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.

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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.

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 DevelopmentsHullmark Developments,Downtown Automotive GroupMetroland 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!

What to Eat Riverside Great Eats and Beats

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


Riverside Great Eats and Beats

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

What to Eat Riverside Great Eats and Beats

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                                    $ 


 

What to Eat Riverside Great Eats and Beats

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


 

What to Eat Riverside Great Eats and Beats

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!


 

Riverside Great Eats and Beats

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 DevelopmentsHullmark Developments,Downtown Automotive GroupMetroland 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 DevelopmentsHullmark Developments,Downtown Automotive GroupMetroland Media, and GoodHood.

Get Handmade Crafts Made with Love by Mustard Seed at June 4 Riverside’s Eats & Beats!

 Someone’s birthday coming up? Wanting something extra to spruce up at home? Take a look at what Mustard Seed has on offer and support a good cause!

As part of Riverside Eats & Beats StreetFEST, on Saturday, June 4th, exquisite sewing, knitting, crafts will be on sale made by the members of Mustard Seed at 791 Queen St. E.

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Mustard Seed, a ministry of Fontbonne Ministries, Sisters of St. Joseph, Toronto, offers a welcoming environment and sacred space for participants and volunteers to develop life skills, creativity, care for the environment and spiritual growth.  Located in South Riverdale, they serve and collaborate with the local community and non-profit agencies.

The members of the Mustard seed are a community of Roman Catholic sisters who strive to answer God’s call. They are committed to nurturing community, making Christ present to the world through personal witness and living lives of service as stated in the mission statement:

“The love of Christ gathers us together to live in communion with all. As a community of women, we are sent to serve those in need in simplicity and compassion.”

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 DevelopmentsHullmark Developments,Downtown Automotive GroupMetroland Media, and GoodHood.

Fresh Vendors at 4th Annual Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest June 4

Meet new local vendors at this year’s Streetfest!

The 4th Annual Riverside Eats and Beats Streetfest is coming up June 4th and this year will showcase some fresh local vendors making their first appearance, check them out:

Walk-My-Dog

Walk My Dog Toronto

Bring your bestie to meet this professional dog-walking company and enjoy some treats and challenges designed just for dogs and their humans! Certified by the Toronto Centre for Canine Education, Walk My Dog Toronto is brand new to Riverside.

With easy online booking and their GPS walk tracker, they walk your dog while you are busy or at work – while giving your dog love, socialization, and exercise. Best of all they keep in touch with you every step of the way using their walk tracker to update you after each journey so that you can see the quality of care your dog receives. Visit them and have some fun outside of 625 Queen St E on June 4 from 1-6pm!

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Environmental Defence

Come to check out Environmental Defence’s Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE) display outside of 625 Queen St E from 1-6pm!

YRE  is a national, youth eco-journalism competition run across Canada. Youth aged 11-18 report on a local, environmental issue, in the form of photos, videos, and articles, on the theme of waste, litter, and waste management solutions.

In fact it’s actually an international competition, run by FEE (Foundation for Environmental Education), with hundreds of participants and dozens of countries participating. The competition wrapped up in April, and Environmental Defence is displaying the winning pieces for Canada at Riverside Eats & Beats!

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Organics Live

Organics live will have fresh produce at the festival’s Broadview street closure from 1-6pm! Simply put, they are a 100% certified organic grocery delivery company headquartered in Toronto’s East End. They are focused on spreading the word about why choosing organics is so pivotal for the environment and for health.

Quartermaster (QM)

Stop by for a freezie and sign up for a QM account at the Eats & Beats Broadview st closure from 1-6pm! Be one of the first to join Quartermaster Home’s select East End beta group, and get property organized.

Quartermaster began with a group of homeowners who needed a better system for managing household tasks and referring trusted service contacts among friends. They wanted a single, easy-access repository for organizing receipts, manuals, schedules and contacts. They wanted to be paperless and mobile so that they could efficiently find or share valuable information from anywhere. Come find out how you can get organized!

 

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 DevelopmentsHullmark Developments,Downtown Automotive GroupMetroland Media, and GoodHood.