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Try Limited Release Liquor Infused Coffee Beans from Riverside’s Tertulia

Introducing: Coffee Beans vs Dark Rum, Cognac and Macadamia Nut Liqueur 

Tertulia Expresso + Bar in Toronto’s Riverside neighbourhood presents their Limited Release Liquor infused coffee beans carefully selected and aged in Oak Barrels. This is a limited edition project just in time for Christmas. These are aged Oak barrels: the Rum barrels are imported from Ecuador, the Cognac barrel (the big 600L one) is from France. They are from very old but reputable cellars and purchased from an artisanal barrel company in Salt Lake City, Utah.

As we speak the green coffee beans are aging in the barrels. They’ll age for 30 days so they can absorb the aromas and flavours of the toasted oak and liquor from the barrels. At the end of 30 days we will decant them for a week. They will be freshly roasted and bottled for brewing.

Brazil X Jamaica
This barrel contains the green coffee beans of our roster’s proprietary Jamaican Blue Mountain Blend infused with Dark Rum. The final coffee will have a silky body, chocolatey aftertaste with a very delicate acidity.

Colombia X France
Tertulia’s Colombia Monteblanco coffee green beans are aging with Cognac. The result will be a svelte complex coffee with sweetness and tasting notes of pear and almond.
It has a syrupy sweet body with a silky texture and delicate tangy finish encompassed by the impactful cognac notes. The perfume when grinding this coffee fills the room beautifully.

Queen & Broadview X Hawaii
The green beans are from Tertulia’s Queen & Broadview specialty blend and we have added Macadamia nut Liqueur for its distinct and identifiable taste and character.
Tasting notes are cashew, caramel and cocoa with macadamia aroma. As a result the coffee is creamy and sweet and has a strong body that is perceptible in every cup.

Get it at all Riverside’s Tertulia Expresso + Bar @ 711 Queen Street East!

 

What’s in Store: Light Up Riverside and Shop the Neighbourhood on Nov 30th!

Join us for the annual Light Up Riverside and Shop the Neighbourhood on November 30! Just in time for the holidays, come out and share the warmth of the season with a little something for everyone to enjoy!

LIGHT UP RIVERSIDE
791 Queen St East

Come for a FUN evening – everyone is welcome! From 5 – 7pm, there will be warm refreshments from local businesses including apple pies from Brickworks Ciderhouse, chicken noodle soup from Opera House Grill served with bread from Blackbird Baking Co, Irish tea from Saulter Street Brewery, special liquor-infused coffee samples from Tertulia for the adults and more!

For the KIDS: holiday crafts and the opportunity to meet and get treats from SANTA and our co-sponsors Baird MacGregor Insurance Brokers LP and Dianna Kennedy of RE/MAX Hallmark. Not to mention our magical light display

It’s all happening in Fontbonne Ministries’ Mustard Seed Courtyard conveniently located at 791 Queen St E.

The evening will also feature performances by the Toronto Beaches Children’s & Youth Chorus (TBCYC)! The TBCYC “aims to promote the love of singing and the joy of drama in children and youth, committed to pursuing the highest standards both chorally and dramatically in an inclusive, supportive, and welcoming community.” Learn more about them and then come see them live at Light Up Riverside!

The event is free to the public, however, donations are being welcomed in support of Mustard Seed, Fontbonne Ministries – and our co-sponsor Dianna Kennedy will be holding a prize draw to help spread the good cheer!

Prior to Light Up … SHOP THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

From 12 – 6pm on November 30th stop by the Riverside shops all along Queen Street East from the Don Valley to Empire Avenue for meet and greets, treats, and something special to help ring in the holidays. While you’re shopping you can take part in Riverside BIA’s Scavenger Hunt to get our free Riverside tote bag!

Also, while you’re shopping don’t miss taking a snap of your favourite holiday window display and sharing on Instagram with #RiversideTO #WindowWonderland – for a chance to win a $100 gift certificate in our Window Wonderland contest – on from November 30th until December 11th!

We’ll be posting all the special happenings on our blog riverside-to.com

After the party…comes the AFTER PARTY!

After your Light Up Riverside experience, head on down to Saulter Street Brewery Inc for a free sample to warm your heart plus lots of great locally-brewed beer and cheer!

Get all the details of Light Up Riverside and let us know you’re coming!

A BIG thank you to our 2019 Light Up Riverside co-sponsors, Baird MacGregor Insurance Brokers LP and Dianna Kennedy RE/MAX Hallmark Realty Ltd, and to Fontbonne Ministries for hosting again in the Mustard Seed Courtyard.

