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 1. Saving Grace

907 Dundas St W
Toronto, ON M6J 1V9
Canada
(416) 703-7368

Category: Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Trinity Bellwoods

5.0 star rating
  6/3/2011

Wow.
I had the BEST.Pancakes.I've.Ever.Tasted .
Ever.

These pancakes were like nothing I've ever come across.
They weren't even very much like pancakes at all...i can't really describe the texture, but they were amazing.

The Pear Pancakes were the…More »

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 2. Tofu Village - House of Soon Tofu

681 Bloor Street West
Toronto, ON M6G 4B9
Canada
(647) 345-3836

Category: Korean

Neighbourhood: Bickford Park

5.0 star rating
  Update - 4/3/2011

I didn't think the soon tofu + kalbi combo could get any better, but evidently, it could if you order the Seafood Tofu Pancakes, which re awesome.
Get a House Special Soon Tofu + Pancakes and it's really quite fulfilling for 2 people!

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  • 4.0 star rating
    3/27/2011

    My Best meal in Toronto so far; cheap, very tasty and perfect on a cold day.

    I got the House Special… Read more »

 3. The Mad Italian

589 College Street
Toronto, ON M6G 1B2
Canada
(647) 352-6234

Categories: Desserts, Italian, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt

Neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Palmerston, Bickford Park

5.0 star rating
  7/10/2011

Amazing Affogatos! I've been here twice in a week with different people and we're all in love with the Ferrero Rocher Affogatos...love that the gelato doesn't melt the moment you plop it into the hot espresso. It makes the espresso So creamy and i…More »

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 4. Lola's Kitchen

634 Church Street
Toronto, ON M4Y 2G3
Canada
(416) 966-3991

Category: Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhoods: Church-Wellesley Village, Downtown Core

5.0 star rating
  4/24/2011

Cheesecake Stuffed in Challah French Toast?
Color me Excited!
I could eat this 'breakfast' forever...I honestly didn't want this meal to end. When I finally finished the plate in front of me, I was seriously contemplating ordering another round of…More »

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 5. Trinity Bellwoods Park

1053 Dundas St W
Toronto, ON M5H 2N2
Canada
(416) 392-0743

Category: Parks

Neighbourhood: Trinity Bellwoods

5.0 star rating
  6/30/2011

there's just something about this park that makes me happy and think of Summer.
it's not the biggest or the prettiest, but it's located in a great neighborhood, i always find a bench to read and it's right by Nadege where i indulge in macarons,…More »

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 6. La Palette

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

Category: French

Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Queen Street West

5.0 star rating
  6/19/2011

Had one of my best meals in Toronto so far...and it revolved around the horse tenderloin

We started with the foie gras, which was perfectly seared, silky, rich and flavorful.

I had the horse tenderloin, which I've been dying to try since I read about…More »

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 7. St. Lawrence Market

92 Front Street E
Toronto, ON M5E 1C4
Canada
(416) 392-7219

Categories: Farmers Market, Grocery

Neighbourhoods: St. Lawrence, Downtown Core

5.0 star rating
  5/28/2011

Wow.
I love this place more than The Ferry Building in SF and THAT's saying a lot coming from me.

Although the Ferry Building is gorgeous and has more 'gourmet' stuff, it's not very affordable and not really patronizable by everyone. Additionally, it…More »

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 8. Nadège Patisserie

780 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M6J 1G2
Canada
(416) 368-2009

Categories: Bakeries, Desserts

Neighbourhoods: Niagara, West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods

4.0 star rating
  5/30/2011

Love the location, looking right into Trinity Bellwoods Park. It's always packed on the weekends. Luckily, i managed to venture there on a Monday afternoon and snagged a table right outside and hung out for an hour with my ice latte and salted…More »

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 9. Sense Appeal Coffee Roasters

96 Spadina Ave
Toronto, ON M5V 2J6
Canada
(416) 907-8524

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  6/30/2011

i'm SO glad someone told me about Sense and i don't have to walk all the way to the bland Starbucks. My new office is 5 min walk away and we've been looking for a cafe closer...phew!

this place is contemporary, great service and tasty coffee, maybe a…More »

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 10. Ravi Soups

322 Adelaide St W
Toronto, ON M5V 1R1
Canada
(647) 435-8365

Categories: Sandwiches, Soup

Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  6/16/2011

Wow.
The Curried Lamb Wrap is the BEST wrap i've ever had. Honestly.
Flavorful, hearty, juicy...and the mango-pineapple salsa is so fresh and goes fantastically with the curried lamb.

The porcini mushroom wild rice bisque was delish with the essence…More »

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 11. Splendido Restaurant

88 Harbord Street
Toronto, ON M5S 1G5
Canada
(416) 929-7788

Category: Italian

4.0 star rating
  4/19/2011

Great ambience, impressive dinner.

Dinner:
- Oysters: fresh and briny and they were all topped with various condiments- horseradish, wasabi prosecco parfait, green onions
- Gnocchi with mushrooms: pillowy and delicious
- Butter Poached Lobster with…More »

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 12. Canoe Restaurant & Bar

66 Wellington St W
Toronto, ON M5K 1H6
Canada
(416) 364-0054

Category: Canadian (New)

Neighbourhoods: Financial District, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  8/10/2011

I've been here for lunch and dinner and i have to say...i preferred lunch...the views were amazing and the prices very reasonable, especially for a biz lunch

I had the rack of lamb, and that was probably one of the best i've ever had. The lamb was…More »

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 13. Blue Banana Market

250 Augusta Ave
Toronto, ON M5T 2L7
Canada
(416) 594-6600

Categories: Home Decor, Jewellery, Cards & Stationery

Neighbourhood: Kensington Market

4.0 star rating
  3/13/2011

LOVE this store!
Full of cute, interesting, unqiue gifts, kitchen utensils, baby goodies and...stuff!

Huge space, and it seems to be a collective of small designers and retailers. Will be my go-to place for cute, unique gifts

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 14. Rol San Restaurant

323 Spadina Ave
Toronto, ON M5T 2E9
Canada
(416) 977-1128

Category: Dim Sum

Neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Kensington Market, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  10/7/2011

Cheap and good dimsum.

We had the har gou, xiu mai, wrapped noodles (with shrimp), sticky rice with chicken wrapped in lotus, deep fried calamari, deep fried shrimp, deep fried sesame balls stuffed with red bean, crab and shrimp dumpling in soup...
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 15. King's Noodle Restaurant

296 Spadina Ave
Toronto, ON M5T 2E7
Canada
(416) 598-1817

Category: Chinese

Neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Kensington Market, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  10/8/2011

Their noodles are legit.

I had the wonton duck noodle in soup.
the wontons were ok; mushy and not very tasty but the duck was done just right. The noodles were great; not overcooked and very authentic. the soup was tasty.

I had the fried dough…More »

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 16. Teatro Verde

100 Yorkville
Toronto, ON M5R 3R9
Canada
(416) 966-2227

Categories: Florists, Home & Garden

Neighbourhood: Yorkville

4.0 star rating
  7/10/2011

How have i not stumbled upon this heaven until a week ago? I must have been drugged.

I thought it was just a garden store for people with...huge gardens. Little did i know it is chocked full of gift ideas, great furniture, gorgeous decor...

Sure, it's…More »

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