It’s been 2 years since MerryBerry, the darling Cabbagetown Café + Bistro, opened it’s doors and if you still haven’t stepped through them, we have some great reasons for you to go this month!

First, it’s their 2nd birthday December 4th. Stop in and wish owner, Cyril Picard, a Merry Anniversary.

Drawn to Cabbagetown for its architecture and European feel, Cyril fell in love with the neighbourhood. When the opportunity arrived to open his bistro close to home, it was ideal after a long search for suitable space. Over the past two years he has watched Parliament Street become home to several new businesses and is excited to see many more that plan to open in the area. The local support for MerryBerry has been amazing and the community has enthusiastically welcomed him.

Second, they are offering a Cabbagetown Christmas prix-fixe menu with dishes inspired by the meals eaten by Cabbagetowners a century ago. Cyril and his team have been busy researching the food eaten by the locals in the early 1900s and we are very excited to see what they come up with!

The entire menu is thoughtfully curated. Cyril put it best by saying, “if we are not having fun with it we are not putting it in.” Their dinner prix-fixe menus will change monthly, with the themes of Black and White for January and Unusual Pairings for February and Valentines Day. Not to be left out, the brunch and lunch offerings are just as fun! Desserts include Cyril’s favourite menu item: their Earl Grey Crème Brûlée.

Third, the interior design must be seen. Choosing “picnic” as the theme, Cyril gathered ideas from French design magazines and he has worked with a designer to create the whimsical, charming dining room. In the summer, guests enjoy their marvelous patio tucked away from the traffic on Parliament Street. The entire space is truly a visual delight, including the washrooms that have drawn in customers on word of mouth just to see them!

Fourth, MerryBerry offers so much more than dine-in service (and take-out!). They can host private parties for up to 28 guests and provide catering services for up to 300 people! From baby showers to corporate events, they prepare fun menus to bring the joyful experience of Merry Berry to all their clients.

Cyril told us a great story from one of those private parties, where a little girl celebrated her first birthday at MerryBerry. Later one morning her parents asked what she would like for breakfast. Turning down suggestions of toast or cereal but being too young to speak, she babbled on trying to get her wishes across. What eventually came out? “MerryBerry!”

Fifth, still need a reason to visit MerryBerry?  Drop in to try Cyril’s favourite way to eat cabbage: in their very pretty (and tasty!) coleslaw with green apple, raisins and cranberries.

For more information:

Web: www.merryberry.ca
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MerryBerryCafe?fref=ts
Twitter: @MerryBerryCafe
Real Life: 559 Parliament St. Toronto