30-Day Yelp Challenge, Nov 2011

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 1. Fabarnak Restaurant & Catering

519 Church Street
Toronto, ON M4Y 2C9
(416) 355-6781

Categories: Canadian (New), Soup, Sandwiches

Neighbourhoods: Church-Wellesley Village, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  Update - 12/22/2011

Well after my first experience here was not the Best, I certainly wanted to give it another try....I met my friend James here for lunch today.........and oh my it was worth the wait !

The food was fantastic. I had the cheese sandwich and James had…More »

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  • 2.0 star rating
    11/26/2011

    I've heard so much about this place - I just had to check it out.

    And since it is only step from my… Read more »

 2. Trade Secrets

260 Yonge St
Toronto, ON M5B 2L9
(416) 595-7304

Category: Cosmetics & Beauty Supply

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

1.0 star rating
  11/20/2011

I was shopping and did not have time to head to my regular place for a manicure, so popped into Trade Secrets yesterday.

What a mistake, I should of turned around when I saw the set up, but didn't. I was asked to pay first - sometimes that happens so…More »

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 3. Staples Business Depot

2937 Queen Street E
Brampton, ON L6T 5J1
(905) 791-4522
4.0 star rating
  11/23/2011 First to Review

Firstly, I'm not a typical office supply shopper. I visit a STAPLES many two to three times a year, HOWEVER over the last few days I've been on the hunt as many other people within Canada for a Blackberry Playbook.

Well, after many many stores being…More »

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 4. Fickle

507 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON M4Y 1Y3
(647) 351-3529

Neighbourhoods: Church-Wellesley Village, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  11/20/2011

My friend was having a DUMPLING PARTY and each of us was to bring dumplings and / or fillings and we could prepare and cook at the party. I tried on three different occasions at making dumplings earlier in the week and with not much success. So I…More »

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 5. Foodwares Market

176 Bay St
Toronto, ON M5J 1E3

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Grocery

Neighbourhoods: Financial District, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  11/20/2011

What a great place !  

Great location and the food, from the prepared sandwiches to the pasties, cakes, cupcakes and the food you can pick up a prepare at home, this place is AWESOME...wish there was more around.

On this shopping occasion I pick up…More »

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 6. Dave Wood Mazda

349 Mulock Drive
Newmarket, ON L3Y 5W2
(905) 895-5747
4.0 star rating
  11/25/2011 First to Review

I've been coming here to Dave Wood Mazda since I bought my RX-8 here in 2005.
I get oil changes, minor repairs and snow/summer tires changed seasonally.
Every visit to Dave Wood Mazda is great.
Their customer service is outstanding. !!

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 7. Milo's Pita

6 Dundas St E
Toronto, ON M5B 2G9

Category: Middle Eastern

Neighbourhoods: Ryerson, Downtown Core

3.0 star rating
  11/20/2011

Was out shopping yesterday and thought I would hop into the food court for a quick lunch. I usually don't like food courts food for many reasons, however I thought Lebanese would be safer than most and I love middle eastern food.

So choose the…More »

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 8. Starbucks Coffee Company

8 Wellesley St E
Toronto, ON M4Y 3B2
(416) 927-8277

Category: Food

Neighbourhoods: Church-Wellesley Village, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  11/25/2011

I'm a fan, this location is one of three that is less than three blocks from where I live. This location is always full of students so getting a seat is difficult, however the staff is always helpful !

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 9. Sheraton Cavalier Calgary Hotel

2620 32nd Ave NE
Calgary, AB T1Y 6B8
(403) 291-0107

Category: Hotels

4.0 star rating
  11/18/2011

I've stayed her about 10 times this year and I love the hotel.

The front desk staff is very welcoming and always helpful.

The rooms are clean, bright and always taken care of well. Almost all the rooms have been renovated and are nice in decor. The…More »

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 10. Starbucks Coffee Company Ltd

5570 Signal Hill Center So
Calgary, AB T3H 3P8
(403) 685-6904

Category: Food

4.0 star rating
  11/18/2011

I am a STARBUCKS fan for sure.

Trying to explore more one of a kind coffee houses these days, but in a pinch Starbucks is a good quick coffee.

