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1. The Ultimate Cut Unisex
The 200th is a review that has been in the pipeline for a while. So long in fact that the Ultimate Cut has undergone two price hikes, renovation, and reinvention since the conception of what you are about to read!
My family has a history of being…More »
2. Mr. Jerk
Toronto, ON M4X 1G1
(416) 961-8913
Category:
Seafood
Neighbourhood: Cabbagetown
Needless to say the only items I have ever ordered at Mr. Jerk are the jerk related ones, and so this review is not relevant to the roti or any other dishes!
The jerk chicken and pork are both very tasty and appropriately spiced! The shop has a good…More »
3. Sweet Gallery Exclusive Pastry
Toronto, ON M4S 2N3
(416) 484-9622
Category:
Bakeries
Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant and Davisville, Yonge and Eglinton
Sweet Gallery is somewhat of a hidden gem on Mt. Pleasant with a steady following of veteran customers. The pastry shop itself has a mixed atmosphere of a 60s American diner and an old world pastry shop!
The Serbian owner has a pretty serious and…More »
4. Second Cup
Bijan has already said more or less all that needs to be said about this Second Cup!
The owners/managers are very nice people and I have somehow always felt more comfy at this location!
The layout is much nicer than the average 2nd cup, and there is…More »
5. Niagara
New York, NY 10009
USA
(212) 420-9517
Category:
Pubs
Neighbourhoods: East Village, Alphabet City
3.5*
Niagara is somewhat of a standard in the East Village laid back, no bs bar category. I ended up here quite a few times when I was already intoxicated and thought going to a place called Niagara was a patriotic duty of a Canadian explant in NYC!
…More »
6. Dessert Delivery - CLOSED
4* for the old shop
1* for changes including closing the shop = 2*!
Desert Delivery was a very cute shop somewhat off the beaten path on a side street south of Queensboro bridge. It was one of the places that truly captured the classic upper Manhattan…More »
7. Jill M.
what happened? is she gone??
:( former source of entertainment on New York forums
honestly if anyone figures out any part of the mystery associated with this UYO, then put me in the loop y'all
8. Yueh Tung Restaurant
3.5* is about right...
having worked in the hospital district I have met more than my share of people who rave about Yueh Tung and look at me with disbelief when I tell them I find the food to be just aight!
The restaurant has become somewhat of a…More »
9. Margarita's Fiesta Room
Thanks to being practically behind PMH and Mount Sinai, Margarita's serves as a popular after shift meetup for hospital staff. Their famously large margaritas and half decent sangria make this spot the better (only?!) watering hole on Baldwin.…More »
10. Planet Pizza
1* for being open super late
1* for being different
1* for being dirt cheap
-6* for getting a stomachache from eating bad pizza.
What more is there to say?
11. Southern Hospitality
New York, NY 10021
USA
(212) 249-1001
I ended up at Souther Hospitality many a lazy nights when a walk down the street to find a relatively busy bar (other than Stumble Inn), did it for me. The bar draws a mostly non UES crowd, tourist and otherwise, who are probably curious about what…More »
12. Hero Certified Burgers
Toronto, ON M4V 1K6
(416) 925-8703
Category:
Burgers
Neighbourhoods: Yonge and St. Clair, Deer Park
This Hero Burger has not been too busy whenever I've visited. It's been a decent spot for me to visit knowing I'd have to wait quite a while for food at Scallywag's next door during big games.
There are only two people working the whole place on some…More »
13. Bier Markt
3.5 stars
The beer selection is very extensive (best in the city?) but also a good bit more expensive than they should be. I can get quite a few of my favourites that are available at various bars around the city (e.g. Delirium at Ronnie's) also at…More »
14. Friendly House Restaurant
3.5 stars
Friendly House has been around for years on the corner of Drewry and Yonge under different names (formerly Shake N Burger). The diner is open 24/7 and despite the presence of some oddball customers if you visit in the middle of the night,…More »
15. Metro
2.5*
I'm not a big fan of Metro in general but this is one I dislike more than the others I've been to!
For one this place is super crowded (hint, competing grocery store will do well!) On top of that I find it more difficult to find what I'm looking…More »
16. Unicorn Pub
Toronto, ON M4P 1J4
(416) 482-0115
Category:
Pubs
Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant and Davisville, Yonge and Eglinton
3.5*
Unicorn is a solid pub, but as it has been mentioned nothing extraordinary! The space is huge, and I'd guess you could have a good time here on the crowded night if the young people of Yonge and Egg went out in their own 'hood more often.
There…More »
17. Madison Ave Pub & Restaurant
Toronto, ON M5R 2S1
(416) 927-1722
Categories:
Canadian (Traditional),
Pubs
Neighbourhood: The Annex
You can't knock the Madison! It doesn't pretend to be a gourmet bar, it doesn't pretend to be a home to beer aficionados or anything else for that matter!
