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HOLIDAY
FOOD + DRINK
COMMUNITY
EDITION
Neighbours Helping Neighbours; T.J. O’Shea’s Irish Snug helping families in need this Christmas.
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PLACES WE LOVE 10 of the best places to eat & drink in the Neighbourhood.
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SANTA’S COMING The Etobicoke Lakeshore Santa Claus Parade is Sat. December 7th. Skate With Santa from 2 - 4pm.
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ON THE COVER
Celebrating the finest in Food & Drink at Royal Meats Bar/Beque Featured: CHEVAPS, signature dish served as pork & veal or beef & lamb
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MASTHEAD EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS The ETOBICOKE LAKESHORE PRESS is the only free, monthly lifestyle magazine focused on South Etobicoke. Published by Fiat Lux Media, it is mailed to houses in Long Branch by Canada Post. Additional copies are available at selected local businesses and high-traffic pick-up locations. Our aim is to capture life in South Etobicoke by highlighting the many positive contributions to our community by local business owners, elected officials, and residents. 146 Thirtieth Street, Suite 100, Unit 25.
BILL ZUFELT Long Branch Resident and Chair of the History & Culture Committee, LBNA
BRAD JONES President & Owner of Ridley Funeral Home in New Toronto
DEREK STOCKLEY ANDREA TURPIN Principal, Lakeshore Campus; Dean, Mimico Resident and Co-owner of Faculty of Social & Community Services Adrian + Andrea Toronto Real Estate JENNIFER BAZAR TYLER POPE Long Branch Resident and Curator, Long Branch Resident, Realtor, and Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre Owner of Your Home Chaperone JONATHAN NHAN Pharmacist & Associate Owner at Shoppers Drug Mart in Long Branch
MARIA TERZAGHI Pharmacist & Certified Health Coach at Shoppers Drug Mart in Long Branch
NATASSIA MORRIS JESSICA TUMMINIERI Long Branch Resident and Operations Mother of two very active boys. Manager at Lakeshore Arts Wife of the Publisher JENNY SHEARMAN KAM SARAN Personal Chef / Owner at My Sweet South Etobicoke Resident and Beet and New Toronto Resident Community Lead at Office146
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SWING GOLF LOUNGE PLAY, LEARN, EAT, DRINK Some say playing golf is an addiction. Once you start, you can’t stop. Come winter in Toronto, however, you have to stop. Or do you? Swing Golf Lounge is the perfect place to get your fix during the colder months. Co-owners, Keith Jolly and Christine LePoidevin, have invested in the very best simulator technology called TrackMan, which is used by the golf touring pros for training. Both serious and occasional golfers will love the experience of playing an 18-hole round, eating a meal, having a drink, and sharing in some post-game camaraderie in far less time than it would take to do the same at their club of choice. It’s certainly a very time-efficient outing!
CHRISTINE LEPOIDEVIN & KEITH JOLLY Co-Owners, Swing Golf Lounge
Another great thing about Swing Golf Lounge is that it also appeals to anyone looking to learn the game or brush up on their skills as well as their knowledge of golf etiquette - that elusive set of unwritten rules, the knowledge of which will save you from embarrassment when playing a round with your boss, clients, or in-laws-to-be. Not to be outdone by the top-notch simulators, Swing Golf Lounge also offers an unexpectedly impressive menu, including items like gluten-free chicken wings and an 8 oz, 3-blend burger served on a brioche bun. With local craft beers on tap and creative cocktails to make any Moms’ Night Out a hit, Swing Golf Lounge is a great spot to play, learn, eat and drink every day of the year.
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PUBLISHER’S NOTE HOLIDAY FOOD & DRINK I’m pleased to feature Royal Meats Bar/Beque on the cover of our Holiday Food & Drink edition. Owner, Mario Ostojic, showed us wonderful hospitality during our photo shoot. His restaurant is one of those rare places that appeals to all sorts of clientele, from business lunches and family brunch, to date nights and Holiday parties. Despite what you may gather from its name, Royal Meats Bar/Beque serves much more than meat. Although watching your choice cut of meat grilled to taste right in front of you is a specialty ot theirs, you can also enjoy a variety of other non-meat options. One example that comes to mind is their Nutella Crepe with Walnuts.
ROGER TUMMINIERI
Publisher & Long Branch Resident
Welcome to November’s Holiday Food & Drink edition! I hadn’t planned to publish two editions focussed on Food & Drink this year, but after the success of our March edition featuring DeCourses Cafe, I thought it would a good idea to publish another for the Holidays. It’s fitting that, once again, this edition was fuelled by more than a few Americanos and a variety of hearty fall meals from DeCourses; including their new Long Brunch (get it?) - a large plate filled with brunchy goodness, like savoury bacon, eggs, and potatoes, with a punchy green salad. You can read more about DeCourses and their Long Brunch in our aptly named feature: Places We Love. Speaking of Places We Love, this edition includes profiles on 10 local hot spots where they’re doing everything right. From family brunch that’ll knock your woolly socks off to Australian delicacies and Holiday party venues, we’ve got your inner foodie covered. Follow along with this rolling feature that starts on page 18 and weaves its way through this edition.
