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Can we revisit the PATH?
I've been enjoying Feta & Olives at Atrium on Bay for a while now. I think their chicken shawarma is really good!
Fresh bright toppings, steamed soft pita, juicy spiced chicken. SUPER NICE owner who really cares about details and serving nice food. I enjoy giving them my business.
Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives (Canadian Version)
Sentence structure and grammar, man!! I don't know what you're saying here.
I assume your overall gist is that you don't care for MM. You'd be in the minority I must say. A lot of die-hard BBQ lovers really like MM. Myself included. But to each their own.
Duke of Kent review - Authentic British Pub at Yonge & Eglinton!
Ahh. She was was replying to Charles Yu so that did not compute.
Gotcha :)
Duke of Kent review - Authentic British Pub at Yonge & Eglinton!
The Beach?? Duke of Kent is Yonge/Eg.....
Joanne Kates is leaving the Globe!
Also, who cares about Joanna Kates anyways?! What is all this fuss about her retiring. Hers is one voice, but with a spotlight platform. That's all.
Personally, I give published reviews the same attention and consideration as I would a single posting on CH. No more. No less. Actually, probably less.
Joanne Kates is leaving the Globe!
Am I missing something about Sado Sushi??
What is this controversial review everyone (but me) seems to know about?
I went there once 2 years ago. Subpar food. Horrible, cheap atmosphere. Small portions. High prices. Went to Subway for a meatball sub afterwards. Never went back.
I just assumed it was a nothing neighbourhood joint.
So what is this Kates review on Sado? Enlighten me!
Duke of Kent review - Authentic British Pub at Yonge & Eglinton!
I've only been once but I thought the food was quite good! Great atmosphere.
I don't know why I don't go more often :S It's a good spot.
Bridget, the roti lady is back!
Sold out of everything by 1 pm!
I like them, they're very sweet and the food is great but these sellouts are starting to get frustrating for me.
Not like I was there at 2:30.
1!!!
:(
blintzes for brunch/lunch in Toronto
Pretty sure Habord Bakery does blintzes, if you're thinking the Free Times neighbourhood....
I'm sure Nortown's line of "So Delicious" blintzes are also good.
Burger's Priest vs. Holy Chuck vs. Stockyards
At first i did find the shake a tad sweet. But I dunno, I kept on going back for more so I guess it was a bit addicting! And I'm no caramel fan, precisely because I find it too sweet.
But i see what you're saying. I'll for sure be getting that again though. PB+J shake too.
Raging Bull sounds amazing - but hard to stray from the purist's habits, as you say.
Has Le Paradis Gone Downhill Recently?
Oh really, eh, that's not good. Odd, since service has always been pretty warm there. Yeah that really sucks. No call for that.
Has Le Paradis Gone Downhill Recently?
I've said this on so many other LP threads..... so why not again!!
I grew up on Le Paradis. I always loved it. It was always special to me.
However as I've grown older either they've "gone downhill" or my tastes have simply changed. I find their food VERY meh. Wonderful fries still though.
Mostly, I cannot take their ridiculous service. Very cool and unpleasant.
I don't go anymore and my parents, after a visit last week, have had enough as well.
As an alternative, I give a mighty thumbs up to Jacque's Bistro du Parc, on Cumberland in Yorkville.
Burger's Priest vs. Holy Chuck vs. Stockyards
I forgot to add....
Even though I found both HC and BP to be nearly identical in flavour (in other words, both amazing) for some reason I'd personally describe BP's burger as an amped up Wendy's burger and HC as an amped up McDonald's burger. I know this might seem odd given that I thought they were both so similar, but there you go!
I love both Wendy's and McDonald's so I am happy with both BP/HC :) !
Burger's Priest vs. Holy Chuck vs. Stockyards
Yes, that's a good point about the secret menu. I do not like secret menus.
I'm already paying enough for the meal - do I have to do legwork and research as well?? I get that it’s supposed to be fun, but for me I guess it’s just added work.
I loved that HC’s menu was well laid out and explained, easy for all to see.
Honestly, my burger was amazing. I'm not sure if that is because the owner was there overseeing, but it was simply great.
The staff also seemed really at ease, which must come from the owner. Then again they weren’t totally slammed like BP. They should be though, if my first meal there is any indication of what their food is usually like.
