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Pie Delivery in Toronto?
thanks everyone for the suggestions! i'm going to look into charlotte's, as well as standard delivery later on in the week. one birthday pie coming right up :)
Kingston, ON
Don't know anything about Royal Angkhor, but Windmills (http://www.campuskings.ca/index.php?option=com_sobi2&sobi2Task=sobi2Details&catid=2&sobi2Id=94&Itemid=9999) is great for a more upscale meal and Frankie Pestos (http://www.frankiepestos.ca/index.htm) is great for Italian.
If you're around during the day, I HIGHLY suggest stopping by for a sandwich at Stuff'd Urban Eats (http://superfluism.blogspot.com/2008/07/kingston-restaurant-review-stuffd-urban.html) -customized, fresh, and absolutely delicious!
Hope you enjoy your stay in the limestone city!
Pie Delivery in Toronto?
I'm looking to suprise a friend with a pie on his birthday (he is a pie fiend). The problem is that I won't be in Toronto for the date and was wondering if anyone knows of any companies/bakeries that would deliver? (Or even a company who would pick up a pie and deliver) I know it's an unusual request, but any help is appreciated! Thanks chowhounders!
19th Birthday: Saturday Night Dinner Reservations and Suggestions
I ended up wearing a dressy top with dark jeans, mostly because it was a little too rainy/cold for a dress that night. That having been said, Insomnia has a pretty cool vibe and I don't think it would be too out of place for simple cocktail dresses...nothing TOO elegant/over the top though.
20th Birthday Dinner in Toronto!! (drinks and dancing after?)
Hey there,
The thread that torontofoodiegirl suggested you check out is ironically enough the one that I wrote a few weeks ago :)
I can't speak to any of the other restaurants suggested (though they all sounded really amazing), but I DID end up going to Insomnia for my birthday and I can't rave enough.
In total, I had 11 people there and I called on the Wednesday to book the couches in the back for Saturday night. If you look at the pictures in the gallery of http://www.dine.to/insomnia, the tables surrounding the couches seem really small, but they added a longer table in the middle so it ended up working out really well. I really recommend reserving the couches (over the tables at the front) for a birthday because it's not so crowded/loud as the front of the restaurant.
Other points:
-Service was really attentive
-The vibe of the restaurant was relaxed, but trendy at the same time
-Everyone really enjoyed the food and the prices were very reasonable (sandwiches are around $10, pastas around $12, pizzas around $14)
-Amazing martini selection (prices range from around $8.50 to $11.50)
-Live DJ after 10pm on weekends
-Right on the subway line close to Bathurst station
Anyway hope that helps and wherever you choose to go, have an amazing 20th birthday!
Least terrible dish at Spring Rolls?
I always get the Chicken Shanghai Noodles and ask them to hold the chilli flakes. It's my absolute favourite, try it out! Hope you have a better experience :)
19th Birthday: Saturday Night Dinner Reservations and Suggestions
Wow, thank you all so much for the suggestions and responses!
I went through about 35 different restaurant sites last night and I think I've decided on Insomnia just because it's along the subway line and the pricing is right (plus I hear their martini selection is great). As of right now I have the sofa lounge area at the back reserved. I thought that would be a little more exclusive/fun,but does anyone suggest otherwise (to book the tables instead)? It's a live DJ on Saturday, which is exciting, I'm just worried that we won't be able to hear/have a conversation. Where's the best place to sit/what do you reccomend off the menu? Thank you all once again and I will definitely follow up with a post-dinner post :)
19th Birthday: Saturday Night Dinner Reservations and Suggestions
I’m looking for somewhere fun to celebrate my 19th birthday on Saturday night with 10-15 friends. I had my heart set on Everest, but they don’t take regular large-party reservations and from my conversation with a guy there today, it doesn’t seem like a Saturday dinner will work out.
Can anyone suggest a restaurant that will still be open for reservations for this Saturday night and is easy to access by subway (preferably downtown somewhere)? I’m looking for reasonable prices, a decent drink selection (you only turn 19 once), and a more upscale ambiance- somewhere that we can dress up (nice tops and dark jeans and/or cocktail dresses), but nothing too formal.
I was looking at similar posts and compiled a list of some restaurant I’m going to look into tonight: Insomnia, Sultan’s Tent, Rosebud, Kalendar, Fire on the East Side, Brassaii, Boba, amuse Bouche, Bodega, Focaccia, and Sequel. If anyone can recommend any of these or make any new suggestions, I would really appreciate it!
Thanks so much!