If there’s one thing I know, it’s my chocolate spreads. If you cut me, I bleed Nutella. What can I say, I’m Italian. So when I was treated to dessert after my Royal Burger (beef & lamb combo with portobello mushrooms, sauteed onions and a side of Garlic Fries), I was floored by how amazing they do dessert here - like it was their other specialty! Read all about Royal Meats Bar/Beque on page 16 in this month’s cover story. Betcha can’t resist making the very short trek up to Kipling & North Queen for an out-of-this world dining experience. On a final note, I’d like to acknowledge the fact that I can make a living by publishing a magazine that celebrates the contributions of people in our community because we’re blessed to live in a country where people continue to put their lives on the line to protect our freedoms. I encourage you all to attend a Remembrance Day Ceremony on November 11th and pay tribute to those brave heroes who paid the ultimate sacrifice so we can live in freedom today. Thanks for reading,
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MPP HOGARTH ONTARIO FOOD TERMINAL The Ontario government is protecting jobs by naming the Ontario Food Terminal lands as a Provincially Significant Employment Zone — an identification that protects lands that are critically important both locally and to the province for jobs and economic growth. Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, made the announcement in October with Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, and Christine Hogarth, Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for the riding of Etobicoke-Lakeshore. “The Ontario Food Terminal is a key provincial economic hub,” said Minister Clark. “I know many jobs rely on the terminal’s success, including farmers, distributors, retailers, grocers and many more.” The Province has identified Provincially Significant Employment Zones as areas that are significant to the provincial economy. Lands in these zones may meet one or more of these criteria: - they play a strategic economic development role locally and provincially - they are located near major transportation infrastructure, like highways - they support industrial uses that may be vulnerable to conversion for other uses, like residential development, and
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Member of Provincial Parliament Etobicoke-Lakeshore - they have a high concentration of employment or significant employment potential. “As MPP for Etobicoke-Lakeshore, I know how important the Food Terminal is to our community,” said Christine Hogarth. “It is part of our past, and this designation will help secure its future and long-term prosperity for decades to come.” Provincially Significant Employment Zone lands that are designated as employment areas in official plans cannot be changed from employment uses without provincial approval. “The Food Terminal’s strength is that it provides a central marketplace for all the good things that grow in Ontario,” said Minister Hardeman. “Recognizing the Ontario Food Terminal lands as a Provincially Significant Employment Zone will help protect its role as a key economic driver in our agriculture sector.” QUICK FACTS - The Ontario Food Terminal is Canada’s largest wholesale fruit and produce terminal and ranks among the top four terminal markets in Canada and the United States by volume of produce distributed (approximately 2 billion pounds annually). - The number of people who rely on the Ontario Food Terminal for employment is estimated to be around 100,000. - Over 5,000 businesses buy produce from the Ontario Food Terminal.
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The Fix and Co. 1Thirtieth St (at Lake Shore Blvd W) www.thefixandco.com / 416-259-7525 This month, I thought it would be fitting to feature one of our Food & Drink members; The Fix and Co. Co-owners, Adrianna Stadnyk (left) and Tamara Spinatsch (right) discuss their business growth and need for extra working space just up the street from their location on Thirtieth St at Lake Shore... The Fix and Co. is entering their 5th year and their business is still growing! Over the past year, the ladies at The Fix have improved their menu offerings and have expanded their catering options. Not only do they have their storefront on Thirtieth St, they also deliver breakfast, lunch, snacks and other food options to corporate offices and homes across the GTA. Their catering business has gotten so busy over the past 6 months that they have decided to create a sister company called Graze Catering and Events. They plan to continue growing their catering side of the business as well as offer event planning to their clients. The Fix stands out for their customer service, their attention to detail and their home cooked meals. It has been an exciting first 5 years for them and they plan to keep on growing! With their growth, owners Tamara and Adrianna decided it was time to find an office space that they could use to work on their projects. Not only did they need a desk to work at, they also wanted to be part of a greater community and find a place that they could call home base. Office146 has been just that! They have loved being able to call their little office their new home and are excited to keep growing out of Office146. To learn more about what The Fix and Graze do, check out their instagram pages @thefixto and @ grazecateringandevents.
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O’SHEA’S GIVES BACK If you’re searching for ways to give back to our community this Christmas, you may consider joining forces with the folks at T.J. O’Shea’s Irish Snug. Colby Kriegl and Meagan Larman will be collecting donations of new, unwrapped toys to support the Toy Room at LAMP. The Toy Room is where 200 families who have fallen on tough times can go and pick out gifts for their kids free of charge. Your donation of toys or cash (to be used to buy gifts that are age-appropriate for older children and teens), will help put smiles on the faces of children in our neighbourhood. Kriegl and Larman are taking their charitable spirit one step further. They will also be collecting cash donations to help purchase Christmas dinners for less fortunate families. Your donation of $45 will buy a family a turkey with all the trimmings, vegetables and dessert. DROP OFF YOUR DONATIONS AT: T.J. O’Shea’s Irish Snug 3481 Lake Shore Blvd W (at Thirty First St) meagan.osheas@gmail.com / 416-253-5500
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It is fantastic to finally reap the sweet rewards of beekeeping. Moya Financial closed out the season on a high (and tasty) note. The bees have been busy all summer. They produced approximately 80 lbs of honey (per hive). Honey was harvested, jarred, and returned to our community. For winter, the beehives have been removed from the location and wintered in a more sheltered area. Stop by their main branch at 747 Brown’s Line and pick up a jar of hyper-locally produced Alderwood honey. Makes for a great Holiday gift! Follow the Hive: moyafinancial.ca/beegood
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LOCAL DEVELOPMENT LAKEVIEW VILLAGE
I’m often asked if I know about local development sites. My usual answer is “No, but I can find out.” So this month, I had the opportunity to connect with Brian Sutherland, Director of Development for Argo Development Corporation, the project manager for Lakeview Community Partners Limited, about the mixed-use community coming to the former site of the Lakeview Generating Station in Mississauga, just west of Long Branch. Here’s what he had to say about the bold vision Lakeview Village has for the Lakeshore Community. -R.T.
