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Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest 2016 – THANK YOU FOR MAKING IT THE BEST YET!

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Riverside Eats & Beats, in its 4th year, was  described by Riverside businesses and festival-goers alike as ‘the best and busiest yet’ with:
  • 10,000+ people coming out to Riverside on June 4
  • 50+ participating restaurants,vendors and retailers hosting events/ activities
  • 20 live performances by Toronto musicians and artists
  • 4 street closures jammed packed with activities and attractions
  • 200+ volunteer hours contributed on June 4
This event could not have happened without the support of so many amazing people!
 
THANK YOU:
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Free Klink Coffee, get “Mugged” + Enjoy Local Artists at Ralph Thornton Centre June 4

Check out ‘Mugging’ with great prizes PLUS check out local artists on the walls an on the mike -part of Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfestmugged

On June 4th, the Ralph Thornton Centre (RTC) at 765 Queen St. E. will open its doors and offer you a chance to get “Mugged”, as a part of the Riverside’s Eats & Beats Streetfest!  Join them in the RTC Eats & Beats Lounge on the second floor from 1-5PM. It’s a place for you to cool down, enjoy a cup of delicious and FREE coffee from Klink Coffee Company, and a chance to get “mugged” with prizes!!

How the ‘Mugging’ works: buy a $5 mug with lots of goodies inside, all proceeds go to Ralph Thornton Community Centre’s food programming.

Plus, check out tons of local artists on the walls – and on the mike. Read on for more information about some of the local artists you can meet (before and after their Reading they will be available for discussion and questions – and with books(!)- on Saulter Street right beside the library/RTC in the Author’s tent):

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Ralph Thornton Centre’s History

Ralph Thornton Centre (former Postal Station G) is a “multi-purpose community facility” established by Toronto City Council in 1980.

RTC believes in bringing the community to life and to build a healthy neighborhood as everyone regardless of race, culture, gender, income, or social status is welcomed. Their mission is to develop programs and work with individuals and groups to build a caring, healthy Riverside where residents can meet together and celebrate special events.

Offering a variety of programs from arts, medication, and environmental action, the Ralph Thornton Centre is a great place to become involved with the community.

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BIG THANK YOU to Riverside Eats & Beats sponsors for helping make this fantastic event possible: Streetcar Developments, Hullmark Developments, Downtown Automotive Group, Metroland Media, and GoodHood.

Riverside Eats & Beats Animates the Neighbourhood with the Support of Streetcar

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Riverside’s highly anticipated annual food and music festival, Eats & Beats has been made possible by the support of Streetcar Developments. Streetcar is no stranger to support local community initiatives. In addition to being the lead sponsor for 2016’s Riverside Eats & Beats, Streetcar also provided the initial and largest sponsorship push for the capital investment of the Riverside Bridge illumination and gateway project in 2015.

Broadview Hotel past and present

Broadview Hotel: Past and Future

Though Streetcar’s support of community initiatives is huge for place making, their development projects have also made an impact in drastically improving neighbourhoods. In Riverside alone, their purchase of the Broadview Hotel (formerly known as Jilly’s Strip joint), is reviving the Romanesque heritage building to its former glory as a boutique hotel.   The Riverside Square Development will add dynamic retail to an unanimated stretch of the neighbourhood, bring it alive with a public park, and retail frontage, while bring much needed density to the area.

Streetcar recognizes the necessity of maintaining and repurposing Toronto’s unique buildings and integrating the authentic feel of Riverside and much of Toronto’s east end.  By encompassing both adaptive re-use of existing building stock, and new purpose-built loft condominiums, which reflect the design patterns of the surrounding historical buildings, Streetcar both connects with the surrounding area and brings new life to past buildings, while retaining connection to Toronto’s heritage.

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Community Enjoying Eats & Beats Performances 

In line with the Riverside’s Eats & Beats festival that showcase local businesses and musicians through sidewalks activities and car-free zones, Streetcar is a huge proponent of urban living and the cultural richness, opportunities for interactions, and sustainability factors that living in walkable, community oriented yet cosmopolitan neighbourhood like Riverside has to offer.  Find out more about all of Riverside’s Eats & Beats offerings here.

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BIG THANK YOU to Riverside Eats & Beats sponsors for helping make this fantastic event possible: Streetcar Developments, Hullmark Developments,Downtown Automotive Group, Metroland Media, and GoodHood.

What to Eat at Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest June 4

On June 4th, get ready to sample some of the best of Riverside with special outdoor tasters from Toronto’s finest eateries!

