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A Day in Queen Street West/Alexandra Park!

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Exploring Toronto Neighbourhood one at a time: My take on Queen St W/Alexandra Park!

 1. Barchef

472 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M5V 2B2
(416) 868-4800

Categories: Lounges, Canadian (Traditional)

Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Queen Street West

4.0 star rating
  11/28/2011

After my visit to the Barchef, I realized my search for the best cocktail lounge in Toronto is over !

No,  I didn't try one of those fancy molecular drinks.  I just have one of those basic cocktails which cost $13 and even at the first sip  and I…More »

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 2. Core Studio

553 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON M5V 2B6
(416) 545-7743

Categories: Pilates, Yoga

Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Queen Street West

4.0 star rating
  3/4/2011

If you are a fan of non heated yoga practice or really into pilates, you would have love Core Studio.

As a stand alone yoga studio, the yoga classes does lack varieties or the "Hot" factor. But personally I think Core Studio is trying to use Yoga to…More »

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 3. Dark Horse Espresso Bar

684 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M6J
(647) 352-3512

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods

4.0 star rating
  4/9/2011

Dark Horse Espresso is the busiest stops for our Koffee Krawl.. Buzzing with energy and activities!!

People! Beautiful interesting People! (Does that includes us Yelpers? Or Vivek's "just get out of bed" sexy look?)

Not easy to try hoarding some…More »

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 4. Epicure Cafe & Grill

502 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M5V 2B3
(416) 504-8942

Categories: Canadian (New), Italian

Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Queen Street West

4.0 star rating
  10/21/2011

3.5 star

Yelp didn't bring me to Epicure. I just walk into Epicure randomly without looking at any reviews or menus.. so I just got lucky....

Brunch serves Saturday and Sunday till 5:00 pm has quite a few selections of Egg Benedicts and Omelettes...…More »

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 5. Lamesa Filipino Kitchen

669 Queen Street W
Toronto, ON M6J
(647) 346-2377

Category: Filipino

Neighbourhoods: Niagara, West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods

4.0 star rating
  5/13/2012 First to Review

My experience at Lamesa Filipino Kitchen had changed my conception of Filipino food forever....

I have my share of Filipino food from food court, hot tables and even home cooked meals... but a Chef tasting menu, that really something I want to try!

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 6. Mavrik Wine Bar

676 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON M6J 1E5
(416) 214-9429

Categories: Wine Bars, Canadian (New)

Neighbourhoods: Niagara, West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods

4.0 star rating
  8/10/2011

This review is based on a CMYE: Jennifer K Spectular... It is no way reflect the usual atmosphere and offerings of Marvike Wine Bar..

Thanks for Vivek organizing it! And for Mavrik Wine Bar to have the whole place exclusively for us Yelpers to hang…More »

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 7. Outer Layer

577 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M5V 2B6
(416) 869-9889

Categories: Cards & Stationery, Books, Mags, Music and Video

Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Queen Street West

4.0 star rating
  2/13/2011

I usually go to the Outer Layer Location in the Annex.. which carries identical merchandises as this Queen Street West location.

I enjoy browsing through the jewelleries, natural body products and a lot of things that are neat but you don't really…More »

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 8. R Squared Cafe

668 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M6J 1E5
(647) 344-8558

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: Niagara, West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods

4.0 star rating
  10/5/2011

Love those South Facing floor to ceiling windows opening up to Queen Street, especially on a nice, gorgeous Sunday afternoon.

R Squared Cafe is bright, clean and full of energy! Barista was so excited to see me using my Indie Coffee Passport.

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 9. Shanti Baba

546 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M5V 2B5
(416) 504-5034

Categories: Jewellery, Hobby Shops, Tobacco Shops

Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Queen Street West

4.0 star rating
  2/10/2011

I dropped by Shanti Baba to buy some incense and was so intrigued by all those really need "smoking" supplies...

I don't smoke.. but was amazed by all this pipes, bongs and how they can be a piece of artworks in itself...

