71 Reasons to Enjoy Toronto’s East End this Holiday Season! Riverdale Share Annual Concert
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24 TH ANNUAL
Riverdale Share
Concert A Benefitfi Concert for Families fi
Sunday, December 4
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3:00 PM
DANFORTH MUSIC HALL 147 DANFORTH AVE.
Tickets $20 Plus a non-perishable food donation
Tickets available at: The Big Carrot 348 Danforth Ave.
Treasure Island Toys 581 Danforth Ave.
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Best for Taste in the East End 8 Real Food Tradition: Preserving Peppers in the Pocket by Marieke Meyer 12 Meet Your East Enders: Carmen Estrela
INSIDERS magazine Showcasing The
of Toronto’s East End
15 Chocolate: A Dark Sampler by Seth Godin 17
Enjoy Tacos Pablenos at El Sol
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The Best Jerk Chicken
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Publishers Roasted Veggie Recipe
21 There is always room for Chocolate, Mthompson Chocolates 23 The Best Vegetarian Platter in the East End Explained, Rendezvous 24 The Best Party Bread Ever, Saint Johns Bakery Olive Cilantro 25
Meet Your East Enders: Lucia Loizza
26 Hostess Gifts and Stocking Stuffers by Mary Macleod 32
In Honor of Mary Macleod
Best for Fashion & Beauty in the East End 34
Don’t miss the 27th Annual Kensington Market Winter Solstice, December 21st
Accessories for your new Purchase
41 A Modern Take on an Ancient Art, Lucille Crighton
Next Issue is January / February 2017 Serving the East End of Toronto.
45 Beautiful Skin Naturally now in the Beach
Patron Supporter: Medfit Rehab
47 Meet Your East Enders: Christine Kostoff 51
Journey Within-Dr. Yuri Murakami
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Having Fun at Studio Fresh
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Yoga with Susan
Best for Home & Colour in the East End 66
Night and Day Window Decor
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Jane Hall-Mistress Of Colour
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Only in Leslieville
Best of Neighbourhood Living 79 A Time for Pollinators-wall mural on Queen in Riverside by Nick Sweetman 80 27th Annual Kensington Market Winter Solstice 82 Sponsor a Family for the HolidaysNellies Shelter for Women and Kids 83 Need Gift Ideas? Lucsculpture 84 Happy Holidays from all of us at Insiders Magazine. See me at the Greektown Santa Display Dec 10-11, from 12-7. Ho Ho Ho 6 insiders magazine |
Writers and Photographers: Sophia Borshevsky, Greg Barsoski, Susan Hirst, Tracey Coveart, Banchi Kinde Marieke Meyer, Michael Maclaverty Graphic Designer: Pam Hickey Publisher: Greg Barsoski Website Design: TheUpsideDesign.com Insiders Magazine is the evolution of Neighbourhood Living Magazine that showcased the people, places and events of Toronto’s East End since 2009. The Best of Neighbourhood Living will continue as its own section in Insiders Magazine as the community building section. All rights reserved info. No article or ad may be duplicated without the consent of the publisher. Insiders Magazine makes no representation or warranty, expressed or implied, as to the qualification or accreditation of those whose opinions are expressed herein, or with the respect to the accuracy of completeness of information (medical or otherwise) provided to, or published in, this magazine. The views and opinions expressed within are not necessarily those of the publisher.
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Cover Shot: Anticipation of Joy from the Riverdale Share Annual Concert by Greg Barsoski
Insiders Magazine will focus on the Best of Toronto’s East End. There are incredible products and services being created by local artists and artisans that we support. Buy Local!! Studies have shown that for every dollar spent supporting a local independent, 48 cents stay in the community versus 13 cents of every dollar spent at chains. Shopping local builds community.
