THIS WEEK IN CABBAGETOWN 

November 25th - December 2nd

NOW OPEN:

THE MEXICAN BURRITO

296 Gerrard Street East 

Finally! The Mexican Burrito opened its doors at the corner of Parliament and Gerrard Streets, on Friday, November 22nd, and it was well worth the wait! This week's special: Carnitas Burritos - a delicious pork-style burrito with all of your favourite fix-ins. 

Hours:

Monday to Saturday - 11:00am to 10:00pm

Sunday - CLOSED

 The Mexican Burrito. 296 Gerrard St. E. 

http://www.oldcabbagetown.com/content/mexican-burrito

DOLLARAMA

429 Parliament Street

Welcome to the neighbourhood!

PHO-U

398 Parliament Street 

This bright, new, and cozy Vietnamese restaurant was recently featured in the Parliament Street News for their incredibly delicious Pho. What caught my eye when I was in there? Definitely the Shrimp Rolls (for only $4!). Pho-U's specials offer us everything from Vermicelli, Pad Thai, Shrimp Salad, and of course their House Special Pho... for under $10? Check it out yourself! 

Hours:

Monday to Saturday - 11:00am to 10:00pm

Sunday - CLOSED 

Pho-U, 398 Parliament Street
http://www.oldcabbagetown.com/content/pho-u

HEY LUCY CAFÉ

229 Carlton Street

Hey Lucy's Italian cuisine and modern-meets-retro design adds a new flare to Cabbagetown. Authentic wood burning ovens, fresh pastas, and a patio that seats 80?? Don't forget $4.49 Martini Wednesdays. Every. Wednesday.  

Hours:

Monday, Tuesday - 4:00pm to 11:00pm

Wednesday - 11:30am to 2:00am

Thursday - 11:30am to 12:00am

Friday, Saturday - 11:30am - 2:00am

Sunday - 11:30am - 9:00pm

Hey Lucy Café, 227 Carlton St. 

http://www.oldcabbagetown.com/content/hey-lucy-café

CHRISTMAS SPECIALS @ THE EPICURE SHOP

473 Parliament St. 

Tyrell Chips on special for 2 for $5.50!  Straight from England, Tyrell chips are cooked by hand in small batches. They are vegetarian friendly, and contain nothing artificial. 

*Back for the Holiday Season*

Homemade Shortbread Cookies, only 95¢ each, 

or $9.95 per dozen. 

HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Purchase a $25 gift certificate for just $20!

Come by the Epicure Shop and pick up a Holiday Flyer!

http://www.oldcabbagetown.com/content/epicure-shop

HAVE YOU SEEN... 

Cycle Solutions

444 Parliament St. 

Not only does Cycle Solution offer a range of bicycles for all disciplines, our local bike shop now carries The KINETIC Road Machine - an indoor cycling machine for cyclists looking to stay warm this winter! It's "the most realistic indoor ride ever" and offers unmatched stability and durability. 

Visit Cycle Solutions today for all of your cycling needs!

http://www.oldcabbagetown.com/content/cycle-solutions

SPRUCE HOME DECOR INC.

455 Parliament Street

A few items we are highlighting for the holidays are our hand-made ornaments - these include hand-folded paper ornaments made from vintage maps, linen papers and other special papers like Nepalese Lokta.  We also have hand-crocheted reindeer ornaments made locally in Toronto.

We carry a variety of unique hand-made items including some gorgeous pillows and tea towels that were featured in the Chateliane 2013 Gift Guide made by Sparrow Avenue here in Toronto.  Here is a link to the online section of the gift guide:http://www.chatelaine.com/holiday/holiday-gift-guide-2013/#gallery_page43

We have brought in a few other treats for the holidays including some gorgeous gold-glazed accent dishes, serving trays, spoons and cheese knives.

In addition to these we have brought back our popular Cabbagetown themed products including the pint glasses, totes, pillows, stationary and have introduced the "Cabbagetown" City of Neighbourhoods toque which is designed and made locally by The Tuck Shop Trading Co.

http://www.oldcabbagetown.com/content/spruce%C2%A0home%C2%A0decor%C2%A0inc

Winter Holidays & Celebration!

Join the fun with neighbours and friends on Friday, November 29^th at the northeast corner of Parliament and Carlton Streets as we celebrate the holiday season with our Annual Neighbourhood Tree Lighting & Caroling Night! 

From 6:30pm to 8:30pm, help us decorate our Christmas Trees! AND enjoy performances by the kids from the Cabbagetown Community Arts Centre (www.cabbagetownarts.org) as they perform scenes from “A Charlie Brown Christmas”.

Be sure to bring your cameras and take a picture with Santa Claus!

Did I mention free hot chocolate, coffee, and goodies, our treat!?

