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ISO Canned Lobster Bisque
Concord Food Market at Dufferin and Centre St. carries two brands: one is Baxter's and the other is Bar Harbour. I tried the latter and it was alright for a canned soup, though the lobster is quite finely chopped (almost too chopped for my tastes).
Bombay Poori - New ' Good Indian Food Find' in Richmond Hill
I ended up going on Monday night to try it out. We tried to order in a way that would allow us to sample the range of items on the menu. I'm not an expert on Indian cuisine by any means, so I could only judge the food on the relatively limited experiences I've had in the past. With that caveat, my overall impression is that while the sauces of the various dishes were nice and obviously different from one another, it was (a) quite salty (b) devoid of any heat whatsoever, to the point where most dishes tasted sweet. They also try hard to be hospitable.
Overall, we enjoyed our meal, though disappointed that they had run out of lamb for the evening. The appetizers were a bit of a dud (the samosa shells were a hard, brittle layer; the vegetable pakoras were almost indistinguishable from the onion bhaji; mango lassi was warm) but I did enjoy the flavours of the karahi beef, though this was also the worst salt offender. The made to order naan is also a nice touch.
I also noticed that they had a dinner buffet Mon-Thurs for $11.99. Most customers coming through the door while we were there chose to do the buffet. I think I will return next week to try it, as it did look quite tasty and a terrific bargain - included in the price is also the ability order all the fresh naan you want (vs. the $1.50/per we paid with our dinner).
foodyDudey, please do not hesitate in the future to point out more of your chowfinds :-p
Bombay Poori - New ' Good Indian Food Find' in Richmond Hill
foodyDudey, since you've been to the restaurant several times, do you have any particular dishes you would recommend?
Save-A-Lot and paying for bags
1. Here in Toronto, our discount no-frills type of grocery stores have been charging for bags ($0.05 each) for as long as I can remember. At these types of stores, they will usually have boxes by the exit that you can use for free. Then, recently (June 2009), our city implemented a by-law that required all retailers to charge a minimum of $0.05 per plastic bag in an effort to reduce plastic in landfills. Although there was grumbling from the general public about the by-law when it was first put in place, I've noticed a huge upsurge in the availability and usage of reusable bags ever since.
2. I was never really bothered by the introduction of the by-law - I think it's a step in the right direction. All it took was getting into the habit of bringing my own bags.
Best Bagged Tea Brands?
I love 'T' TeaLeaves, particularly their silk pyramid tea bags. It always feels like such a treat when I use them! In particular, I enjoy:
-Energy (gingseng/mint/citrus)
-Monsoon Chai (it's not very spicy, more floral-y, so if you like your Chai teas full of spice, you may not enjoy this)
-Earl grey with lavender
http://www.tealeaves.com/c-9-teabags.aspx
Chinese Take-out boxes
http://tinyurl.com/3fcgb6t
Like these? I've seen them at Solutions (at the Hwy 7&Interchange location) in various colours, though I'm sure craft/packaging stores have them too.
Glass jars - fess up!
Wow, it's so great to know that others also purchase items just for the jar/packaging, because my family and friends do not seem to understand this concept and think I'm "quirky"... :-3
I use the jars for so many things around the house! For stashing pens and markers (I like how it looks all lined up on my desk),, catching loose change, as a way to display pretty candies, as a giant water glass, holding cocktails for picnics, to hold left over contents from canned goods, etc. As bayoucook says, "i just love me a jar!"
The Burger's Priest - Queen and Coxwell
In my situation, the people ahead ordered two double doubles while I ordered two of the "what's right" (which also comes with double doubles). As far as I heard (I know, I'm nosy!) they did not do anything fancy with the condiments either.
The Burger's Priest - Queen and Coxwell
"Oh, and to people saying they can make the same thing at home, well, sure, you probably can. You can grind your own meat, or get very freshly ground meat, cook up on the pan. You can get the potatos, cut them into the same shoestring fries, cook them the exact same way. That would also take a long time, defeating the purpose of fast food."
>>>Your argument is based on the premise that the restaurant is actually cooking the burger faster than one would at home. If a restaurant is taking one hour, as was Full tummy's experience, then that defeats the purpose of going out for "fast food" as well, doesn't it?
I'll also add that when I went last night just before 9pm, there was one other couple who ordered right before me. We got our two burgers before they did and were about halfway through eating them before the couple got their food...so there DOES seem to be a problem with their queuing system. I felt a little guilty eating while they stood where waiting.