19 Reasons to Enjoy Real Food this Holiday Season in the East End Vegetarian Platter, Rendezvous Restaurant
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Real Food Tradition Preserving Peppers in the Pocket By Marieke Meyer
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you were anywhere near Ravina Crescent on the last Saturday of September, you couldn’t miss the heady scent of roasted red peppers. For the eigth year, a group of Pocket neighbours met at Rod Cohen and Clair Watson’s house to roast and bottle four bushels of peppers. For Rod, the tradition has been going on for many more years. He first became interested in roasting and preserving peppers when he had an Italian neighbour who taught him how to do it. Naturally, when he moved the Pocket, the autumn ritual came with him. Rod picks the date each year, depending on the maturity and quality of the peppers, which he has been keeping an eye on for weeks. Finally we all get the call to gather, and a troop of neighbours lugging barbeques, canning jars, and food and drink to sustain us for the day, march down the street to Rod and Clair’s house. Their daughter Tabitha was on hand to greet us with a free form dance to the music of her favourite song “La Bamba.”
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And then the work began. The peppers’ red skins blackened under the intense heat of the barbeques as the cooks patiently turned them. After they were thoroughly and evenly burned, they went into a paper bag- a sort of mini sweat lodge for peppers. And of course, as they roasted, that heavenly smell permeated the neighbourhood. Meanwhile, in the kitchen, the table was covered with a plastic cloth, the air already steamy from the jars and lids being sterilized on the stove. When the bags of peppers had cooled, it was time for the next stage. We sat at the kitchen table- four or five of us at a time- and peeled away the black skin and removed the core and seeds from the peppers. Rod made sure that we saved as much sweet pepper juice as possible. Then all that carefully rendered juice and all the strips of succulent peppers went into a large sterile bowl, waiting to be jarred. That was Clair’s job. She ladled peppers and their nectar into the 10 insiders magazine |
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bottles, and then processed them in boiling water for 20 minutes. It was hard, hot work, but somehow, there weren’t any complaints. Maybe the wine, beer and snacks helped. Maybe it was the neighbours who drifted in and out throughout the day, each with fresh stories and enthusiasm. Maybe it was the anticipation of sweet roasted peppers to savour all winter long that kept us going. In any case, before we knew it, all the peppers were in jars, and it was time for the potluck feast. And what a feast it was! Steak, ribs, chicken, shrimp, vegetable casserole, roasted potatoes, salad, and yes, a glass or two more of wine. And, did I mention dessert? Home baked brownies, butter and lemon tarts, chocolate chip cookies to die for… we ate until we could eat no more. It felt like a bit of the country in the city; it felt like a good old-fashioned
neighbourhood party- with kids and teenagers, parents and grandparents. Good food, good smells and good company. This is why we love the Pocket. And after the barbeques were carted home, the dishes washed and the wine bottles put in the recycling box, we all
got a dozen bottles of sweet roasted peppers to remind us of a perfect Saturday in September. Editor’s Note: Pickled peppers are great year round in sauces, Panini, salads, stir fry-any dish where you want to add umami flavour.
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Meet Your East Enders
“life is too short for cheap wine”
Hi! Hi!