This one location is great ! The staff are really terrific and always make you feel like a good regular…More »

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 11. Starbucks Coffee Company Ltd

701 1 Avenue S
Lethbridge, AB T1J 4V7
(403) 329-9091

Category: Food

4.0 star rating
  11/18/2011 First to Review

I've spent a great deal of time in this location over the last 4 months and it is a nice space. The music is always great, the staff very alert and the people you run into are terrific.  Coffee is good too. I like that there is a fire place and comfy…More »

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 12. Chilis Texas Grill

2000 Airport Road NE
Calgary, AB T2E 6W5
(403) 291-4742

3.0 star rating
  11/18/2011

Had breakfast here this morning with Chris and Rhonda at Calgary Airport.

We all had the regular breakfast food, eggs, sausage, omelette's and toast. It was nice, quick and reasonably priced. Server Shawna was outstanding !!

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 13. Second Cup

544 Church St
Toronto, ON M4Y 2E1
(416) 966-2981

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes

Neighbourhoods: Church-Wellesley Village, Downtown Core

3.0 star rating
  11/18/2011

The customer service here is fantastic !!!

Since opening a couple months ago I've been in a few times and honestly am not a big second cup fan (don't know why), their teas and coffees are very nice.

All in all I'm sure I will be back many times !!More »

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 14. Mosheta

588 Yonge St
Toronto, ON M4Y 1Z3
(416) 928-0228

Category: Hair Salons

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  11/13/2011

Moved to the area in February and was looking for a new nail shop. I found this place just down the street from where I live and haven't looked back.

I started going there just for manicures. They take drop in's and are always accommodating when I…More »

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 15. Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre

1088 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2R9
(604) 331-1000

Category: Hotels

Neighbourhood: Downtown

2.0 star rating
  11/15/2011

I stay here regularly and actually do complete the customer surveys when they are emailed to me after my stay. I've stopped completing them now since they must never read them because to date they have never contacted me about the service comments or…More »

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 16. Cactus Club Cafe

2612 39 Ave NE
Calgary, AB T1Y 7J9
(403) 250-1120

Category: Canadian (New)

4.0 star rating
  11/18/2011

I've loved Cactus Club for over 10 years and I've been to this one twice now and I just love it.  Whenever I'm in Alberta or BC I try and get to a Cactus Club.

The menu is very well planned and really is worded so well you can visualize the food in…More »

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 17. Olympic 76 Pizza

8 Gloucester St
Toronto, ON M4Y 1L5
(416) 960-0092

Category: Pizza

Neighbourhoods: Church-Wellesley Village, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  11/13/2011

Fantastic Pizza !

I order from here about once a month to pick up and in the spring/summer the patio is really nice.  Good old fashion pizza and old time toppings !

Shame that they need to move - hopefully they will find a place close by.

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 18. Rosewood Hotel Georgia

801 West Georgia St.
Vancouver, BC V6C 3G1
(604) 682-5566

Category: Hotels

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  11/13/2011

I've been waiting for this restoration to be completed so I could walk through......in one word ......."spectacular".

They did a great job restoring the woodwork and the art deco feel to this landmark. The art on the walls, the furniture and the…More »

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 19. The Cross Decor and Design

1198 Homer Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 2X6
(604) 689-2900

Categories: Furniture Stores, Interior Design

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown

4.0 star rating
  11/12/2011

First time visiting this Home Decor shop in Vancouver the other day and it was so much to take in that it seemed almost overwhelming, everywhere you looked there was something that caught your eye.  

Everything is displayed wonderfully and the sales…More »

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 20. Bistro 243

243 King St E
Toronto, ON M5A
(647) 350-8800

Category: Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Corktown

3.0 star rating
  11/6/2011

What a nice little place, and no wait at the door for Sunday Brunch.

My friend and I had a hard time to decide as there were many desirable menu items; Pancakes, Eggs, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Omelettes, Monte Cristo, French Toast & Eggs Benny were some…More »

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 21. Toko

637 Yonge St
Toronto, ON M4Y 1Z5
(416) 436-9943

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhoods: Church-Wellesley Village, Downtown Core

2.0 star rating
  11/5/2011

Ive been here at night and the place is packed  The sushi conveyor was not working at lunch today unfortunately, but the black dragon roll I had was great. Very affordable little neighborhood sushi place. Since this is the first time I've been here…More »

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 22. Urban Barn

275 King Street East
Toronto, ON M5A 1K2
(416) 214-4970

Category: Home Decor

Neighbourhood: Corktown

4.0 star rating
  11/6/2011 First to Review

Was looking for a new sofa.

