Toronto Momofuku set to open July 28th

Great news. And 3 restaurants in one building -- did not know this.

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2012 alphonso mango sightings

12 in a case (for $27, at Kohinoor).

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Maroli Restaurant owner charged after scuffle with alleged thief

so his own surveillance camera gets him arrested? why even bother trying?

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Looking for duck confit

Fiesta Farms, at the meat counter.

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ISO/ What is the best Home proconsumer Espresso machine?

We have the same combo as foodyDudey and love them. Also from the Green Beanery. I think foodyDudey means $1100 or $1200 btw :)

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Fave Dumplings in Markham

We're headed up to Markham this evening to find some dumplings. Was thinking of Traditional Chinese Buns. Do you have other favourites that you would recommend?

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Openings 2012 (Toronto)

Hopgood's Foodliner, on Roncesvales.

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Ace on Roncesvalles...anyone know what is going on?

No, earlydrive, Hopgood's restaurant is up the road from The Ace.

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Ace on Roncesvalles...anyone know what is going on?

This is Jeff Hopgood's restaurant. Article in the G&M today.

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Restaurant Recommendation on Upper East Side

It's East 76th Street (Surrey Hotel).

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Restaurant Recommendation on Upper East Side

Hounds,

We'll be in NYC in Feb, staying in the UES. We arrive a little on the later side Friday and are looking for somewhere not too far from our hotel for that evening -- anything up there? Geography of the City is not my strong suit.

For some context, I've been to NYC a number of times and enjoyed meals at all of the Momofuku restaurants, EMP, Prune, WD-50, Balthazar, The Dutch, Babbo, Lupa, Locanda Verde, Torrisi's.....

Suggestions for the UES?

Thanks.
earlydrive

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Chowhounds best 10 Resturants in GTA - 2012 version

I read recently (Toronto Life, I think) that Nick Liu is opening a chinese bistro...? Fall 2012

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Chowhounds best 10 Resturants in GTA - 2012 version

Ortolan
Buca
Acadia
Grace
Enoteca Sociale
Harbord Room
Black Hoof
Sushi Kaji
Porchetta & Co.
Lai Wah Heen

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Sam James Coffee Bar in the Financial District?!

This is indeed excellent news. The spot will be in the PATH, below the new(ish) Earls. Likely to be March before it's open.

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Organic Capon?

thanks for the deets, aser. in any case, we're picking one up from Sanagan's today and hope it's delish.

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Organic Capon?

sanagan's

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Ici Bistro... also over there

The opentable tip is really handy -- thanks sman. I searched and noticed, for example, that there was even availability for 2 on NYE!

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Romantic, inexpensive place for NYE dinner downtown

How about Grace?

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Stock (new Trump tower)

Apparently, the restaurant in the new Trump tower at Bay and Adelaide will be called Stock and the EC will be Tedd Clarmo. I don't know anything about this chef (other than what I read on chefDb. Any thoughts?

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Where to eat on a Tuesday night (early) in TO

How about Enoteca Sociale now that Grant VC is cooking there now -- interesting write-up in the G&M today, no?

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Enoteca Sociale
1288 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J, CA

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Fresh/handmade pasta

Thanks blui and justsayn -- was hoping for something a little closer (St. Clair to College area), but may have to go a little further.

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Where to eat on a Tuesday night (early) in TO

Ortolan. (although I don't know if they're open Tuesday).
Since yoiu're looking for early, you may get a reso for Buca.

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Buca
604 King St. West, Toronto, ON M5V 1M6, CA

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Fresh/handmade pasta

Hounds,
I need to find some handmade lasagne noodles tomorrow (plain or spinach). I'm at Christie & Bloor and am looking for something close-ish. Suggestions?
Thanks,
earlydrive

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Carpano -- now what?

The windows at Carpano are all papered up -- but there looks to be lights and life and mess inside. A reno maybe? Or are they closed for good?

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New To Ontario and I need some help finding some items

Welcome to Ontario, AVONGSA!

I purchased my steam basket (and pot) for sticky rice at Tap Phuong on Spadina. You'll find other housewares there, as well.

For Thai egglant, there are 2 large Asian grocers on Spadina, both north of Dundas a block or two, one either side of the street (sorry, I don't know the names). I always find the small eggplant at the one on the east side of the street.

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Yet another disappointing truffle experience ...

Was sitting at the bar at Splendido last night -- another customer beside me was having the truffle tasting menu (also at the bar) -- all courses with black truffles (including dessert). The fragrance was incredible!! One memorable (looking) course: a single-serving smoking hot empty cast iron pan was brought out on a small board. The diner put the dish together -- first truffle butter (the fragrance!), then an egg, then a thin slice of some cured pork, and then minced truffles and something else poured on top. Looked fantastic. The diner reported each course to be excellent.

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Splendido
88 Harbord Street, Toronto, ON M5S 1G5, CA

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Good fancy Japanese restaurant in Toronto?

Kaji is excellent, Kjaii89 -- ask to sit at the sushi bar. Also, cracks me up that the last time you posted was October 2010 when you were also looking for a place for your girlfriend's birthday. Have a great time!

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Where to eat in Chatham?

ya....no.

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Kyocera Mandolin Slicer where?

Williams Sonoma.

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