Experience the Indigenous & Ingenious Show and Sale in Toronto’s Riverside Nov 16/17th

Have you heard? The Indigenous & Ingenious Show and Sale will be back for its 5th year in Toronto’s Riverside. It’s all happening November 16th and 17th, 11AM-6PM at the Ralph Thornton Community Centre and features 19 Indigenous artists and artisans, including hand drumming and singing, food, and incredible art works.

Shandra Spears Bombay will do traditional hand drumming and singing at the Indigenous & Ingenious Show & Sale (pictured here at the launch of Tkaranto Past/Tkaranto Future Mural in Riverside)

An exciting show and sale this year will feature 19 brilliant Indigenous artists and artisans with authentic Indigenous goods including beadwork, paintings, antler and wood carvings and antler jewellery, moccasins, art cards, prints, gemstone jewellery, textiles, honey and beeswax candles, stained glass, leatherwork, dreamcatchers and lots more.

Chief Lady Bird Art

Artwork by Chief Lady Bird Art awaits at the Indigenous & Ingenious Show and Sale

Indigenous & Ingenious is a great place to do your holiday shopping. Tasty Indigenous food prepared by Gail King and crew is available all weekend. Admission is $5.00 and that gives you a chance to win a fabulous door prize! Everyone welcome! The Ralph Thornton Centre has an elevator and is fully accessible.

NOW Readers’ Choice 2019 – Congrats to Riverside Winners & Runners Up!

NOW Readers’ Choice results are out and NOW has rounded up everything you love about this city (because Readers are Fundamental!).

BIG CONGRATS to all the Riverside businesses who are Winners and Runners Up in their categories. Here’s a run down:

Blackbird Baking Co. – WINNER of BEST BAKERY/BREAD (can’t wait for their Riverside location to open up!)

Tabule Middle Eastern Cuisine – WINNER of BEST MIDDLE EASTERN RESTAURANT and BEST FALAFEL

La Carnita – WINNER of BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Chez Nous – RUNNER UP for BEST WINE BAR

Common Sort – WINNER of BEST CONSIGNMENT AND ACCESSORY STORE

Arts Market – WINNER of BEST UNIQUE GIFT STORE

AJ’s Antique Revival – WINNER of BEST DESIGN FIRM (find them at Arts Market in Riverside!)

Congrats to ALL the Winners and Runners Up of NOW Readers’ Choice

Riverside Halloween Fest 2019: Thanks + Photos!

An amazing turnout of little troopers came to Riverside’s Halloween Fest this past Saturday (October 26th) and we had great weather for it! A big thanks to Jimmie Simpson Rec Centre for hosting their always popular pumpkin carving and haunted house. Kudos to Nell & Natasha’s Real Estate Homeward Brokerage for putting on another fabulous – their 10th Annual! – Pumpkin Giveaway which was, as always, a festive event full of pumpkin decorating, face painting, tasty treats, and game. The event raised over $850 to help support the South Riverdale Child-Parent Centre!

Last but certainly not least, the Riverside BIA put on another fun-filled Kiddie Costume Parade, thanks to participation from 20 local businesses and organizations! Families ended the parade at the Queen/Saulter Library Branch for spooky stories 😉

We heard from families that they look forward to this event all year, and so do we. Enjoy the memories and happy and safe Halloween everyone!!

Riverside BIA volunteers putting out balloons for the Kiddie Costume Parade

Haunted House at Jimmie Simpson Rec Centre

Pumpkin Carving at Jimmie Simpson Rec Centre

Treats at Nell and Natashas Real Estate Homeward Brokerage

Painted pumpkins await a home -donations to the South Riverdale Child-Parent Centre

Kids busy decorating pumpkins at Nell and Natashas

Kid enjoying face painting and lolly pop game at Nell and Natashas

Kid decked out in costume and face paint at Nell and Natashas

Painted pumpkins galore!

Big thanks to our Riverside BIA volunteers and staff

Proud event organizers left to right)- Lisa Crocker from Jimmie Simpson Rec Centre, Natasha and Nell from Real Estate Homeward Brokerage, and Jennifer Lay from Riverside BIA office

Lining up for the Riverside Kiddie Costume Parade

Kiddie Costume Parade is on the move!

First stop, Sash and Bustle Bridal Boutique

Treats from Token Gift Shop

Treats at The Opera House Grill and Patio

Treats from Dresden Vision

Treats from The Wine Rack

Treats from Switchback Cyclery

Treats at Dark Horse Espresso

Treats at Quince Flowers

Treats at Oma Chiropractic and Wellness Centre

Treats at The Broadview Hotel

Treats from Oreya Studio

Treats at Dimensions Custom Framing and Gallery

Treats at Little Peeps store

Treats at Common Sort

Treats from Arts Market Riverside

Treats at Tabule Middle Eastern Cuisine

Last candy stop was Ralph Thornton Community Centre

Finished off the Kiddie Costume Parade with spooky stories at the Queen Saulter Library Branch!