Had gone on to the URBAN BARN web site and saw a couple that looked nice.

I'm for sure a fan of the store and shop their outlet store in BC once in a while and they always have great deals.

The sales associate  in this new…More »

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 23. Cento Notti

350 Davie St
Vancouver, BC V6B 1R2
(604) 642-0557

Categories: Canadian (New), Italian

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown

4.0 star rating
  11/10/2011

Walked through Yaletown this morning looking for a quick breakfast and could find nothing open at 8 am......until we bumped into Centro.

Little shocking gold walls (very cool, but they kind of look more mustard than gold) , table lines and very polite…More »

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 24. Five Guys Burgers

3604 Carrington Rd, Ste 309
Westbank, BC V4T 2X9
(250) 707-3272

Category: Burgers

4.0 star rating
  11/11/2011 First to Review

Was in Kelowna last night and was told that FIVE GUYS just open two days ago and that they were fantastic burgers.  Made with 100% BEEF - fresh and not frozen - the way Mom makes burgers !  The fries are fresh but potato's cut at the store daily.

We…More »

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 25. Nuba Restaurant

207 W Hastings St
Vancouver, BC V6B 1H7
(604) 688-1655

Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  11/10/2011

I've been here now four times now and the place is great. I just love it, from the very interesting drinks, to the vegan food and very knowleadgeable services and bar staff. In the 1980's there was a small middle eastern place on Broadway (before it…More »

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 26. Joey Barlow Trail

3026 23rd St NE
Calgary, AB T2E 8R7
(403) 219-8465
2.0 star rating
  11/7/2011

I travel to Calgary regularly and stay at a hotel across the street from Restaurant Row, so there is always lots to choose from. Last week I chose Joey Barlow and was looking forward to it as I've only been there twice before just for drinks on the…More »

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 27. Monk's Grill

3211 Grant McConachie Way
Richmond, BC V7B 1M8

Category: Canadian (Traditional)

Neighbourhood: YVR

3.0 star rating
  11/11/2011

Usually Airport food is overpriced and terrible......I'm always trying to find a great meal while I travel and one place I frequent at airports is Monk's Grill.

I actually have eaten at this same location before it was really open to the public in…More »

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 28. Holt Renfrew

737 Dunsmuir St
Vancouver, BC V7Y 1K2
(604) 681-3121

Category: Department Stores

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  11/10/2011

Love Holt & Refrew...This store at Pacific Centre is just lovely......do many design elements that are just outstanding.....Stellar store.
Christmas decorations look great from the shoe dept looking up and down.....

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 29. Tea Dynasty

674 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON M4Y 2A6
(416) 855-0820

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Tea Rooms

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  11/8/2011

What a nice tea shop filled with wonderful traditional teas such as Green, White, Black and Pu-erh Teas. Then even have those great FLOWING teas.....really pretty.

I was in here a couple of times this week and really love it.
The staff is very…More »

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 30. Crêpe It Up

507 Church St
Toronto, ON M4Y 2C9
(416) 916-3558

Categories: Creperies, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhoods: Church-Wellesley Village, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  11/27/2011

After spending time in IKEA and fighting the Sunday traffic back into the city, we were exhausted and just needed a little coffee in the afternoon.

After Crepe-It-Up finished their renovation in the summer I had not been in, and the newly reno'd…More »

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 31. Fresh & Wild

69 Spadina Ave
Toronto, ON M5R 2T1
(416) 979-8155

Categories: Grocery, Fruits & Veggies

Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Downtown Core

3.0 star rating
  11/29/2011

I used to come here when they first opened all the time.
The mix of being able to pick up lunch to eat either here or take out is great as well as a little market to pick up things for home - mind you the food is more expensive, but it is convenient…More »

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 32. Ravi Soups

322 Adelaide St W
Toronto, ON M5V 1R1
(647) 435-8365

Categories: Sandwiches, Soup

Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Downtown Core

5.0 star rating
  11/29/2011

I can't remember when I had a lunch as good as today's ....wait.....the last time was when I was here last ....about 9 months ago. This place ROCKS!!

Ravi is awesome. I used to pick up lunch here weekly then sadly moved jobs and I  wasn't around the…More »

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