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went about a month ago - tried a few of their small dishes and a few different cocktails - all were excellent. Service was very good too. Volume increases as night progresses (beautiful room but brick walls not good for absorbing noise) so go early if you want a quieter experience.
The Saint Tavern on Ossington
also went last night....had the periogies, fried chicken, house curred salmon and cheesecake for dessert. All excellent as was the service. Good value too for quality and portion size. Good vibe in the room, loud but still able to have a conversation. Will return for sure.
The best chocolate chip cookie in Toronto?
wagamama - corner of king west and tecumseth - chewy, soft but lots of chocolate chips. yum
Gusto 101
I've been for lunch twice (great burger with spicy fries and homemade ketchup, grilled salmon salad - delicious, but huge portion that you could easily share) and dinner twice (seafood grilled kabob, pizza, homemade ricotta - all great). Nice service, always very busy, good price points....looking forward to their patios (one in front and one on the roof) opening.
NEW Best Pizza in Toronto Thread
Buca: Recent obsession - simple one with Buffalo Mozzarella, Basil and tomato sauce.
Best Nachos in Toronto?
Oh Cocao - I'm a Keg fan too. The Wheatsheaf used to have great nachos (haven't had in a few years) - evenly spread on a metal pan (not too embarrassingly big if you are eating them on your own) with good cheese & topping distribution and a low price point ($7.99 or $8.99 with a side of chili). The Firkin on King is latest fav - but you have to order the sour creme/guac/salsa on the side - so you don't have a mountain (and soggy chips).
Looking for private dining for 16 to 18 people
le select bistro has private section at back and is open on a sunday
Need to impress a VIP client from Las Vegas - recommendations?
Origin or Colborne Lane are another two options for you.
Union on Ossington - Who's been lately?
Love the food and the service - but find the seating very tight if sitting on the south side of the room - elbow to elbow with your neighbour.
Loblaws weekly flyer
we get our loblaws flyer delivered to our house (along with no frills, metro, canadian tire etc.) every tuesday. you can also get it at the entrance to the store - usually where u pick up your cart. the insiders report is seasonal - comes out in the spring, summer and holiday time. the blue menu insiders report should be out in about a month.
Chowhounds best 10 Resturants in GTA - 2012 version
Keriwa
L'Ouvrier
Woodlot
Khao San Road
Enoteca Sociale
The One That Got Away
Toca
Marben
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Enoteca Sociale
1288 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J, CA
Toca
181 Wellington St W, Toronto, ON M5J 2H5, CA
You have $10 for a meal, where do you go in Toronto?
Pasta Special at Fusarro's on Spadina just north of Richmond - usually $9 or $10 - pasta/salad/bread - great deal and delicious.
Help! Night out downtown
I agree with you CocoaChanel....Modus is open on Saturday night - I went there on a Saturday night and found it meh - safe menu, nothing special, and quite pricey.
NYC Hound staying at Ritz - Downtown Dinner Recs needed
Black Hoof - sit at the bar.
Woodlot - sit at the communal table - you will meet lots of people & have great food.
Terroni - on Queen West - sit at the bar - good energy.
Agree too wtih Enoteca Sociale.
Origin - fun vibe, v good food.
Best fine dining in Toronto...on a Sunday
Agree with Opus - but Noce on Queen West is another option. Always impeccable service, terrific food and an extensive wine list. Ask to sit in the front room at the window with a view of the park.
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Noce
875 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J1G5, CA
Spicy noodle soup w/garlic dumplings: Charles St Cafe?
In the early '90's there was a small cafe in the indoor mall on north west corner of Yonge and Charles. They had a varied menu but friends and I would always order their spicy noodle soup (you could order mild, medium or hot) with garlic dumplings. No longer there but wondering if anyone remembers or knows where I could find a similar dish today.
Been out of the loop, what's new and exciting and not too far from the Royal York
Hank's on Church south of Front...
Downtown Restaurants Open for Sunday Dinner
Le Select
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Le Select
432 Wellington St W, Toronto, ON M5V1E3, CA
Restaurant recommendations on Mercer St.
Agree with Le Select & Pizza Rustica Cat123!
Double the walking time Zeva for high heels!
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Le Select
432 Wellington St W, Toronto, ON M5V1E3, CA
Pizza Rustica
270 Wellington St W, Toronto, ON M5V3P5, CA
Restaurant recommendations on Mercer St.
Odd hours especially during TIFF! Head up to King Street! Tutti Matti on Adelaide just east of Spadina is another option for you - great Italian.
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Tutti Matti
364 Adelaide St W, Toronto, ON M5V1R7, CA
Restaurant recommendations on Mercer St.
Milagro at Mercer/John (so just east of the hotel - about a 1 min walk) is good for Mexican. Share a bunch of appetizers and a margarita.
Or walk one block north to King Street - and there are a variety of restaurants - bit touristy but lots of variety. (Paese for Italian, Canteen, Verona, Dhaba for Indian). Walk west on King and you have good Thai at Thai Princess. Keep walking west of Spadina (about a 10 min from the hotel) and you have Crush, Brassaii, Lee, Buca and few pubs to choose from. Have fun!
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Thai Princess
387 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V1K1, CA
Brassaii
461 King St. W, Toronto, ON M5V 1K7, CA
Buca
604 King St. West, Toronto, ON M5V 1M6, CA
Help! Parents coming for dinner during TIFF
East end would get you away from TIFF craziness - agree with Gilead, or you could do Wine Bar, Table 17 or Tomi Kro
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Table 17
782 Queen St. East, Toronto, ON M4M 1H4, CA
Gelato / Ice Cream Challenge - Toronto
Had the dark chocolate and then also the lemon sour creme gelato at Soma at King/Bathurst - both were amazing!
In need of a chef for a dinner party i am hosting.
Jason Inniss, former co-chef at Amuse Bouche, now has his own caterong business - i wld call him.
Persian restaurants at Yonge/Finch area?
Banu on Queen Street West is excellent (Queen and Euclid).
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Banu
777 Queen St West, Toronto, ON M6J 1G1, CA