Can you tell me a bit about the site? This is truly one of the most unique opportunities in Canada, maybe in the entire world. The site is 177-acres of waterfront land in a major urban centre. We’re transforming what was once a coalfired powerplant that blocked residents from the waterfront into a modern mixed-use community. We believe that developing such an important site is a privilege and responsibility, and we’ve made sure to include the community every step of the way through extensive public consultations to incorporate their feedback and ideas. What’s your vision for the development? We want to not only create a vibrant, exciting community in Mississauga, but also a global model for sustainable waterfront redevelopment. Lakeview Village is going to be a complete community, featuring housing for all lifestyles -- predominantly mid-rise buildings but also townhomes and some taller elements. We’re going to have more than 200,000 square feet of retail space with a focus on unique, independent shops and restaurants and the Serson Innovation Corridor, which we’re developing with the City of Mississauga, to attract exciting, innovative companies and the jobs of the future. As a part of our commitment to sustainability, we also want this to be a transit supportive community. We’re leveraging our close proximity to two GO stations, along with the 3.5 kilometres of connected waterfront trails for walking and cycling that we’re creating. We will also be conveying 67
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acres of waterfront land back to the City for a destination waterfront park, cultural uses, and an employment/office campus, and exploring other innovative sustainability features like vacuum waste and district energy. Residents have been cut off from this stretch of Lake Ontario for generations because of the powerplant. How do you plan to connect residents to the lake? One of our main goals with this development is to get people back down to the lake for the first time in decades. After a global search, we’ve hired world-renown architecture firm, Sasaki, to refine our master plan and make sure we’re unlocking the full potential of the lake. They have designed waterfront developments around the world, including in Chicago and Shanghai. Lakeview Village will have an extensive parks, waterways and trails system connecting residents to surrounding neighbourhoods, with a focus on public green spaces to support a culture of fresh air and outdoor living. We also envision Lakeview Village being a dynamic multicultural and recreational hub, combining indoor and outdoor venues and yearround programming with unique open spaces to attract world-class events and festivals. We’re also excited about the 64-acre Jim Tovey Conservation Area being built directly to the east of Lakeview and the connection to Lakefront Promenade Park to the west. What’s the most unique aspect of the development? What we’re creating at Lakeview Village will rival the world’s most acclaimed waterfront developments. One thing that really jumps out at people when they visit the site or look at the plan is the pier. We have one of the longest piers on Lake Ontario in our development. It was created to bring coal to the powerplant, but we’re going to re-imagine it as a place for the community to gather and to draw tourism and events. It will be fully open to the public, and it’s something that no other community can match.
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LONG BRANCH HISTORY DEFIANCE, 1845 such, shipwrights had a recipe that worked wonders. They would put pockets of salt (called ship pickling) on the newly fastened white oak siding hull and keel superstructure. It made the ship as hard as iron! The 25-ton Defiance was named in defiance of farmers’ riparian rights and was launched from the Etobicoke Creek in 1845. She made her living as a Stonehooker.
THE DEFIANCE; A STONEHOOKER BUILT IN LONG BRANCH AT THE MOUTH OF THE ETOBICOKE CREEK IN 1845 Sketch from Long Branch Centennial Calendar 1984
During the post - War of 1812 era on the shores of Lake Ontario the momentum of settlement for the immigration of Irish, Scottish, English, and United Empire Loyalists was well intact. Railroads were non-existent and bush trails and stage coach roads were at best primitive. The only practical way to circumnavigate the Great Lakes was by ship. Ports of call sprung up at the mouths of rivers and creeks anywhere a ship could safely anchor or berth. The mouth of the Etobicoke Creek with its lagoon and sandbar provided an ideal natural setting to harbour lake ships. In addition, the rich, bountiful forests of pine, oak, maple, ash, and spruce trees provided the shipwrights with all the preferential woods and materials to build sturdy ships. At first, the Etobicoke Creek was a port to greet the Royal Mail ships that carried correspondence from Lower and Upper Canada and afar. But it was the ship building that really put the Etobicoke on the map. Financed by the Goldrings and Jim (Boss) Harris of Oakville, a number of ships including the schooners Betsy and the Defiance emerged from the mouth of the Etobicoke Creek. Shipwrights, timber-smiths, carpenters, and blacksmiths would set up camp and literally build a ship in the woods. The shipwrights sought out trees that would work best for ribs and planks (mostly from white oak). Tall straight pines were used for the masts and spars. The timber-smiths would then fell and mill the trees and the carpenters would saw, carve, shave, and drill the timbers to size. Blacksmiths would ironwork the harnesses, spikes, cogs, and other required nautical hardware. The big problem, however, was that making a ship from green timber was always questionable as to its durability and strength. Necessity is the mother on invention, though. As
It’s said that most of Toronto is built from Dundas shale. The shale came from Lake Ontario’s shallow northern shores. Stonehookers would lift sections of shale onto scows and either tow or transfer the shale on to a schooner and sail the toises (10-ton loads) to the stone-hungry wharfs of the Toronto harbour. At ten pence per toise (pronounced ‘tyce’), it was exceedingly hard work for little pay. The Defiance sailed Lake Ontario until she succumbed to a violent storm off of the Scarborough Bluffs in 1913. Luckily no lives were lost.
