Thursday 20 December 2012

SWEET ON SANTA

MY MY, SANTA'S BEEN BUSY. LAST SATURDAY HE WAS SPOTTED IN CABBAGETOWN, VISITING YOUR FAVOURITE DOWNTOWN SHOPS!

CHECK IT OUT.....
getting the journey started off right at Lennie`s Health Foods


window shopping at The Epicure Shop


making serious decisions at Fair Trade Jewellery Co.

warming by an open fire at Alice's Place



a jolly belly filled at Pho Indochine


getting the right tools at Nettleships Hardware


checking in on everyone who's nice at MerryBerry Café + Bistro

going where the COOL things are.. at the Lampcage


refreshments served up at Cabbagetown Brew


staying limber at Eagle Tae Kwon Do Academy


getting perfect vision at Face Furniture Optical


a quick stop-in for a pick-me-up at The Healthy Whey


putting in an order for the best breakfast, at Johnny G's



Santa knows all the sweetest things are found at Labour of Love


Santa is always drawn to beauty, at MJG Gallery





 checking everything off the list at Rexall



santa found gifts for even his most selective clientele at Sinate Creations



whatever Santa`s cooking, it`ll be fantastic coming from St Jamestown Steak & Chops Butcher Shop



Even Santa cannot resist the treats at the UK Tuck Shop



Always in the spirit at Young Thailand



....and wishing all our neighbours, a Happy Holiday!

  







AMAZING HOLIDAY SHOWS @ THE FLYING BEAVER PUBARET
for more info, visit www.pubaret.com


Open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

OUR HOURS OF OPERATION:
Wednesday 4pm - Close
Thursday 4pm - Close
Friday 4pm - Close
Saturday 4pm - Close
Sunday 11am - Close
For rezzos write or call
heather@pubaret.com
647.347.6567

OUR FIRST ANNUAL CHARITY FESVTIVAL PLEASE COME!! ALL SHOWS ARE PWYW AND SUPPORT SICK KIDS HOSPITAL, SOY, WOMEN'S COLLEGE BREAST CLINIC, STEVEN LEWIS FOUNDATION. TIS THE SEASON!



This Week Dec. 19th (Wed.) to Dec. 23rd (Sun.)


WEDNESDAY


7:30pm
FINAL SHOW!! :(

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THURSDAY


7:30pm
GUY_MOREAU

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FRIDAY


7:00pm
Amylockwoodcropped

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SATURDAY


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SUNDAY 

BRUNCH

11am-3pm

7:00 pm







NOW OPEN! KINGYO TORONTO

The best in Japanese Izakaya has opened in Cabbagetown... from Vancouver to Toronto, in the new & beautifully renovated space that previously held Stonegrill on
Winchester, is Koji Zenimaru, formerly head chef at 
the original Vancouver location.

check out their feature in Toronto Life, here:













KENDALL & CO ULTIMATE GIFT GIVING GUIDE

The absolute best in gifts anywhere in Toronto:









JAMcafé NEW YEARS EVE PARTY & CHAMPAGNE TASTING

JAMcafĂ© New Year’s Eve Party and Champagne Tasting

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A special invitation to the JAMcafĂ© New Year’s Eve Party and Champagne Tasting from Joe, Av & Mary

You can choose from small or large samples priced individually so you only take as much as you like.
Fine hors d’oeuvres are also available if you wish.

Please call or email to reserve by December 20th.
www.jamcafe.net
195 Carlton Street

New Year’s Eve Celebration
Soirée and Champagne Tasting
Monday December 31, 2012 at 8:30 pm
  
Join us for a Tasting of Six
Fine Sparkling Wines and Champagne
~ individually priced by
2 oz. taste, 5 oz. glass, and 750 ml bottle

A selection of succulent Hors d’Oeuvres
will be available at $48 per person (plus tax)
~ Torchon of Foie Gras, Wild Huckleberries
~ Wild Boar Sliders, Maple Syrup Caramelized Onions
 ~ Duck Confit Rillete, Cherry Conserve
~ Wild Mushroom and Smoked Emmenthal Sandwich
~ Panko Shrimp, Hoi Sin & Ginger Dip 
~ Buttermilk Fried Chicken 
~ Scallop Ceviche
Late night sweet table, coffee and tea. Party favours and music provided free.
TTC Carlton streetcar stops at JAMcafé's front door.
Plenty of taxis in the neighbourhood.
5 free parking spots.
Please don’t drink and drive.








RING IN THIS NEW YEAR AT PEARTREE RESTAURANT!!



Join  the Peartree Restaurant on December 31, 2012 for a great night including delicious food, dancing and great company!!

We are offering a 3 course Prix Fixe menu you won't want to 

miss!


Click here to view menu.


Call now to make your Reservation (647) 977-5797!


The Peartree Staff looks forward to see you there!!











