Boxcar Social : the new trendy Coffee & Wine Bar

Just steps away from the train bridge and old station is a two storey home that has been converted into Boxcar Social. A couple of friends got together as young entrepreneurs and decided to make a not so ordinary coffee shop. The staff pays serious attention to their coffee and as per the name, the guys working at Boxcar Social are all extremely friendly, enthusiastic and talkative.

The soon anticipated liquor license will allow for the wine, craft beers, bourbon and scotch to be pulled out and enjoyed at night.

The concept behind Boxcar Social is:

“Do what we love, do it with our friends, and do it really well. Offering a curated, rotating list of coffees from the best roasters in North America, a careful selection of some of the world’s top new-world wines, and interesting craft beers, scotches and bourbons – we strive to create the most unique tasting experience for our customers. And we enjoy every minute of it.”

To differentiate themselves they have a Coffee Club which allows you to receive either Coffee Beans, Espresso Beans or both Espresso and Coffee Beans shipped to your home twice a month for a monthly fee.

Pop in to taste the quality of the coffee, chat with friendly staff, even treat yourself to a chuckle at their witty messages on the outdoor chalkboard and newly added deck patio just in time for summer.

Hours of operation until receiving liquor license are Monday to Saturday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm and Sunday from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm.
When liquor license received the new hours will be Monday to Thursday 8:00 am – 12:00 am, Friday and Saturday 8:00 am – 2:00 am, and Sunday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm.

1208 Yonge Street, Toronto
Email: info@boxcarsocial.ca
Phone: 416-792-5873
Website: www.boxcarsocial.ca

Toronto Farmers’ Markets

Have you noticed the cherry blossoms, the warm wind, sun and blue sky.. Toronto is heading into summer, with fresh air and fresh food!

These summer vibes inspired us to give you several spots for Toronto farmers’ market!
Don’t hesitate to tell us which one you enjoy the most !

 

Copyright : St Lawrence Market

MONDAYS

Sorauren Farmers’ Market 
from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Years round
Sorauren Park at 50 Wabash Ave.

TUESDAYS

My Market
From 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm
June 3rd to October 14th,
CityPlace

Riverdale Farm Farmers’ Market
from 2:00 to 7:00 pm
June 3rd to October 14th
201 Winchester Street

Davisville Village Farmer’s Market
from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
May 13th to October 7th
June Rowlands Park

East York Civic Centre Farmers’ Market
from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
May 13th to November 4th,
850 Coxwell Ave

Stonegate Farmers’ Market
From 4:00 to 7:00 pm
June 24th to October 7th
194 Park Lawn Road

Trinity Bellwoods Farmers’ Market 
3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
May 6th to Oct 28th
241-257 Shaw St

WEDNESDAYS

Ryerson University Farmers Market 
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
May 14th – October 9th
Gould St and Victoria St

My Market 
From 3:00 to 7:00 pm
June 4th – October 22nd
Bloor and Borden

John Street Farmer’s Market 
From 3:30 to 7:00 pm,
June 5th to October 30th
St. George-the-Martyr Anglican Church

Fairmount Park Farmers’ Market 
3:00 to 7:00 pm
May 21st to October 15th
1757 Gerrard Street East/Toronto

Montgomery’s Inn Farmer’s Market
2:00 to 6:00 pm
From May 22nd to October 30th
4709 Dundas Street West

Nathan Phillips Square Farmers’ Market 
July 9th to August 27th
100 Queen Street West

Regent Park Farmers’ Market 
3:00 to 7:00 pm
Waiting for the new dates

THURSDAYS

My Market 
From 3:00 to 7:00 pm
June 5th to October 16th
East Lynn Park

Dufferin Grove Farmers’ Market 
3:00 to 7:00 pm
all year around
875 Dufferin, S of Bloor

Toronto Botanical Garden Organic Farmers’ Market
2 to 7 p.m
All year round

Sip and Savour Market
3:00 to 7:00 pm
June 5th to October 30th
Avenue Rd & Roe Ave

FRIDAYS

My Market 
From 3pm to 7pm
June 6th to October 17th
North York – Sheppard avenue and Provost drive

Sherway Farmers’ Market 
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
May 2nd to October 31st
25 The West Mall

Fairview Farmers’ Market 
8:00 am to 1.30 pm
Starting June 20th
1800 sheppard ave

SATURDAYS

Weston Farmers’ Market 
14 John Street
8am to 2pm

Withrow Park Farmers’ Market 
From 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
From may 17th to October 25th
1 block south of Danforth, between Carlaw & Logan.

St Lawrence Farmers’ Market 
From 5:00 am to 3:00 pm
All year round
92- 95 Front St East

The Stop’s Farmers’ Market 
8AM to 12PM
All Year round
Wychwood Barns 601 Christie St. (at St. Clair Ave. W.)

Junction Farmers’ Market
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
May 24 to November 1
2960 Dundas St W

SUNDAYS

My Market 
From 10am to 2pm weather permitting
June 1st to November 27th
Liberty Village

Leslieville Farmers’ Market 
9:00 am to 2:00pm
May 25th to October 26th
Jonathan Ashbridge Park

Evergreen Farmers’ Market 
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
May 3, 2014–November 1, 2014
Young Welcome Centre, BMO Atrium, The Market Place

Donate & Learn Online Marketing Expo

Green Lotus Presents The Donate & Learn Online Marketing Expo

 

On the 10th of June, Green Lotus was hosting the Donate & Learn Marketing Expo from 5:00 to 8:30 pm. at Ryerson University.  The event was an opportunity to unite with 600 of Toronto’s best entrepreneurs, business owners and online marketing expert to gain innovative search engine and social media marketing programs for your business!

