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Vegetarian restaurants in Toronto?
Hi All -
Looking for restaurants in the Toronto area that serve great vegan/vegetarian food...any recommedations?
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Restaurant for small cocktail party?
Thank you so much for your recommendations! I will definitely check these out!
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Restaurant for small cocktail party?
I was hoping to keep it under $500.00?
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Restaurant for small cocktail party?
It's for my birthday and the age ranges are late 20s-early 30s.
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Restaurant for small cocktail party?
I'm looking to host a party - cocktail reception for approximately 25 guests in late April/early May. I would love for my guests to be able to mix and mingle as well as have appetizers and finger foods laid out on a table. Any cuisine is fine.
I'm looking for a nice, ttc accessible restaurant/venue in the downtown area that would be able to provide good appetizers at a reasonable price. I'd also like to bring in a cake. Any recommedations?
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Venue with space for live band
Thank you so much for your recommendations, everybody! I might just check out the Smiling Buddha as it's in my neighbourhood....sounds like a neat arrangement!
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Venue with space for live band
Hello Fellow Foodies!
I am planning on hosting a small fundraiser/birthday party in about 6 months time. In particular, I am looking for a venue for approx 50 guests and:
1. Hold approximately 50 people - available for rent at a low cost (or hopefully free!)
2. Provide light appetizers at a reasonable cost
3. Will allow me to bring in a band as live entertainment and birthday cake!
In the past, I have used the Art Bar at the Gladstone Hotel - great experience (they are my fallback choice), but looking for something new!
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WINGS!
I second the Sneaky Dee's recommendation! I really like the medium sauce there and they do a pretty good job at saucing them for me (hey, I like my wings messy!). They are the biggest and meatiest wings I've had in the city and a very good sized portion...I usually have to doggie bag!
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The Longest Yard(Bloor St/Islington Ave)
A bunch of us like to go to the local pubs in the west end Thursday nights in order to celebrate the unofficial end of the week...we hadn't been to the Longest Yard before, so we'd thought we'd give it a shot...
We arrived at around 7:30pm last night and it was quite busy. To be quite honest, I was very surprised to see children in the establishment - I don't think their menu is all that kiddie-friendly! I would have to agree with you that the service was a little slow and spotty, but once the crowd cleared at around 9:30ish, it became more consistent and was definitely more attentive.
Wasn't this Longest Yard featured on Restaurant Makeover? This place used to be The Office a while back - and I thought it was a grungy and dirty old bar. I do like the changes the owners have made, but in all honesty, if I'm there to have messy wings and a couple of pints, I'm not all that concerned with the the look or the atmosphere. All in all a pleasant experience.
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Looking for interesting eating experience.
I guess it really depends on what you mean by "interesting place to eat". The Sultan's Tent can be an interesting place to eat - with the tents, the lighting and the bellydancer. Keep in mind that you would have to spend at least $40 on the prix fixe menu in order to get into the back to for this experience. Food is ok, not great. However, if it's dinner and live bellydancing that you're after, I'm not sure where else you could go on a Thursday night.
If it's ethnic authenticity you're looking for, you probably won't find it at the Sultan's Tent.
It's a bit of a tourist trap. Entertainment, yes. Authenticity, no. Maybe try Ethiopian House?
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Who's Been To The Sultan's Tent / Cafe Maroc?
I went to the Sultan's Tent last Saturday night for my friend's birthday party. I haven't been to the restaurant in a couple of years so I was pretty excited about eating there again (Yes, I have had positive experiences with both the service and the food in the past) and writing a mini review here! We were a group of 10 and had a reservation in the Tent section for the 4-course prix fixe menu...
Atmosphere: I love the way this place looks - the drapes, candles, and cushions. Cozy, inviting, and very sumptious. I would, however, suggest wearing a short sleeved top as I always find it gets warm in there.
Service: Our server was a friendly and amusing fellow. He was also quite knowledgeable about the menu, helping the first-timers by making suggestions and recommendations. I have read some reviews about how slowly the food came out - we did not experience this problem -our food came out one course after another in quick succession, the dining area was packed but I do keep in mind that we sat in the 10:30pm seating...