And Shanti Baba opening till…More »

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 10. Arepa Café

490 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON M5V 2B3
(416) 362-4111

Category: Latin American

Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Queen Street West

3.0 star rating
  2/18/2011

Arepa Cafe is a nice place to drop by having a light snack.....

If everyone is still hungry eating that Arepa just like me? I definitely felt the same after eating my Arepa and that half a mouthful of coleslaw..

Arepa+Juice ($10.50)
- I always have…More »

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 11. CB2

651 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON M5V 2B7
(416) 366-2828

Category: Home & Garden

Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Queen Street West, West Queen West

3.0 star rating
  5/16/2012

A lot of CB2 accessories for kitchen and home looks really familiar....

I think I seen them somewhere else? In someone's home? In some restaurants?

But I do like the pricing... which is quite affordable and some of the items are great gifts to someone…More »

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 12. Cherry Cola's Rock N' Rolla Cabaret Lounge

200 Bathurst St
Toronto, ON M5T 2R7

Category: Bars

Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Trinity Bellwoods

3.0 star rating
  9/30/2011

Even a Yelp App cannot help us locate Cherry Cola... we walked up North and then we looked around..Nothing looks or resemble a lounge?!!! and where is this "Rock N' Rolla Carbaret Lounge"?!!

Then we heard some faint music coming out from a door... and…More »

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 13. Curry's Artists' Materials

573 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M5V

Category: Art Supplies

Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Queen Street West

3.0 star rating
  2/10/2011 First to Review

This is one of the the 3 Curry's Artist Materials location in downtown core.

This location is smaller than the Markham location I been to. However, they do carries a good collections of brushes, canvas and anything that you need to help you with your…More »

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 14. La Palette

492 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON M5V 2B3
(416) 929-4900

Category: French

Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Queen Street West

3.0 star rating
  10/20/2011

Drop by La Palette for brunch on a Sunny Sunday afternoon. If you love and enjoy the warm sunshine, make sure you sit at the front of the restaurant... I have to wear my sunglasses while enjoying my brunch!

Eggs Benedict  with hollondaise on ricotta…More »

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 15. Lomography Gallery Store Toronto

536 Queen Street W
Toronto, ON M5V 2B5
(647) 352-6702

Category: Photography Stores & Services

Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Queen Street West

3.0 star rating
  9/29/2011

Lomography is a really neat store. Love how it was set up with all those cool cameras in display....

Personally I guess I am just too spoiled by technology and to see instant results......

Thanks for the staffs being so patient trying to show me how…More »

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 16. Neat

628 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON M6J 1E4
(416) 368-6328

Category: Home Decor

Neighbourhoods: Niagara, West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods

3.0 star rating
  5/18/2012

Neat does have a lot of neat things for home, office and kitchen.

Stylish, Simple and Functional...

Some of little organizers and gadgets which I like and I might need are around $10 so not too outrageous for pricing...

Great place to browse around…More »

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 17. Shanghai Cowgirl

538 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M5V 2B5
(416) 203-6623

Categories: Canadian (Traditional), Diners

Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Queen Street West

3.0 star rating
  9/29/2011

We were hungry! We want Food!! After a Yelp Elite Event in the area, my yelp date kept saying she was hungry... which happened quite often, so a bunch of us decided to go for a late bite at Shanghai Cowgirl.

Too bad it was kind of chilly at night so…More »

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 18. Smoke's Poutinerie

578 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M5V 2B7
(416) 366-2873

Category: Fast Food

Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Queen Street West

3.0 star rating
  2/13/2011

Poutine is not something I eat regularly.... !

Deep fried potatoes (high cholesterol) Salty gravy (bad for blood pressure) and cheese (oh so fattening)

But on this chilly winter afternoon.. I need the fuel, I need something fattening, I need…More »

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 19. 416 Snack Bar

181 Bathurst St
Toronto, ON M5T
(416) 364-9320

Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Bars

Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Queen Street West, West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods

2.0 star rating
  8/15/2011

I just don't feel the love at 416 Snack Bar.

With Zero Services as there were not enough staffs to work the crowd. The place was packed on a Tuesday night!

Music was really loud and you have to yell at each other to be heard.

Food was underwhelming…More »

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