Davwud: I am an avid reader of your posts - thoroughly enjoy them. Just curious as to which King Henry's you frequented as I use to be a regular at the RH location with frequent visits to Aurora and a few trips to the Uxbridge location. Meals at KHA have always been good pub fare in my opinion.

There is an Irish Pub on Clarence kitty corner to the Empire Grill (perhaps Ottawaoperadiva can help with the name) that serves F&C. Although I did not order it the serving was huge and appeared to be served with fresh hand-cut fries.

Ottawaoperadiva: thanks for the name of the food eatery. And for reminding me about the sausage kitchen - we dropped in and salivated over the sausage, unfortunately we just finished brunch at Chateau Laurier so could only feast with our eyes. But rest assured we will be back to your wonderful city soon to sample all of the fine fare Ottawa has to offer.

We just returned from Ottawa and also stayed at the Sheraton. You will be within walking distance of the Byward market area, there are a number of restaurants, pubs and bars in the area. My wife and I really enjoyed walking through the stable of small eateries located in a particular building (sorry the name escapes ne right now), inside was an asian place, Indian, fresh made bagels and a pastry shop that also had an array of hot food items.

We also ate at the Empire Grill for lunch one day and had dinner at Wasabi and enjoyed both meals

Have fun

well your loss may be our gain: word is that he will open at the new sheraton hotel in TO.
albeit we are not sure if it will be a high end view or a rumoured bakery and casual dining establishment

Over the past several weeks I have had the pleasure of visiting your fair city and have had an opportunity to eat at:
japadog
Go Fish
UVA wine bar
Joe Fortes
Rodney's
Guu

What other culinary delights should I consider on future visits, I stay at Smythe and Seymour and do not have a car available so preferable spots close by

Thanks

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not that it matters but was just wondering if it is the Krispey's owner that just changed formats? BTW a new "wine & beer" bar and resto will open just down the street across from the park on the east side, one of the partners of Corrados has some knowledge of the lady that is opening the resto and it does sound promising........could it be that the Brooklin/Whitby area is starting to UP te dining options???

For Mexican you might want to try El Dorado located on the south side of winchester just east of thcikson - part of a small 9 hole golf course. Chef is mexican tends to make everything fresh so can take a while. Not a big seating area and not open Mondays. Give it a try........

Thanks for the reply FGL and the web link is much appreciated, would it be a long walk into Old MTL? Would Garde Manger be a good alternative?

Hello Montreal: I will have the pleasure of being in your wonderful city tomorrow night, staying at the Hyatt on Jeanne Mance and was looking for recomendations for a moderately priced resto with a nice bar atmosphere and good food within walking distance of the hotel.

Thanks very much! Merci

Thanks for the reply full tummy, on occassion I find myself without my d-card and have often wondered.

I have often wondered if Canadian Grocey stores - loblaws, metro, sobeys accept credit cards, do any chowers no the answer?

He has just opened a new resto at the new City Center, Las Vegas called TWIST> perhaps you can search for the restaurant website and find out if they are selling the book there whcih could be ordered on-line?????

Looking for input on Best Pickering Roti shop....thanks in advance

Heard he opened a new restaurant in Ajax, does anyone have any information about the retsaurant, menu etc.

went a few times for the ayce which i think is one of the best in the richmond hill, markham area. Place is spotless and service is attentive.

sinatra's in oshawa...........hands down

shoeless joe's at the north east corner of Brock and Winchester, Cullen Gardens will be south on Brock to Taunton turn right onto Taunton ... it is very close to Shoeless

Hey BR: by chance will you be queing at the Oshawa Ribfest in August?????

Kind Henry's S Arms @ yonge and 16th Avenue on the Northeast corner in a small plaza with McDonalds and Lonestar serves them.......

thank you all for your input, some varying thoughts about presenting a gift card , all of which hold valid reasoning........wifey has decided another course of action might be more appropriate, but thanks nonetheless

Does anyone know if George or Colborne Lane offer gift certificates for purchase and if yes, would $250.00 be sufficent for dinner and a modertly priced bottle of wine??

Thanks for the assistance

does anyone know the price for mother's day brunch at the Hilton or Sheraton in Markham or have any alternate locations that do m'day brunch in the markham, richmond hill, durham regions....any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thank so much, I'm an out-of-towner but will be in your great city over the next couple of weeks and would consider for dinner?????????

Can someone provide the name and location of his restauarnet and any reviews would be great..thanks much

there are several steakhouses, most downtown, Carmens, Ruth's Chris, Harbour 60 etc, although I would not recommend the latter 2. Why not compromise and do as your BF planned go to Seniors and then after dinner, go to Didiers for drinks, or dessert and coffee or drinks ....... more about who you are with and not really so much about ambience is it?

sorry I should have indicated that Chatterpauls is located at the south end of the plaza where Nota Bene is located. I have eaten at Nota Bene on several occassions & my last visit was a disappointment, 2 of 4 had the "wild" boar special which was...well, not good at all. The meat was over-cooked and dry.

also in the same plaza at south end is chatterpauls just north on Brock - north of hwy 7/winchester is PepperBerries...Durham regions does not offer a lot of dining choices but these are fairly good and reasonably priced

I for one have enjoyed the korean fare at Ho-shi, tikimondo, bibimbap etc. Not from the take out area but inside the restaurant, I have not been since they renovated as the office has relocated but understand that it is pretty nice inside......

yes, I think it was formerly called Ho-Shim or something to that effect, and yes, I would order from inside the restaurant