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1. Nicholas Hoare
Toronto, ON M5E 1B3
(416) 777-2665
Category:
Bookstores
Neighbourhoods: St. Lawrence, Downtown Core
Beautiful Nicholas Hoare Books is another of those childhood favourites of mine you're probably tired of hearing about. I'll skip over my infant transports of joy and get to the point.
For literature, art books, and children's books, this is one of…More »
2. BMV Books
Toronto, ON M4P 2C6
(416) 482-6002
Categories:
Bookstores,
Music & DVDs
Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant and Davisville, Yonge and Eglinton
I'm always surprised at the selection BMV manages to pack into their two small floors at Yonge & Eglinton. Their literature and science fiction selections are excellent, and the mystery-thriller section is very good as well. I like the separate…More »
3. BMV Books
Toronto, ON M5S 1X9
(416) 967-5757
Categories:
Bookstores,
Music & DVDs
Neighbourhood: The Annex
This huge BMV (three floors and lots of square footage) usually has a great selection, if you can find it. Alphabetisation is only a distant rumour here, so be prepared to root around. Like the Y&E BMV, they have a good selection of used DVDs.…More »
4. World's Biggest Bookstore
The Big Book Bunker was, I've been told, actually the world's biggest for a heartbeat of time after it opened in the early 80s. Looking a little seedy now, its huge selection of books makes up for a multitude of sins. They skip most of the giftware…More »
5. Indigo Books Music & More
Toronto, ON M4P 1E4
(416) 544-0049
Category:
Bookstores
Neighbourhood: Yonge and Eglinton
This Indigo location is one of the smaller locations I've seen, but still a good size. Of course, 3/4 of the ground floor is given over to magazines, giftware, and cards; fun for a browse, but not the main course. The book selection is generally…More »
6. The Watcher - CLOSED
Toronto, ON M4E 1E8
(416) 694-4140
Categories:
Bookstores,
Comic Books,
Toy Stores
Neighbourhood: The Beach
The Watcher's strong suit is its superfriendly owner Dave, who you'll find behind the cash more often than not. He loves to recommend, and is very helpful.
The selection is a good mix of indie comics, superhero comics, and games, with a few RPGs on…More »
7. Silver Snail Comics
Toronto, ON M5V 2A4
(416) 593-0889
Categories:
Hobby Shops,
Comic Books
Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Queen Street West, Downtown Core
The Silver Snail has one of the best selections and stocks of graphic novels/comic books in the city. If my sweet little neighbourhood joints have been sold out for weeks, I sigh and head down to the Snail. Don't get me wrong, they're nice enough,…More »
8. The Beguiling
Toronto, ON M6G 2L7
(416) 533-9168
Categories:
Bookstores,
Comic Books
Neighbourhood: Palmerston
The Beguiling has the best selection of Canadian and indie comics I've seen, and an excellent stock of spandex books upstairs. They focus on comics and graphic novels entirely, and don't seem to get into games or 'limited edition busts'. This place…More »
9. Hairy Tarantula Comics & Games
Toronto, ON M5B 1S5
(416) 596-8002
Category:
Comic Books
Neighbourhoods: Ryerson, Downtown Core
Mike the wild-bearded owner keeps a good stock of graphic novels, manga. and games. The staff is helpful and the cat is fairly friendly. It smells of the kind herb more often than the other comic shops in town, but it's probably the neighbours,…More »
Recently updated lists from Julianna B.
The Search for Breakfast in Wychwood (6)Since the closing of our two favourite places for breakfast (the lamented Queen's Dairy and D-Ganz, which also did a great steak), my husband and I have wandered from Bathurst past Oakwood looking for a cheap, satisfying, cozy place to get our scrambled/brown/sausage/t ea on. Recommendations gratefully received!I think we now have a clear winner in the $10+/per diner category. |
Thai Thai Thai Love Love Love (13)How did Canadians live before Thai food? I know there was a dark age in the early eighties, before Satay on the Road opened, when one could hardly find a rice noodle in this town.Now, we're up to our necks in it - and lovely as it is to have so many options, if you're going to promise me Thai, you'd better make it flavourful. From worst to best, here is my celebration of this delicious supra-equatorial cuisine. |
Best food near Wychwood (8)After three and a half years in the area, these are my favourites.We're short on breakfast and I wish we had a good bar or pub, but man, can we ever do dinner! Most of these are budget options. If your idea of romance is $35 pastas, look elsewhere, but these are great places for dinner with friends - or with a special someone who prefers good food to tablecloths. Don't forget a sundae after: very romantic! |
Toronto Libraries (6)Toronto's got an awesome library system; here are the ones I know. |
Wedding Dress Day on the Danforth (4)On a rainy May morning, my Bride-to-Be friend and I set out for a last-ditch dress excursion for her September wedding. We kept to the Danforth: multiple dress store options and great restaurants for lunch. The last review refers to an earlier day. |
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Toronto, ON
Yelping SinceApril 2009
Things I LoveThai food, Interpol, graphic novels, walking, cooking, baking, preserving, Loituma, Christmas, YA books, steampunk, New England, Dungeons & Dragons
Find Me Ina heck of a mess
My HometownToronto, ON
When I'm Not Yelping...I dream about a strawbale house
My Second Favourite Website The Last Great Book I ReadChanges
My First ConcertDavid Byrne
My Favourite MovieState and Main
My Last Meal On Earthpad thai at Thai Gardens
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I'm going to learn how to drive
Most Recent Discoveryyou can make Thai green curry paste at home