For more information, e-mail us at cabbagetownbia@gmail.com

www.oldcabbagetown.com

HAPPY HOLIDAYS From Free The Children & Me to We
The holiday season is all about the spirit of giving, sharing quality time and showing true appreciation for those we hold dear. As a valued supporter of Me to We, we are honoured to invite you to a special appreciation night on Friday, November 30th at the Me to We store. Bring along your friends and family and join us for an event hosted by Me to We co-founder Marc Kielburger as well as the Kenyan Boys Choir! This family-friendly mix-and-mingle is an intimate occasion to spend time with our staff and one of our founders–it’s also a great opportunity to wrap up your socially conscious holiday shopping.
To say thank you for your support, we will be offering a special gift with purchase. We look forward to seeing you there!
	WHEN Saturday, November 30, 2013 WHERE Me to We store 223 Carlton Street Toronto, ON M5A 2L2 TIME 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CONTACT 416.964.8942 x603
	MEET THE EVENING'S HOST
	Get a chance to spend time with Marc Kielburger, co-founder of Free The Children and Me to We. Marc has shared the stage, and his voice, with Nobel Peace laureates, heads of state, celebrities, rock bands, actors and icons. Enjoy the opportunity to share time with him and hear a little more about his story.
	EXPERIENCE A SPECIAL PERFORMANCE BY THE KENYAN BOYS CHOIR
	Enjoy an intimate and exclusive performance by the Kenyan Boys Choir, right inside our Me to We store. Founded in 2004, the choral group’s lively music showcases Africa’s rich and diverse culture.
	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIWkiVwHHOA

November 2013

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE BIA?

Fall Office Hours

Congratulations to our full-time coordinators (Nauoda & Krissia) who each delivered happy and healthy babies Mid-October. We now have a temporary staff manning in the office. To visit us at the BIA office,  please call or e-mail to book an appointment

Office Hours

Monday: 9am to 3pm

Wednesday: 10am to 4pm

Thursday: 9am to 3pm

www.oldcabbagetown.com

2013 Annual General Meeting & Chairman’s Awards 

On October 30^th, 2013, the BIA held it’s Annual General Meeting at the Local Gest @ 424 Parliament St, where BIA Members approved a budget and program for 2014. We had an excellent evening together. If you missed it, here are some highlights:

• Artist-Designed Pole Banners highlighting Cabbagetown main streets will be installed in 2014; 
• A Community Garden is planned to be installed opposite of TD Bank in order to complete the beautification at that major intersection; 
•  An increase in Street Cleaning has begun within the BIA zone during the week, with the help of Dale Bilby in order to improve the cleanliness of our main streets; 
•  Street Art Removal quotes are being compared to remove tagging on our historical properties, as well as the Graffiti Removal Program, run in partnership with 51 Division and Const. Marty McLaughlin. The programs continues each school term with various Toronto schools. 

Congratulations to all the nominees and winners of our 2013 Chairman's Awards! The winners are: 

Significant Major Renovations:

Rexall Pharma Plus, 539 Parliament St. 

Yogurty's, 521 Parliament St. 

Excellent Neighbourhood Improvement: 

CYC Basketball Court, 2 Lancaster Ave. 

Rexall Pharma Plus, 539 Parliament St. 

Volunteer of the Year: 

Erin Gamelin, Stout Irish Pub 

Patty Junior, The Epicure Shop 

Outstanding New Restaurant: 

Kingyo Izakaya, 51 Winchester St. 

Cafuné, 194A Carlton St. 

Exciting New Business:

Sundara Yoga, 492 Parliament St. 

Face Furniture Optical, 464 Parliament St. 

Excellent Customer Service: 

Absolute Bakery, 589 Parliament St. 

José Shoe Repair, 202 Carlton St.

Best Window Arrangements: 

Kendall & Co., 227 Carlton St. 

Labour of Love, 242 Carlton St.

Attracting People to Cabbagetown: 

Fair Trade Jewellery Co., 523 Parliament St.

Toronto Dance Theatre, 80 Winchester St.

Business Improvement of the Year: 

Kendall & Co., 227 Carlton St.

Stout Irish Pub, 221 Carlton St.

Cafuné accepts the Chairman's Award for Outstanding New Restaurant!

www.oldcabbagetown.com

Winter Holidays & Celebration!

Join the fun with neighbours and friends on Friday, November 29^th at the northeast corner of Parliament and Carlton Streets as we celebrate the holiday season with our Annual Neighbourhood Tree Lighting & Caroling Night! 

From 6:30pm to 8:30pm, help us decorate our Christmas Trees! AND enjoy performances by the kids from the Cabbagetown Community Arts Centre (www.cabbagetownarts.org) as they perform scenes from “A Charlie Brown Christmas”.

Be sure to bring your cameras and take a picture with Santa Claus!

Did I mention free hot chocolate, coffee, and goodies, our treat!?

For more information, e-mail us at cabbagetownbia@gmail.com

www.oldcabbagetown.com

WHAT'S NEW, CABBAGETOWN? 

Sinate Creations, 480 Parliament Street

Ilias Nikolaou, Owner 

Sinate Creations celebrated their first anniversary in Cabbagetown on November 1^st. Proud owner Ilias Nikolaou says “It’s been an exciting year!”

 

This store is filled with beautiful hand-made items. Check out their unique collection of must-have winter garments, like their colourful infinity scarves, crafted in store, and their collection of whimsical socks, hats, and gloves.

