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Chris "Burrito Whisperer™" P.'s Profile
December 2011
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1. First Choice Haircutters
Now I remember why I never go to Firstchoice.
I didn't have time to hit up my normal men's grooming studio in Toronto before coming home for Christmas. I figured that since this was my go to place as a teenager it would do. I was wrong. When I walked…More »
2. Hyatt Infiniti
I came with my mom to have her car looked at. One part of the repair was to fix her automatic window and the other was a pretty serious recall. When my dad originally booked the appointment they asked if we were going to wait for the car. Considering…More »
3. Bill's Peking House Restaurant
As a teenager I used to come to Bill's regularly. But until last night I hadn't been in for about 5 years. It's great to see that things here are just as great as they've always been.
It's western Chinese food but it's top notch. They have all the…More »
4. Fossil
I like Fossil. They have a good range of products and prices for all budgets. It's great that a guy like me can walk in a buy a watch for a reasonable price and have a good amount of selection. I was also looking for a new bag for work but they…More »
5. Health Plus Family Vision Care
Hello review #900!
I moved to Toronto 3 years ago and haven't bothered to find an Optomitrist so I figured while I was back in town for the holidays I would get an eye exam.
The offices are really nice and have a modern look and feel. They layout…More »
6. Heroes
This is a men's clothing store with identity issues. They seem to be going after a premium customer with their designer labels but they carry lower end items as well and the lack of customer service does not match this type of store either.
I got to…More »
7. Sunglass Hut
It been a long time since I've bought a good pair of sunglasses. I'm not sure if it's that eyewear has become more affordable or just over time I've gotten used to the prices on these types of items.
The boxing day sales here weren't super great but…More »
8. Brueggers
A friend brought me here for a quick breakfast a few blocks from his apartment. There's a good selection and variety. I went with their new sundries tomato and egg white option on an everything bagel. Overall it wasn't too bad. The egg white was a…More »
9. Paper Source
Carlsbad, CA 92009
USA
(760) 942-0400
Category:
Cards & Stationery
Neighbourhood: Carlsbad
This is a great store. I shop at a similar kind of store at home but this one takes the cake. They have a huge selection and cover the full range of paper goods. The staff were great and made sure we got all the help we needed. I took it easy as I…More »
10. House Of Blues
San Diego, CA 92101
USA
(619) 299-2583
Categories:
Music Venues,
American (New),
Venues & Event Spaces
Came here for happy hour the other night. Great prices on drinks like $2 pints and $3 rails. The bartender was friendly chatted with us about what they were going to have going on for NYE.
My only complaint is that they didn't have Rye. Though this is…More »
11. True Religion Brand Jeans
Calgary, AB T2H 0K9
Categories:
Accessories,
Men's Clothing,
Women's Clothing
Why would someone want to pay $400 for a pair of jeans? I was in the mall looking for pants and thought I would check this place out as I've never heard of them. The staff gave me a funny look and more or less ignored me while I was in the store. I…More »
12. Mission Bay Sportcenter
A friend and I came here after trying another rental shop that was closed. The guy behind the counter was courteous and quickly got us set up with a kayak. The tandem kayak is $18 an hour. I have no clue if that's reasonable or expensive but it was…More »
13. Pacific Beach Fish Shop
San Diego, CA 92109
USA
(858) 483-4746
Categories:
Seafood,
Seafood Markets
Neighbourhood: Pacific Beach
My friend says that these are the best fish tacos around so I had to check it out.
When we arrived there was a small line of about 5 people. They take their time and are thorough when taking your order as this short line took us about 10 minutes to…More »
14. Freebirds
Two words: Super Monster.
On a warm December afternoon I strolled in here to enjoy a delicious burrito. I did not however expect to be put to the challenge of eating a burrito the size of a newborn baby. Not to let a good challenge go to waste I…More »
15. Victoria Esso
Popped in here on my way to the Saddledome to grab a tea. The guy at the cash was nice and we chatted about the world juniors a little before getting on out way. I was also happy that they had steeped tea at te little Tim Hortons kiosk here.
16. Grumpy Dan's Grill
Coronado, CA 92118
USA
(619) 435-1740
Categories:
Bars,
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Coronado
My friend took me here for happy hour. Awesome prices and good selection of food and drinks (well, except for the beer maybe). Their app menu is $3 during happy hour. I tred the crab cakes and street tacos. The crab cakes are a good size and you get…More »
17. Tilly's
Finally San Diego was having nice weather for once this year when I visited. Of course on this trip I didn't pack shorts. After trying a couple other stores in this shopping area I found some deals here. I grabbed a bunch to try on. I was quickly set…More »
18. Vistek West
Calgary, AB T2J 5N8
(403) 313-7835
Categories:
Electronics,
Photography Stores & Services
While waiting my turn a few doors down for a haircut I popped in here to see what boxing day deals were to be had. While nothing was mind blowingly cheap, I did almost grab a new tripod. The staff were great. I had three different people ask if I…More »
19. Pocket Dawg
AB
Categories: Hot Dogs, Fast Food
If you're at the Saddledome a Pocket Dawg is a must have. For $5.75 you get your choice of 4 different big sausages stuffed inside a warm baguette. The choices are original (a boring plain sausage), Spicy, Bacon & Cheddar (a cheese filled tube…More »
20. Rona Home & Garden
I popped in on Christmas Eve for an emergency part to fix my parent's phone line. The place was dead! I think they were expecting to be busy as there were tons of staff everywhere. I was able to easily get someone to help me find the oddball part I…More »
21. TD Square
Very disappointing that on Boxing Day the mall was closed at 6:30 when I came walking through. There were a couple of stores that I wanted to hit up since they aren't anywhere else in the city and I had to miss out.