Carmen Estrela
#10
My name is Carmen. I have lived in the hood my whole life. I spent my summers at Monarch namePark is Carmen. I have lived in the pool and shopped on Danforth d my whole life. I spent my summers Avenue with my Mom every Saturday. onarch Park pool shopped on Avenue I would walk and down Greenwood orth to Avenue with my Mom every Danforth and all the way to Shoppers rday. IWorld wouldat walk downPark. Greenwood Victoria Great memories; nue tomy Danforth and all the wayshoes, to first Italian leather prom ppers dress, World christening at Victoria Park. Great gown, all the best mories;produce, my first bakery Italian leather shoes, goods and fresh meats m dress, christening gown, all the were to be had as we made our way produce, goods and fresh acrossbakery Danforth. ts wereMy to late be had as we and made our husband I started Royal acrossBeef Danforth. in 1985. We both worked for late husband andStores I started Royal Beef as Metro) Dominion (now known 985. We both worked for Dominion when one Christmas he came home with es (now known Metro) when one a pink slip,ashe was going to be laid off. tmas Paul he came home with had always wantedatopink start his own he was going to be laid off. Paul had butcher shop, and I told him this was the ys wanted to opportunity. start his own Take butcher perfect the lemons , and and I toldmake him lemonade. this was the perfect ortunity. Take the lemons makehas many Owning your own and business onade.challenges. Trying to be a Mom, a Wife, ning and your aown business has many business partner is a balancing enges.act.The Trying best to be a Mom, a advice I everWife, received was a business partner is a balancing act.Bridgette; from my lovely daughter, best advice was “Mom-I ever life isreceived too short forfrom cheap wine”ovely so daughter, Bridgette; “Momlife every once in a while I remember to o short for cheap wine”so every spoil myself. Thanks Bridgie. in a This whileneighbourhood I remember to spoil through is going elf. Thanks Bridgie. spurt with all the young a growing neighbourhood goingshops through a families andis new opening up. I wing spurt with all the young families love our Farmers Market and our pop up new shops shops opening love our and musicup. in Ithe park. ers Market our know pop up shops If youand don’t what to have for musicdinner, in the park. we can inspire you. Our beef, u don’t knowchicken what to have dinner lamb, and for pork, is sourced can locally inspireand you.raised Our without beef, lamb, hormones or ken and pork, is sourced and antibiotics. Drop bylocally and visit. d without hormones or antibiotics. by and visit. Thank you.
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Carmen Estrela
“Local Food, Local Farms, Local People” We have been proudly serving our community for over 30 years sourcing naturally-raised meats from local traditional farms. ChaRCUtERiE
OliVE Oil
OUR VERY OWN
ChEEsE PlEasE
Now available from Blue Mountain Fine Foods, Game salami, Bison Peppercorn. Venison, Water Buffalo and asian Duck. also available from our freezer Ground “ in house“ Bison and Venison & “our very own” Game sausages.
Gourmet olive oils from around the World. Not just italy – spain and Greece how about australian? We have smoked Olive Oil. a great hostess Gift!
Our Deli deptartment offers Nitrate free Bacon locally sourced pork from Perth County. Raised without hormones and antibiotics, Nitrate and gluten free, Roast Beef, turkey and Porchetta roast.
local and imported cheeses available for every palette. imported, Parmesan and Pecorino from italy. Drunken Goat from spain, locally made fresh ricotta available warm on saturdays.
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Book your Holiday Functions at Pan! Three Course Prix Fixe ~ $29 Live Entertainment!
PAN Mediterranean Cuisine
Sun –Thur: 12-11:00pm • Fri-Sat: 12-12:00 pm
Thursday, Friday & Saturday: Live Music! Friday & Sat.: Belly Dancing Show / Free Valet Parking
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Chocolate:
A dark sampler By Seth Godin Bean to bar dark chocolate is a revelation. It’s got the terroir and backstory of the finest wines, it’s a collision of rural farmers and modern technology and markets similar to coffee, and it also brings along the Proustian nostalgia of childhood.
www.sethgodin.com sethgodin.typepad.com
Too many of us have been stuck in a Nestle/Hershey universe for too long. And if your early collisions with dark chocolate aren’t positive, it’s easy to decide it’s not worth the trouble or expense. [I get at least 10 servings out of a $10 bar, though, so it’s hard for it to feel like a ridiculously expensive luxury. If you skip an espresso...] Here, in no real order, are my favorite brands, all good to start with, all great to stick with. Every one is made by a human, who cares, someone you could meet, engage with and root for. • Askinosie • Rogue (entire production already sold out) • Original Beans • Cacao Hunters • Patric • Dick Taylor • Ritual • Soma • Fruition A few simple understandings and principles: The percentage matters, in the sense that chocolate that is between 70% and 90% dark is a Platonic ideal of flavor. I avoid flavoring agents like candies, seeds or salt, because what I’m trying to taste is the bean and what the maker has done to bring it to life. The kind of bean matters. Forastero beans are cheap, easy to grow and not particularly worth seeking out (with a few exceptions). On the other hand, Criollo (particularly the wonderful rare Porcelana hybrid which you can find from Soma and Original Beans) is a party in your mouth--but, alas, the hardest to grow. It’s always that way, isn’t it? And Trinatario beans are the backbone of this hobby. The country matters. Yes, with practice, it’s actually easy to tell the difference between Madagascar and Colombia. And finally, the farmer’s relationship with the grower matters a lot. Askinosie imports their own beans, and does amazing work with the farmers who work so hard to grow them. Enjoy.
