wongjym's Profile
Driving the 401 - Toronto to Montreal
In order of quality and food,
Woodenheads
Cambodiana
Le Chien Noir
Tango
Saigon Delights
Lunch and dinner in Kingston
I love to eat out in Kingston. Woodenheads is the most consistent, good pizzas and entrees. A nice atmosphere and busy most nights. Pan Chanco's is average for dinner and I only go for the brunch fare but has a nice "pusateri's" "whole foods" feel with cheeses, breads and desserts available from the counters.
I would highly recommend Cambodiana on Brock St. Excellent curries and a local favorite. Saigon delights is also a local favourite and thier #6 with chicken is excellent. If you're in the mood for sushi, Take is the most popular choice, but don't expect too much because there is no good sushi in Kingston.
To be completely honest, there are no consistently good "high end" restaurants in Kingston. At least in comparison to Toronto, Montreal, New York or LA.
Chez piggy is slightly overpriced and while being "high end", it wouldn't be my first choice. If you really want a nice dinner, my choice would be Casa Domenico. A nice selection of Italian-styled fare. Aqua terra, Chez Piggy, Olivea, and Chien Noir can be wildly inconsistent with bad service and hit or miss as far as food. Second place would be Chien Noir but the recent menu changes and service have been subpar. Atomica is a sister resto of chien noir, more casual serving mostly pizza and pastas. Windmills is a more casual cafe as well, popular for brunch and decent.
Kingston does have a variety of patio/pubs which are very nice, including the Kingston Brew Pub, Tir Na Nog, and Toucan. A great late night tapas place with great atmosphere and young professional crowd is Tango. Excellent selection of interesting martini's and delicious sweet potato fries.
Eating in Spain/Portugal - Costs?
Just got back from a tour of Spain. Would have to recommend eating at Fagolagas in the city of Hernani, near San Sebastian. Best meal ever.
Madrid or Barcelona
Just got back last week from Barcelona. Defnitely would go back. Great city with lots fo do. Great food, shopping and night life.
Better for younger people looking for fun than Madrid which is a little sleepier.
Best Meals
Cinc Sentits (amazing food, unique, great service - best meal by far)
Comerc 24 (great food and atmosphere, different- essentially upscale tapas, but tasty. lamb was scumptious and french toast dessert is a must try)
If you're budgeting, then quick, reliable food you can go to any Origens 99.9.
Calgary eats
I would consider central grand for dim sum on the 2nd level on 16th and Center St or if you can go farther, try Forbidden City in the NE.
River Cafe is always good for a very nice meal.
Try Hanna Sushi, Shikiji or Kyoto 17 for some good fish.
