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Places I can go to enjoy a coffee, bevvie, or meal even when the only date I can muster is a paperback.

 1. Voulez Vous Cafe

1560 Queen St E
Toronto, ON M4L 1E9
(416) 801-6685

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Leslieville

4.0 star rating
  10/26/2011

I've found my new homework home! This fantastic cafe is right at the end of my street. It has truly eclectic decor - giant pinecones on the mantel and a bowling ball accent, anyone? A glowing elektra espresso machine, chalk boards hanging overhead,…More »

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 2. Motimahal

1422 Gerrard St E
Toronto, ON M4L 1Z6
(416) 461-3111

Category: Indian

4.0 star rating
  10/11/2011

Some of the best indian food in the city! I'd recommend take out rather than 'dining' in because, as other reviewers have mentioned, this place is a bit grungy and more like a cafeteria than a restaurant. But the food is super - spicy, not greasy -…More »

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 3. The Kensington Cornerstone Restaurant

2A Kensington Ave
Toronto, ON M5T
(647) 343-1597

Categories: Canadian (New), Gluten-Free

Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Chinatown, Kensington Market

3.0 star rating
  Update - 9/30/2011

Went back to the Cornerstone for brunch today and was less impressed than when I visited for lunch and dinner. The service was similar to previous visits, which is to say that it was adequate and pleasant enough but no more than that.

I had the…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    7/23/2011

    There's certainly no shortage of gluten-free options in Toronto. What makes the Kensington… Read more »

 4. Rua Vang Golden Turtle

125 Ossington Ave
Toronto, ON M6J 2Z2
(416) 531-1601

Category: Vietnamese

Neighbourhoods: Ossington Strip, Trinity Bellwoods, Beaconsfield Village

5.0 star rating
  6/2/2011

I almost refuse to believe that I haven't written a review for Rua Vang yet. I eat here at least a couple times a month. Not because it's the Best Pho Ever of All Time. But because it's yummy, it's near home, and it's across the street from yoga.

Not…More »

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 5. The Roxton

379 Harbord St
Toronto, ON M6G 1H8
(416) 535-8181

Categories: Pubs, Restaurants

Neighbourhood: Bickford Park

4.0 star rating
  7/3/2010

This is a cozy little candlelit joint that's mellow enough to enjoy a beer and sandwich with if you're on your own, but would also be an excellent place for a date. Pretty small, with a patio that just about doubles the indoor seating. I didn't…More »

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 6. Pho Phuong

712 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON M6J 1E8
(416) 368-7666

Category: Vietnamese

Neighbourhoods: West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods

3.0 star rating
  6/21/2010 First to Review

Pho Phuong has just opened a new location on Queen Street. It has the same slick appearance as the one on Dundas, in a slightly smaller location. It feels clean and bright and has lots of natural light. When I visited, there were 6 or 8 irises lining…More »

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 7. Salad King Restaurant

340 Yonge St
Toronto, ON M5B 1R8
(416) 593-0333

Category: Thai

Neighbourhoods: Ryerson, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  6/17/2010

I adore salad king. It's fast. It's frikkin delicious. It's reasonably priced. Did I mention that it's delicious? And they can make everything spicy enough that it hurts me, which is hard to attain and a constant goal for me.

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 8. Volo

587 Yonge St
Toronto, ON M4Y 1Z4
(416) 928-0008

Categories: Brasseries, Beer, Wine & Spirits

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  5/18/2010

I've been to volo a few times now and have never loved it quite as much as I want to. Until now.

My most recent visit was excellent. I'm a big ol' beer nerd and worked at another of the  Toronto beer restos for a couple years, so my expectations can…More »

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"Well behaved women rarely make history."

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Location

Toronto, ON

Yelping Since

April 2010

Things I Love

spice, dan mangan, knitting, yarn, naps, my bike, lamb

Find Me In

the east end - newly transplanted!

When I'm Not Yelping...

I'm talking about sex. Seriously. My job is awesome.

Why You Should Read My Reviews

Sentence structure is important to me. Letters are not words.

My Second Favourite Website

http://ravelry.com

My First Concert

Supertramp!

Don't Tell Anyone Else But...

I only shower when i need to look like an adult.

Current Crush

NPH. Not just for gays anymore.