his best from 10 pm to closing. 533 Parliament Street.

F’Amelia
Five course dinner (two seatings: 5 to 7 pm and 7:30 pm onward) with a complimentary glass of Prosecco. For complete menu details, click here: http://www.famelia.com/ $75 per person. Reservations at (416) 323-0666. 12 Amelia Street.

The Flying Beaver Pubaret
A STARDUST evening. Three-course dinner with the McComedy Show (starring Shannon and Michael) followed by DJ Fawn to spin into 2012. For all the evening details, click here: http://pubaret.com/ The Casablanca VIP ticket includes dinner, the McComedy Shop and DJ Fawn, 7 pm to 3 am with champagne at midnight, $70. The Vertigo-B List ticket covers dinner and the McComedy Show from 7 to 10 pm, $60. The Rebel Without A Cause ticket includes DJ Fawn and the After-party from 10 pm to 3 am with champagne at midnight, $20. Ticket prices will increase after December 18. Purchase tickets at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/215609 and at The Pubaret. (647) 347-6567. 488 Parliament Street

House on Parliament
Three or four-course dinners (two seatings: 5:30 and 8:30 pm) with a complimentary glass of Prosecco. Dunc’s Dance Party will break out spontaneously. http://www.facebook.com/pages/House-on-Parliament/116426921766667 Three course dinner at $55. Four course dinner at $65. Reservations at (416) 925-4074. 454 Parliament Street

JAMCafe
Five course dinner highlighting Ontario foods and Niagara wines (two seatings: 6 and 8:30 pm). For complete menu details, click here: http://www.jamcafe.net/ $80 per person. Reservations at (416) 921-1255. 195 Carlton Street.

Peartree
Three-course dinner with appetizers, mains and dessert. Prices range from $19.99 to $24.99. For complete menu details, click here: http://peartree.sites.toronto.com/ Be sure to check out their New Year’s Day brunch specials as well (from 10 am to 4 pm.) (416) 962-8190. 507 Parliament Street.

Stonegrill
Regular service from 5 to 11 pm. No cover charges. For menu details and reservations, click here: http://www.stonegrillonwinchester.com/ Reservations at (416) 967-6565. 51B Winchester Street.

Stout Irish Pub
The party starts at 8 pm, featuring party favours and midnight champagne. For all the details, click here: http://www.stoutirishpub.ca/ Tickets are $10 and they’re going fast so be sure to get yours quickly. Erin is also offering brunch from 11 am to 2:30 pm on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. (647) 344-7676, 221 Carlton Street.

Winchester Kitchen & Bar
Come early to eat and stay late to play. The Shuffle Demons are back. http://www.winchesterkitchen.com/ Dinner & show, $100 per person. Show & party, $40 per person. Reservations at (416) 323-0051. 51A Winchester Street


Brunch and quick eats
Best Breakfast
, 432 Parliament, 416-924-5266
Chew Chew, 186 Carlton, 416-924-7583

Johnny G’s, 478 Parliament, 416-928-1358

Takeout and delivery
2-4-1 Pizza
, 451 Parliament, 416-241-0241, http://www.241pizza.com/
Gourmet Burger, 482 Parliament, 647-344-5103, http://www.thegourmetburgerco.com/
Peter’s Cajun Creole Pizza, 415 Parliament, 416-368-8099, http://www.peterscajunpizza.ca/
Pizza Pizza. 560 Parliament, 416-967-1111, http://www.pizzapizza.ca/

Wing Machine, 443 Parliament, 416-961-1000, http://www.panzerottopizza.com/splash.html

International foods
Asahi
, 200 Carlton (at Ontario), 416-962-6565 - Japanese

Butter Chicken Factory, 556 Parliament (at Amelia), 416-964-7583 – Indian
China Gourmet, 235 Carlton, 416-515-0088 - Chinese
Ginger, 252 Carlton (at Parliament), 416-923-7979 – south Asian
Hamdi, 193 Carlton, 416-929-7355 – north African and halel, http://www.hamdirestaurants.com/
Margarita’s Mexican Fiesta, 229 Carlton, 416-929-6284 – Mexican

Omi, 243 Carlton, 416-920-8991 – Japanese, http://omisushi.weebly.com/
Samsura, 587 Parliament – south Indian and Sri Lankan
Suruthi, 585 Parliament - south Indian and Sri Lankan
Tender Trap, 580 Parliament, 416-920-5147 - Chinese

Thai to Go, 452 Gerrard, 416-515-8424 – Thai, http://thaibyprasai.com/
Young Thailand, 446 Parliament, 416-920-8424 – Thai, http://www.youngthailand.com/