I just got a sense of fun there that I don’t necessarily get at BP. Crazy cow cartoons, cute picture-covered walls of shame and fame, eating challenges, fun mission statements. Loved it.
As long as they are consistent with their food, with or without the owner's presence, and with all these other factors to boot, why go to BP? More enjoyable to go to HC for a griddled style flat top burger all things being equal.
Burger's Priest vs. Holy Chuck vs. Stockyards
So after FINALLY trying Holy Chuck, I am rating my preferences as such:
1. Holy Chuck
2. Burger's Priest
3. Stockyards
At HC I got a triple cheeseburger with caramelized onions. The burger tastes almost identical to BP, maybe even the exactly same. Juicy, greasy, messy heaven. Great beef flavour. Perfect bun. What I really like about HC though it that the burger is bigger than BP's, which I find are slightly on the smaller side. I think those that prefer burgers that don't crumble will also like HC. All the taste of BP, but the burger stays intact. Personally, I like both styles, for those that don't like BP's crumbly burger, go to HC.
I also love that it's MUCH easier to eat at HC. No line, lots of tables, food comes quick, zero stress. Nice staff, as opposed to BP's staff that aren't overly friendly. Not unfriendly, but not supernice either (in my limited experiences there).
Fries were really good, but slightly on the salty side for me. Still really good though.
Nutella Salted Caramel milkshake was dreeeeeeeeeamy. So good!
Ordered their "special sauce" (their version of Big Mac sauce) on the side. Fantastic!
It was a pricey, more expensive than BP even, which itself is not cheap. But totally worth every penny. A more enjoyable eating experience overall.
Enjoy the pics!
Natrel Dark Chocolate Milk
I believe Metro has them on sale for $1.99 until May 24.
(If I am recalling their flyer correctly...)
Mariposa Market in Orillia
A quick search indicates no mention of Mariposa Market on the Ontario board - which is astonishing to me. I really think it deserves and needs its own thread.
If anyone cares to contribute thoughts, now there's a spot.
This place is a real treasure - simple comfort food done exceptionally well. It's not new to anyone in Orillia... been around for many years. Great gift and confectionary stores with cool and interesting inventory are attached to the main shop.
A HUGE, near-dizzying, assortment of all kinds of comfort baked goods. Nearly everything I've tried has been incredible. A HUGE offering of lunch items. Probably the best chicken pot pie I've ever had. Among dozens of other awesome items. Simple but done right.
Oh yeah, and the staff is warm, hardworking and generally wonderful.
It can become a real madhouse, almost carnival-like. But the old, sprawling space has an enormous amount of historic character and there is always plenty of seating even when very busy. So even in the commotion it seems relaxing.
Go. Buy. Stock up. Enjoy. Only an hour and change from Toronto by car. Fun to do for an afternoon.
http://www.mariposamarket.ca/
Burger's Priest vs. Holy Chuck vs. Stockyards
Great Burger Kitchen - Gerrard location.
Also, what's wrong with Golden Star?!?!
Burger's Priest vs. Holy Chuck vs. Stockyards
Even as a youngling I DETESTED processed cheese. The thought of it made me wretch. It still does.
HOWEVER....
On a griddled burger I would never dream of putting any other kind of cheese on it.
For me at least, it must be processed.
Cha Lau (formerly Cha Liu)
Good to know, as I never have cash (and love me some rewards points)!
Thanks.
Mt. Everest Restaurant, Eglinton and Laird
That's too bad about your experience at the Bloor location. Hopefully you'll find joy at the Laird spot...
Burger's Priest vs. Holy Chuck vs. Stockyards
I had Stockyards burgers only once. I got 2 and compared.
First one had good flavour but was a bit too well done for my liking. I had it with ketchup only.
I ordered a second burger not as well done, but it was far too underdone for my personal liking. Also ketchup only.
With all the nice burgers in this city there's no reason for me to give SY burgers another shot, really. For my experience at least, it just wasn't worth the fat. BP's definitely are! At BP I enjoy triple patties (doubles are too small for me there), cheese, bit of ketchup. No creative concoctions yet. Heaven (so far).
Looking forward to trying Holy Chuck next week! Not a fan of the zoo-like atmosphere at BP so Holy Chuck seems like a good place to try.