It's just a really huge bar (Toronto's largest?!), with a mix of students and recent/not so…More »
18. Burrito Bandidos
Finding good Tex-Mex or Mexican food in Toronto is as difficult as finding polar bears in Mexico, which is why Burrito Bandidos is a 5* joint by Toronto standard.
The burritos are packed with toppings including guac, red/green peppers, tomatoes, corn,…More »
19. The Roosevelt Room Supper Club
Toronto, ON M5V 0A5
(416) 599-9000
Category:
French
Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Downtown Core
3.5 stars
The roosevelt room was A-ok as a Toronto lounge...
The ambiance and crowd is much better than the other clubs in the vicinity of the Richmond stretch and I liked the fact that it did not get overpacked.
The bouncers are less fussy than usual…More »
20. Lou Dawg's
Toronto, ON M5G 2A7
(647) 349-3294
Categories:
Barbeque,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhoods: Ryerson, Downtown Core
3.5 stars!
I've been having more than my fare share of pulled pork recently! It's probably for the same reason that after the (very friendly) dude behind the counter recommended the beef brisket as the best sandwich, I had to ask if he was sure...
I…More »
21. Canuck Sports Stuff Toronto
Scarborough, ON M1P 4P8
(416) 299-1704
Category:
Sporting Goods
Neighbourhood: Scarborough
I checked out Canuck Stuff with Bijan V in search of volleyball equipment.
We we both very impressed with their selection as well as the expertise of the people running the shop. We didn't have too much of an idea with regards to what we were looking…More »
22. Caldense Bakery & Pastry VIII
Toronto, ON M6J 1V3
(416) 703-3433
Category:
Bakeries
Neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Trinity Bellwoods
3.5 stars!
Caldense is a more than decent spot to grab some freshly baked goods.
Despite their 'claim to fame' Portuguese egg tarts, I would opt for the jam or salami filled danish-like pastries!
Living close to this Caldense is also a win because of…More »
23. Spacco Restaurant & Billiard Bar
Toronto, ON M4P 2E7
(416) 489-4163
Categories:
Bars,
Pool Halls
Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant and Davisville, Yonge and Eglinton
Spacco is a pretty popular spot in the summer thanks to its off-the-beaten-path patio!
Even though the patio fills up on the regular, there seems to always be ashortage of waitstaff, meaning you'd better order for the rest of the night when you get…More »
24. Yelp Masquerade at Bar Vespa
The Yelp Masquerade was a very memorable event and some next level stuff thanks to the hard work of the Yelp team and Bar Vespa!
While the TO weather, traffic, and transit system did everything in their power to make sure I would be as late as…More »
25. Green Room
3.5 stars
The Green Room is open once again!
While they've done away with the candles in beer bottles, little else has changed with the Annex classic, and even the oddball crowd has slowly started to make their way back to the hideout! The 'hidden…More »
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3/1/2009
AHhhhhhhhhhhhhh This place is SOOO awesome.
Although contradictory to Yelp philosophy, I wish less… Read more »
26. Victory Café
Toronto, ON M6G 2L7
(416) 516-5787
Categories:
Canadian (New),
Pubs
Neighbourhood: Palmerston
Victory Cafe has been an alright spot for me so far, but I'm sure with tweaking a few things it could work its way up to 4*!
The bar space is cute, though nothing special. If you're one who enjoys tucked away patios, Victory offers a pretty nice…More »
27. Thumbs Up Korean Restaurant
Toronto, ON M6G
(416) 536-4106
Category:
Korean
Neighbourhoods: Koreatown, Palmerston, Seaton Village
Thumbs Up (obligatory!)
Tasty food, great service, and good value!
What more could you ask for from a restaurant named Thumbs Up?
I ended up at here after having been made to wait far too long for my meal at Central across the corner. That being said,…More »
28. Smoke's Poutinerie
Toronto, ON M5V 2B7
(416) 366-2873
Category:
Fast Food
Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Queen Street West
Smoke's is a place that seems to hit the bulls-eye if you're intoxicated!
This particular location has a crazy lineup at around 2am but is a pretty good option for a super quick but unhealthy snack at other times!
The pulled pork poutine was very…More »
29. What A Bagel
What a Bagel bakes pretty decent bagels by Toronto standard. This particular location gets a decent bit of traffic, hence providing the customers with freshly baked goods. They also serve a good variety of sweet and savory pastries in addition to…More »
30. Longo's
I don't live particularly close to this Longo's but I do make a point of visiting every time I'm in the vicinity.
First of all the store is huge and offer a great variety of almost anything you make be looking for (though they don't carry matches!!).…More »
31. Allwyn's Bakery
Wow, I couldn't believe it!
This is probably one of Toronto's best kept secrets!
I was taken to Allwyn today by a friend who's been singing in my ear about it for months! As soon as we stepped into this tucked away shop I knew I was in for a treat!
That…More »
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