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Canada’s Best Shortbread ear Y 0 3 g ratin
Celeb Leslieville’s Best Kept Secret Delicious Sweet and Savoury Shortbread flavours — baked right on the premises. Visit the Coach House Shortbread Company today!
Sweet
Savoury
235 Carlaw Ave., Lower Lobby, Toronto 416-907-8356 • info@shortbread.ca www.shortbread.ca
We LOVE cooking our food for you! Full service restaurant, with Rum Bar offering Takeout and Delivery by way of Uber Eats and Just Eats
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Enjoy Tacos Pablenos at El Sol! [Number 8 oN our meNu]
Three corn tortillas, fried with cheese and veggies garnish. Served with salad, refried beans and el sol rice.
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The Best Jerk Chicken
The to’s in Toron d East En
Since 1984, The Real Jerk has made their special recipe available to clients. Created by Owner and Chef Lily Pottinger drawing from her Jamaican childhood and family traditions. Over the years Lily has shaped the recipe with warmth and love to what it is today- The Best Jerk Chicken in the East End!
TRJ Gerrard 842 Gerrard St East 416-463-6055
TRJ Beaches 1004 Kingston Rd 416-690-8752
www.therealjerk.com G R o u p S a R E w E lco m E
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Publisher’s Roasted Veggies Recipe
Most of the veggies in the picture came from my friend Greg’s back yard garden. His carrots inspired me to growing my own herbs and veggies-still a work in progress. I never realized carrots could have so much flavour!!
2-3 pounds root or dense vegetables, cut into 1 inch chunks-I never peel my root veggies, so much flavour and nutrients in the skin. Olive oil, salt and pepper, little bit sage, little bit oregano, thyme (these were my herbs I grew) Heat oven to 425, toss veggies with oil, salt and pepper. Roast 40-60 minutes, stirring a couple of times for even cooking and browning. This is a great side dish for any occasion. SHOWCASING THE BEST OF TORONTO’S EAST END
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Welcome to your second home!
Our Sunday Open Jam starts at 4:30pm – every Sunday!! COme On Over!
Hi , I’m Mark Ma and I own the Black Bear Pub. After 6 years in this location, lots of our customers see the Black Bear as their second home. I serve All Day Breakfasts $4.95 and Homemade Soup $3.95. We have kids meals, French Toast, pancakes and Saturday-Sunday; Eggs Bennie. Drop by and enjoy our great food. Ask for Mark!
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There is always room for Chocolate Visit or call to get yours.
