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30-Day Yelp Challenge [NOV]
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1. Potbelly Sandwich Works
As a Canadian I'd never heard of Potbelly before. However, despite the crappy music they were blaring early in the morning, in yelp I trust.
Oh, fuck yes. I got A Wreck, and it was glorious: salami, roast beef, turkey, ham and swiss cheese; plus great…More »
2. Panchito's Mexican Grill
Having just spent two weeks in Japan, I was looking forward to some decent tex-mex before flying home to Toronto.
God, I wish I could have checked yelp before ordering from this place; of course with no free wifi at IAH, this wasn't an option.
I…More »
3. Biscotti Restaurant & Bar
Toronto, ON M5S 3C4
(416) 926-1800
Neighbourhoods: Discovery District, Downtown Core
We often go here for longer workday lunches. This small place near the base of a large condo tower doesn't look like much from the outside, but is fairly cozy within; do call to make a reservation if you're going in a big group.
Pretty standard…More »
4. Subway Sandwiches
Toronto, ON M5G 1L7
(416) 593-9101
Category:
Sandwiches
Neighbourhoods: Discovery District, Downtown Core
I come to this Subway at least three times a week for lunch. At $3.45 for a fully-loaded six-inch ham sub, this is about as cheap as I've found for a healthy lunch-time meal.
Located in the glorious MaRS building (you can enter from College St. or…More »
5. Laughing Stuff & Novelty
No, this isn't a joke store, but it is a great resource for wig parties, Hallowe'en, etc. This tight store is stocked to the tits with costumes, masks, wigs, and other bric-a-brac; best of all it's all pretty damn cheap.
I don't give two hoots about…More »
6. The Big Slice
Toronto, ON M5B 1S1
(416) 977-8565
Category:
Pizza
Neighbourhoods: Ryerson, Downtown Core
Fuck all the haters, I still end up coming here after a night out. No, you should not be expecting a Libretto-style Margherita where you can say "ooh, the crust is charred to an appropriate blackness - how authentic!" You get huge ass, thin slices of…More »
7. Anoush Middle Eastern Cuisine
Toronto, ON M5G 1L7
(416) 340-7171
Category:
Middle Eastern
Neighbourhoods: Discovery District, Downtown Core
Located in the MaRS food court, Anoush is a pretty standard shawarma place. They offer chicken and beef shawarma, chicken kebab, and falafel, and you can have your protein wrapped in a pita, or as part of a larger plate with rice, potatoes and salad.…More »
8. Gio Rana's Really Really Nice Restaurant
Toronto, ON M4M 1L7
(416) 469-5225
Categories:
Italian,
Tapas/Small Plates
Neighbourhood: Leslieville
Very impressed with the food, service, and venue. Booked for a birthday party, eleven (11) of us were squeezed into the private wine cellar room at the rear of the restaurant. It was definitely tight to get out of your seat and move around the…More »
9. The UPS Store
Toronto, ON M5C 2B7
(416) 363-8331
Category:
Couriers & Delivery Services
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
Wow, completely unprofessional.
I received a pick-up notice on my door, with a sticker identifying this Toronto St. location as my pick-up point. Fine. It also included the store hours: weekdays until 7 pm.
I showed up at 6:30 pm the next day, and…More »
10. Subway Sandwiches
Toronto, ON M5G 2C4
(416) 591-1114
Category:
Sandwiches
Neighbourhoods: Discovery District, Downtown Core
Yes, another Subway review. I just want the FTR, so STFU.
Pretty standard, and the staff flip between this TGH location and the one in MaRS. Likely operated by the same owner.
Though there are more seats, and more varied table options (better for large…More »
11. Imperial Pub
Toronto, ON M5B 1C7
(416) 977-4667
You know, I've yet to have a bad time at the Imperial Pub. It doesn't hurt that I'm usually three sheets to the wind when I end up here, but there's something very welcoming about the upstairs area (note: avoid the main floor at all costs). I don't…More »
12. Hotel Ocho
Toronto, ON M5T 2C5
(416) 593-0885
Looking to catch up with an old friend (with other old friends), the loungey vibe at Ocho struck a perfect chord on a Friday night. With background music playing at a reasonable level, it was a relief to be able to talk to each other without having…More »
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3/18/2011
4.5 stars.
Five years in the making, the suites in this boutique hotel are still under construction,… Read more »
13. Duke of Somerset
Toronto, ON M5G 2K4
(416) 640-0921
Pretty standard pub. Nice large patio, and they're willing to take reservations for large groups. I only come here for work drinks though; I don't think I'd choose to come here with friends.
Slightly better than average beer selection, but food that…More »
14. Starbucks
Oh man, this 30-Day Yelp Challenge is starting to wear me down. It's almost like a second job.
What I would give to be able to sit down with a nice cappuccino at this nice Starbucks location, with its exposed brick and punched tin roof. To relax in…More »
15. Sushi Box
Toronto, ON M5S 3K5
(416) 800-6464
Category:
Japanese
Neighbourhoods: Discovery District, Downtown Core
This cozy Japanese restaurant recently opened, and is a welcome addition to my lunchtime rotation.
Advertising its "Grab 'N Go" lunch (though they also seem to offer sit-down lunch and dinner), this establishment offers a variety of pre-packaged sushi…More »
16. Opa Souvlaki of Greece
Toronto, ON M5B
(416) 591-6672
Categories:
Greek,
Mediterranean
Neighbourhoods: Ryerson, Downtown Core
Yeah, seriously, the Greek food getting pumped out of this fast-food joint is pretty darn good. If I'm ever around Eaton Centre on a lunch break, I'll make an effort to pop by this food court just for Opa (and that's with the addition of the Urban…More »
17. Washington Dulles International Airport
I connected through here from YYZ to NRT. Hearing horror stories, I was pleasantly surprised with my experience. Pretty modern, clean, nothing untoward. Good food options, with a Five Guys and a Potbelly.
That said, I had cleared security in YYZ and…More »
18. George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Houston, TX 77032
USA
(281) 443-4551
Category:
Airports
Neighbourhood: IAH Airport Area
Sad, tired, bland airport, and the lack of free wi-fi made me want to punch someone - possibly one of those annoying and ubiquitous cart drivers.
Two stars as I got through customs and the TSA in decent time, but an otherwise lacklustre experience.
19. W Burger Bar
I have a love-hate relationship with this place.
Pros: Tasty burger, pretty consistent, cheap beer, hot waitresses, close to home.
Cons: Loud (i.e., LOUD), and tables are too close together.
My order: turkey burger - dijon mustard, horseradish, alfalfa…More »
20. Discovery Cleaners
Toronto, ON M5G 1L7
(416) 916-2184
Category:
Dry Cleaning & Laundry
Neighbourhoods: Discovery District, Downtown Core
I rarely get things dry cleaned so I'm a poor judge of quality, but the lady behind the counter at this small shop on the lower level of MaRS was very friendly and happy to help me out.
My heavy wool scarf cost $9-ish to get dry cleaned, which seems…More »
21. Screen Lounge
Showed up for after work drinks on a Friday night, and this place was dead. The lounge area was nice, and good for getting a bit more intimate than normal tables would allow. Apparently it fills up later on in the evening, but we were worried about…More »
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