July is the month for beach balls, sunscreen and out of office autoresponders. (Note to self, we need to put that vacation request in. Oops!) Whether you are taking a long weekend or seven blissful days away from the work grind, Toronto’s annual heatwave will have you looking for ways to stay cool, hydrated, relaxed and full of yummy eats.
Thankfully Old Town Toronto has everything you need. Sugarcane juice or elderberry hibiscus iced tea? Check! Patios and massages? Check! Local lagers and ales? Check! Wings, burritos and shrimp rolls? Check!
Scroll on to discover what our local businesses are excited to offer this month. As always, thank you for your continued effort to shop, dine and support local.
Brand New Live Music Venue On The Esplanade
Cathedral is an intimate venue and lounge where music comes first. We offer an elevated audio visual experience in a comfortable environment for music lovers, artists, and culture consumers, for the creative-class. With diverse musical selections and carefully curated fare & libations, Cathedral is the new home for exceptional local and international live music right in the heart of downtown Toronto.
Cathedral, 54 The Esplanade, 416-864-9996
During Covid our hours are 9pm to 2am Thurs – Sat. 9pm to 12:30am Sun to Wed.
Please visit our website for updated hours as we adapt to provincial protocols.
https://www.barcathedral.ca/
Freshly Pressed Sugarcane Juice
Find refreshing summer drinks at Crepe T.O. Checkout Costa Rican Sugarcane juice and escape into the tropics. Feel free to add mint, lime, or fruit to make it more exciting! In store only for optimal freshness and taste.
Crepe T.O., 52 Church Street, 6473525286
Tues – Sat: 11am-8pm. Sun: 11am-5pm
https://www.crepetoronto.com/
Custom Wall Decals
Brand your space with wall decals printed with your logo! Add a professional touch to your storefront, restaurant or office and ensure your customers instantly recognize your business.
TPH – The Printing House, 26 Wellington St E (Entrance off Scott St), 416-364-9158
Mon – Fri: 8:30am-5pm
https://www.tph.ca/decorative-printing/wall-decal-logo
Runner Market
The new addition to the Runner family, Runner Market, is the first storefront of its kind. While Runner is still doing curated convenience delivery across Toronto, you can now schedule orders for pickup or come browse our growing selection of household essentials at the market. Located in the heart of the city at 141 Berkeley Street just south of Queen Street, Runner Market is an easily accessible one-stop-shop for all your household needs. From pantry essentials, to health and wellness products, baby and pet needs, healthy snacks, cleaning supplies, and more, we’ve got it all. Our storefront also hosts a curated selection of natural wine and beer, refrigerated and frozen groceries, as well as, ready made dinners, fresh baked goods, and fresh brewed tea and coffee. Our fully licensed patio is open for the summer! Come down and enjoy a cocktail or two. See you at the market!
Runner Market, 141 Berkeley Street, 647-360-8262
8am – 9pm seven days a week
https://www.getrunner.io/
ORGANIC CORN 🌽 AREPAS
Our AREPAS recipe is a traditional family recipe from the North Coast of Colombia. We use only ORGANIC CORN 🌽 and Sheep Milk Cheese! This two ingredients guarantee you the purity and authenticity of the original recipe prepared by our “abuelas” (grandmothers). We Mash the Corn 🌽 and Mix all with Care. This dish is very nutritious . Naturally Gluten Free and can serve as a base or Bread for other dishes adding lots of greens, mashed Beans for a super Protein Meal.
Taste the true taste of a simple healthy food for your healthy diet. Cost: $5. (Our substantial Arepa can be a meal ). We offer Curbside pick up and please call us anytime! For Vegan 🌱 Arepas please order them one week before.