BILL ZUFELT
Long Branch Resident and Chair of the History & Culture Committee Long Branch Neighbourhood Association bill.zufelt@lbna.ca
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COMMUNITY BRIEF NOVEMBER 2019 Whether you are a first-year student or a long-time resident of the area, Humber’s Lakeshore Campus is a place for all to explore a wide range of opportunities to engage with the community in new and meaningful ways. You might not know that Humber has an ambitious goal of raising $80,000 this year through our United Way campaign. It’s one of the ways we are helping our students give back to the community. We kicked off the campaign earlier this season with our annual pie sale. Together, we contribute donations, participate in the CN Tower Climb, a spin-a-thon and raffle draws – all with the aim of leading healthier lives. We do this because we know the United Way and its member agencies make a significant difference in our neighbourhood and those around it. Creating healthy environments in which to work and live, and building a caring community remain a top priority for us. That is why this has become an ongoing initiative for Humber and one that has proven successful throughout the years. It benefits our community directly and supports awards and scholarship opportunities that help to make a noticeable impact on the lives of our students. Community safety is another important part of our approach to health and wellness. That’s why Lakeshore Campus is also raising awareness about initiatives that go beyond helping students inside the classroom. For Crime Prevention Week, November 3 to November 9, we are helping the province to promote this year’s theme of Preventing Crime, Protecting People. On November 4 at 10 a.m., join us in recognizing the government’s commitment to ensuring that police services have the tools and resources needed to protect communities. The event will take place in the Centre for Entrepreneurship and is an opportunity for the community to engage with the police officers who serve it. And, with the winter holidays right around the corner, our students in the Public Relations degree program are using their skills and creativity to plan this year’s Staff and Children’s Holiday Party. From developing this year’s theme and concept to executing the event, students will help bring the Humber community together and give back by supporting one of our community partners, The Daily Bread Food Bank. Staff and their families will donate canned food items at this event to provide assistance to people within the Toronto area.
PHOTO: Weihao Zhao
Student , Humber College Lakeshore Campus Bachelor of International Development all that autumn has to offer on our beautiful campus. Visit Lakeshore Campus and unwind in one of our beautiful spaces. One of our favourite events is right around the corner and is a great time to explore the campus grounds. Join us for our Fall Open House on November 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you’re interested in taking your learning and skills further, come and tour the campus with our faculty and staff who will provide you with access to state-of-the-art facilities, our learning labs and a look at some of our campus’ hidden gems. To show you just what I’m talking about, I’ve included this photo by Weihao Zhao who is a student in our Bachelor of International Development program. Be sure to share your adventure on campus with us by tagging @HumberLakeshore. I hope to see you on Saturday, November 16th at our Fall Open House!
I invite you to join us in helping make a difference in the community. November 13 marks World Kindness Day and this is the perfect time to think about how you can help support someone in need. Finally, before the holiday season adds more items on your to-do list, I encourage you to enjoy
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Senior Dean, Faculty of Social and Community Services Principal, Lakeshore Campus Humber College
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COVER STORY CELEBRATING THE FINEST IN FOOD I’d driven past Royal Meats Bar/Beque so many times but never really knew what it was all about. Is it a bar? Is it a family restaurant? Is it an event venue? The short answer to all of these questions is a resounding yes. Owner, Mario Ostojic, has done an incredible job fusing a family-friendly feeling with an up-scale dining atmosphere. At first glance, the meat counter with open kitchen and grill behind it give the space a butcher-shop-meets-barbeque vibe. Which, upon further observation, is the essence of Royal Meats Bar/Beque. You can select your choice cut of meat, watch as it’s grilled to taste, all the while enjoying a cocktail at the bar or on the impressive 90-seat covered patio. Looking around, it’s easy to see that the clientele is as varied as the menu options. Families fill the booths, while business men and women take up position at the hightop tables. The patio is busy even though the weather is cooling down and the bar is packed with folks happily devouring a delicious dessert with an espresso, along with the more fearless patrons enjoying Rakija; an Eastern European moonshine served in traditional frozen glasses and a specialty at Royal Meats Bar/Beque. Never one to believe the hype, I jumped in with both feet to see (taste) for myself what all the buzz was about. I went with a classic Royal Burger (beef & lamb combination with portobello mushrooms and sauteed onions) with a side of Garlic Fries. I went straight for the Garlic Fries. I know, who doesn’t start with the burger, right?! I just couldn’t resist the thought of two things I love so much (fries & garlic) coming together so harmoniously. They’re literally worth writing home about (I texted my wife as soon as I was done!) And now for the Royal Burger. Imagine both of your hands wrapped around a freshly baked bun holding within it the perfect mix of beef and lamb, mushrooms and onions, and a sauce that’s hard to describe but rounds out the burger as being the best I’ve ever tasted. I took one bite, looked over at Mario and said with a grunt, head nod and a thumbs up: “This is unbelievable! I’ve never had a burger this good before.” To which he replied: “We haven’t been around 12 years for nothing.” I had the Nutella Crepe with Walnuts for dessert. No stranger to Italian delicacies, I was floored by how good it was. Filled to the max with Nutella, it proved to be a formidable opponent. But in the end, there was no trace of it left on my plate. Next time, I’m going all in for their signature dish; Chevaps. Featured on this month’s cover, Chevaps are served with either pork and veal or beef and lamb. Small but mighty, Chevaps are a favourite of many and they’re on the hit list for my next visit. As we approach the holiday season, reservations for Christmas parties and catering orders will be keeping Ostojic and his staff busy. Do yourself a favour, check out Royal Meats Bar/Beque. It could be the best move you make in 2019.
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ROYAL MEATS BAR/BEQUE
CELEBRATING 12 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE IN ETOBICOKE
Left to Right: Aleksandra Zivkovic, Ivica Mustaf, Mario Ostojic (Owner), Marijeta Pesic & Dominique Keen 710 Kipling Ave (at North Queen) Reservations / Catering / Take-Out / Delivery www.royalmeats.ca (416) 251-1144
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FOOD & DRINK HOLIDAY DINNER PARTY TIPS Ask about allergies and dietary restrictions Reach out to guests about any allergies or food restrictions. While you shouldn’t drive yourself crazy trying to accommodate everyone, it’s nice to be able to offer everyone at least one dish that isn’t a dressing-less salad. Stock up on supplies In anticipation for your younger guests, stock up on kid-friendly essentials. For young guests who get hungry pre- or post-meal, stock your kitchen with kid-friendly snacks. Think simple finger foods, like fruit & cheese wands, and popcorn.
