Oh Melanie we love you and so does the Toronto Star’s review this morning. Mark Nov. 15th on your calendar for the DECA Community Cocktail Party at Melanie’s Bistro where there will be yummy food and yummy drink.
Melanie’s Bistro
Toronto Police And You
The Toronto Police would once again like residents to know that they very much want to hear from members of the public about crimes in the neighbourhood (even very minor ones) or any mischief. Every call is recorded and included in local crime data. That helps police determine where to put resources. Please report any untoward activity to:
54 Division – North of Danforth – 416-808-5400 or 55 Division – South of Danforth 416-808-5500
If you would like to be more informed about what’s happening in our neighbourhood, sign up for TPSlinks. Through your landline or cellular phone, TPSlinks will send informative messages ranging from city events to safety notification and emergency incidents. Visit the Toronto Police website to learn more and sign up.
In 55 Division, there has been an overall decrease in crime. However, there was a rash of car thefts (especially Dodge Caravans and Honda Civics) over the summer. Car thefts are down 5%. A suspect was arrested who had 60 car charges to his name so police feel this is an important development. Graffiti occurrences are down 60% and robberies were also down. There were several bank robberies over the last 18 months – all by the same criminal -who has now been arrested.
Also – a neighbour sent me a note about a fundraising scam. Three boys arrived at the door claiming to be fundraising for a school basketball trip to New York. The skeptical homeowner called the school where the boys claimed to be from and it turns out there is no such fundraising campaign or trip. Be wary.
Danforth Gems
Bistro Camino – 2750 Danforth Ave. at Dawes Road
Stop what you’re doing and make plans to go to Bistro Camino. When I asked our excellent server what the heck this restaurant was doing at Danforth and Dawes Road, she said “we get that question a lot.” I could write about our whole meal, but the good people at Now Magazine wrote it already and I couldn’t agree more.
“At dinner, the prix fixes begin with warm, linen-draped baskets of French bread and cruets of both balsamic vinegar and olive oil. An appetizer platter follows: delicate china cups of creamy asparagus soup, tapas-style slices of Atlantic sole in citrus escabeche, house-smoked salmon and prosciutto of no particular provenance, figs marinated in red wine, mini-croquettes stuffed with Brie, and cheddar biscuits dressed with tobiko flying fish roe. Read the rest of the review here.
Caketown – south side of Danforth, just west of Woodbine
I haven’t made it in myself, though I hope to soon. All reports are that the pastries are incredible. Peter says: “it’s the best brownie I ever ate.” I’m also told through the grapevine that the decor is simply delightful.
Emerald Restaruant – south side of Danforth, steps east of Caketown
I know even less about this restaurant except to say that it is open and serves Indian food including, yes, samosas. The one report I’ve received is that it is clean inside.
O.k. so these aren’t the most well-rounded Danforth Gems that have ever graced this site, but now you know about these places. So if you can shed more light and share your experiences, post them here.
Ward 31 Debate – This Tuesday
Come one, come all to the ward 31 candidates debate on Tuesday (that’s tomorrow) October 5th. You can ask questions of your candidates there or you can e-mail them to ward31debate@gmail.com.
Ward 31 – October 5th 7-9 p.m. Kimbourne Park United Church at 200 Wolverleigh Blvd. at Coxwell and Danforth
See you there!
Hot Neighbourhood
Today’s Globe and Mail includes Danforth (Village/Mosaic/East?) as one of it’s Five On The Rise Hot Neighbourhoods. The writer notes that one of the positive ‘harbingers of change’ for this neighbourhood is that a Sunset Grill has opened up here. I guess change is slow.
Pumpkin Parade
We’re having a parade! A pumpkin parade. On the day after halloween, bring your jack-o-laterns to East Lynn Park where we will line and light them along the path. Then marvel in the orange glow. (The photo above is from a pumpkin parade in Sorauren Park in the west end.) Heather Bean is organizing this very cool event and she could use some help on the night of the parade (Monday, November 1st) to help light and arrange the pumpkins. Can you help? Let Heather know at hbbean@gmail.com
Pre-natal Yoga
If you are interested in some pre-natal yoga, Amanda Montgomery (Remember the Simply By Amanda soaps?) teaches it in her home. To find out more, contact her at amanda@simplybyamanda.com.