The mall itself is in good…More »
22. Earl's
I have a love hate relationship with Earls. I used to love it back in the 80's and early 90's when it was more casual and had a fun atmosphere. Then in the last 15 years or so I just haven't really been a fan. Their menu is ok but it's a little…More »
23. Blink Restaurant & Bar
I came here last night with a friend for a Christmas friend date. From beginning to end the service was impeccable.
The menu is small but there's excellent choices on it. Appetizers will run you from $9 soups up to around $13 for things like tataki.…More »
24. The French Maid
It's been years since I've been here but it's good to see that the place is in top-notch condition (for a strip joint). It doesn't feel like a sleezy place like many clubs of this nature.
My biggest complaint is that my friend and I never got the…More »
25. Awesome Kitchen
This is a great post-bar pizza place. It was busy when we walked in but the guy had us through in no time. The pizza was HOT. We had to wait a little to let it cool before we could eat. They have some different selections from your regular pizza…More »
26. Hudsons Canadian Tap House
Came here late on a Friday night so the place was in full club mode. Therefore didn't get a chance to try the food.
It was fine for what it was. The DJ was good. I felt old, but the crowd was good and I just stayed out of their way and enjoyed my…More »
27. Kj Wines & Spirits
This is a good little liquor store. They cover all the basics and have a solid beer and wine selection. I was actually quite surprised that they had almost the full Mill Street lineup in stock. I therefore picked up a 6 of Tankhouse for my…More »
28. Walmart
They've recently turned this location into a Supercentre so it's way better than it used to be. Before this latest changeover I don't think they had done anything to the store since they took it over from Woolco in the early 90's.
The layout is still…More »
29. Costco Wholesale
So coming here on December 23 is not a good idea. Never mind trying to find parking, good luck trying to make the left turn into the parking lot if you're coming south on Heritage.
Once you do manage to get in here it's every man for himself. This…More »
30. Jelly Modern Doughnuts
I picked up a half dozen and ate 5 of them in one sitting. I let my mom have one. I know, I'm a pretty great son.
As suggested by I don't know how many people, I made sure I tried the maple bacon doughnut. It was good. Not an overwhelming amount of…More »
31. Dragon Boat Fusion Cuisine
This was my first shot at Dim Sum and I'm very glad it was here.
The restaurant is deceivingly huge. It looks like a little hole-in-the-wall from the outside but has dozens of tables. My coworkers and I got a seat no problem when we strolled in around…More »
32. IKEA Etobicoke
Etobicoke, ON M8Z 1T3
(416) 646-8181
Categories:
Home Decor,
Furniture Stores
Neighbourhood: Etobicoke
So because it's Ikea I feel that it isn't really fair to rate the store overall since it's corporately mandated how it is set up and everything is cookie-cutter.
The staff however are fair game. Sometimes the staff here are really great and other…More »
33. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Toronto - Markham
My company booked a meeting room here for our client and managed the whole process for them on their behalf. More or less, everything went smooth. The hotel is nice looking and the meeting room was in good condition, looked modern, and was the…More »
34. Loblaws
Toronto, ON M5B 1J2
(416) 593-6154
Category:
Grocery
Neighbourhoods: Church-Wellesley Village, Downtown Core
I came her yesterday (second day open) to check this place out and see the new store which they're calling "Food's Greatest Stage".
The place is a zoo. I'm not sure at this point if you'd want to do any actual grocery shopping. Everyone is just there…More »
35. Kool Haus
Came here for the Movember gala party. Based on other's comments throughout the night I guess they've recently renovated. The bathrooms smelled like fresh paint. Not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing, but it's better than them smelling like…More »
36. Winners
Toronto, ON M5B 2H4
(416) 598-8800
Categories:
Department Stores,
Shoe Stores,
Men's Clothing,
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
So this Winners may not be the best of the stores in Toronto, but I always manage to find something when I'm here. The men's clothing section is well stocked with options for all shapes and sizes, though I find the shoe section here a little lacking.…More »
37. Upfront Bar & Grill
Came here with some fellow Yelpers to have a few brews before going out elsewhere. The place is a little divey but really it's more just your regular neighbourhood pub.
The address threw us all off a bit. The bar entrance is actually located on the…More »
38. The Disney Store
This is a very pretty new store. As compared to their old concept, you actually feel like you're walking into Disneyland when you go into the store. The store's themes, technology, displays, and layout take you out of reality and completely immerses…More »
39. McDonald's
It's kind of a weird layout here. It's inside the subway station, but you can access it from both sides of the gates. There's a glass wall that separates the restaurant in half so you can grab a burger either before or after you've paid your transit…More »
40. Maison Mercer
Toronto, ON M5V 3C6
(416) 341-8777
Category:
Dance Clubs
Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Downtown Core
If you're the type of person that wants to go out on a Saturday night to be seen, then this is the place for you. But it sure as hell isn't the place for me.
The club is packed full of puffy chested DB's and women that are just looking to have their…More »
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Things I Loveburritos, stroopwafel, Halo, Running, Italian Sausage, froyo, did I mention burritos, marathons, slurpees, steak, high fives, BBQ
Find Me Inflip-flops during a snow storm
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Why You Should Read My ReviewsThere's just so many there's probably one just for you!
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My Last Meal On EarthChipotle Carnitas Burrtio
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I still have my Star Trek CCG collection
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