M Thompson Chocolates 388 Carlaw, Suite w-11 Toronto mthompsonchocolates.com
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You are welcome to visit Brigantino’s on the Danforth
In these days of fast living and fast food, we welcome you to relax in our friendly casual corner of the world, while we prepare one of our homestyle Italian meals for you. We use only the freshest ingredients and make each dish from scratch for your personal enjoyment. We look forward to seeing you in our restaurant. Brigantino Family
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The Best Vegetarian Platter in the East End Explained Chickpeas Puree
Spring Peas
Spicy Split Peas
Injera – Ethiopian Bread (Also Gluten-Free)
Whole Lentils With Garlic & Ginger Sauce
Carrot & Potatoes With Turmeric, Garlic & Ginger Sauce
Split Lentils With Turmeric
Split Lentils With Berbere Sauce
Cabbage & Carrot With Turmeric, Garlic & Ginger Sauce
Beetroot & Potatoes With Green Chili
Split Peas
Dragon Salad With Ginger, Olive Oil, Black Paper & Lemon Juice Dressing
Spinach With Onion, Garlic & Olive Oil
KEY INGREDIENT FACTS
• INJERA: Ethiopian bread made of fermented wheat, teff and barley (made locally in Toronto), and the Gluten-free Injera comes directly from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia several times a week and is a 100% made of the iron rich teff. • SPRING PEAS: No cholesterol, low in sodium, high in dietary fiber, high in manganese, high in thiamin, very high in vitamin A and very high in vitamin. • SPINACH: Rich in iron and calcium • LENtILS: Lentils have the second-highest ratio of protein per calorie of any legume, after soybeans.
• CHICkPEAS: Chickpeas are a nutrient-dense food, providing rich content (20% or higher of the Daily Value, DV) of protein, dietary fibre, folate, and certain dietary minerals such as iron and phosphorus.[18][19] Thiamin, vitamin B6, magnesium, and zinc contents are moderate, providing 10-16% of the DV. Chickpeas have a Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score of about 0.76 which is higher than many other legumes and cereals. The chickpeas puree is prepared by mixing of over 13 different Ethiopian spices that help for blood circulation and boost immune system.
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The to’s in Toron d n E t Eas
Best Party Bread Ever!!!
Put out a loaf, break a few pieces off with your hands, add a bowl of your best olive oil and some olives. Dip the pieces in the oil and enjoy. Olive CilantrO Breadd Crust: Supple, Golden, Center vertical Cut Medium Sourdough notes: Fragrant with herbal tones, savoury flavour, mild undertone of Cilantro and Green Onion. Pairing: Grilled Cheese, French Onion Soup, Oil and vinegar, Charuterie. ingredients: (leaven Starter) + Organic White Flour, Black Olives, Fresh Cilantro, Green Onions, Olive Oil, Filtered Water, Sea Salt, Fresh Yeast. (trinity Mix - Fresh rosemary, Basil, Oregano)
WHERE TO BUY? Au Sibin Pub Big Carrot (The) Brickworks Farmers Market Butchers of Distinction Cabbagetown Organics Lady Marmalade Mama Earth Organics Fresh from the Farm
St John’s Bakery Retail Store Cabbagetown Market East York Farmers Market Stonegate Market Karma Co-op The Social Gardener Ashdale Brunch & Espresso Pusateri’s Bayview Stock in Trade
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Meet Your East Enders Lucia Loizzo
Hi!
My name is Lucia and I have been running North Pole Bakery since 1974. I like to socialize and get to know my customers. I treat everybody as a friend. Its not my nature to act strange to anybody. My customers tell me stories and I get to know what is going on outside my store. The community has changed a lot, more diversity. I believe the way I treat people reflects back to me. Other stores have problems with school kids but I treat them nice, how can they be bad back. When you visit my store, you will find everything you could expect from an Italian Bakery. It’s all hand made with the freshest ingredients. People come from miles around for my cannoli and specialty cakes. Come on by! .
North Pole Bakery 1210 Danforth Avenue 416-466-6435
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Cookies for Santa, for teacher, hostess gifts, stocking stuffers and for under the tree!
Mary Macleod’s Shortbread is perfe
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purchase online at:
www.marymacleod.ca over the phone at:
416-461-4576
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639 Queen Street East, Toronto
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Now OPEN
on the Danforth!