The CityEvents team attended the Facebook workshop animated by Brian McNeil-Smith from EasyPromos. For an hour we discussed contests and promotions on facebook and how we could manage them with a low budget. When you are a small business, he advised to create a contest over a longer time frame. Regarding Brian McNeil-Smith, “Strategy is only limited to imagination”.

At 7pm, the main event began with a presentation from Procter and Gamble, LinkedIn and Green Lotus. What matters the most when you are a brand is to tell your brand a story and have a BIG Idea. What is a BIG idea? For Maria Shibaeva, Sr. Assistant Brand Manager at Procter and Gamble it has to be true in your business and also should be :

– disruptive to the market

– heart and mind opening

– immediately understood

– recognizable

– easy to execute

Here is an example : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2V-20Qe4M8Y

This year, Green Lotus worked with Enactus Ryerson and Project Pathways.

For more information visit: http://greenlotus.ca

 

Celebrate your Father with the Perfect Outing in Toronto

It’s almost that time of the year again! Father’s Day is quickly approaching so we are here to help you find the perfect event for you and your dad. The variety of events are all sure to be a hit as there is something for everyone to enjoy! “Do It for Dad” Father’s Day Walk/Run Sunday June 15th at Ashbridge’s Bay Park Celebrate Father’s Day this year by honoring the men in you life and support the Prostate Cancer Foundation at this year’s “Do it For Dad” walk/run! This is an event that the whole family can enjoy as there will be a BBQ lunch, entertainment and 100s of prizes! www.walktolive.ca 5th Annual Yorkville Exotic Car Show Sunday June 15th 12pm-5pm, Bloor Street form Avenue Road to Bay Street This spectacular red-carpet event will take place in one of the most luxurious shopping districts in North America. Admission is free so bring the whole family and join in supporting Prostate Cancer Canada on Father’s Day and see over 120 examples of classic and exotic cars including Ferrari, Lamborghini, Corvette, Porsche and more. The 5th anniversary event will debut the Super Car Corral plus a Mustang Corral to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic brand! www.yorkvilleexotics.com Father’s Day BBQ at Casa Loma Sunday June 15th, 11am-5pm, Casa Loma Don’t miss a fun-filled father’s day at the beautiful Casa Loma! All tickets include the Father’s day BBQ, live entertainment, family activities, a self guided tour and multimedia audio guide. Adult (18-59) $40.00 Child (4-13) $30.00 Senior (60+) $35.00 Youth (14-17) $35.00 Children Under 3 are Free www.casaloma.org/events Toronto Fathers Day Cruise Sunday June 14th at 6:30pm or June 15th at 11:30am, 539 Queens Quay West Looking for a unique Fathers Day gift? Then a Toronto Fathers Day Cruise is the perfect Fathers Day Present! Experience a Father’s day brunch from the water on the Jubilee Queen Cruise where you and your family will enjoy a 2 hour tour of the Toronto Islands & Harbour while feasting on a fabulous buffet menu prepared fresh onboard by an award winning chef. The Fathers Day Cruise menu has something for everyone in your family even vegetarian options! www.jubileequeencruises.ca/Toronto Luxury Cigar Experience In Niagara June 13th, 3pm- 10pm, 4560 Cave Springs Road Beamsville, Ontario Enjoy an intimate evening with some of the lifestyle industry’s finest. This is an experience that you will reminisce about for years to come and an incredible way to celebrate the Father’s Day weekend. The Evening Starts with a cold Steam Whistle sampling at the Brewery in downtown Toronto, Roundtrip Transportation from Steam Whistle Brewery to Niagara, a gourmet BBQ at a Private Cave Springs Location,tutored Wine Tasting with Mr. Len Pennachetti, Founder of Cave Springs.The Evening then winds down with a sunset smoke featuring Premium Nicaraguan Cigars, a brand ambassador leads you through a paired Hennessy tasting ,Private Cigar Tasting with Markus Raty, Presidente and receiver a luxury gift bag. www.eventbrite.ca/e/luxury-cigar For Toronto upcoming events check our website upcoming events, at www.torontocityevents.com

Find the hottest spots to cool off this summer

With the weather warming up, the beautiful breeze in the air, the sun staying up a lot longer, summer isn’t the only season around the corner; it’s also patio season.  Just in time for this season blogTO’s Patio Guide app  ‘The Toronto Patio Guide.’ If you haven’t already downloaded it, we highly recommend you do.

 

The Toronto Patio Guide app is dedicated to helping you find the perfect patio for whatever your evening has in store.   Feel like staying close to home tonight; use the ‘Patios Near Me’ option.  It will tell you your distance from the patio and even suggest a route to get there.

In the mood to explore a new part of the city; this app has the options of being divided in specific neighbourhoods and for those feeling a bit adventurous there is always the “Feeling Lucky” option. Shake the app and it will suggest a patio you might like.

You are also able to pick the date and time to see restaurant daily specials.  If the temperature is a bit cooler or it looks like it might rain, there is a solution for that. Use advanced search options to display patios that are heated and covered.  The advanced search can also help sort between rooftop, backyard, sidewalk, and courtyard.

Lastly you are able to sort patios by beers!  You are able to search for patios with pints for 5$ or under.  Users are able to scroll through which beers restaurants have on draft.

Once you have finally picked your perfect patio, easily share the patio information using the apps share option through Twitter, Facebook, SMS or email.  Keep track of your favourite patios by saving them to your blogTO profile. It’s as simple as clicking the heart symbol and it will be stored so you don’t need to remember the name of it.

The Toronto Patio Guide app is available for both iPhone and Android. If you live in the city or are just here for a visit this app is perfect for patio patrolling.  Become a pro at patio hopping and impressive your friends with your knowledge of all the hottest spots to cool off are!

To find out more about this app click here 

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