There are literally thousands of hamburger restaurants in Toronto but how many places serve lamb burgers? True burger connaisseurs know that lamb burgers offer a taste experience that hamburgers cannot match. Where can you find lamb burgers in GTA?

Marky's has been closed for at least 6 months and is scarcely missed.
Oldsters will remember Kishka with gravy at the old Noshery Restaurant on Eglinton Ave W. whichsubsequently moved to the lower level of Yorkdale Plaza... of course this is going back at least 30 years. But I have yet to taste a better Kishka to this day. And no one makes Kishka with natural casing any more. Oh, for the good old days!

You're partly right. Switzers was on the west side of Spadina Ave. but it was several doors north of Dundas St. Across the street was Shopsy's Deli, just north of the Victory Theatre. Shposy's was more popular than Switzers, but the real "fresser mavens" patronized Switzers. Further north and west Spadina on College St. were a number of other Jewish Deli's: Weltz's was next to the Playhouse theatre. At the north-west corner of Brunswick Ave. and College St. was Smith's Tokay, now the site of Caplansky's. On the south side of College St. near Augusta Ave. was a Deli called Shapiro's, I believe. I'm old enough to remember when a corned beef or pastrami sandwich cost 25 cents and a hot dog was a dime. Those were the days, although back then 25cents was an hour's wages.
United Bakeries is a Dairy Restaurant and doesn't qualify as a Deli.

Dear millygirl:
You can find Hamantashen at any Jewish Bakery on Bathurst St.
They not a fundamental requirement for the observance of the celebration of Purim, however.
The actual requirements that you must fulfill (if you are Jewish, of course) are (1) hear the reading of the Megillah (Book of Esther) at both daytime and nighttime. (2) eat a festive meal with family and friends. (3) send at least two different edibles to at least two fellow Jews, and (4) give charity to the poor.
Happy Purim.

What's the food like at Hooters breastaurants in the GTA ... or does it really matter?

Try Sobey's at Clark and Hilda in Thornhill

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned Johnvince on Steeprock in North York. Not only pistachios at reasonable cost, but virtually every other sweet or spicy snack imaginable. A real fun place to shop.

OK , Let's settle this once and for all: What's the best coffee in the GTA : Starbucks? Second Cup? Tim Horton's? Timothy's? Coffee Time? Or perhaps some non-franchise product?
I'm talking regular brewed, hot, coffee here; not fancy lattes etc. etc. (or perhaps there is there no significant difference?)

I've seen Vernor's Ginger Ale for sale at Johnvince on Steeprock in North York.

It is my observation that the average life expectancy of any kosher family restaurant in Toronto is about five years or less. Why should this be? I' m excluding Pizza and Hamburger joints as these are not really places for a quiet, relaxing meal. Does the same situation exist in your city or not? What are restaurant owners in Toronto doing wrong?

The Horseshoe at Queen and Spadina. However be forewarned. He may never want to leave.

My recommendation: Stay Home! Finding tasty food at the EX is an exercise in futility. You have a better chance of finding tasty food at one of Toronto's Soup Kitchens and it's a lot cheaper.

The secret of Marky's "success"? Little or no competition. If you had to have kosher deli, you were basically a captive customer. About 20 years ago I ordered a hamburger to go and requested fried onion instead of raw onion. They charged me an extra 50cents. 20 years ago.!!

If you want to try Marky's Deli at Wilson and Bathurst you better go quickly. The rumor mill has it that Marky's is closing soon. Apparently it will subsequently become a Filipino restaurant

United Bakeries is NOT under Rabbinic Kosher supervision. Therefore, strictly speaking, it cannot be considered a kosher restaurant for observant Jews.

I'm in Toronto, Canada and here's the situation here- probably similar to LA:
Diet Coke can only be used on Pesach by Sefardic Jews because it contains kitnyos-based ingredients. Ashenazic Jews only have regular coke available during Pesach.
Consult with your rabbi of kashruth advisor.

Where can I purchase raw cocoa in bean form in Toronto area?

What is sushi? Is it basically rice with either fish or vegetables enclosed within, or is it fish or vegetables held together by rice? What's the "nafkamina" ? What Bracha does one make on eating sushi? Thanks.

Sounds a lot like the "Soup Nazi" character on Seinfeld.

A unique way to celebrate Christmas might be to have partridge instead of turkey for Christmas Dinner.
Anyone know if partridge is available at a butcher shop or restaurant in the GTA ?

If I am not mistaken, I think Whole Foods on Avenue Road will prepare a gift basket of kosher products on request.

Wolfberries or Goji berries are reported to be an excellent diet fruit and are the latest fad in diet foods.
They have a high glycemic index and powerful anti-oxidant properties. High in vitamins, minerals and amino acids.
They are grown in China and Tibet.
Does anyone know if they are available in the GTA? Chinatown perhaps?

Is there any place in the GTA today where you can find ice cream waffles like you used to buy in the tunnel leading from Eaton"s Main store to Eaton's Annex way back when I was a kid in the 40's and 50's? As I recall, you could also buy chocolate malted soft ice cream cones in that tunnel as well. Mmmmm!

Old Dutch Potato Chips in Canada are now certified kosher by O-U.

Yes, The Shrimp Kitchen was on the east side of Bathurst St.
After the Shrimp Kitchen went out of business, I believe the location was taken over by a restaurant by the name of "The Pie Tree", which lasted for a few years and then also went out of business.

On Bathurst St. between Lawrence and Wilson - west side of Bathurst in the late '50's and early '60's.

Similar to "Arnold's" Drive-In on the old TV sitcom "Happy Days"

Anyone remember?

Anything like the Carousel in GTA now?

You can buy them at Dollarama Stores at $1.50 for eight mini buns.

Forget about Jacob & Co. and Morton's which are more sizzle than steak.
Do you want to spend your money on fancy surroundings and atmosphere, or do you want to taste steak as God intended?
Listen to me. Here's a well-kept secret:
The best steaks in Toronto are to be had at House of Chan ---Eglinton Ave. West just west of Bathurst St.
H of C has been in business for about 50 years. What could be a better recommendation than that?
Trust me.

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House of Chan
876 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto, ON M6C2B6, CA

Ah, Yes! King Solomon's Table. Or as I prefer to call it: King Solomon Stable.
Way over-priced. Probably the only buffet in the world that offers you a salad plate rather than a dinner plate to fill from a very mediocre buffet that has a selection of about twelve items.
Nothing to write home about.

Sorry to inform you, but 398 West is no longer in business.