MANOTAS ORGANICS & LATIN FOODS, 93 Front Street East, St Lawrence Market, Lower Level, 416-523-3577
Market Hours: Tues – Fri: 9am – 5pm. Sat: 5am – 4pm
https://manotasfoods.com/
Best Irish Patio in Old Town
With our CafeTO patio now operating you can enjoy the Best Irish patio in Old Town and the best service! (If we do say so ourselves.) Or order for pickup to enjoy at home. Also available on UberEats, Skip The Dishes, Ritual and Door Dash.
The George Street Diner, 129 George Street, 647-388-9934
Wed – Fri: 8am-2pm. Sat & Sun: 8am-3pm
https://thegeorgestreetdiner.com/
City-Size Seating @ The Chesterfield Shop!
We are planning our soft opening around July 15th. If our doors are open, please feel free to stop in and say hello as we put the final touches on our new space, right here in OTT’s King East Design District! (Our grand opening will be July 30th at 10am.) For now, check our website to learn more about our wide range of styles, from sofas, sofabeds, chairs, recliners, ottomans, modular sectionals and more! City-sized to fit all spaces with our excellent design team to assist you in choosing either in-stock for immediate delivery, or special order with your choice of fabrics and leathers.
Can’t wait to see everyone, we are so excited to finally be in your neighbourhood!
The Chesterfield Shop, 275 King St. East, 416-667-1150
Please visit our website for our OPENING DATE in mid-JULY 2021!
Hours will be 10am-6pm Mon – Sat and Sun 11am-5pm.
www.thechesterfieldshop.com
Mangia & Bevi’s Covered Patio
Don’t forget, we have a COVERED patio – perfect for a not so nice evening ☔️ Make a reservation on our website www.mbresto.com to ensure a spot on our patio, as space is limited!
Mangia & Bevi, 260 King Street East Unit A103, 416-613-1236
7 days a week – 4:30pm – 9:00pm
https://mbresto.com/
Flash summer sale! 40% off all Lindbergs and Harry Lary’s!
Handcrafted frames from independent lines. Frames are made of titanium and natural acetate. Lovely craftsmanship, durable, and unique!
St. Lawrence Eye Care, 12 Church St, 416-504-7532
10AM-5PM through appointment only. Email/call to book an appointment! contact@stlawrenceeyecare.com
https://www.instagram.com/p/CQd8iK8hMyD/
Patio overseeing the iconic St-Lawrence Market
Bindia Indian Bistro is conveniently located across from the St. Lawrence Market, just south of Front Street in downtown Toronto. Our beautiful decor provides the perfect setting for a relaxed night out with friends or family.
We serve incredible Indian dishes within a modern restaurant design that pays homage to India’s rich cultural history, but is definitely focused on the future.
Bindia Indian Bistro, 16 Market St., (416) 863-0000
Sun – Thurs: 11am – 9:30pm. Fri & Sat: 11am – 10pm
https://www.bindia.ca/about/
The tCentric Hybrid ergonomic task chair
The tCentric Hybrid ergonomic task chair is the world’s best office chair. With revolutionary Airless Cushion Technology™, best in class back height adjustment and lumbar support, and 3 way adjustable armrests—all backed by a 12 year warranty—the tCentric Hybrid is in a class of its own. The tCentric Hybrid combines the best attributes of the leading mesh chair with the industry leading benefits of ergoCentric’s fully upholstered chairs. You no longer have to choose between great ergonomics and that cool‑looking mesh chair. ergoCentric products are made in Ontario. The King Edward Hotel showroom&store offers in store shopping and curb side pick-up. Select task chairs and electric height adjustable tables are available for next day shipping.
ergoCentric Inc., 37 King St. East, 416 550-8233
Mon-Fri 10am-6pm. Sat: 10am-5pm. Sun: 11am-4pm.
https://ergocentric.com/
Sweet Thai bowl (lunch special)
It’s a very delicious lunch special bowl made with our house made Sweet Thai sauce. It comes with chicken/bacon/falafel/tofu. Many of our return customers say they love it! Come try one for yourself 🙂
AAamazing Salad, 82 Adelaide street East unit C, 647-342-6888
Mon – Fri: 11am to 4pm
www.aaamazingsalad.ca
Enjoy an AT-HOME massage with HealthCasa
Enjoy a massage with an RMT in the comfort of your home, balcony or backyard with HealthCasa. Strict Covid protocols. Insurance receipts provided. Physiotherapy, Chiropody, Orthotics AND personal training services also available at your HOME!