SUNDARA YOGA IN HONDURAS




Reconnect, Recharge and Relax with Sundara Yoga's Yoga 

and Scuba Diving Retreat to Roatan, Honduras from January 

28th to February 4th 2013. 

Space is limited, so reserve yours by making your deposit on or before December 31st. Click on the link to find out more information on this fabulous getaway: http://www.sundarayoga.net/Retreat.html


In the picture Angela (owner of Sundara Yoga) is performing a pose in the infinity pool at X-Balanque, (http://xbalanque-roatan.com/) the resort she is going to on her retreat. 

Please note that Sundara Yoga is currently closed and will be reopening their newly renovated studio on January 3rd 2013. 
In addition to their new class schedule, they will be offering an 8-week Trauma Sensitive Yoga workshop on Saturdays starting Jan 8 2013.  




STOUT'S END OF THE WORLD PARTY, TONIGHT!




MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM ALL @THE EPICURE SHOP



This Friday through Sunday, on all gift baskets Epicure Shop 

pays the tax!



Sunday open 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Monday open 7:00 p.m. 

Tuesday open 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m

Closed Christmas & Boxing Day 


Last minute gift ideas: Gift Baskets, Homemade 

Shortbread, delicious Maple syrup, Jams, Olive Oils, Tortas, 

Pannettone, Torronne, Mustards, Vinegar, for all your 

foodie friends!!



CHECK OUT....


EPICURE SHOP ULTIMATE GIFT GIVING 






& THEIR FEATURE IN BLOG.TO
epicure shop toronto
epicure shop torontoThe Epicure Shop has been a Cabbagetown fixture since the '80s. Helmed by Patty Junior (who does the buying, as well as creates the lavish holiday gift baskets), and with ample help from her family, the independent grocery is a go-to spot for local meats and cheeses, and unusual food stuffs.
At one time, there were three Toronto shops under the Epicure umbrella, but Junior eventually shut down the other two and returned to her Cabbagetown roots. Perhaps the most impressive feat of the shop is that it manages to cram so much stock into such a cramped space. Jars are propped on shelves high enough to necessitate a stool, each inch of shelf space is used to its full potential, and flavoured olive oils share counter space with lush, no-skimp-on-the-butter donuts. It's a shop of curiosities for food lovers, and you could easily spend an hour inching through the small space.
epicure shop toronto
epicure shop toronto
When Junior first opened the store, she focused on Italian products (due to her Italian background) but now you'll find a range of Ontario products including cheddars from Maple Dale Cheese (including a 9-year-old cheddar on special for $7.99/100 g) and Upper Canada Cheese Company, and jams from Niagara on the Lake's Greaves.

Epicure also stocks artisanal charcuterie from Le Canard ($7.99 for 100g of spiced pork tenderloin, or $8.99 for duck pate), and fresh-roasted coffees from Kicking Horse and I Deal. The shop's house blend (which can be enjoyed with their range of breakfast sandwiches, including options with peameal for under $5), is fromReunion Island.
epicure shop toronto"People have left the neighbourhood and come back for the olives alone," Junior tells me, and indeed, the large green olives flecked with chili peppers ($1.69/100g) and kalamata olives ($2.19/100 g) are remarkably flavorful. You'll also find the usual deli meat suspects such as Genoa salami ($2.39) from Mastro, as well as some other meats from Wagener's Meats, and Mennonite salami ($2.69/100g).
epicure shop torontoAside from the stock, what no doubt draws repeat customers and regulars is Junior herself, who is ready with an array of unusual gift ideas, stories about the origins of the food, and a handful of her personal favourites, including hand-made, all-natural tortas from Spain ($5.99), non-filtered flavoured olive oils from Morocco ($10.99), and peanut butter from Peanut Butter and Co. in flavours such as white chocolate and honey. They've also introduced a gluten-free section.
epicure shop torontoThey also offer daily lunch specials (soup and sandwich for $6)--not too shabby. Or, you can opt for panini and gourmet sandwiches ($6.99) such as the Northern Italian--a blend of pesto, asiago cheese, roasted peppers and veggies-- or the staff picks created by her family. The Leo Sicilian Sub, with prosciutto and hot calabrese, is a stand-out.
epicure shop torontoI've never been a particular fan of shortbread, but when I'm told that the same woman has been making the cookies for the store for 20 years, I have to sample some ($0.85 each), and they do rank high among the best, most butter-rich shortbread I've ever tasted. On the sweet side of things, interspersed among homemade gingerbread cookies, are Dufflet pastries, and a variety of pies, packaged biscuits, and loafs.
epicure shop toronto"I've been around for such a long time," Junior tells me, "that I'm able to pick the best from a variety of different companies." Her prices are also kept reasonable. "I don't gouge," she says. "I'd rather sell 20 than 1."