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 1. OM Restaurant and Bar

1439 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M6R 1A1
(416) 532-3901

Categories: Indian, Himalayan/Nepalese

Neighbourhood: Parkdale

4.0 star rating
  10/13/2010

This was MY first visit to OM Restaurant.  I'm still A-OKAY(Survived).  3.5 *Star*

Of course, we had to order the Jasha Momo($6.99), not two but one order.  We love that they came out with Spicy Hot Sauce from being steamed and straight to our table…More »

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 2. Soba Canada

120 Bloor St E
Toronto, ON M4W 3N4
(416) 436-7997

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhoods: Church-Wellesley Village, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  12/1/2010

Traditional and Authenticity brought me to Soba Canada's website a few years ago.  The curiosity began as typically watching a television show of a Soba Chef cutting FINE lengths of fresh Soba with a Soba Kiri. (http://en.wikipedia.or...)

Having…More »

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 3. Downtown Deli

4 Temperance Street
Toronto, ON M5H 1Y4
(416) 366-6464

Category: Delis

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  10/29/2010

Coming out of one of the many Financial buildings on this block we arrived to OMB feeling of Business Formal one second to Roadkill the next.  The decor while stylish has an abundance of Biker theme.  We sit as we felt that Biker style attitude…More »

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 4. One2 Snacks

8 Glen Watford Dr
Scarborough, ON M1S 2C1
(647) 340-7099

Categories: Fast Food, Malaysian

Neighbourhood: Scarborough

3.0 star rating
  4/14/2011

It's like walking into a Travel Agency.  Malaysia destination posters align the walls along with photos of some colorful Food selection.  The Menu is affordable(!) while having plenty of selection of Malaysian Snacks & Hawker's Delights that made you…More »

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 5. Izakaya Tsuki

5182 Yonge St
Toronto, ON M2N

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhood: Willowdale

4.0 star rating
  1/17/2011 First to Review

Wara Wara Wara Warayaki!  If only the diners could actually see the Straw Fire BBQ that would make the night for me but obviously it would have been a fire hazard but I would have been happy to sign a waiver like they do for Armaggedon Wings.…More »

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 6. Katz's Delicatessen

205 E Houston St
New York, NY 10002
USA
(212) 254-2246

Categories: Delis, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: Lower East Side

4.0 star rating
  3/13/2011

The Bouncer at the Door made sure everyone of us knew that we couldn't leave if we lost that small stub. That was a bit of pressure as there was just an overflow of people everywhere during Lunch Hour making it hard not to lose or spill anything…More »

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 7. Born Jook

726 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M6G 1L5
(416) 506-0476

Category: Korean

Neighbourhoods: Koreatown, Bickford Park, Seaton Village

4.0 star rating
  10/28/2010

I was naturally HOOKED when I got a sneak peek as this place had their doorway slightly ajar.  It looked like a vision of some Japanese/Asian independent Noodle Shop that is family owned and operated.  

The decor and setup is completely Fusion as you…More »

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 8. Gagan Sweets

3175 Rutherford Rd
Vaughan, ON L4K 5Y6
(905) 532-0126
4.0 star rating
  10/30/2010 First to Review

Gagan Sweets 100% Pure Vegetarian resides in one of the exterior plazas of Vaughan Mills.  The closest competition would be Bollywood Bistro but it can't really be in direct comparison as Bollywood does Meats while having a smaller dining/buffet area…More »

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 9. Sgt. Splatter's Project Paintball

54 Wingold Avenue
Toronto, ON M6B 1P5
(416) 781-0991
4.0 star rating
  7/28/2011

Man Down!

As my blurred vision fades to blackness, the memories of my past comes back...

.......
I see myself entering the soggy painted sand field of war.
6 of my friends 3 of whom defect to the other side prior to battle.
As we bunker down in 2 storey…More »

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 10. York Mills Arena

2539 Bayview Avenue
North York, ON M2L 1A9
(416) 395-7844

Category: Skating Rinks

4.0 star rating
  2/3/2012 First to Review

From a night of Hot Flow Yoga to the extremes of Ice Cold Skating.
Skating is poetry-in-motion, however if you ever see me skate...
You'll quickly find that this poem is as dead as a log-on-skates.
If you ever see a Los-er coming towards you, start…More »

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 11. Au Cinquieme Peche

4475 Rue St-Denis
Montreal, QC H2J 2L2
(514) 286-0123

Category: French

4.0 star rating
  2/26/2012

Q:  How do you follow-up from Au-Pied-de-Cochon dinner 30 minutes ago?