HealthCasa, 47 Front Street East, 647-691-5150
8am-8pm 7 days a week
https://www.healthcasa.com
Don’t Hassle Me, I’m Local Pale Ale (5.5% ABV)
Features locally grown Ontario Chinook, Cascade, and Centennial hops from our friends at Highland Hopyard.
Notes of Pineapple Juice, Tangerine and Strawberry indicative of unique Ontario terroir present themselves in your glass. This your perfect summertime pale ale.
Goose Island Brewhouse Toronto, 70 The Esplanade, 647-952-4501
Mon – Thurs: 11am-9pm. Fri & Sat: 11am-10pm. Sun: 11am-7pm
https://gooseislandtoronto.ca/collections/beer/products/dont-hassle-me-im-local-pale-ale
Chicken Wing Friday/Saturday Special
Chicken Wing Friday/Saturday SpecialWe are offering $9/LB (about 11-12 pieces) if you pay Cash on Friday and Saturday if burritos and quesadillas aren’t your thing.
Bolets Burrito, 134 Lower Sherbourne St., 416-364-5811
Mon – Fri: 11am-7:30pm. Sat: 12pm-6pm. Sun: closed.
https://www.instagram.com/boletsburrito.ca/
Table for Two
Finish at home meal kit for two. Ready in 25 minutes from package to plate. Our menu changes every week; check us out on Instagram @mercatto.to for updates and to get the latest menu.
For the weekend of July 9th we have Shrimp Rolls, Chili con Carne, The Salad of Your Dreams with Pancetta + House Ranch, and Peach Cobbler. Feeds 2 hungry people!
Cantina Mercatto, 20 Wellington St. East, 416-304-0781
Tues – Sat: 12-8pm
Mercatto.ca
Bottle Shop Special: C’est What Mix 5-pack
Want to take a little bit of your favourite local home with you? We are celebrating the release of our first five brews – Al’s Cask Ale, ESB, Ginger Wheat, Hemp Haze, and Hop Addict – with a special five-pack of 473 mL cans. Only $17.50, available for online purchase and pick up at the restaurant.
C’est What, 67 Front St. E., 416-867-9499
Every day 2 PM to 11 PM
cestwhat.com/brewery
Botox Treatment for Jaw (TMJ) Pain
Botox is injected into the temporalis and masseter muscles that together can cause jaw pain and headaches. Botox works by blocking nerve signals that cause uncontrollable muscle movements, essentially relaxing the muscles. Botox injections take only 10 to 15 minutes and remain effective for three to five months. Therefore, like its cosmetic counterpart, Botox TMD treatments must be repeated every few months depending on the patient. Most patients who receive Botox treatment regularly after a year to two, have noticed the decrease frequency needs for retreatment due to the fact that their muscles have atrophied over time. Therefore, the need for Botox treatment can decrease from 3-4 times a year to maintenance treatment of 1-2 times a year. If you have TMD and our dentist at Yonge & Front Dental determines that you are a good candidate for this treatment, how often you’ll need to receive Botox injections to relieve symptoms will depend on the severity of your condition. Many dental insurance companies ACCEPT Botox TMD treatments.
