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 1. Art Gallery of Ontario

317 Dundas St W
Toronto, ON M5T 1G4
(416) 977-0414

Category: Museums

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  9/5/2009

I point out the window and say, guess who designed that. 8 out of 10 people who are hip with architcects-as-celebrity know immediately that this is a Gehry design.  See the reflective blue siding all over the back half, see the swirly staircase…More »

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 2. Grreat Stuff

870 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M6J 1G3
(416) 536-6770

Category: Men's Clothing

Neighbourhoods: Niagara, West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods

4.0 star rating
  8/29/2009 First to Review

Grreat Stuff is full of great finds.  They carry an eclectic assortment of funky patterned button-downs, sweaters, jeans and mish-mash of stuff on the main floor. The upstairs selection of pants, suits and dress shirts is top notch. Take your…More »

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 3. Clafouti Patisserie & Café

915 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M6J 1G5
(416) 603-1935

Categories: French, Bakeries

Neighbourhoods: Niagara, West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods

3.0 star rating
  4/10/2009

Although the croissant are some of the best in the city, I hardly think it's worth the trip to this cafe to see a wall of empty wooden boxes.  Sure, they'll have some clafouti left- the indulgent pie-like eggy treats. But, we come here for the bread…More »

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 4. BQM

210 Ossington Ave
Toronto, ON M6J 2Z9
(416) 850-1919

Category: Burgers

Neighbourhoods: Little Portugal, Ossington Strip, Beaconsfield Village

4.0 star rating
  7/6/2009

This place is supposedly the best for the burgers. But, in reality, the poutine is my favorite in the city. The poutine gravy is (ahem, not vegetarian) but has little bits of Portobello mushrooms. The new waiter told us the ingredients, but all I…More »

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 5. Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival

110 Spadina Avenue
Toronto, ON M5V 2K4
(416) 203-2155

Categories: Cinema, Festivals

Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Downtown Core

5.0 star rating
  4/18/2009 First to Review

Finally a film festival for Toronto residents! The TIFF keeps you waiting in line long enough to make your own movie, and then you can't even get into movies you picked. Hot Docs does just the opposite. You can buy a package online. Call the office…More »

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 6. Queen Mother Cafe

206 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M5V 1Z2
(416) 598-4719

Categories: Asian Fusion, Thai

Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Queen Street West, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  8/6/2008 First to Review

The sticky rice and peanut sauce are even better here than in Thailand.
They serve a diverse world of food- the Italian dish is on the menu just for the non-adventurous out there. The chef is thai, so he makes the real stuff. Although I don't eat it,…More »

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 7. Dark Horse Espresso

215 Spadina Ave
Toronto, ON M5T 2C7
(416) 979-1200

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Chinatown, Downtown Core

5.0 star rating
  5/3/2009

I can't imagine a better coffee shop! Dark Horse on Queen East caught my eye months ago and I had stopped in to check out the scene, taste an organic pastry and taste the coffee. It's a nice shop, but the Spadina location is even better. Lucky folks…More »

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 8. Barchef

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

Categories: Lounges, Canadian (Traditional)

Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Queen Street West

5.0 star rating
  2/21/2009

Molecular gastronomy is making it big in NYC and was even featured on Top Chef. Drinks using gels and foams and "airs" are all found at Bar Chef. This place is crazy! Drink prices start high for some of the cooler items on the menu. I am told they…More »

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 9. Gladstone Hotel

1214 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON M6J 1J6
(416) 531-4635

Categories: Hotels, Lounges

Neighbourhoods: West Queen West, Beaconsfield Village

5.0 star rating
  8/9/2008 First to Review

See the movie, "Last Call at the Gladstone" for the history of this hotel. Artists and open-minded folks renovated. Though sad to see the way people lived in here before the reno's, it has become a centre of interesting culture. The rooms are…More »

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 10. Drake Hotel

1150 Queen Street W
Toronto, ON M6J 1J3
(416) 531-5042

Categories: Hotels, Lounges

Neighbourhoods: West Queen West, Beaconsfield Village

4.0 star rating
  8/9/2008 First to Review

The Drake Hotel started it all making West Queen West near Parkdale THE cool area to be. The renovation of this old Hotel is amazing. The rooftop patio is cool with good weather. More heaters are needed often. The brunch is delicious. Inside, the…More »

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 11. The Second City Mainstage Theatre

51 Mercer Street
Toronto, ON M5V 9G9
(416) 343-0011

Category: Comedy Clubs

Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  9/7/2009

The shows stay up to date by changing often. However, this can also lead to a lot of new, less finessed material being shown. In the two times I have been, one was constant clapping and cheering funny, the other was the occasional chuckle kind of…More »

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Location

Toronto, ON

Yelping Since

February 2008

Things I Love

Toronto, San Francisco, dresses, high heels. Bourbon, red wine, bread, cheese.

Find Me In

Queen West

My Hometown

A constant wanderer.

When I'm Not Yelping...

I put pills from the big bottle to the little bottle.

Why You Should Read My Reviews

I like good stuff.

My Second Favourite Website

http://www.nytimes.com

The Last Great Book I Read

The Help

My First Concert

All-4-One (Boy Band Pre-N'Sync, Post-NKOTB)

My Last Meal On Earth

Bread and Cheese- I want to be swimming in Brie!

Don't Tell Anyone Else But...

The Food Network is always on at my house.

Most Recent Discovery

Holly Nog