Visit Sinate Creations @ 480 Parliament St, open Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 6.p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

http://oldcabbagetown.com/content/sinate-creations

Wind Mobile, 239 Carlton St.

Check out this amazing deal with Wind Mobile! For ONLY 40$ A MONTH you can get: 

• Unlimited Canada-Wide Calls
• Unlimited Canada-Wide Texts
• UNLIMITED DATA
• Unlimited International Texts
• International Calls Starting from 1¢/min
• Free Voicemail for 6 months 

The Beer Store Charity Fall Bottle Drive, 227 Gerrard St. East

Permanent, hassle free, express donation window

On Saturday, November 16^th, The Beer Store @ Gerrard/Seation hosted a donation drive, to supplement the donation money the Cabbagetown South Residents Association is collecting, to use for charitable initiatives and beautification projects in our neighbourhood

We would like to encourage everyone to continue to return your empty beer and liquor bottles to the store instead of putting them out with your recycling. Use the donation window!

http://www.oldcabbagetown.com/content/beer-store

Toronto Centre By-Election Debate: Wednesday, November 20^th, 2013 

Jazz Line-Up at Cafune, 194 Carlton St.

Free Admission

Thursdays, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Saturdays, from 8pm to 10pm

November 21^st: Marisa Oliveira, Barbara de LaFuente & Henrique Matulis

November 23^rd: Abby & Guests

November 28^th: Trevor Giancola & Henrique Matulis

November 30^th: Laura Fernandez & Henrique Matulis

http://www.oldcabbagetown.com/content/cafuné-brazilian-café

Stout Irish Pub: Special Events, 221 Carlton St.

Live Radio Show: Saturday, November 23, 3-5pm

Kevin Brauch, star of The Thirsty Traveller, Bill Perrie, creator of Red Falcon Ale, and musical guest “The Pub Singer” will be recording LIVE on location and YOU can be a part of it!

Stout’s Autumn Scotch & Cigar Night

Invitational only. Sunday November 24^th, 7-9pm and complimentary cigars. Movember 20$ donation encouraged

Don't forget Tuesday Night "Nerd Night" and Friday Night Beer Tastings from 7-9pm 

http://www.oldcabbagetown.com/content/stout-irish-pub

THIS WEEK AT THE PUBARET!  Everything from music, to comedy, to storytelling or just come in for dinner!  

The Flying Beaver Pubaret has been ranked #8 on Canadian Living's TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN TORONTO! Impressive! Click on this link to see their review

EVERY DAY 4-6pm EARLY BEAVER PUB SIDE DINNER SPECIALS - $9.99 - 7 dinners to choose from. DRINK SPECIALS TOO!

THIS WEEK:

• NOV. 20 (Wed.) 7:30pm - HYPNOTIXXX: A SLIGHTLY NAUGHTY COMEDY HYPNOSIS SHOW
• NOV. 22 (Fri.) 7pm - BILL MERRYWEATHER
• NOV. 22 (Fri.) 9pm - JEFFREY AMOS
• NOV. 23 (Sat.) 7pm - BILL MERRYWEATHER
• NOV. 23 (Sat.) 9pm -MINI-MUSED FUNDRAISER
• NOV. 24 (Sun.) 11am-3pm PSYCHIC BRUNCH
• NOV. 24 (Sun.) 7:30pm - BIANCA HEUVELMANS

Is it YOUR job to plan the holiday party?  If it is let US make it easy for you.  

You can HAVE our cabaret room at NO CHARGE*, choose your menu, get drink specials, and don't forget we have a stage for fun office hijinks!  Holiday sketches?  Karaoke party?  We'll hire a singer, comic, hypnotist, magician FOR YOU.  You name it. 

E-mail maggie@pubaret.com and let us help you be the ROCKSTAR who makes the office party epic!

Here's a lovely pic of the cabaret room for your perusal:

(Note we also have the pub side with a full bar for people to belly up to - always available for mingling)

*Some wee rules apply. 

We are located at 488 Parliament Street (N. Carlton W. side)

For dinner rezzos e-mail heather@pubaret.com or call 647.347.6567

ALL SHOW AND TICKET INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT www.PUBARET.com

OUR GUESTS STAY AT THE BANTING HOUSE INN.

FOR DIRECT LINK TO TIX GOT TO www.brownpapertickets.com

http://www.oldcabbagetown.com/content/flying-beaver

St Peter’s Church Anglican Church: World AIDS Day Vigil Service

Sunday December 1st @ 3pm

Cabbagetown Classical Youth Choir Performance

Friday December 13th @ 7:30pm

Introducing: Cabbagetown ReLeaf Tree Steward Program

Do you love trees?  Do you have a passion to do good work in your community, learn about the urban forest, have fun and meet other like-minded people? If so, the Cabbagetown ReLEAF Tree Steward (CRTS) Program just might be for you.

No previous experience is needed to become a Cabbagetown ReLEAF Tree Steward (CRTS), but you do need a passion for trees, a desire to learn, and the commitment to help.  Cabbagetown ReLEAF's mission is to promote a larger, healthier urban forest as part of our green infrastructure through community planting, tree care, tree protection, education, and advocacy.

Read more >

http://cabbagetownreleaf.org