Yonge & Front Dental, 33 Yonge Street, 416-364-2444
Mon: 10am-4pm. Tues & Wed: 8:30am-6pm. Thurs: 10am-4pm. Fri: 9am-5pm. Sat & Sun: CLOSED.
https://yongefrontdental.com
Brand-New Mokara Spa Now Open
Receive the royal treatment at Canada’s first Mokara Spa located in the iconic Omni King Edward Hotel. Relax and indulge in over 6,000 sq. ft. of tranquility, featuring seven treatment rooms including an elegant couple’s suite. The spa also features a full salon, complete with manicure, pedicure and hair services. Receive a complimentary paraffin treatment (hands or feet) when booking Your Majesty’s Manicure or Pedicure or receive a complimentary scalp massage when booking any massage.
The Omni King Edward Hotel, 37 King Street East, 416-863-9700
Fri: 12pm – 8pm. Sat & Sun: 10am – 6pm.
https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/toronto-king-edward/spa
New Lash and Brow services available at our 14 Church st location!
Come on in and experience amazing services such as; lash extensions, eyebrow lamination & eyelash lifts! Available by appointment only. To book, visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/book/BSOChurchst/ or book in store with one of our associates.
The Beauty Supply Outlet, 14 Church Street, 416-362-4444
Mon-Wed: 10am-6pm. Thurs-Fri: 11am-7pm. Sat: 10am-5pm. Sun: 12pm-4pm.
https://shophali.com/
Summer faves!
Summer is here! Celebrate the warmer months with some of our customers’ favourite Sukhothai dishes. Cashew chicken hits the spot when you are hungry and our cocktails will get the summer party started. Need to cool off? Gelato is exactly what you are looking for. Visit our website to learn more.
Sukhothai, 52 Wellington St E, 647.351.4612
Please visit our website to learn our hours.
sukhothaifood.ca
Elderberry Hibiscus Iced Tea
Beat the summer heat with our cold brewed Iced Tea special of the month – Elderberry Hibiscus. This caffeine free refresher gives you the tartness of elderberry and hibiscus, and is lightly sweetened with honey, a perfect balance.
The Black Canary Espresso Bar, 61 Sherbourne Street, 416-301-7633
Mon – Fri: 7am – 7pm. Sat & Sun: 8am – 6pm.
Blackcanarycoffee.com
New technology at our spa designed to keep you safe
After months of lockdown, we can finally welcome you back to our Spa. As we continue to train and retrain staff we are opening Friday to Monday and by August will be adding Wednesdays and Thursdays. We continue to follow all Protocols including COVID19 screening, disinfecting between treatments and wearing masks.
We are also excited to announce that we have invested in a new technology designed to keep you safe. The Titan LED UVC air duct system, as seen on CTV NEWS and recently installed at the nearby Meriden Hall, is Canadian designed and manufactured by NEXNORD Inc. It operates within a building’s air ducts and It makes indoor air virtually as safe as outdoor air! Staff, students and customers reap the benefits and are kept safe from the powerful UVC rays that disrupt virus DNA in 0.8 seconds. In keeping with our mission of Health and Wellness, there are no chemicals or byproducts that could damage the environment.
Hope to see you soon!
Bahn Thai Spa Traditional Thai Massage, 136 Adelaide St E., 647-284-5524
Fri – Mon
www.bahnthaispa.com
We are so excited to welcome you back into our store!
Now that we have officially entered Phase II we are so excited to welcome this amazing community back into our store! The first of every month we celebrate First Responders by offering them 15% off*, every Tuesday is Seniors Day where folks 55+ can take advantage of 15% off*, and every Thursday is 19+ Students Day where – you guessed it – customers with a valid student ID get 15% off their orders! Every weekend all summer we will be featuring new items on sale for Tokyo Daze so stop by any time and chat with one of our highly knowledgeable and super friendly Educators to find something that works for you! If Click & Collect is more your thing, we’re still offering that as well – check out the link to start your order now*
*Valid ID required for all purchases and discounts
Tokyo Smoke, 250 King Street East, 416-943-9692
We are now open 9am to 11pm daily for in store shopping!
https://v3.dutchie.com/dispensary/tokyo-smoke-king-and-princess
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