Written by Almost a year ago, a neighbor invited the community to show their love and support for each other by raising a glass for Aspinwall’s first “porch toast.” Many of our neighbors have continued this tradition weekly throughout the pandemic. On Saturday, March 20th at 5pm, we invite all of our neighbors back out on their porches, stoops, and balconies to once again raise their glasses in a show of community strength.
We also invite you to show your love for the restaurants and businesses that mean so much to our neighborhood by shopping small and eating local. Make a purchase at a participating business below on March 20th and use your receipt to enter to win $150 in gift cards from local businesses!
Shop & Eat Local
The following businesses will be participating in a special promotion for Aspinwall residents on Saturday, March 20th during their regularly scheduled business hours. Don’t forget to mention the porch toast and ask for a receipt to use as your raffle entry. Enter to win here by March 21st at noon using your receipt.
Restaurants & Food
| Aspinwall Beans ‘N’ Cream | Buy a latte get the second one 50% off (perfect excuse to treat your neighbor!). | Closes at 3pm. |
| Botanical Vegan Cafe & Market | 20% off your favorite juice or spritzer! 10% off all food items! | Get your order in by 3:30pm |
| Caliente Pizza & Draft House | Take advantage of current March Madness pizza and beer specials or grab a slushie or cocktail to go. | |
| Casa del Sole | $2 off a Large Pizza – be sure to mention the porch toast when ordering! | |
| Cornerstone | Spend $50 and get $10 back on a gift card. Be sure to mention the porch toast! | |
| EZ PZ Gatherings | On the one-year anniversary of the Aspinwall Porch Toast, get $2 off the “The Charquarentine Boxes” that saved my business! They are perfect for 1 (or share if you want!) and include a taste of 3 cheeses, one meat, fruit and nuts. $10 each (regularly $12) Pickup at 230 1st Street, the site of our FUTURE ASPINWALL LOCATION – on Saturday, March 20 from 3-4 p.m. | Pre-Order Only by Thursday Email ezpzgatherings@gmail.com with “porch toast” in the subject line. Limited Quantities Available! |
| Luke & Mike’s Frontporch | 50% off Lemon Drop Martini or 50% Blackened Shrimp Risotto Mention the Porch Toast for discount. | Carry out or dine in |
| Willie’s Smoke House | Spend $50 and get a $10 gift card. | Store closes at 3pm. |
Save your receipt to enter to win $150 in gift cards to Aspinwall restaurants and shops!
Shops
| Dovecote | 20% off Aspinwall Drinkware for Aspinwall residents. (Porch Toast Perfection!) | Limited quantities. Sat. 10 – 4pm |
| Kristi Boutique | 20% off an item of your choice | Sat. 10 – 4pm |
| Lynlott Miniatures | Mention Aspinwall Porch Toast and Receive a 20% Off One Item Thanks for Shopping Local Coupon! | Sat. 10 – 3pm |
| Mossy Lane | 20% off an item of your choice. | Hours extended from 12- 5pm on March 20th |
| Rosebud’s | Free gift with purchase from Nora Fleming. | Sat. 10 – 5pm |
| The Sol Collective | 20% off an item of your choice. | Sat. 10 – 5pm. |
| Spark Books | Stop in for a free noisemaker craft kit and take 20% off an item of your choice. | Limited quantities. Sat. 10-4pm only. |
Save your receipt to enter to win $150 in gift cards to Aspinwall restaurants and shops!
If you are a local business and would like to participate, please fill out this form or email sarah@aspinwallneighbors.org.
Spread the Word
We want everyone to know about this event. Here’s how you can help:
- Make a card and leave on a neighbor’s porch letting them know you’ll be participating and you hope to see them.
- Share on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter or email to neighborhood friends.
- Make your own chalk art announcement or window sign for passersby.
Make it Festive
Neighbors are encouraged to decorate their porches or create signs or chalk art with positive messages for the community (we knew you were looking for a reason to leave your holiday lights up).