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Personal Chef & Owner, My Sweet Beet 647-457-0093 / IG: @mysweetbeet www.mysweetbeet.ca Tumbling temperatures, falling leaves, and the arrival of pumpkin spice lattes can mean one thing: Holiday dinner party season is fast approaching. Unfortunately, the season to eat, drink, and be merry can be stressful -- especially as parents of young children. With kids in the mix, Holiday dinner parties can come with the additional challenges of creating a kid-friendly menu, space, and ambiance. Here are some tips to help...
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Delegate duties Don’t be afraid to delegate duties to parents in attendance. Request that guests bring drinks, as well as kid-friendly side dishes and desserts to share. On the night of the event, don’t turn away any offers to help. Set guests up with tasks like distributing appetizers, playing DJ, or slicing up lime wedges for cocktails. Design an adult and kid-friendly holiday menu As a dinner party host, your instincts may be to go fancy, but this could estrange your pickier young guests. An easy idea could be a nice pasta dish that would appeal to everyone. My Sweet Beet can help with your Holiday party plans so you can relax and enjoy your time with friends and family.
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CHEVAPS RECOMMENDED FOR: BRUNCH MUST TRY: THE LONG BRUNCH
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DeCourses hit the ground running in Long Branch with their variety of bubble teas and hearty sandwiches. They’ve recently launched The Long Brunch; a new take on the classic Canadiana favourite: bacon, eggs, and toast. Also check out their Holiday-inspired items, like Gingerbread White Cocoa Latte, Canadian Fog (with maple spice), and Peppermint Mocha (with house-made melted ganache). DECOURSES CAFE 3232 Lake Shore Blvd W / 416-855-1362 IG: @decourses
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ROYAL MEATS BAR/BEQUE 710 Kipling Ave / 416-251-1144 www.royalmeats.ca
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P L A C E S RECOMMENDED FOR: DESSERT MUST TRY: ILLY LATTE
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New to our neighbourhood is the illy machine at Scoops ‘N More in Long Branch. Not that ice cream season ever really ends, but if you’re feeling like a warm cup of Giuseppe (that’s Joe in Italian), head on over to Scoops ‘N More for a delicious illy Latte.
Taking your golf game indoors this winter? Play a round with your regular foursome at Swing Golf Lounge and enjoy some great food and drink afterwards. Their menu is a hidden gem. Swing Golf Lounge is also a unique destination for Holiday parties. Imagine losing to your boss on purpose in front of the entire office! Talk about climbing the corporate ladder without having to walk the whole course.
While you’re there, try one of the new savoury treats now available. SCOOPS ‘N MORE
3426 Lake Shore Blvd W / 416-201-0222 IG: @scoopsnmore
SWING GOLF LOUNGE
1 Westside Dr, Unit 2 / 416-622-0001 www.swinggolflounge.ca
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SAVOURY TREATS MY SECRET KITCHEN
316 Lakeshore Rd E / 905-990-2057 www.mysecretkitchen.ca
SCOOPS ‘N MORE
3426 Lake Shore Blvd W / 416-201-0222 IG: @scoopsnmore
“Best Breakfast” in Long Branch
3232 Lake Shore Blvd W (West of Twenty Second St) IG: @decourses / 416-855-1362
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The lamington, a classic Australian treat, is a fluffy sponge cake dipped in a rich chocolate glaze and coated in desiccated coconut. They’re so popular that July 21 is National Lamington Day in Australia.
Not only do the folks at T.J. O’Shea’s Irish Snug go out of their way to help local families in need at Christmas, they make a mean brunch spread!
Channel your inner-Aussie and try one for yourself the next time you’re at The Sydney Grind. THE SYDNEY GRIND 2883 Lake Shore Blvd W IG: @thesydneygrind
From classic options to the more exotic, try a little bit of everything at the Best Irish Pub in Long Branch. Add in a cocktail or two and your weekend just got off to a great start! T.J. O’SHEA’S IRISH SNUG
3481 Lake Shore Blvd W / 416-253-5500 www.tjosheasirishsnug.ca
ARTS & CULTURE CELEBRATING CHAMPIONS As the holiday season approaches, many charities prepare for the Giving Season. More and more people are thinking about donating their time, skills, and funds to deserving local charities. South Etobicoke is home to many charities that rely on generous community members to help keep their doors open and their programs running. A few of our suggestions: if food security is your cause of choice why not connect with our friends over at the Daily Bread Food Bank and donate food, funds, or become a volunteer. Another great cause - health and wellness. We’ve had the pleasure of working with LAMP CHC over the years and can attest to the great work they do providing accessible clinical and community health programs to communities in need. Our favourite cause, of course, is community arts. LSA’s Fall Giving campaign this year celebrates our champions, the people in the community who celebrate us! We’ll be celebrating all month long leading up to Giving Tuesday, a national day of giving that falls on the Tuesday after Black Friday. Follow us on social media to check out who we’re highlighting and to find out how you, too, can become a community champion!
