Danforth Gem – Groove

There’s been a lot of talk on the blog about the new Kilt and Harp pub on the Danforth. That prompted one of DECA’s Business Revitalization Team members, Tara, to send along this dispatch from the trenches.

“My fave has always been the Groove Bar and Grill, it was my “local” for ages (Danforth & Woodmount). The food is good, and families are welcome there.  They have good beers on tap, and the family that runs it work hard to keep the good customers happy! The landlady/manageress goes by the name of ‘Mama’ and is quite a character, and also very very sweet.

Another to note about is the Naval Club on Gerrard, where DECA held it’s Renew Newcastle event last week (Gerrard and Woodbine).  The cost for a membership is $45/year, and you can hold your events there, and also your clubs, meetings etc. I thought they should really push that, so locals can gather with their hobbies, stitch &  bitch nights, Mahjong, bookclubs etc. which will help them succeed, as they are a relatively new business for the neighbourhood.

The place has a good feel, and who knows, it might be a great place to meet single sailors!! ;)

Renew Newcastle

This Wednesday, DECA is getting together with the newly-formed Gerrard East Community Organization (GECO) to eat, drink and be inspired. We’re hosting a chat with Marcus Westbury of Renew Newcastle. Marcus led the revitalization of a down and out commercial strip in Newcastle, Australia with innovative and creative ideas. He’s going to tell us how he did it and what we can learn from him.

Wednesday, March 7, 7 – 9 p.m.
Naval Club of Canada
1910 Gerrard Street East (just west of Woodbine)

Admission: Pay what you can (cash bar)

Can’t make it?  We’re going to experiment and webcast the event at Vokle.com. I’ll send out the link through the blog and I’ll also try to set it up on the blog at decadiaries.wordpress.com.  Stay tuned.

One more thing? Here is a cool little map of Toronto residents’ associations produced by The Grid’s David Topping.