Supporting your local Old Town Toronto businesses has never been more important. Here is a list of some local spots and their feature items this month, which will make it even easier to shop, dine and do business in OTT. 🙂
Farm’r Prepared Meals with 5 Day Delivery
Farm’r is back selling prepared meals through three delivery partners. Check out GoJavaGrocery.ca, AnnexMarket.com and EatEasyPeasy.com to order our meals for delivery with other amazing speciality grocery items.
Farm’r Prepared Meals, 140A The Esplanade, 416-901-8676
farmr.ca
Generally closed right now to walk-ins, so find us on the apps listed above 😉
Buck-a-shuck oysters!
$1 oysters, Monday – Friday 4-9pm, as a part of cocktail hour. Including $6 mixed drinks and draft beer, $9 martinis and cocktails.
East Thirty-Six, 36 Wellington St E., 647-350-3636
eastthirtysix.com
Mon – Sat: 4pm – Midnight
New Physiotherapist
We are delighted to welcome our new Physiotherapist, Braunwynn Powell, to our team at Wellington Healthcare. Braunwynn is now accepting new patients and is available Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30am – 7pm.
Wellington Healthcare, 54 Wellington St E., 416-366-5660
Tues & Thurs: 9.30am to 7pm.
Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner – Take out
Café Nicole is offering a gourmet Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner for you at home, with no fuss, no wait time and no dishes. On Sunday, October 11th and 12th, order your turkey meal to go for pickup times between 11am until 2pm, and from 4pm until 6pm. Enjoy a lovely 4-Course Thanksgiving meal with your family, soup, salad, entree and dessert, all in the comfort of your home, without the mess in the kitchen. $49 a person, available for pickup at Café Nicole, for more information and to order in advance please visit cafenicole.ca
Café Nicole, 45 The Esplanade, (416) 367-8900
cafenicole.ca/products/thanksgiving-turkey
Wed-Sat: 5pm-10pm
DIY Cheeky Balm virtual workshop
In this workshop, you will learn the benefits of creating some extra comfort and soothing sensations while wearing a mask for an excessive amount of time. We will explore healthier options for our face as well as how to soothe or prevent friction between our skin and our face mask.
For this workshop, we are going to mail you a balm kit of your own.
Bank of Montreal, 101 King St. E., 416-360-8430
universe.com/cheekybalm
Daily: 10am-5pm
Forget about turkey this Thanksgiving
Oh Canadian Thanksgiving, no turkey here but yes to our beautiful slow-cooked Canadian Brisket Thanksgiving Dinner! Order by Wednesday, October 7th for pickup on Friday the 9th or Saturday the 10th, 8am -3pm at thegeorgestreetdiner.com. ONLY: $35+hst per person.
Dinner Includes:
– Squash soup with turmeric and herbs
– Farrellys famous irish soda bread scone
– 8 oz slow roasted brisket
– Classic gratin dauphinois potatoes
– Canadian maple glazed carrots
– Piaras’s absolutely fab roasted Brussel sprouts
-The George Street Diner famous dublin apple crumble
George St Diner, 129 George St., 416-862-7676
thegeorgestreetdiner.com
Wed – Sun: 8am – 2pm
ARDO & DOVA Thanksgiving
Make Thanksgiving easy this year! The Ardo & Dova Thanksgiving meal package serves 4 people and includes: 1/2 Ontario farmed turkey, herb mashed potato, brussels sprouts, heirloom carrot, wild fennel gravy, chili pepper cranberry sauce for $165+tax.
Pre-Order before October 7
Pick up at ARDO or DOVA Oct 9/10. (No Delivery)
ARDO & DOVA, 243 King St E., 647-347-8930
ardorestaurant.com
Wed – Fri: 5pm – 10:30pm
Octoberfest Sausages Now In Stock!
Street vendors sausages 12 pcs Octoberfest sausages $18.00. Bring the taste of the season home and celebrate Octoberfest!
Soloways hotdog factory Outlet, 79 richmond St. E., 416-350-8385
www.streetmeattoronto.com
Open: 9am-4pm
Virtual & In-Store Design Consulting Services
Daltile and Mohawk Group are here to help with all of your commercial and residential design project needs. Virtually or in-store, our experienced Design Consultants can help curate the perfect palette of surface coverings to coordinate within your unique space. With our exceptional range of porcelain, natural stone, mosaics, carpet tiles and planks, LVT, broadloom and more, we’ve got you covered! Call to book your complimentary consultation today.
Daltile | Mohawk Group Design Studio, 160 King St. E., 416-943-9180
daltile.com / mohawkgroup.com
Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm
HOTHOUSE’s Thanksgiving Takeout Menu
Whether you are entertaining at home and want the whole dinner, or just some of the fussy bits you don’t feel like cooking, HOTHOUSE has your Thanksgiving needs covered! Check out our takeout menu to see available dishes and sizes. Orders can be prepared hot or cold (in case you’re heading to the cottage or a friend’s house) and are available by reservation for pick-up starting Friday October 9th. Orders must be reserved in advance by the close of business on Friday October 9th. Just stop in or give us a call at 416-366-7800.