A:                                        Au Cinquième Péché
                                             -=[The Fifth Sin]=-

                                            otherwise…More »

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 12. Dieu du Ciel

29 av Laurier Ouest
Montreal, QC H2T 2N2
(514) 490-9555

Category: Pubs

4.0 star rating
  5/9/2012

Foie Gras is to Quebec as Pickled Liver is to Dieu du Ciel.  Feed that bad boy!
This brewpub is the place to be, every night. If you're not here, you don't exist.
The few spotlights give the traditional wood furnished setup some modern flash.
Energy…More »

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 13. Les Trois Petits Bouchons

4669 Rue Saint-Denis
Montreal, QC H2J 2L5
(514) 285-4444

Category: French

3.0 star rating
  3/1/2012

Put a Cork in it.  
In fact put Three.             Voila!           Les 3 Petits Bouchons                    
Petit ones will do.

Initial encounter we had with top notch Montreal service.
Much above my typical norm that I didn't mind paying QST.
Let's not…More »

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 14. McGregor Park Recreation Centre

2231 Lawrence Avenue East
Scarborough, ON M1P 2P5
(416) 396-4023

Categories: Skating Rinks, Recreation Centres, Swimming Pools

Neighbourhood: Scarborough

4.0 star rating
  2/5/2012 First to Review

Next to Winston Churchill CI one side and Toronto Public Library on the other.
St. Lawrence Catholic School across the street and Public Park behind.
McGregor accomodates Neighbourhood Families, young and old.

This Recreation Centre side is a…More »

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 15. The P Jays Take Out

2677 Kennedy Rd
Scarborough, ON M1T 3H8
(416) 297-0369

Neighbourhood: Scarborough

4.0 star rating
  5/11/2011

P Jays is hidden.  Even all these years that I've driven on Kennedy road.  The tiny undesirable plaza it resides doesn't appeal to too many people as you see the barebone convenient store, a few chiropractors, an office here and there and less than a…More »

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 16. Seven Grams

131 Avenue Rd
Toronto, ON M5R 2H7
(647) 351-1317

Category: Coffee & Tea

4.0 star rating
  1/30/2012

Seven Grams   Serves    Fourteen Grams
(Single Shot)                   (Double Shot)

What's in a Name?[1]

Cappuccino. Te Aro Beans. Baristas.
Chic without being Chi Chi.  Maybe.
As quiet as a Mouse.           3.5'd
Cuz they're all eating APPLES[2].

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 17. Finest at Sea Seafood Boutique, Granville Island

1805 Mast Tower Rd
Vancouver, BC V6H 3X7
(604) 684-4114

Category: Seafood Markets

Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek

4.0 star rating
  3/9/2011

It's not quite a complete excursion to Vancouver until Smoked Salmon is consumed.  I think that's a fair enough statement considering Salmon is a local product.  I browsed around quite a bit of Vancouver realizing that most Seafood Vendors display…More »

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 18. Mona's Roti-Caribbean Food

4810 Av Sheppard E
Scarborough, ON M1S 4N6
(416) 412-1200

Category: Caribbean

Neighbourhood: Scarborough

4.0 star rating
  3/19/2011

Mona's was Rock-n-Roll..i.n.g when we arrived with plenty of hands on-deck in the back kitchen rolling out an incredible amount of Fresh Roti Breads.  It was weekend dining hours so we got the orders and settled on one of their 2 Tables available for…More »

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 19. In Cheon House Korean & Japanese Restaurant

9 Glen Watford Dr
Toronto, ON M1S 2B9
(416) 297-7379

Categories: Japanese, Korean

Neighbourhood: Scarborough

4.0 star rating
  11/11/2011

I actually had 2 options fighting for top spot as my Lunch-of-the-day.
One hand, the pricier($11.00+) Galbi Jjim looks authentic on paper.
Two hand, a less costly Kal Guk Soo.  Noodle, me, noodle, me, noo...
Upon asking staff for suggestion, I chose C3…More »

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 20. Le Saint Bock

1749 rue Saint-Denis
Montreal, QC H2X 3K4
(514) 680-8052

Categories: Pubs, Brasseries

3.0 star rating
  3/4/2012

After a hard days Leisure, nothing is better than a Brew.
We strived to visit Local Flavour Brasserie Artisanales.
Le Saint Bock is a place that one can spend all night.
Classy somewhat chic pub meant for the 25+ crowd. 3.5'd

Draft Menu at the Bar was…More »

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 21. Maple Yip Seafood Restaurant

4227 Sheppard Ave E
Scarborough, ON M1S 5H5
(416) 297-1438

Category: Seafood

Neighbourhood: Scarborough

3.0 star rating
  1/28/2012

Maple Yip has been in existence for a long time.
It needs no introduction or even another Fan.
I've never been a regular there and it's due to fate...

