Yonge Buzz
Your bi-weekly hotsheet on all that's happening downtown - 24 Jun 2009
Whats new DowntownThe Harder They Come makes it way downtown Gap and Stella McCartney to launch kids and babies collection Sears receives Energy Star Retailer Award Sears Canada employees donate close to $600,000 Forever 21 rolls out the runway at Yonge and Dundas |
Whats On NowWhats on now: There’s always something happening at the Yonge-Dundas Square, like TD Canada Trust Toronto Jazz Festival on now until July 5. For more information, visit www.ydsquare.ca or www.torontojazz.com. June 26 to July 4 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm Until June 28 June 29 at 8:00pm Tuesday Nights in June at 4:00pm, 5:00pm, 6:00pm or 7:00pm July 3 to 19 July 5 from 12:00noon to 8:00pm Saturdays and Sundays in July from 12:00noon to 4:30pm Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Tastings at 5:30pm at the Duke of Richmond, 20 Queen Street E. Come by for delicious food tasting on Mondays and Tuesdays, beer tasting on Thursdays. No cover charge. Call 416-340-7887. Tuesdays Tastings and Weekend Specials at the Duke of Somerset, 655 Bay Street. Every Tuesday at 5:30pm, treat your taste buds to samples of different beverages and appetizers. Come on in Saturdays and Sundays after 4:00pm for $5.00 martinis and a special steakhouse menu featuring AAA Alberta beef. Call 416 640 0921. Special Days at the Pantages Martini Bar, 200 Victoria Street Special Days at The Wolf and Firkin, 43 Elm Street at Bay. Open mic Tuesdays, howl with Augy G. Karaoke Wednesdays with Charlie. Live music Fridays and Saturdays featuring Toronto’s top musicians. No cover charge. Call 416 971 6264. Every Thursday at 9:00pm |
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In the SpotlightSpotlight on Cielo Restaurant Its name translates to “sky” in Italian. And those who have sampled the fare at Cielo Restaurant will agree that the fine dining establishment on Elm Street lives up to its heavenly label. Since it opened its doors two years ago, Cielo has attracted a steady stream of patrons who rave about the contemporary Italian menu, prepared only from fresh ingredients. Popular items include pasta in pesto cream sauce -- a rich twist to the classic recipe -- lamb chops and duck. “Our customers always tell me that the food here is absolutely delicious,” says Clarisa Tesu, Cielo’s director of sales and marketing. “People just the love the food and they keep coming back.” But while the food is ethereal, the atmosphere and service at Cielo are decidedly down to earth. Expect no snooty waiters here, or prima donna chefs. In fact, says Tesu, the staff members at Cielo go out of their way to please customers, even if that means tinkering with the dishes. “We’re very good at accommodating customer requests, like maybe they prefer penne instead of spaghetti, or would rather not have any sauce on their duck,” says Tesu. “A lot of restaurants won’t let you do that because their chefs are very picky, but here we really cater to our customers’ needs.” Cielo Restaurant is located at 31 Elm Street between Yonge and Bay. For more information or to make reservations, call 416 979 9696. Or go online to www.cielotoronto.com. |
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Take The Downtown DareFor the month of June, we dare you to tell us what song was performed as Toronto set out to set a new Guinness World Record for the largest guitar jam session, an event staged as part of the Luminato - Toronto Festival of Arts and Creativity. Send your entry to mkocsmaros@downtownyonge.com. Winner will receive a gift certificate to the Wolf & Firkin Pub, 43 Elm St. Contest ends June 30, 2009. |
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Street SmartUntil September 2009: July 25 from 6:00am to 11:59pm: July 26 from 9:00am to 6:00pm: Until November 2009: Until June 25, 2010: |
