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Ivy's Kitchen/Picea - what happened?
check out their facebook page now - lots of photos of the restoration and building the pizza oven. Looks like they're getting ready to open soon.
Bertucci's on College
the windows have been papered for 12 or 13 years. had my first ever osso bucco there many years ago.
lunch with a two-year old near First Canadian Place
looking for suggestions for kid friendly restaurants in the financial district for a mid-week lunch. thx
Downtown Setanta Bar?
Scalliwags at Yonge and St. Clair is the go to bar for Liverpool games. They open early both Saturday and Sunday for premiership games.
Moving to Davenport and Shaw - tell me what I need to know!
Pancho's is a great spot. They have a wide variety of very good Mexican pastries and very nice owners.
dosa downtown?
Madras Masala on Bloor just west of the Christie subway is very good.
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Madras Masala
Toronto ON, Toronto, ON , CA
The Stockyards Smokehouse & Larder
I had the burger recently and loved it - seasoning was perfect, and great toppings. I actually like the wonderbread-like bun for a griddle burger. Too many "gourmet" burger places use oversized dry rolls that are impossible to eat, if you don't have a big mouth.
Farberware coffee percolator - disappointing
I have the small version of the electric coffee percolator (4-6 cups) and have tried many times to replicate the rich taste of perked coffee from the same model that I had back in the late 70s. I ususally use a strong roast and have tried different grinds but the coffee always tastes thin and has a bit of a metalic taste. Anybody have any suggestions?
Yonge/St.Clair - new restaurants
Had a very respectable Halifax-style donair at Spinners tonight. Perfectly seasoned meat with just enough sauce. The prices were very reasonable and service was great. Excellent french fries too. I've had several donairs at the place on College/Ossington but this one was definitely superior.
If I eat nothing else when in Toronto - I need to try/eat
How sad that the peameal bacon on a bun from SLM is usually the only thing we can come up with as a Toronto must have. The last time I had one, I had to pitch it because I couldn't stand the overwhelming margarine flavour I was tasting. My vote for delicious and unique is Ghandi Roti.
Toronto - Best Pho recommendations?
Sprout on St. Clair west does a great rare beef pho - good broth and excellent quality meat.. I've had others that were too greasy for my liking.
Place for a Small Wedding Reception?
I recently had a similar sized post city hall wedding lunch at Midi Bistro on McCaul Street. we were able to offer an interesting and varied prix fixe menu with lots of choices at a very reasonable cost ($25 per person) and everyone loved the food and atmosphere. I had considered Le Select but the set-up fees and service charges made it less attractive.