I began with all time fav but now closed Magic Wok(Scarboro).
When that closed, we moved onto Fantasy…More »

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 22. Big Bone BBQ & Wicked Wings

10040 Keele Street
Maple, ON L4J 1M3
(289) 304-9000
3.0 star rating
  1/28/2012

BB BBQ has always been a destination for me to try.
It never came to fruition as their sister branch is closer for me.
Memphis BBQ in Woodbridge was satisfying enough as is.
Much much more convenient than driving to Newmarket or Barrie.
Secondly, I've…More »

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 23. Ferrovia Ristorante

7355 Ave Bayview
Thornhill, ON L3T 5Z2
(905) 695-0110

Category: Italian

3.0 star rating
  10/5/2011

From start to finish, the Sun/Mon night Prix Fixe($23.95) does satisfy the neighbourhood couples or oldtime friends night out.  In a plaza that seems like a quiet oasis away from the youthful or money-chitchat, Ferrovia is a pleasant get-away from…More »

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 24. Birds And Beans Cafe

2413 Lake Shore Blvd W
Etobicoke, ON M8V 1C5
(416) 913-9221

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Internet Cafes, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: Etobicoke

3.0 star rating
  11/11/2011

Birds and Beans.
    Scratch my head curiosity ensues, huh?
         What does Birds have to do with Beans?
              WOULD you know the commonality of those Two?

Education, it seems is a wonderful device.
As long as it is in a Flyer format with…More »

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 25. The Empanada Company

122 Forthieth Street
Etobicoke, ON M8W 3N3
(647) 435-5003

Category: Mexican

Neighbourhood: Etobicoke

3.0 star rating
  7/6/2011

The Empanada Company

Combo 1. ($4.99)
2 Empanadas, 1 Dip or 1 Drink

Traditional or Contemporary
       Baked or Deep-Fried
        Eat-in or Take-out
            Dip or Drink

Sweet and Spicy Beef Empanada -
Pan seared Beef, Sugar snap Peas, Broccoli,…More »

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 26. BeaverTails Pastry

69 George St
Ottawa, ON K1N 1K1
(613) 241-1230

Category: Desserts

3.0 star rating
  9/15/2011

Elephant Ears...
Beaver Tail...
Roadkill du Jour.
Call it what you will.

Look at that, mine even had decorative Tire tracks. (http://www.yelp.ca/biz...)

Maple Butter($4.50) spread on Fried Dough, Chocolate drizzled on top.
Sandwich it like NY-style Pizza…More »

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 27. The Ice House

14778 Niagara Parkway Road
Niagara On the Lake, ON L0S 1J0
(905) 938-7173

Category: Wineries

4.0 star rating
  3/12/2012

The Goliaths of the Niagara Ice Wine Industry make for grandiose Wine Tours.
The Jaw-dropping Estates, acres upon acres of Vineyards, state-of-the-art Machinery.
Countless knowledgeable industry Experts, underground Bat-Cave Wine Cellars.
Back Vintages…More »

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 28. Churrasqueira Costa Verde

3737 Major Mackenzie Dr
Vaughan, ON L4L 2V5
(905) 832-2918

Category: Portuguese

3.0 star rating
  9/24/2011 First to Review

Interesting, it seems I can't turn the corner in Maple without having a Churrasqueira in my way.  The Churrasco population is definitely on the rise and it seems even some Downtown businesses want part of the Pie(or rather Quarter Chicken).  That's…More »

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 29. Rooster Coffee House

479 Broadview Ave
Toronto, ON M4K 2N4
(416) 995-1530

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Riverdale

4.0 star rating
  9/23/2010

Maybe it's a Feng Shui thing for me, while I enjoy the Te Aro brand Cappuccino but as I sat on that comfy Leather Sofa the bright light from the outdoors made me look like a Deer caught in Headlights.  It did help with reading Newspaper.