426 Danforth Avenue Tel : (647) 343- 8700 danforth@allstarwingsandribs.com 28 insiders magazine |
Hours of Operation: Sunday - Thursday 11:30am - 12:00pm Friday & Saturday 11:30am - 1:00am
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744 Gerrard St. E • 416-462-9965 www.batifole.ca
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In Honor Of Mary Macleod A hard working dreamer Mary Macleod passed on in late September this year at the age of 82. I didn’t know her well but over the years I got to know her story. I was impressed by the fact she came to Canada from Scotland to start a new life. And in 1981, she started another dream, Mary Macleods Shortbread based on old family recipes. Mary took these recipes very seriously and her clients benefited greatly from her passion. I first met Mary at her original store on Yonge just north of Eglinton. I loved the atmosphere and the cookies she made. In the new location on Queen E, she grew the business and supported her community. She was a generous person, dedicated to pursuing her dream. I will miss her. Her Daughter-in-law, Sharon Macleod took over managing the store in 2010, when Mary retired, and continues to make excellent shortbread in the artisan way.
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43 Reasons to Have Fun with Fashion and Beauty in the East End Damzels, Queen Street
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Accessories for yo
Neo, 933 Kingston Road Irish Design House, 756 Queen E.
Ziliotto, 752 Danforth Ave Delish, 2116 Queen E. 34 insiders magazine |
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our new Purchase
Jexy & Jax, 375 Danforth Ave
Boa, 2116 B Queen E.
Doll Factory by Damzels, 1122 Queen E.
Envelop, 311 Danforth Ave
Mira’s Vintage Boutique, 2238 Queen E.
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We believe everyone can dance. No matter what your age or ability. Dance is our soul expressing feelings and emotions as a pathway to true joy. 95 Danforth Ave @ Broadview Toronto, ON M5A 4K3 416-406-3262 www.joyofdance.ca
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Join our family. All are welcome!
KIDS, TEEN & ADULTS Ballet Ballet on Pointe Ballroom Bollywood Burlesque Cha Cha Contemporary Ginga Hip Hop Jazz Latin Lyrical Modern Nia Salsa Tango Tap Zumba and so much more...
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Irish Design House
756 Queen St. E. www.theirishdesignhouse.com
TIZZ
952 Queen St. E. TIZZ Toronto
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Voted best women’s clothing store in Toronto, 3 years in a row!
Doll Factory by Damzels- East
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Studio We
1184 Queen Street E. www.studiowe.ca
2016 Queen Street E. www.posh.ca
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A Modern Take on an Ancient Art Handweaving by Lucille Crighton Lucille Crighton is an artist, her loom is her canvas, her yarns are her colours and each lovingly handcrafted garment is a unique work of art. Visit Lucille to choose a piece that will flatter and delight you.
Studio by appointment 416-694-4046 www.lucillecrighton.com www.facebook.com/lucille.crighton.designs
The One of a Kind Show November 24 to December 4, 2016 Booth F-04 - Tickets online https://www.microspec.com/etic/OOAKXMAS16/ETK63AXK SHOWCASING THE BEST OF TORONTO’S EAST END
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BOA 2116B Queen St. E. 416-694-6867 www.theboaroom.com Facebook.com/boaapparel
Thrill of the Find
1172 Queen St. E. www.thrillofthefind.com
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Tights by All About Eve, 602 Danforth Ave
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DeLish Boutique 2116 Queen St. E. www.delishboutique.ca
Neo Fashion
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Meet your East Enders Meet Christine Kostoff, owner of Yellow House Gallery on Kingston Road, great community supporter and promoter of local artists. She good naturedly responded to our East Ender Quiz. What is your idea of perfect happiness? A bowl of home made chicken ceasar salad, a $10 bottle of Cab Sauv, my man and my favorite netflix series. What is your greatest fear? Chaos. Which living person do you most admire? My life partner: Jon Steinberg. He is a brilliant artist: a stand up comedian. he knows how to stay on track in the face of adversity and not get distracted by the surface things in life - I try to take a page from his book everyday. What is your favourite indulgence? Spa treatments...facials, massage therapy... All. dAy. long. If I could! Where is your favourite East End place to have fun? Besides my own gallery openings? :))) ...just kidding.....Maha’s Egyptian Restaurant on greenwood, north of gerrard...a neighborhood ‘secret’ no more...! The best atmosphere, unique cuisine and the best espresso. What is your favourite recipe? Jon’s best buddy Ben Miner’s (local stand-up comedian and Master Chef Canada contestant) Veggie ground Round Sheppard’s Pie . . you’ll have to contact him for the recipe - look him up! What is your greatest regret? I stopped riding horses when I had a bad riding accident back when I was 15 years old. it was the
