The Local Gest
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Local restaurant - In the heart of Cabbagetown The Local Gest
Introduces Toronto to a refreshing new approach to International cuisine with a Latin Flavor. Local, fresh ingredients and traditional regional influences come together in exciting dishes that feel familiar and new all at once.
Gary, Erick, Sean, Tiffany are looking Forward to Seeing You, and Introducing You to Our New Home.
Enjoy Our Special Local Features
Mondays- Martini and Moules Frites
Tuesdays- Burger & Beer
Wednesdays- Welly-Wings ad a Pint & Trivia NIght
Thursdays- Music NIght with Jeff and Noah
Saturday- Salsa NIght
Sunday- Jazz
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Happy Warm Monday Friends!! Marvy Monday Specials Menu! Soup~Potato & bacon~ Sandwich~Fish( beer battered)Haddock Taocs toppedw/green salsa & purple slaw served w/fries or salad~ Mussels & Frites~Soy sauce,orange,miso paste,sriracha topped w/pickled beans~ Pasta~MAC & CHEESE w/double smoked bacon~ Yummy Dish~Shepherd's Pie w/gravy & apple chutney~ Desserts~Lemon Cheescake or Apple pie ala mode~
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Live Jazz music every Sunday @ 4:30-7:30! Jan.24th-Featuring-Jay Danley! Special Ethiopian Menu! Jay Danley brings his guitar playing & composition skills to Ethiojazz & mixes in his own influences of modern Jazz fusion. Ethiojazz fuses the traditional scales of Ethiopia with influences of Latin & Jazz music. Its creation took place in the late 1960's & immediately embraced some of the modern trends in Jazz particularly in it's use of electric instruments. The most famous musician in the style is also its creator Ethiopian born percussionist Mulatu Astatke whose music can be heard on the very popular "Les Ethiopiques" recording series & the Jim Jarmusch film "Broken Flowers".
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Happy Sunday Friends! Ethiopian Night Special Menu-Jan.24th Enjoy an amazing evening with traditional Ethiopian food! * Mahaberaui (Vegan & Meat Combo) * Doro Wotl (Chicken Stew) * Tibs * Alecnawot (Vegetable Stew) * Miserwot (Spicy Lentils Stew) All served on a traditional brown bread called Enjera
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We are serving Sunday Brunch from 11:30am-3pm! Raspberry Mijotos or Zesty Caesars! Grilled Pineapple Relish Sandwich! B.B.Q. Pulled pork shoulder topped w/purple cabbage,jalapeño,pineapple,garlic aioli & fresh cilantro!
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Serving Saturday Brunch from 11:30am-3pm! Yummy Mimosa or Zesty Caesars! Cuban Sandwich!!! Sliced pork shoulder,Black Forest ham,sliced pickles,Swiss cheese,mustard on a grilled panini!
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Happy FriYAY Everyone! Try our fabulous Beef Fajitas!! Marinated flat iron steak sautéed w/onions,bell peppers,double smoked bacon topped w/melted mozzarella cheese served w/house made salsa & sour cream! Soup~Potato & bacon~ Sandwich~Phillie cheese steak served w/fries or salad~ Mussels & Frites~Puttensca ~ Pasta~Spaghetti w/mussels in a spicy tomato sauce~ Dessert~Apple pie ala mode~
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Hello Friends! Calling All Singers & Musicians! OPEN MIC Nite w/Porter! Sign up @ 8:30 pm! Entertainment starts @ 9pm-1am! Tasty Thursday's Specials Menu! Soup~Potato & bacon~ Sandwich~Grilled chicken breast topped w/refried beans,swiss,mustard & pickles on ciabatta served w/fries or salad~ Mussels & Frites~Soy sauce & sriracha~ Pasta~Spaghetti Carbonara~ Dessert~Apple pie ala mode~
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Happy Hump Everyone! Wednesdays' are "SMART-ASS" Trivia w/Porter! 7:30-9:30!! Great Eats,Pints,Prizes & FUN! Give our Wild Mushroom Pie a Whirl! Oyster,Shitake & white cap mushrooms in a crispy Parmesan pie crust! Served w/parsnip mash! Daily Specials Menu! Soup~Potato & bacon~ Sandwich~Shrimp (beer battered Haddock)Tacos topped w/red slaw & salsa served w/fries or salad~ Mussels & Frites~creamy pesto sauce~ Pasta~Shrimp fettuccine in a cheese chipotle sauce w/cherry tomato,red onion & bell pepper~ Dessert~Apple pie ala mode~
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Hello Tuesday Veggie Delight! Try our Tomato & Brie Sandwich! Tomato chutney with double cream Brie & fresh basil on a panini! Tasty Tuesday's Specials Menu! Soup~Seafood Chowder~ Sandwich~Fish (beer battered Haddock)Tacos topped w/red slaw & salsa served w/fries or salad~ Mussels & Frites~White Wine & chipotle sauce w/fried capers~ Pasta~Shrimp fettuccine in a rose sauce w/cherry tomato,red onion & bell pepper~ Dessert~Apple pie ala mode~
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Happy Snowy Monday Friends! Today's Specials Menu! Soup~Seafood Chowder~ Sandwich~Aussie burger(topped w/fried egg,beets & pineapple)served w/fries or salad~ Mussels & Frite~Creamy green salsa,sautéed onion & jalapeño~ Pasta~Mac & Cheese w/double smoked bacon~ Dessert~Strudel w/whipped cream or Boston cream pie~
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Join us for Sunday Brunch from 11:30am-3pm! Savory Basil Mojitos or Zesty Caesars! Omelette of the Day! Chef's creation,served with toast,potato pancake & seasonal fruit!
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Happening now at @thelocalgest until 7:30pm
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Getting in the mood for playing some #ethiojazz this afternoon by drinking some Ethiopian #coffee I'll be at the Local Gest 4:30-7:30 this afternoon @thelocalgest @torontocoffeeculture @toronto_entero #torontocoffee #ethiopiancoffee #cafe #music #happeningtoday #jazz
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Went to @thelocalgest for our staff lunch the other day and had this amazing #fettuccine with rose sauce and #mussels! So many mussels! It was fantastic, this may become my go-to place in #Cabbagetown. #TOFoodventure #blogto #gastropost #gastronomy #ieatto #food #fbcigers #spadesfood #foodpornto #toronto #torontoeats #toreats #goodeats #eatfamous #tastetoronto #pasta #regentpark
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Late lunch over at @thelocalgest - Pineapple Relish Pork Sandwich🍍 BBQ pulled pork shoulder, purple cabbage, jalapeño, pineapple, garlic aioli and fresh cilantro #torontoeats #pulledpork #food #foodporn #YYZ
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Another amazing #meal at #thelocalgest #thelocalgestfamily #love #farmtotable #organic @thelocalgest