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Enjoy Tastes of Riverside with Toronto Food Tours at Eats & Beats Streetfest June 4

Don’t Miss the Lineup of Culinary Delights with Toronto Food Tours Tent on Saulter and the Riverside Eats & Beats Culinary Tour!

If you were one of the lucky ones you’ll be getting a sneak peak of Riverside’s finest with a complimentary tasting tour from 11AM to 1PM – which gives you a taste of Toronto Food Tours’ mouth-watering East Ends Eats Tour.  Taste Riverside through the eyes of a chef – this is one of the most popular activities of the weekend!

For an ‘in-situ’ experience visit Toronto Food Tours Culinary Tent on Saulter from 1:30pm to 6pm to enjoy food demos and tasters. Chef Scott Savoie will be partnering up with some of Riverside’s most sizzling Chefs! They will be demonstrating incredible summer recipes, discussing drink pairing and lots of culinary tips and tricks.

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More about Toronto Food Tours

Toronto Food Tours is locally owned and operated by partners Chef Scott Savoie, the city’s original and iconic food tour guy, and John Anderson, a local restaurateur and pub owner for over 25 years. They are dedicated to featuring the culinary and cultural diversity of the city through food, drink tours, edible escapades, cooking class and tastings.

“We were on the Riverside + Leslieville East End Eats Tour. What a great value for the money. 3 sit down restaurants, 3 drinks, and over a dozen tastings. Loved every minute of it and will definitely be booking another tour with these guys.”

–      I. Cameron

 

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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

Welcome to Riverside’s The Chi Junky Studio

A private yoga studio with classes of no more than 6 people & full service wellness concierge

“Chi Junky is the first yoga studio of its kind in Toronto and also offers a host of wellness services. Wintzen wants it to be a ‘one stop shop’ for all of your wellness needs. Chi Junky is pristine, elegant and luxurious.”

           – BlogTO

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“Chi Junky offers small, custom classes with no more than six people to suit a client’s specific needs. Every detail (mats, water, organic tea, towels) is taken care of, all a client has to do is show up.”

           – Globe & Mail

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You are invited to Toronto’s first yoga studio of it’s kind, conveniently located in Riverside. With a cap of 6 people per class, Chi Junky can guarantee a personalized experience with the freedom to speak up when something doesn’t feel right. This allows you to receive hands on guidance and explanation. Customize your class on the days you need to sit mindfully or the days you really need to get the chi (pronounced ‘chee’, means energy) flowing through a vinyasa flow class.

All classes include complimentary Jade Yoga mats, props, towels, alkaline water and organic tea service. Chi Junky also offers customized detoxes, cleanses, holistic nutrition consultations and personal training.

It’s essential that every service is tailored to the individual. It is what we pride ourselves on, as every BODY is unique so should be your experience at the Chi Junky studio.

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Tucked away on a quiet McGee Street in Riverside, Toronto, Chi Junky is a space of healing not judgment, with low traffic at all times. A quiet space that feels like a home away from home, where everyone is part of a community and has a name, not just another mat squeezed into the room. Come experience yoga on our patio deck under the tree tops or SUP yoga down at the beach.

“In addition to Chi Junky‘s intimate and comfortable classes, which tailor to a range of fitness and levels, they have been incredible members of the community, participating in many Riverside initiatives throughout the year.” -Anjuli Solanki, Chi Junky Studio Member

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We want you to join the Chi Junky Community! For the month of June take a class at the studio, like it get $50 off any of your class packages.

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Don’t forget to check out the Chi Junky Booth at #RiversideTO #EatsNBeats Broadview street closure on June 4th and grab a free class pass!

The Chi Junky Studio

www.chijunky.com

getaddicted@chijunky.com

416.670.4403

70 McGee St. (Queen St. E. & Broadview)

Free Street parking and on premise parking available.

Get Social With Us:

  • Facebook: @chijunky
  • Twitter:@chijunky
  • Instagram:@chi_junky
  • Youtube: ChiJunkyTv
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ACTIVATE! Block Party on Munro Street for Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest June 4

Enjoy a diversity of people-powered music and activities at the Munro Street Block Party

As part of Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest (June 4), and in celebration of Toronto Bike Month, join Riverside businesses Oma Chiropractic, Quince Flowers, and Switchback Cyclery for all sorts of bicycle-themed activities! Bring your bike to enjoy free adjustments by Switchback Cyclery and Ward 30 Bikes; spruce up your wheels with Quince Flowers’ bicycle decorating booth with donations going to 2016 Canada Africa Partnership Ride; plus snap a beautiful pic (with or sans bike) with Quince’s flower wall photo booth with portrait photography by Natalia Dolan – receive a free high res’ photo to share on social media! Oh and don’t forget to make your own smoothie via pedal-power courtesy of Oma Chiropractic 🙂

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Ever tried a Skateboard? 

