Nell & Natasha along with their partner the Jimmy Simpson Rec Center host the biggest FREE Family Fun Easter party in town on Saturday from 10:30am – 12:30pm. Bring your family to the corner of Queen & McGee for an Easter Egg Hunt, Face Painting, Treats and more. The Nell & Natasha Team, and gang from the Jimmy Simpson Center know how to party!!
Then continue your Easter Hunt in Riverside and head straight to master chocolatier Ambiance Chocolat and give that special someone a hand-crafted, fresh belgian chocolate bunny crafted in vintage molds.
Or if you prefer baked good – how about a cupcakes from Petite Sweets or Desmond & Beatrice – they have an easter special on – 6 cupcakes for $12
And..pick up a hostess gift of world famous mouth-watering easter shortbread Mary Macleod Shortbread.
Looking for a British flare – then Chocolates and treats from Empire the Collection are a must. While you are there, don’t forget a card from Keep me Posted.
Of course, Easter wouldn’t be complete without a new frock, hat or shoes…Bergstrom’s Original has all your fashion needs.
Or Little Peeps for your Little Peep from Little Peeps – great fashion and easter goodies with a European Fashion flair
Cooking up a holiday meal? Then pick up some locally grown meats from Butchers of Distinction (you may have pre-ordered a fresh turkey or lamb) – they are open Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the Easter Long Weekend for all your needs. Stop in to Olive & Olives for ingredients and recipes for a tasty appetizer and salad. They have some great Easter Specials
Don’t forget your hot cross buns from St. John’s Bakery.
Broadview Bakery and Deli will have a wide assortment of baked goods, meats, cheeses and salads for any last minute needs.
Or….leave the cooking, cleaning and serving to us. Enjoy an Easter brunch from Prohibition Gastrohouse – where kids under 10 always eat free when accompanied by an adult. Tabule Middle Eastern Cuisine is open for lunch and Dinner Saturday – Monday. If you need a shot of caffeine to keep you moving, Dark Horse Espresso Bar and Cafe has promised to be open and usual.
Don’t forget – you can work off the chocolate with a spin class from Quad East – who has classes all weekend long.
See below for a peek at business hours at some of the Riverside Businesses this weekend.
Riverside Businesses
Easter Hours Good Friday April 18 – Monday Apr 21, 2014
Businesses |
Good Friday |
Sat Apr 19 |
Easter Sunday |
Easter Monday |
Tabule Middle Eastern Cuisine | Closed | Open for lunch and dinner | Open for lunch and dinner | Open for lunch and dinner |
Broadview Bakery |
8-6 |
8-7 |
9-5 |
9-5 |
Butchers of Distinction |
10am – 7pm |
10am – 7pm |
10am – 5pm |
Closed |
Common Sort |
11-7 |
11-7 |
Closed |
11-7 |
Coyote Willie |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
Open as Usual |
Darkhorse |
Open as Usual |
Open as Usual |
Open as usual |
Open as usual |
Empire by Bullet |
11-6 |
10-6 |
12-5 |
12-5 |
Keep me Posted |
11-6 |
10-6 |
12-5 |
12-5 |
MacFAB |
Closed |
10-6 |
12-5 |
10-6 |
Mary MacLeod |
Closed |
10-5 |
10-5 |
10-6 |
Mustard Seed |
Closed |
10-3pm drop in |
Closed |
closed |
Olive & Olives |
Closed |
10-6 |
11-5 |
11-5 |
OMA Chiropractis |
Closed |
Open as Usual |
Closed |
Open as Usual |
Petite & Sweet BAKES |
11am – 4pm |
10am – 6pm as usual |
Closed |
Closes (as usual) |
Phil’z |
Closed |
11-5 |
12-5 |
11-6 |
Prohibition Gastrohouse |
Open |
Open as usual |
Open |
Open at 10 for Brunch – kids 10 and under eat free with an adult |
Riverside BIA |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
Ralph Thornton Center |
Closed |
Open as Usual |
Open as Usual |
Closed |
Switchback Cyclery |
Closed |
Open as Usual |
Open as Usual |
|
ToCA |
Open as Usual |
Open as Usual |
Closed |
Open as Usual |
Quad Fitness |
9:45 and 12:15 class |
Regular classes |
Regular classes |
9:45 and noon |
Hoppy Easter everyone!!