Songs about Food and Sex
How about "Milkshake" by Kelis....you didn't say it had to be a good song, right? :-p
Looking for---- Amaranth grains and sour cabbage
That is exactly what they had at Metro (Gould and Church) right next to the fresh cabbage in the produce section!
Looking for---- Amaranth grains and sour cabbage
Hey Leslieville,
Not in your preferred area but I've purchased amaranth at Fiesta Farms before (kind of hidden on the top shelf) and I've seen sour cabbage by St. Jacobs at the Metro by Ryerson.
Hope that helps!
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Fiesta Farms
200 Christie St, Toronto, ON M6G, CA
Looking For a Restaurant/Bar Serving Belgian Delirium in Toronto
The Village Idiot Pub at Dundas and McCaul also has it.
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Village Idiot
126 McCaul St, Toronto, ON M5T1W2, CA
Strange Pairings that Taste Uncommonly Good
i love this combination too. sometimes, i will add some fruit preserves too (i like pear or cranberry).
What Food Trend are You So Sick Of?
"I breathlessly await the introduction of the McDonald's bacon milkshake. And then, of course, the apocalypse."
LOL. Thanks for the laugh.
What is the name of this dessert at Mandarin Buffet...?
does it have a mousse-like texture (ie airy, fluffy)?
Double-dipping - explain it to me
this reminds me of the No Reservations Osaka episode where these two young guys take Bourdain to one of those joints and tell him how double dipping is just. not. done.
Chinese Restaurant with Snails ? -Downtown
Xam Yu. one of my favourite restaurants in that area.
http://www.xamyu.com/files/fullMenu.pdf (item 99, page 6)
you might want to call ahead to make sure they have them for your visit though,
Wow that server is CUTE ... does it matter?
I'm in my early 20s and I want the same things!
Do you order a non dim sum dish during your dim sum meal to fill up stomach space? If so what is it?
too funny!
I would rather eat the bowling shoes!!!!! [The Ballroom]
Wow. I'm so glad I read this thread. I was considering booking an event here (well...if they ever get back to me! it's been two weeks now of no communication since our first contact. huge red flag there.) but I'm definitely considering a different venue instead.
a good bakery / dessert shop?
Pusateri carries items from a number of bakeries around the city, which makes it convenient if you want to sample from a wide range of items and don't want to drive around to all of them. However, I have occasionally had a less-than-fresh item from the Bay/Bloor location...understandable considering that there are logistical considerations associated with running this model...but at the same time, not understandable when I can go to the bakery directly and get it fresh at the same price. Not sure if others have had this experience?
I'm unfamiliar with Scarborough in general, so sorry I can't be much help there.
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Pusateri's
1539 Avenue Rd, Toronto, ON M5M, CA
Do you get obsessed with certain foods?
minus the cold peanut noodle phase, i've experienced obsession cycles with those foods too! (also went through an oatmeal, raisin, cinnamon, honey and KRAFT SINGLES melted in phase...)
Do you get obsessed with certain foods?
i really do just taste-and-mix those various sauces as i go...i change the ratios depending on the particular flavour i crave. i'm thinking of adding a melted nut butter to my sauce tonight...mmmmm...
Do you get obsessed with certain foods?
I've also been on a cabbage kick - it's been almost a month now. I'll usually finish a *giant* head in about 2 days...or less. I blanch it in salted water, then dip into a sauce comprised of various combinations of oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, mirin, sriracha, chili garlic hot sauce. It is an indulgence i look forward to going home to in the evenings...lol
in need of an ice cream truck for sunday!
I was pretty curious myself...so I tried Google for "ice cream truck Toronto" and Licketys.com came up as a catering option and available for rent for events. No idea if they are open this time of year but perhaps check it out? Good luck!! Please report back on what you end up doing!
Khao San Road opens tomorrow
I'm excited!! On one hand, I reeeeally want to go tomorrow...on the other hand, if a lot of people have the same idea, I worry that they may not be ready for a huge crowd (and on a selfish note, I don't enjoy excessive wait times for my food).
Being Billed for No-Shows [split from Ontario]
well of course, one of the first things you learn in contracts is that if there are no calculable damages, there is not much point in seeking a claim because well...what are you suing for?? ;-)
my only point was to reply to "no real consideration offered by the restaurant" since there IS consideration present.
