Hello Neighbours,
Pomegranate at 420 College Street (near Bathurst) has been a neighbourhood treasure for more than 20 years. On Thursday September 17th at 6pm, co-owner Danielle Schrage will welcome 18 of us for a sumptuous feast of Persian food. Unlike most of our monthly dinners and lunches, the food will be served family-style. Platters of appetizers and mains will be passed around for people to take what they want. The cost will be $60 per person (i.e., $45 + tax and tip). Non-alcoholic drinks are included.
Our meal with start with 4 appetizers, each served with Iranian flatbread. This will be followed by 5 main dishes, accompanied by saffron basmati rice and some salad. Lastly a small dessert will be provided to each of us.
To whet our appetites, here is a sample of the dishes we’re likely to be served. All of the following appetizers are vegetarian:
Mirza Qasemi – Purée of smoky charred eggplant cooked in a garlic tomato sauce
Dolmeh – Grape vine leaves filled with a lemony blend of rice and herbs
Maast o Khiar -Rich creamy yogurt with English cucumber, rose petals, mint and walnut
Zeitoon Parvardeh – Green olives marinated in pomegranate walnut sauce with garlic and mint
Here are 5 mains we’re likely to see too:
Baqali Polo – Dill and fava beans steamed into saffron basmati rice served w/ (de-boned ) braised lamb shank
Qeymeh – A savoury stew of yellow split peas, beef chunks, sun-dried lime cooked in a tomato saffron sauce topped w/ cinnamon
Fesenjaan with Chicken – Stew of ground walnut and pomegranate reduction w/ chicken breast OR
Fesenjaan with Mushrooms – A vegan ground walnut and pomegranate reduction cooked into a rich stew with pieces of cremini & oyster mushrooms
Aloo Gheysi – Stew of boneless chicken thigh pieces cooked in a Bukhara plum, apricot & saffron sauce, topped with barberries + saffron basmati rice.
As mentioned, space is limited to 18 people. If interested, please RSVP as soon as you can to monthlydiners@harbordvillage.com.
Thanks to everyone who joined us at The Faculty Club. We enjoyed sitting together at a large table on the Club’s secluded patio.
You are welcome to encourage friends to write us to join our mailing list.
Thank you,
Tim, Michael and Jordan.
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Here are a few photos from events in 2025. They show people enjoying each other’s company and good food.
Neighbours had a good time at The Cottage Cheese in December 2025. We had great conversations and enjoyed flavourful Indian dishes.
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At Bar Eugenie in November 2025, neighbours enjoyed creative dishes and a cozy atmosphere. Bar Eugenie’s menu changes often!
The October 2025 meal was at Pho Ha Noi at 374 College Street (between Borden and Brunswick). We enjoyed good conversation over tasty Vietnamese dishes.
The September group meal was at Alebrije at 6pm on Tues. Sept. 16.This fine-dining Mexican restaurant opened recently in the space that was formerly Her Father’s Cider Bar & Kitchen. We were welcomed with complimentary welcome cocktails and mocktails and greatly enjoyed sitting on the patio.
Thanks to everyone who joined us at Maven in August 2025. Neighbours really enjoyed the tasty Jewish and Eastern European fare and great conversations. A few photos below.
In July 2025 we had great Italian food at Raffaella This pizzeria has recently become part of the Annex Hotel at 296 Brunswick just south of Bloor. It has a patio!
In June 2025, we enjoyed great conversation and tasty food at Alice Restaurant, 488 College St. Despite the weather, we were able to take advantage of the secluded covered patio. We recommend checking out Alice’s Happy Hour Menu.
In May 2025 we had scrumptious Indian food at Bhoj Indian Cuisine (673 Spadina at Sussex). See the contented smiles and empty plates!
If you are not yet on the Monthly Diners email list, please email Jordan at monthlydiners@harbordvillage.com to hear about events in advance. And invite friends to join the list too by contacting Jordan.