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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
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FRIDAY
7:00pm
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SATURDAY
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SUNDAY
BRUNCH
11am-3pm
7:00 pm
- Dec. 26th (Wed.) CLOSED HAPPY BOXING DAY
- Dec. 27th (Thurs.) 7:30pm - "VEXED": JULIE MICHELS, SOPHIA PERLMAN, & TERRA HAZELTON
- Dec. 28th (Fri.) 9pm - PAMELA GILMARTIN & JEFF SHEWCHUK
- Dec. 28th, 29th, 30th (Fri./Sat./Sun) MAGGIE CASSELLA & HEIDI MOLE "BISS: THE YEAR IN REVILE"
- Dec. 30th (Sun.) 11am-3pm PSYCHIC BRUNCH
- Dec. 31st (Mon.) NEW YEAR'S EVE WITH CARLA COLLINS
- Jan. 2nd (Wed.) 7:30pm - TOP STAR WITH JADE ELEKTRA
- Jan. 3rd (Thurs.) 7:30pm - AMATEUR NIGHT AT THE BEAVER
- Jan. 5th (Sat.). 7pm - SHELLEY MARSHALL "Mother of the Pride"
- Jan. 6th (Sun.) 7pm - ALL STRUNG UP
- Jan. 9th (Wed.) 7:30pm - TOP STAR WITH JADE ELEKTRA
- Jan. 16th (Wed.) 7:30pm - TOP STAR WITH JADE ELEKTRA
- Jan. 23rd (Wed.) 7:30pm - TOP STAR WITH JADE ELEKTRA
- Jan. 26th (Sat.) 7pm - THE ROS KINDLER TRIO
- Jan. 27th (Sun.) 8pm CHRIS TSUJIUCHI RETURNS
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
JAMcafé New Year’s Eve Party and Champagne Tasting
http://cabbagetownbia.wordpress.com/author/cabbagetownbia/
A special invitation to the JAMcafé 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
195 Carlton Street
New
Year’s Eve Celebration
Soirée and Champagne Tasting
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!
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
GUIDE, here: http://cabbagetownbia.wordpress.com/2012/12/19/the-
& THEIR FEATURE IN BLOG.TO
The 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 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.
"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).
Aside 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.
They 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.
I'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.
"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."
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE WAREHOUSE MISSION
LINDA'S CHRISTMAS REFLECTIONS http://www.thewarehousemission.com/1/post/2012/12/lindas-christmas-reflections.html
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