only physical activity I enjoyed, and I loved my relationship with horses.... i wish I had just got back up on the horse after my recovery...I try to not let fear guide me anywhere, because I think I lost out on a life long relationship wth horses. What give you the most happiness? laughing. Who are your favourite writers? Virginia Woolf, Frederich nietzsche and Robert Pirsig, in that order. What is your mantra/motto? “I am not one, and not Two” -Shunryu Suzuki SHOWCASING THE BEST OF TORONTO’S EAST END
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Journey Within Dr. Yuri Murakami, ND Health is a journey of creating a harmony with your true self. In this journey, we tune into ourselves and explore the unique expression we each have within. The journey does not mean you have to go far... but more importantly, shifting the view away from how you were conditioned to operate in the past toward a new, healthier outlook. Winter is a great time for this journey as the energy of the season helps us listening to our inner voice. At Yuri’s Village, we have a special annual weekend event this November called, “Health, Food, Creativity”, where you can join a variety of healing workshops for all free of charge. The workshop are ranging from movement practices like yoga, Qi-Gong, Tai Chi to food and nutrition education, and from self exploration, like art therapy, to subtle energy Chakra healing. There are also arts & crafts sale by local artists and artisans at the Wellness Market during the event and many engaging creative activities at the art studio!
Sat & Sun, Nov. 19th to 20th 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Good quality of self-care is highly recommended this time of the season. Visit us and find how you can support your health naturally!
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YOGA WITH SUSAN
Find your inner strength and make friends with your body Part 2 / continued from last issue
The other major thing we focus on to help maintain this deeper connection is the Breath and to keep learning about the many different ways that we can utilize our Breathing to our best advantage. We can use our breath properly and either slow down and relax and enjoy the beauty of the moment or we can use our breath to help rev things up to function at a dynamic peak performance level and both these Aspects are important if we are to develop our human capacities fully. Our nervous System is enhanced when we learn to breathe fully and deeply. Most illnesses begin with the nervous
system being weakened and there are powerful breathing techniques to strengthen the nervous system so that we feel connected to the lifeforce within and around us. I remember one summer Teacher Training I was on and we had to sit and do ‘Breath of Fire’ for a whole 30 minutes! The next day of the workshop literally everyone came into class with way more energy and feeling way way better than before the exercise. The benefits were so Visable. If our breath is powerful, we can be like a sword – strong and dynamic, yet relaxed
And present. In our humanness we can feel constantly limited but Yoga we tap into our divine connectedness which gives unlimited boundlessness to live our best life.
Join Susan at her Woodbine Yoga classes She is also available for small group sessions or 1 on 1 sessions. Contact her at suescape@hotmail.com
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FIGHT INFLAMMATION
WITH AcupuNcTure reduce inflammation in your body and boost your natural healing potential to combat illness from within.
Healing from the Root (since 1998) Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Private Practice
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Boutique La Villa 766 Danforth Ave.
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Creating Comfortable Clothing for Your Active Lifestyle “custom one-of-a-kind designs”
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7 Great Reasons to Shop for Home and Colour in the East End Luminous Mystery, 929 Kingston Rd.
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To home, before the storm
Mike Maclaverty Fine Art Photography
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Night & Day Window Decor is a local retailer of a variety of bespoke and custom cut window treatments.
