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Italy Trip Report Part 1 - Rome (Long)
I'm going to Rome Wednesday with my gf, what would be your top 3 spots to go food. Also which area or hotel you stay at. Heard trastevere is good area for dining and nightlife.
Nuit Blanche 2010 this Saturday/Sunday - O&B Food offerings, any other food events/interesting things?
Where was the guerilla? Checked behind alley behind fresh on queen and nothing was there
The Burger's Priest - Queen and Coxwell
The worst thing about bp is that they already raised price on a single burger was 4.99 now 5.30. It's just too good. Damn you bp
The Burger's Priest - Queen and Coxwell
I've visited TBP about a half dozen times. However last visit, burger was way to greasy and forgot kechup on my dbl burger. Hoping it was just an off day. Because they are some tasty burgers.
best burgers in T.O.
GBK is great, first time the burger was a tad bit overcooked. But still great flavour in the pattly, clean crispy vegetables, super fresh bun. Second time I tried the Vodoo Burger and the burger was cooked perfectly.
Need 23rd Birthday Restaurant Suggestions...
pravda vodka bar might be what you're looking for.
Best burrito in the city...
The best thing about Bandido's and BB is the grilling of the Tortilla, Unlike Z-teca and Quesada, where they do a panini press. Personally I think refried beans much better than black beans in a burrito.
New poutine spot - Poutini
I would give smokes another try, had it this weekend for the first time since early summer. It was really good, fries were crisp (for poutine standard) and the gravy had a real nice taste to it, I think might be using a beef/chicken broth or something, because different from what it was before. Curds same as before, from what i can remember
Miami Subs on Queen & Bathurst
I went there a couple weaks back. After a night out so memory kinda off. I do recall that they have fantastic onion rings. Had the philly steak sub. Seemed good. Think they use provolne cheese. It was kinda of dry (dunno if you're suppose to have bbq sauce on a philly steak) but that would have been good. Overall not a bad option for late night greasy food.
One of a Kind Pasta
I live in the area, and only get take-out, do to the bad service. Lately the food has been hit or miss as well. Two weeks ago I ordered the Veal cutlet, and it was horrible. Think they ran out and used a frozen cutlet. This past Sunday ordered takeout once again. My neighbor ordered Ravioli. Now wouldn't you expect ravioli to be either Cheese or Meat. However, turns out there ravioli is a curry ravioli, which was kind of strange. Also another person orders veal parmesan, and it was fantastic, so who knows what to expect at One of a Kind Pasta
Madras Pantry?
Went there on opening day. One of there Dosa hot plates wasn't working so took about 30min to get order. Also they ran out of a couple of ingredients so limited menu. I do recall the Beef was really good. The Tandoori Salmon not so much and the Jerk Chicken was rather disappointing. Will definitely give it a second chance. As opening days never seem to run that smooth. The owner of nyood and kultura has some involvement so, nice to see what changes the make.
Lou Dawgs - King & Portland
went today had the beef brisket, Overall the meat was not bad, not to dry wih a nice subtle seasoning. I liked that fact that they didn't drown the meat in bbq sauce, but give you the option of more BBQ at the cutlery counter. The bun is fantastic very fresh. like to try to pulled pork next time. Overall a great place to go for lunch. Quick, Cheap and Tasty.
2009 Restaurant closings (and openings) in Toronto
Opening -Reggies Sandwiches beside craft burger anyone know anything about this place?
Best Toronto Diner?
is Stem on queen st. still open? Last time I walked by, looked like it had closed its doors. Not great Diner food. But definitely a staple to the queen street strip.
is there such a thing as a cheap drink in clubland on a friday?
Adelaide street pub is a nice little place that just opened. Corner of Peter and Adelaide.
Eddie Leveque's Kitchen - they were nice (and the food was good!)