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Offering amazing Gluten Free and Vegan $5 tasters at 717 Queen St E:

grains salad with quinoa and lentils

gluten free falafel salad

all natural nachos with salsa and guacamole       

                fresh juices and smoothies             

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il ponte sizzles it up with an Italian flair on Downtown Toyota’s parking lot podium at 677 Queen St E (just steps east of the il ponte restaurant). $5 Combos:

wild boar sausages and drink

spicy italian sausages and drink  

There will be a gift card raffle for il ponte and a raffle for a $249 Gold Detailing Package from Downtown Toyota. All proceeds from this event will be going to children’s community programming.

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What to Eat Riverside Great Eats and Beats

                   mouth-watering middle eastern pitas, falafels, and dips                                    $$Special

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Mouth-watering BBQ fare at 798 Queen E:

pork sausage                    $Special

(with shitake, charred broccoli, chili, soya, cilantro, carrot and daikon)

veggie sausage                   $Special

(with cauliflower, carrot and onions)

 The Comrade

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Mow down on fried chicken while enjoying live music in front of The Comrade! (758 Queen E)

Fried Chicken                             $5

 

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Smash! will be pumping out tunes and BBQ souvlaki – come inside to cool down and play pong!

Pork Butt Souvlaki                                    $ 

 

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FREE Wine Samplings and Sangria Samplings plus Dancing Grapes at 731 Queen E

 

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Ribs and Pop                                      $10

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The Peasant Table at 782 Queen E will be serving amazing antipasto and appetizers as well as tasters of their Peasant Bellini – or get a combo! Come on in, sip, mingle and taste in their 2nd level private dining room!

Food Taster choices $5:

Arancini: fried saffron rice balls stuffed with mozzarella and green peas 

Bruschetta: fresh basil, red onion, tomato and olives on crostini

Tagliere Misto: assorted cured, smoked meats, artisan cheeses and olives

Drink Taster $3:

Peasant Bellini: a fresh and crisp cocktail constructed with peach nectar Prosecco & Chambord

Drink and Food Taster $7

Guests are invited upstairs to chat with other folks, taste some yummy items and enter your name for a chance to win a Gift Card towards your next dinner out!

 

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Butchers will be BBQing up at 738 Queen E – enjoy:

The “Pit Boss Sandwich”        $Special

slow-cooked limousin beef hip on cliffside hearth bakery bread withlettuce, onions, and horseradish mayonnaise

lettuce, onions, and horseradish mayonnaise

 

Nell and Natasha Eats and Beats Street Festival in Riverside Toronto

At Nell & Natasha Rhythm & Blues BBQ (807A Queen St East) feed your stomach and soul with FREE BBQ from 1:00PM-3:00PM, refreshments from 3:00PM-5:00PM, and guest band HUDU Rising Blues Band performing classics and originals from 1:00PM to 5:00PM. Donations welcome -for a good cause!

LET US KNOW YOU’RE COMING to the #RiversideTO #EatsNBeats Streetfest 

BIG THANK YOU to Riverside Eats & Beats sponsors for helping make this fantastic event possible: Streetcar Developments, Hullmark Developments,Downtown Automotive Group, Metroland Media, and GoodHood.

 

Drum it Up at Dimensions for Riverside Eats & Beats June 4

Live Music by Blonde & Black plus Awe-Inspiring Riverside Photography Exhibit by Robert Young, all at Dimensions!

Jam to live music with ‘Blonde and Black’ on Saturday, June 4th at Dimensions Custom Framing & Gallery (732 Queen E). While you’re jamming away, step inside to enjoy the awe-inspiring Riverside District photography collection on metal print by renowned artist Robert Young from 1-6pm!

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Situated in the heart of Toronto’s Riverside, Dimensions Custom Framing & Gallery has become one of the city’s most reputable places for custom framing and a celebrated showcase for artwork from all genres. This fresh, expansive gallery is the collaborative product of Ellen Davidson and Wendy Palmer, in business together for over fifteen years. Visit them to discover some of North America’s finest contemporary artists, bring in your cherished pieces, or have them come to your home or workplace for a discussion on framing design!dimensions custom framing gallery riverside

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The gallery is also available for rent for private or corporate functions such as weddings, receptions, concerts, lectures, luncheons, presentations, book readings and conferences. Please contact the gallery directly for further information.

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LET US KNOW YOU’RE COMING to the #RiversideTO #EatsNBeats Streetfest 

BIG THANK YOU to Riverside Eats & Beats sponsors for helping make this fantastic event possible: Streetcar Developments, Hullmark Developments,Downtown Automotive Group, Metroland Media, and GoodHood.

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