Visit County General during June 6th Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest for some Downright Tasty specials!

So many appetizing tasters from The County General at June 6th Riverside’s Eats & Beats StreetFest!

As part of the June 6th Riverside’s Eats & Beats StreetFest, The County General will be having their special $10 Taster event, bringing awesome flavours to the festival.

The County Burger is one of Toronto’s 25 best burgers according to Toronto Life. Inspired and supplied by Ontario farms and producers, they make good quality food using healthy ingredients. The County General welcomes everyone as friends and family, and is always committed to County General pic 1offering excellent customer service. They are always excited to host your events and offer you specialized menus and customized cocktails created to your likings.

Also, sign up for the County’s FIELD TRIP Sunday June 7 – there will be drinks, snacks, and trivia on the bus! They’ve got special food and drinks menu such as the County-style big BBQ, The Real Dill Cocktail, and the Juice Box Special – Whisky Punch, and even fun outdoor games at Dillon’s. They also have a Private behind-the-scenes tour and tasting with Dillon’s Master Distiller – you don’t want to miss that! And there will be even more fun cocktails and continuous rock ‘n’ roll during the ride back all the way to home!

 

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Thank you to Toronto 2015 IGNITE and Metroland media for their support of the Eats & Beats StreetFEST!

A Big Thank You to Downtown Automotive Group for Supporting the Riverside Bridge Lighting!

Long-standing Downtown Automotive Group demonstrate their commitment to the community

On the evening of Friday, June 5th, the Riverside BIA and community will launch the Riverside Gateway Bridge Project – a $600,000 capital installation illuminating the iconic Riverside Bridge. The bridge is the gateway to Toronto’s Riverside District, located on Queen Street East, between the DVP and Empire Avenue.

Bringing together three yeDowntown pic2ars hard work in a historic Bridge Lighting event, Downtown Automotive Group is one of our Silver Sponsors, using this unique occasion to reinforce their dedication to the community.

Downtown Automotive Group has been around since 1992 and takes “community to heart”. Their select group of dealerships offers a number of new and used vehicles. They have been involved with many different community causes, from supporting local young people’s sports teams to the YWCA Women’s Shelter.

Being one of our Silver Sponsors shows how much they love this city and claim that “there’s never been a better time to get out there and be part of the action”. Their contribution has helped make the idea of the Riverside Bridge Lighting become a reality.

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LET US KNOW you’re coming to the Riverside Bridge Lighting June 5th!

Many thanks to ALL our Bridge Lighting partners and sponsors: This project grew from idea to inception thanks to public partnership with City of Toronto, Ward 30 Councillor Paula Fletcher, and private sponsors: Gold Sponsor – Streetcar Developments; Silver Sponsors – Hullmark Developments, and Downtown Automotive Group; and Bronze Sponsors – Ashlar Urban Realty, The Avro, BMO, Brightworks Interactive Marketing, Harhay Construction, il ponte, and OX Agency – all of whom shared our vision.

Mealshare’s Buy one, Give one: what’s it all about? Find out June 6th at Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest

Find out how you can help someone in need just by going to your favorite restaurant and eating your favorite dish!

Mealshare has just launched in Toronto and will be part of the Riverside Eats & Beats StreetFEST on Saturday June 6th!

MealshaMealshare pic1re is a grassroots Canadian non-profit that partners with restaurants to include the Mealshare logo next to menu items – for every Mealshare item sold, one meal is provided to someone in need through the partnership. Buy one, give one – it’s simple!

The organization’s mission is to end hunger across Canada and abroad. The initiative was started in Western Canada less than two years ago and has had a big impact to date – over 260,000 meals shared with people in need. In Toronto, they are partnered with PARC, and  provide meals internationally through Save the Children. For every dollar they receive from restaurants, at least 70¢ goes directly to providing meals for people in need through a partner charity. It’s simply awesome!

Visit them and learn more June 6th at their Riverside Eats & Beats booth near 625 Queen St East.

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Thank you to Toronto 2015 IGNITE and Metroland media for their support of Eats & Beats 2015

Thanks to Ashlar Urban Realty!

Ashlar demonstrates commitment to developing and improving neighborhoods

On the evening of Friday, June 5th, the Riverside BIA and community launched the Riverside Gateway Bridge Project – a capital installation illuminating the iconic Riverside Bridge. The bridge is the gateway to Toronto’s Riverside District, located on Queen Street East, between the DAshlar pic1VP and Empire Avenue.

This significant moment happened after three years of consideration and effort, immensely helped by our partners and sponsors. Ashlar Urban Realty is one of our Bronze Sponsors, committing to Riverside’s BIA vision to light up the Riverside Bridge.

Since their beginning in 1999, Ashlar has delivered “comprehensive real estate services through a team of experienced professionals”, while researching and understanding market trends. Creating strategic alliances with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, the Canadian Federal Government and Bell Canada, they have worked with companies all across Canada.

Ashlar has been Ashlar pic2dedicated to helping the community and neighborhoods, both in Toronto and further afield. From contributing to the University of Toronto’s Scholarship Fund and taking part in the JDRF Ride for Diabetes Research.

Having developed properties in Riverside, they have brought great additions to the neighborhood, and we are proud to have them as a sponsor for the Riverside Gateway Bridge Project!

LET US KNOW you’re coming to the Riverside Bridge Lighting June 5th!

Many thanks to ALL our Bridge Lighting partners and sponsors: This project grew from idea to inception thanks to public partnership with City of Toronto, Ward 30 Councillor Paula Fletcher, and private sponsors: Gold Sponsor – Streetcar Developments; Silver Sponsors – Hullmark Developments, and Downtown Automotive Group; and Bronze Sponsors – Ashlar Urban Realty, The Avro, BMO, Brightworks Interactive Marketing, Harhay Construction, il ponte, and OX Agency – all of whom shared our vision.

A Big Thank You to BMO for Supporting the Riverside Bridge Lighting!

BMO have been involved in actively helping communities since their beginning 

On the evening of Friday, June 5th, the Riverside BIA and community will launch the Riverside Gateway Bridge Project – a $600,000 capital installation illuminating the iconic Riverside Bridge. The bridge is the gateway to Toronto’s Riverside DistrictBMO Pic1, located on Queen Street East, between the DVP and Empire Avenue.

Bringing together three years worth of planning and effort, Bank of Montreal (BMO) has been involved as one of our Bronze Sponsors for the project.

BMO is Canada’s first bank. Born and bred in Canada, it opened for business in 1817. It provided Canada’s first widely recognized and used currency. Today is has a significant presence worldwide, while very much being a part of the community in its home country.

They are cBridge May 28 2015 Lighting Test - White Purpleommitted to helping “improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work. Our desire to make a contribution is deep-rooted, dating back to our first hospital donation in 1835”.

With branches all over Toronto, including right here in Riverside, BMO are widely recognized and known for their commitment and loyalty to neighborhoods across town.

 

 

LET US KNOW you’re coming to the Riverside Bridge Lighting June 5th!

Many thanks to ALL our Bridge Lighting partners and sponsors: This project grew from idea to inception thanks to public partnership with City of Toronto, Ward 30 Councillor Paula Fletcher, and private sponsors: Gold Sponsor – Streetcar Developments; Silver Sponsors – Hullmark Developments, and Downtown Automotive Group; and Bronze Sponsors – Ashlar Urban Realty, The Avro, BMO, Brightworks Interactive Marketing, Harhay Construction, il ponte, and OX Agency – all of whom shared our vision.