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Color Consultations by Jane Hall, Mistress of Colour
Value of colour consultation Save time and money and book a color consultation with a leading color expert, Jane Hall. Have you ever been totally overwhelmed by trying to choose a color from 6,000 paint chips and still not getting it right? Have you ever had the experience of painting the same room numerous times and still not being satisfied with the results? Instead, get it right the first time. Not only will you save time running back and forth to your local paint store and repainting the room for 5th time, it will cost less money as an entire house consultation averages $500. The end result will be a combination of colors you never dreamed of. If you and your partner can’t reach a decision, keep in mind that helping couples negotiate a compromise is her specialty. With 40 years of experience of working with colour Jane can help you take the plunge from grey and beige to the to beauty of color that will nourish your soul and sense of well being. There are lots of reasons to incorporate colour into home décor — whether it’s on the walls, in textiles or on painted furniture. And they go beyond the fact that colour is, of course, beautiful. The shades you surround yourself with can actually affect your life, and your perspective on the world around you. Being exposed to colour acts on us on a deep level. Anyone who’s marvelled at the soft shades of blossoms that begin to emerge in spring — green, yellow, pink and blue — will understand just how powerfully colour can affect the way we feel. Colour, like sound, travels on waves. Just as sound — specifically music — can have a profound effect on our subconscious, so too can colour deeply affect the way we feel about the time and place we’re in, and how we interact with our environment. Looked at that way, colour is like music for your eyes. So why not make each room offer up the same joy and creative inspiration that you get from your favourite adagio, punk rock classic or jazz solo?
Interior Design Consultations Looking for advice on renovating your home? Let Jane help you with making selections on tiles, flooring, cabinets, paint colors and soft furnishings area rugs, carpeting and lighting With her extensive knowledge of the home furnishings industry and supplier relationships built over decades she can help you make the right choices and save you time and money.
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WE ARE ALL PRECIOUS SNOWFLAKES:
Yellow House Gallery’s Annual Holiday Art Sale
Exhibition runs November 11th-Jan 15th 2017 Small Works
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10 Reasons To Appreciate Neighbourhood Living in the East End Riverdale Concert Grand Finale
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Grethe Jensen, Three Sisters www.grethejensen.com
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Wall mural on Queen E. in Riverside
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SPONSOR A FAMILY FOR THE HOLIDAYS
he Holiday Season is approaching and we at Nellie’s would like a few good friends to help us provide a Happy Holiday for over 200 women and kids that we support at our Shelter and in our community. For many women and children who have fled violence and are living in shelters or who are homeless, the holiday season often re-enforces their sense of loss and isolation from friends and family. This can sometimes lead women to return to their abuser as they try hard to recreate holiday memories for themselves and their children. However if we can provide a Happy Holiday with warm clothing, culturally relevant Holiday foods and gifts, our families feel included in the spirit of the Season and stay safe. We are seeking sponsors for these families. You can choose to sponsor a single newborn, several families or an individual woman, often forgotten at this time of year.
If you are able to help please contact helen@nellies.org and we will try and match you with the families who need your support.
NELLIE’S ONLINE HOLIDAY AUCTION! Every year Nellie’s runs an Online Holiday Auction to raise funds to support our essential programs for Women & Kids. These Programs include a weekly Food Bank which supports 80 of our families every Tuesday afternoon, our Women on the Move Program which addresses barriers faced by women with disAbilities & our Kids Summer Program which is a summer camp for the kids at our Shelter and in our community.
We ask our community members to donate new items, gift certificates and services which are sold on our auction website www.nelliesmarketplace.com. The auction website can be viewed from November 18th to December 16th only. It closes promptly at 12 noon on December 16th.
If you are able to donate new items, gift certificates or services please contact helen@nellies.org and if you are looking for holiday gifts please visit our auction website www.nelliesmarketplace.com from November 18th to December 16th and have fun bidding!
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Need Gift Ideas? LucSculpture School & Studios
Art Classes make a great gift!
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Happy Holidays from all of us at Insiders Magazine! See me at the Greektown Santa Display Dec 10-11, from 12 to 7pm. Ho Ho Ho!
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