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NATASSIA MORRIS
Operations Manager, Lakeshore Arts
and Long Branch Resident 2422 Lake Shore Blvd W / 416-201-7093 @lakeshorearts / www.lakeshorearts.ca
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MIMICO Q&A WITH TREENA EVANS (local yarn store) as the closest to us are both 8km away in Port Credit and in Roncesvalles and the Mimico community has such a neighbourhood feel to it. The ‘retirement’ part of the goal was brought forward and my husband and I decided that the timing was right to open Spin Me A Yarn now, to build on the crafting community already here, and to fill that gap of missing an LYS!
TREENA EVANS
Owner, Spin Me A Yarn 2855 Lake Shore Blvd W 647-727-6726 / www.spinmeayarn.ca What is the concept of Spin Me A Yarn?
The store is primarily a retail yarn store; however we have created a social space at the back of the store for people to stay and knit or crochet and meet other crafters, making it also a social space for the crafting community. What inspired you to open it?
I’ve talked about opening a yarn store as my ‘retirement goal’ for over 20 years - since the first Chapters/Indigo opened and I thought it would be a good combination to have a yarn store/coffee shop where people would be able to sit and craft with their coffee/tea. After moving into this neighbourhood, I always felt that it needed an LYS
You’re a long term Mimico resident. What do you love about living here?
We love the sense of community and that you can get everything you need without having to get into a car! Stores here are family-run and all within walking distance.
READ THE ENTIRE INTERVIEW AT www.adrianandrea.com INTERVIEW BY ANDREA TURPIN
Royal LePage Signature c: 416-319-6893 o: 416-205-0355 andrea@adrianandrea.com www.adrianandrea.com
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RECOMMENDED FOR: ICE CREAM MUST TRY: CHOCOLATE, OF COURSE! It’s November and that means Holiday parties, hostess gifts, presents for clients and suppliers, and of course, Christmas gifts for loved ones. You can satisfy all of theses purchases locally at Ed’s Real Scoop in Mimico. Ed’s has super-popular gift boxes available, along with an array of chocolate treats perfect for putting smiles on faces this Holiday! ED’S REAL SCOOP - MIMICO
2370 Lake Shore Blvd W / 416-259-9595 www.edsrealscoop.com
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STYLE & FASHION SALONS BY JC P L A C E S RECOMMENDED FOR: WELLNESS MUST TRY: CBD-INFUSED TEAS Now that we have your attention, did you know that there’s literally a one-stop-shop for all things style and fashion 7 minutes from Long Branch? Salons by JC is located just north of Sherway Gardens, off North Queen - just west of SAIL. The concept is simple but effective. A variety of style and aesthetics professionals all under one roof. Owner, Ernie Pozzobon, launched the Salons By JC four years ago - the first of its kind in Canada. Salons By JC cultivates a spirit of entrepreneurialism unique to the industry by renting suites to style experts and allowing them to be their own boss without the overhead associated with operating their own standalone salon. Having said that, Pozzobon has attracted professionals who branch into the health and wellness space as well, like Registered Massage Therapists and Medical Spa professionals. PLATO’S CLOSET TORONTO STOCKYARDS
W 416-767-9969 / 2583 St. Clair Ave W, unit 4 NO N www.platosclosettorontostockyards.com OPE
@platosclosettoronto
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It’s cold and flu season. Fight back with this line of 100% organic, natural herb tea infused with CBD. HEAL is an immune-boosting tea that will help to clear phlegm and open lungs, relieve seasonal colds and flus, relieve aches and pains, and easy anxiety. CLOUD HEADS
3341 Lake Shore Blvd W www.cloudheads.ca
From barbers to kids’ cuts, bridal hair & makeup to aesthetics, there’s a little something for everyone at Salons By JC. SALONS BY JC 170 North Queen St, Unit K 416-622-2345 www.salonsbyjc.ca PLATO’S CLOSET MISSISSAUGA
TO 905-282-9969 / 2225 Dundas St E SE CLO ANCH R www.platosclosetmississauga.com SO B G LON @platosmississauga
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COMING SOON SEE IN-STORE FOR LAUNCH DATE CLOUD HEADS
3341 Lake Shore Blvd W (West of Twenty Seventh St) www.cloudheads.ca
Dr. Melanie DeCunha, ND Founder, ONE Health Services
ONE HEALTH SERVICES
3515 Lake Shore Blvd W / 647-748-4884 www.onehealthservices.ca
GRAND OPENING Sat. Nov. 9th
9ROUND ETOBICOKE
3411 Lake Shore Blvd W / 647-689-6044 www.9round.ca
“I love fitness and boxing and believe that excersize is the key to good health.” - Marc Foto, Franchise Owner & Etobicoke native
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FAMILY LIFE EASY AS APPLE PIE
JESSICA TUMMINIERI Wife of the Publisher
This Thanksgiving, the “Boys” and I went apple-picking. I took the opportunity to do something I’ve never done before - make an apple pie from scratch! I have to admit, I was a little nervous. I love cooking for my family, but I don’t have a lot of baking experience; particularly pies. I enlisted the help of our 7-year-old, Jaxon. Ever try baking with a 7-year-old boy? You can just imagine the questions and, well... the mess. But, I was pleasantly surprised. Jax was a big help and I really enjoyed the opportunity to spend the extra quality time with him. I figure baking is a skill every man should learn ;) While Jax and I were elbows deep in flour and apple peels, Roger and Luke got to spend some time together. I’m pretty sure they were wrestling. My husband, God love him, calls it bonding. I’m not sure our 16-month-old appreciates moves like the Baby Suplex or the Baby Slam, though. SMH (that stands for Shaking My Head, for the non-Millennial readers).