I went there last week for brunch. I was expecting lousy service, as what I've read on here. However service was excellent. I was first to arrive, with friends who I was meeting there. So I was in line. Edward was chatting up with me and other couple who were waiting in line. Servers kept coming by giving us heads, saying table will be ready in 5mins. During Brunch our server was quick in getting our drinks and meals. Coffee was refilled quickly. Overall service was great.
Indian food near King-Bathurst
Indus Junction on Queen near Tecumseuth is pretty good. On the higher end of Indian Cusine.
Peter Street location no longer Burrito Boyz?
The 2 partners split. So now Burrito Boyz , is on adelaide and the one in streetsville. The one on Peter is going to be called something different, in process of finding a new name I heard. Been to both locations since split., and as of right now, both taste identical. I guess down the road there will be some healthy competition and we as consumers will be the benefactor of some tasty burrito's.
anyone tried the "LPK's Culinary Groove" or "Gourmet Loic To Go" at Queen/Broadview
I went to Loic a couple weeks back. Had the Striplion with a side of Brussel Sprouts. Believe it costed about $23.00. The Brussel Sprouts were great, Striplion, not so much. Maybe the fact I had to cook it myself (Don't know what I'm doing in a kitchen) caused it not to taste so good. Next time I'll just go out and get a decent meal.
New Poutine Chain above Burrito Boys
If only you can mix Caplansky's fries & smoked meat with Smokes Gravy'n'Cheese you would have one kick ass smoked meat poutine. Gonna try the Butter Chicken tomorrow seems interesting.
New Poutine Chain above Burrito Boys
I don't think they will be open for Thursday. I was inside talking to the owner, The Kitchen is complete but Front of House is not even close to being finished. Most likely the following week. If they do open this Thursday, thats impressive.
HELP......Wellington and Blue Jays Way
The soup place is Ravi Soup, Corned Beef House is good for Reubens and thats about all. Great wings at Fox n Fiddle
Fresco and Company
Waste of money and time. For a couple bucks more you can pick up some Pad Thai or Stir Fry with nearly the same portion, at any restaurant.
Weekend in Toronto
For something quick I would suggest the following places
Greek Gyros - Messini at 445 Danforth Ave.
Italian Sandwiches Veal/ Eggpant Sandwich - Mustachio at St Lawrence Market
Soup - Ravi Soup on 322 Adelaide St. West
Chinese- Swatow 309 Spadina Ave.
Breakfast Sanwich -Carousel Bakery at St.Lawrence Market
Restaurants with decent food for but great atmosphere
West Area
The Drake Hotel- Queen West
Terroni -Queen West
Czehoskis -678 Queen Wast
Crush Wine Bar -King West
Brassil - King West
Rodneys Oyster - King West
Downtown
Beer Bistro 18 King St. E
JKWB
Fancy restaurants
Nota Bene - Downtown
Ki Japenese -Downtown
5th Element-Downtown
Rosebud- Queen West
3 area of the city you should check out is
The Danforth for Greek
Spadina for Asian
St.Lawrence Market -Everything
Have fun
cozy romantic restaurant?
I think the food is much better at Amuse but atmosphere of niagara cafe is much more comfortable and inviting.
The best club sandwich in TO?
Tomatoes are a must for a club. To me that what determines whether its a good club or not. I cant stand having a club that oozes out tomato juice. Also is a traditional club with Mayo or Butter? I like Butter, Mayo on the side.
Montreal Smoked Meat in Toronto
So I was having my Smoked Meat Craving today, and went to Caplanksy's for lunch. First time in last 5 or 6 visits without Zane in the kitchen. Sad to say, not quite the same taste. Very fatty or BAD FAT as montrealer70 indicated. Very Chewy in certain parts. And I ordered it Medium. The flavour and spice was all there, but I think the person in the kitchen didn't know how to cut the meat properly so it was very stringy and fatty in certain parts. I hope Montrealer70 or Embee can try Caplanksy without Zane in the kitchen to understand what I mean. By no means am I a connoisseur of smoked meat, I just hope this was a fluke.