This…More »

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 30. Ciao Roma

28 Roytec Rd
Woodbridge, ON L4L 2V5
(905) 264-2121

Category: Pizza

4.0 star rating
  1/17/2012 First to Review

Ciao Roma,

It's my pleasure to meet you (Rectangular Pizza) once again.
Memories take me way back to our High school days.
The wild Party (Pizzas) we had, do you remember?    3.5'd

You were just a Plain (Pepperoni Cheese) Square back then.
How you've…More »

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 31. Coop's Place

1109 Decatur St
New Orleans, LA 70116
USA
(504) 525-9053

Category: Cajun/Creole

4.0 star rating
  8/25/2011

08/10/2011 - 08:57 pm

Coop's Place is typical dim-dark divey trashy bar with fitting Characters.
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Purple Haze to start.  A local beer brand called Abita from Abita Springs.
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Cajun Fried Chicken - Seasoned with Coop's Bayou…More »

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 32. YoYo's Yogurt Cafe

417 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M5S 1X6
(647) 346-2917
3.0 star rating
  11/13/2011

.                        YO Blend YO

Do you believe it's my first blend Yogurt drink?
At least first non-Lassi named Yogurt drink.
Turned my Yogurt into a straw-sipping Liquid.

I was never brought up with Yop from Yoplait.
However I had plenty of sweeten…More »

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 33. Wibke's Espresso Bar

2465 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M6S 1P7
(416) 766-1210

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Swansea

3.0 star rating
  11/27/2011

Teeny tiny spaces doesn't make me claustrophobic but it does make me more aware.
I'm the kind that like to share especially seats to others because I don't mind standing.
Basically if there were 6 ppl drinking-in then I would be standing space only.

Not…More »

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 34. I Deal Coffee

84 Nassau St
Toronto, ON M5T 1M5
(416) 364-7700

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Kensington Market

4.0 star rating
  9/26/2010

Cappuccino is 3 to 4 *Star* as when I came with an address in hand from the Indie Coffee Passport, I still had to question myself where this I Deal Coffee was located.  I guess this brings a Coffee Hunting element to the Passport.

I looked for the…More »

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 35. Menchies Frozen Yogurt

9360 Bathurst St
Maple, ON L6A 4N9
(905) 832-3533
4.0 star rating
  9/22/2010 First to Review

Finally! Menchies has arrived and opened.  While I've been to the Rutherford Marketplace awaiting for the doors to open, I've been to Aroma Espresso Bar.  Now this place would make it a tough call between the 2 when I'm in this area.  3.5 *Star*

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 36. Smokin Hick's BarBQ

3342 Danforth Avenue
Toronto, ON M1L 1E2
(416) 699-0227

Categories: Barbeque, Fast Food

Neighbourhood: Scarborough

4.0 star rating
  6/3/2011

I personally enjoyed eating BBQ here, but what-the-hick would I know?
I don't smoke.  I'm not a hick.  I'm not a smokin bbqin' hick.

Take-out means the interior of my car gets to indulge in the aroma's of Hickory and Meat.  Feel the rub texture of the…More »

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 37. Ed's Real Scoop

920 Queen St E
Toronto, ON M4M 1J5
(416) 406-2525

Category: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt

Neighbourhood: Leslieville

4.0 star rating
  10/6/2010

Having been to the Beaches version of Ed's, I have to say this Leslieville version didn't have the KID-in-Candy Store feel I so enjoyed on the east end.  Along with the weak Blueberry flavour in the Blueberry Pie Ice Cream, I would give this Ed's…More »

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 38. Vegan Danish Bakery

7718 Yonge Street
Vaughan, ON L4J 1W2
(905) 882-1331

Categories: Bakeries, Vegan

4.0 star rating
  6/9/2011

For an uptown Vegan Bakery, it merits some bling bling stars just for being a Vegan dedicated Bakery.  
The more you reach Thornhill, Richmond Hill or Markham, the less Vegan friendly the area becomes.  
Anti-vegans if you will.

Those bling bling also…More »

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 39. Apkujung Restaurant

6309 Yonge St
North York, ON M2M 3X7
(416) 229-6248

Category: Korean

4.0 star rating
  10/22/2010

I have been overseeing the traffic going into Ap Ku Jung for a bit now.  It seems to be a common Korean restaurant that Koreans approve of.  As you walk in, you'll notice it has that same FOGGY windows as a Hot Pot or KBBQ place and that's because at…More »

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 40. All The Best Fine Foods

1101 Yonge St
Toronto, ON M4W 2L7
(416) 928-3330

Categories: Bakeries, Cheese Shops

Neighbourhoods: Rosedale, Summer Hill

4.0 star rating
  11/12/2010

I could almost copy & past my McEwan Gourmet Grocery review here.  Walking towards Petite Thuet, I almost wanted to skip it when I saw this distinct quaint shop that stood out from the condominiums, 2 storey shops and the parliament-like building…More »

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