Psst! We’ve also got German food and Boshkung Kellerbier aplenty, and we hope you will join us Oct 1st-4th! Find this special menu by clicking here.
HOTHOUSE, 35 Church St., 4163667800
hothouserestaurant.com/menu/#/thanksgiving-takeout
Mon-Thurs: 11am-10pm. Fri: 11am-11pm. Sat: 10am-11pm. Sun: 9am-10pm.
You can’t buy stress relief on Amazon!
We are so excited to welcome you back to Bahn Thai Spa where you can experience our traditional Thai Massage. We are grateful and proud of everyone in our community who helped #flattenthecurve! Thank you to all who continue to make sacrifices. Your responsible actions have allowed us now to safely and cautiously open back up. As always, your health and well-being come first, which is why it will NOT be “business as usual” for the time being. We have put into place a number of new protocols to ensure your safety.
Some of these protocols include:
– Limited hours and services to ensure safe social distancing
– More time allowed between appointments to ensure the appropriate cleaning
– Appropriate PPE provided (masks are mandatory)
– COVID-19-Screening before any bookings and screening upon arrival (staff included)
– Doorbell for access
– Contactless credit card processing system (no cash sales)
Please give us a call or visit our website to book your next Thai massage with one of our amazing team! Thank you and we hope to see you soon!
Bahn Thai Spa, 136 Adelaide St. E., 416-594-3406
bahnthaispa.com
Mon-Fri: 11am-8pm. Sat & Sun: 10am-6pm.
15% off after spending $45
Calling all St.Lawrence Market neighbourhood! Uncle Ray’s Toronto is welcoming you with this incredible discount of 15% when you spend $45 or more on food! Email Arjun.uppal@ochospitality.ca to get this amazing deal!
Uncle Ray’s Toronto, 9 Church St., 647-349-7297
whothehellisuncleray.com
Mon-Thurs: 4pm–9:30pm. Fri: 4pm–11pm. Sat: 11:30am–11pm. Sun: 11:30am–4pm.
Come join our Bands
Join Mint Music and the Toronto Guitar School’s dynamic band program for adults and teens. This is a great way to meet new people and enjoy playing music together in a safe, supportive and professionally run learning environment. We have bands of all levels (Funk, Jazz, Rock, Pop, Indie, Metal and more) for players of every instrument.
All bands are led by instructors who are passionate music educators and performers with a degree or diploma in music. Rehearsals take place in our fully equipped music studios and all bands have access to professional recording and performing opportunities. All you have to do is show up with your instrument and a willingness to have fun.
Every participant in our band program is required to adhere to strict social distancing protocols and Mint Music’s COVID-19 Policies and Procedures. All rooms and equipment are sanitized and cleaned before and after each band. Our in-person bands adhere to strict social distancing and sanitization policies.
Mint Music – Toronto Guitar School, 178 Front St E., 416-707-1077
https://mailchi.mp/mintmusic.ca/2020fallterm
Mon – Sun: 10am-10pm by appointment
DineTO at Le Papillon on Front
We are participating with DineOutTO from the City of Toronto! Our offer is 10% off food in our warm and welcoming dining room, until October 30th.
Our Signature Dish is lamb shank which is slowly braised in red wine, perfect comfort food for this time of the year! We are also offering half price on bottles of wine every Thursday of the year when having a meal.
Le Papillon on Front, 69 Front St. E., 416-367-0303
papillononfront.com
Tues-Thurs: 4pm-9pm. Fri: 4pm-10pm. Sat: 10:30am-10pm. Sun: 10:30am-9pm.
Member Rate Coworking Day Passes
Join us at Verkspace on Britain Street to get some work done. Step out of your home for a day and work from a safe and secure workspace, with the opportunity to meet some new people in a physically distanced environment. Until the end of December 2020, we’re offering our membership drop-in rates to anyone who mentions the referral from the BIA.
Verkspace Coworking, 32 Britain St., 416-286-5749
https://verk.space/drop-in/
Mon, Wed, Fri: 9am-5pm
40% off Take Home Bevies
Have dinner at C’est What and take home any of our packaged beer, cider, or wine for 40% off. For example, enjoy our beef ribs (yum!) with a draught Greenwood IPA and take home a can or two of Eephus Oatmeal Brown at a deep discount.
C’est What?, 67 Front St. E., 416-867-9499
www.cestwhat.com/drink
Daily: 4pm-11pm
Introductory offer – 15% Off Spa Treatments And Services – 10% Off Retail
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 tranquillity, featuring seven treatment rooms including an elegant couple’s suite. The spa also features a full salon, complete with manicure, pedicure and offers a selection of specially designed body and nail treatments for men. Please call us at 416-863-3131 or visit our website https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/toronto-king-edward/spa for listing of our treatments & services.
15% Off Spa Treatments And Services – 10% Off Retail is valid until November 30, 2020. Cannot be combined with any other offers. One redemption per customer, per visit
Mokara Spa, 37 King St. E., 416-863-3131
www.omnihotels.com/hotels/toronto-king-edward/wellness
Thurs-Fri: 12pm-8pm. Sat–Sun: 10am–6pm.
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