Check out the Evolve Skate Camp for kids and teens! Evolve Skate Camp will be offering free skateboarding lessons for those between the ages of 6 and 14 years old. Look out for some of the amazing skills at the skateboard demos performed by the skate camp! Pre-Register for the skateboard lessons (which will be taking place every 20 minutes) on www.riverside-to.com  as there will be a limit of six students per workshop.

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Bicycle-Powered Music on Munro!

We need your pedal power to run the bicycle music festival on Munro! Tune Your Ride‘s on site with some great bicycle-powered musical talent including Alyson McNamara’s foot tapping Roots/Rock tunes, Willow Rutherford as she brings you Accordion Folk Circus Cabaret-style music, Sarah Jane Scouten‘s folk tunes and Abigail Lapell’s folk noir, indie & punk beats will leave you rocking in straight into the evening.

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Alyson McNamara

a Toronto-based singer/songwriter and leader of her four-piece Roots/Rock band.  Impassioned, dynamic and hard-hitting arrangements of Alyson’s songs move audiences and leave them humming on their way home. Watch Alyson’s performance on Munro Street at 1:00PM.

 

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Willow Rutherford

a troubadour balladeer of original folk, jazz, Celtic and cabaret songs. She also on occasion performs music on stilts. Listen to Willow’s music at 2:00PM on Munro Street.

 

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Sarah Jane Scouten

the leader of one of the finest folk acts in Montreal as she put together her brilliant string band. With flavours of Lucinda Williams, Iris DeMent, Old Crow Medicine Show and a wealth of old-time and bluegrass music, her songs are faithful to a long-standing folk music tradition, but often spill over into modern themes that are outspoken and edgy, from homelessness to midwifery to tongue-in-cheek heartache songs and unabashed Canadiana. Find Sarah Jane on Munro Street at 4:00PM

 

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Abigail Lapell

a Canadian folk noir singer-songwriter. Drawing from traditional folk, indie and punk rock influences, her music is at once fresh and familiar—intuitive melodies, sparse-plucked guitar and a voice like autumn smoke. Join Abigail at 5:00PM.

 

LET US KNOW you’re coming to the Eats & Beats StreetFEST!! Get free tickets to the ACTIVATE! Block Party and more

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.

Get out your dancing shoes for “Beats on Broadview” at Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest June 4

Enjoy a diversity of music for all tastes plus lots of free fun, giveaways and treats from vendors at the Broadview street closure

Get ready to enjoy a great diversity of food, fun and all sorts of funk at the Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest’s ‘Beats on Broadview’ street closure. From 1pm-6pm move to the beats of popular Toronto’s bands the Don Valley Stompers’ with their New Orleans-styled Jazz, Brazilian beats of Samba Toronto, and the Turbo Street Funk Band!

Local vendors will also be enlivening the street with fun activities, freebies and tasters, don’t miss:

  • Riverside BIA  (that’s us!!)- learn more about the festival, pick up your Riverside ‘swag bag’, and Riverside t-shirts on sale!
  • The Flying Yogi – get your blood flowing and put your mind at ease with suspension yoga and promos (read all about it)
  • Organics Live – sample what this certified organic delivery service has to offer!
  • The Chi Junky Studio – get refreshed with free tasters, promos and more from the Chi Junky herself (read all about it)
  • Quartermaster – Stop by for a freezie and sign up for a QM account. Be one of the first to join their select East End beta group, and get property organized!
  • St John’s Bakery – get your fresh, local bread from your local, award-winning bakery
  • Royal Canadian Curling Club – celebrate and learn the fascinating  125 year sports history of the Royals and the neighbourhood with local historian!

 

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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.

FREE TIX Giveaways to Opera House’s Bob Marley All-Star Show During Riverside Eats & Beats June 4th

We’ll be Jammin’ into the Night with the Bob Marley All-Star Show!

On Saturday, June 4th,  experience a full day of amazing local food and music at the 4th Annual Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest on Queen Street East from the DVP to just past Degrassi St. The fun takes place from 1pm-6pm, but the party definitely does not stop there! Bob Marley.

Stay for the Jammin at the Opera House Bob Marley All Star Show at The Opera House (735 Queen St E), doors open 8:30PM, Jammin’ starts at 9:30PM! Over 2 hours of the best of Bob Marley, note for note featuring former ‘Wailer’ lead vocalist, Lazo, and his 10 piece All Star Band.

Buy your tickets or have a chance to WIN A PAIR OF FREE TICKETS every 30 mins from 1pm-6pm during Riverside Eats & Beats – just head over to The Opera House team at 735 Queen St East!

“Closest thing to hearing and seeing Marley live!”

                                       –   Q107, radio station

Last October was their debut show and it was an awesome good time! The energy was great, everyone had a blast and they danced all night. Since last year’s event was such a successful night, The Opera House decided to put on the second showing in tandem with Riverside’s Eats and Beats Festival on June 4th.

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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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