RECOMMENDED FOR: BRUNCH MUST TRY: NUTELLA CREPE Take the family out for brunch at Royal Meats Bar/Beque. This family-friendly Etobicoke gem offers a wide variety of brunch items, not the least of which is the ever-so-delectible Nutella Crepe with Walnuts! If your inner carnivore wants to come out and play, we recommend ordering the Chevaps! It’s the signature dish at Royal Meats Bar/Beque. ROYAL MEATS BAR/BEQUE 710 Kipling Ave / 416-251-1144 www.royalmeats.ca
The purpose for my incursion into the world of pie baking was to celebrate Roger’s birthday. He’s significantly older than I am so it was the least I could do to help him transition into seniorhood. After rolling out our homemade crust, peeling and cutting apples and making a couple of minor deviations to the recipe, my (our) first apple pie was ready for family consumption. I was so happy to have shared the experience with Jax and both Daddy and Luke (fresh out of the wrestling ring) were also very impressed. Success!
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QUESTIONS ABOUT REMEMBRANCE DAY
JAXON, 7 YEARS OLD Kid Life Editor
LUKE, 1 YEAR OLD Toddler Life Editor
Every year on November 11th, my class walks down to the Cenotaph on Long Branch Ave. My teacher explains why we do it - To remember all the people who fought and died for Canada in war. How come we don’t remember all the other people who died? What about the people we fought against? Who remembers them? Hopefully when Luke and I are as old as Daddy (that’s very old, by the way), we won’t have any new wars to remember. 5 8
HOLIDAYS & HOPE Annual Candlelight Service
Oak Learners 394 Royal York Rd. 416-820-5233
ASSEMBLY HALL
Wednesday, December 4th at 7pm Free. Light Refreshments Served. RSVP: (416) 259-3705 OPEN TO ALL
1020 Islington Ave #10a 416-901-9425
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HOME & LIFESTYLE EXTENDED VACATION? The Holidays are a busy time of year for Your Home Chaperone. When caring for a house that’s beautifully decorated with outdoor lights, there are a few things I recommend to my clients to ensure the safety of their home. Plug lights into an outdoor rated surge protector and if possible, use an extension cord in a colour that matches your landscape. Keep all plugs out of the rain and snow. Avoid plugging too many lights and decorations into outlets as this will overload and overheat the circuits and can start a fire. Have an electrician check your work. Sounds crazy or costly, but worth it. Plus, an electrician will be able to advise you if your lighting display is exceeding your maximum breaker rating. This is very important especially if you are going away for a few weeks and your lights are on a timer. You can never be too safe.
We take pride in caring for our clients’ homes. If you are planning to go away during the Holidays for an extended period of time and would like someone to watch and care for your home, we would love to meet with you and see how we can be of service. YOUR HOME CHAPERONE www.yourhomechaperone.com / 416-837-7797
TYLER POPE
Owner, Your Home Chaperone and Long Branch Resident
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P L A C E S RECOMMENDED FOR: CATERING MUST TRY: ANTIPASTO PLATTER
RECOMMENDED FOR: PARTIES MUST TRY: 4-COURSE PRIX FIXE
Holiday Season is here. Treat your friends and family to an Antipasto Platter from My Secret Kitchen. Enjoy an array of cheeses, cured meats, grilled vegetables, homemade pickled products, jams and fruits. Try their Gluten Free Vegan Mango Thai Rolls (fresh mango, organic green salad wrapped in a rice wrapper).
Looking for a place to host your next event? Trius + aiM Bistro - Events - Catering delivers a great venue with delicious food. It’s a wonderful way to host a private party. Trius + aiM offers an exclusive Catering menu geared towards private events featuring lush grazing boards, appetizers, hot buffet, brunch buffet, and 4 course prix fixe menus. Eat well, drink well, and dance the night away to the tunes that light up your soul. TRIUS + AIM
Call today and book your full service catering Holiday Party! MY SECRET KITCHEN 316 Lakeshore Rd E / 905-990-2057 www.mysecretkitchen.ca
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270 Brown’s Line / 647-351-2700 www.triusandaim.com
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LIFE’S UNDERTAKINGS MOST WONDERFUL TIME But there’s something about Christmas that seems to dim the light of common sense – and good ole-fashioned decency – of well-intentioned people as they try to “cheer up” and “be merry” around grieving men, women and children. What do sad people need at Christmas time? Your time, attention and understanding. Some of the most heartbreaking things I hear from families, especially widows and widowers, is when they return to the funeral home for a visit. (Yes, a visit.)
BRAD JONES
Owner, Ridley Funeral Home
Holiday lights are twinkling in our direction. The malls are screaming our name. And in-laws remain the same. ‘Tis the season for festivities, family and fun. But not for everyone. Celebrations like Christmas and New Year’s can be tremendously painful, at best terribly awkward, for people grieving the loss of a loved one. Funeral director Brad Jones offers up hard-earned wisdom about how to navigate the Hoho season when someone you love doesn’t feel nice or naughty, but numb. My favourite definition of “wisdom” is knowing what doesn’t work. If you have a lot of wisdom about life and how to live, you’ve likely stumbled through messy missteps, suffered magnificent mishaps and caused a lot of merry mayhem. Good for you. Your wisdom is a warning to others. Over the years I’ve earned plenty of “wisdom” about Christmas. I know never to go shopping on Christmas Eve – my wife always knows. I know fasting all day doesn’t justify eating 3000 lbs of turkey dinner. I know speaking to my children when they’re watching Santa movies is futile. For almost three decades I’ve been a husband, father and funeral director. Just as I’ve accumulated a lot of wisdom – what doesn’t work – in the realms of marriage and fatherhood, I’ve earned “wisdom” at work, too, especially when the holidays come to town. Despite my height and turkey-loving girth, I am considered near invisible at our funeral home. Being discreet is part of the work. So is the observation of family dynamics and social customs. Ninety percent of the time I am warmed by the bright lights of kindness, graciousness, empathy and generosity shown to the families mourning and grieving inside our funeral home.