Food: I have always enjoyed the food at the Sultan's Tent. Not so much this time. I started off with the Harira - a spiced lentil and bean soup. I was a little disappointed as I thought that it tasted like a warm, slightly bland, watered-down version of the rich and fragrant soup that I had on my previous visit. A friend concurred.
I added the B'Stila to my meal for an added cost. DO NOT ORDER THIS. When our server said that some people found it was a little dry in the centre, he underexaggerated...it was completely dry! It was stuffed with dry shredded chicken but little else. I don't think that I've seen so much powdered sugar as a plate garnish! I ate a bit of it (washed down with a glass of water), gave a piece to a friend and left the remaining half on the plate. Another friend ordered the crab cake and didn't like it at all. I tried some and found it a little too moist for my liking (I wasn't sure if it was totally cooked through...).
For my main, I had the Cous Cous Royale which consisted of a lamb chop, 3 merguez sausages, chicken supreme, morrocan root veggies and cous cous with tangine sauce. I really enjoyed this dish - the chicken was meaty and juicy, the sausages were tasty, and the lamb chop, though a little small, was really quite good. I was pretty full at this point so I didn't bother with the mound of cous cous on my plate. There were rave reviews about the lamb shank. I must say that if you go to the Sultan's Tent, you can't go wrong with the lamb! According to the server, they've won awards for having the best rack of lamb in the city. One of our party is a vegetarian (who could eat chicken and fish but prefers not to) and was disappointed that there was no vegetarian option on the menu...
For dessert, I chose to have a creme brulee. It was delicious. A couple of our party ordered what is called the Chocolate Oasis - described by our server as "a spoon of flour and the rest chocolate...". It sounded decadent...but tasted like a heavy dense chocolate pudding - waaaay too rich to have more than a spoonful.
Food aside, I would say that we had a pleasant time at the Sultan's Tent. Our bill including alcohol, surcharges, taxes and gratuity came out to be approx. $80 per person. It is quite a novel experience to eat inside a tent and to be entertained by a bellydancer - and fun if you're with a group of people. But, if it's the food you're after, stick to Cafe Maroc (the a la carte version).
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Anyone know where to find Cilantro?
Chinatown will definitely have it. Your local grocers or supermarket should carry it as well...and yes, both cilantro and coriander have been known to be used interchangably!
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Chinese Hot Pot in Etobicoke/Mississauga?
Thanks for the heads-up! Looks like I'll be heading up to Scarborough or Markham! Do you know of anything in Downtown Chinatown?
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New to the area, looking for Trini-Indie food.
I really like Island Foods located at Dufferin and King. The rotis and curries are delicious...the hot sauce is to die for!
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Chinese Hot Pot in Etobicoke/Mississauga?
Yes, I was hoping to find a hot pot restaurant similar to those out in Scarborough or Markham...the DIY style cooking with a spicy soup!
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Chinese Hot Pot in Etobicoke/Mississauga?
I have a serious craving for Chinese Hot Pot...I'm going to be in the Etobicoke/Mississauga area tonight, does anybody know of any restaurants serving Hot Pot in the West End?
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Chef's Tables in Toronto
Thank you for all your recommendations and feedback! It is truly appreciated! I have heard Hemispheres and they do have a Chef's Table there! We're all adventurous eaters and are extremely excited! I have requested a reservation and hopefully can accomodate...if not, I'll be checking out some of the recommendations posted...Will keep you all informed! Thanks again!
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Chef's Tables in Toronto
Thank you all for your replies!
Charles - Out of the 3 restaurants you listed, which would you recommend?
I have also heard that there is a Chef's Table at Hemispheres - I tried contacting them last week but have yet to and have actually yet to hear from someone there...
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Chef's Tables in Toronto
Hello!
I will be entertaining some friends here in Toronto around Christmas time and they have mentioned that they'd like to experience eating at a Chef's Table. I understand that this sort of dining may cost a pretty penny, so I definitely want a place that will amaze! Any recommendations and recent experiences?