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“It’s like he never existed. No one ever talks about John.” “My friends act like ‘out of sight, out of mind.’” “They keep telling me to keep busy and start packing up Nellie’s room.” If I had to share only one piece of advice about how to help when life falls apart? First, I’ll share a giant pet peeve because I speak for a lot of broken-hearted people by sharing this “wisdom” (doesn’t work) piece. Please stop saying or texting the empty platitude “If there’s anything I can do” to grieving people. Ignore that the majority of people repeat such misguided gibberish. “If there’s anything I can do” puts the onus on those grieving to follow-up or think about how you can help. But broken-hearted people are devastated, can’t think straight, and feel overwhelmed and raw. And let’s be honest. Offering up “If there’s anything I can do” is usually considered an end game. Most people don’t expect a follow-up response or specific request from the grieving family. But offering a platitude is just that: words that go nowhere. If you want to truly ease a person’s burden, consider what they’re carrying on their shoulders. Get creative about how to help remove the weight. (Likely the only weight being removed this Christmas.) Actually show up and do something kind, thoughtful, unexpected, unrequested and helpful. When in doubt: Make a tuna casserole, rake leaves, shovel snow, drop off a plant, drive them to church, send a card with a personal note, or offer to take their kids to a movie. Be willing to feel uncomfortable, awkward and unsure if what you’re doing is “right.” It is. You’re showing you care by taking inspired and
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OF YEAR? NOPE. imperfect action. Remember, especially during the holiday season, there is nothing that’s going to make grieving people truly feel better, not right away, so be easy on yourself. Your only job is to help shoulder some of their burden by taking some form of loving action. The best and merriest advice about helping people when their hearts are broken wide open? The people grieving their loved one usually appreciate and draw comfort, sometimes breathtaking joy, in hearing the mention of their loved one’s name. So simple, right? Mention and talk about the person who’s died. As a culture, we’re trained not to upset fragile people – and we want to avoid feeling socially awkward – so our lovely, logical left brain assures us that not speaking the dead person’s name, especially at family-focused gatherings like Christmas, is a fabulous idea. Nope. Telling (positive, funny, loving) stories and recalling (positive, funny, loving) memories about the
person who has died reassures family and friends that the rest of us have not forgotten the loved one who’s no longer at the table, without a place setting, and not receiving gifts from under the tree this year. If you’re the person grieving this holiday season, do your best to ask for what you want – and what you don’t want – from the people who love you. The Holidays may not light you up as they once did, but the spirit of the season stays the same for all of us: give love, receive love, and let comfort and support warm you this winter as we face a very new year. Brad Jones and his staff at Ridley Funeral Home (3080 Lake Shore Blvd) are hosting their annual Holidays and Hope Wed, Dec. 4th at 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. Assembly Hall (south end of Kipling Ave.). An evening of reflection and music. Light refreshments served afterwards. You’re welcome to contact Brad and/or RSVP by calling 416.259.3705 or by email at: BradJones@RidleyFuneralHome.com
YOUR HEALTH TALK TO YOUR PHARMACIST Halloween is behind us now and the holiday season is up ahead. With the hustle and bustle of city life, sometimes it feels like we are moving just to try and get through our day. Is your focus on your destination making you forget to enjoy the journey? As we feel more busy and overwhelmed, it is the perfect time to slow things down and regroup. You want to be able to meet your challenging times with your best foot forward, so taking a minute to re-centre can give you the edge to rise above the most difficult tasks. Ask yourself, what is the most important thing that I can achieve today, and how can slowing down and focusing on that one task make the rest of my day even better? By this time, flu vaccinations should be available, so call the pharmacy or come in and speak with our team. You can also Google “Shoppers flu shot finder” to check availability for our store.
JONATHAN NHAN, RPh, CDE
Let’s make sure that we stay healthy throughout the season so we can have a Happy Holiday!
Pharmacist / @nhanjonathan
It is that time of the year again when the planning starts. And with the planning sometimes pressure, deadlines at work, meetings, unresolved problems, everything seems or feels to be on us. The same as with your lifestyle, meals or drinks, it is a good idea to write down your short-term goals for this upcoming holiday season. Plan days ahead, and if possible, weeks ahead. It is not always easy to stick to a plan but when it is written down, reviewed and organized, there’s a better chance you stick to it. Plan for your shopping days, write down the list, plan your meals and your get-togethers. The same as when going to the supermarket, going shopping can be daunting and usually we spend more than we wanted to. However, if you have a list, names, and ideas, you can stick to the plan. Go in, follow your list and get out. Maybe make it a get-together and grab a coffee with a friend - that way you can also include some walking and exercise with it!
MARIA TERZAGHI, RPh, CHC Pharmacist / @4betterself
SHOPPERS DRUG MART IN LONG BRANCH 3730 Lake Shore Blvd W / 416-255-5243 / www.shoppersdrugmart.ca
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SKATE WITH SANTA 12 - 4PM, SKATING TRAIL PHOTOS WITH SANTA, 2 - 4PM
Colonel Samuel Smith Park www.lakeshoreparade.ca
GOT A LOT ON YOUR PLATE THIS CHRISTMAS?
SOME FAMILIES ARE LESS FORTUNATE YOU CAN HELP... For $45, you can put Christmas Dinner on the table for a local family in need. Your donation will buy a turkey with all the trimmings, vegetables and dessert. Donations can be made at T.J. O’Shea’s Irish Snug 3481 Lake Shore Blvd West at Thirty First Street meagan.osheas@gmail.com / 416-253-5500