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1. Kirala Japanese Restaurant
Berkeley, CA 94705
USA
(510) 549-3486
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese
Neighbourhood: South Berkeley
Definitely returning as often as possible!
This place was recommended to me by a friend's aunt, who had heard about it from a waitress at another Japanese restaurant. The aunt had never gone here and barely knew where it was, so my friend and I went…More »
2. Club Monaco International
San Francisco, CA 94103
USA
(415) 856-0828
Category:
Accessories
Neighbourhoods: Union Square, SOMA
I loooove Club Monaco in Toronto (like here http://www.yelp.ca/biz... and here http://www.yelp.ca/biz...).
I didn't think it was possible for me to like CM more...until I went to this location.
I guess I will grudgingly admit the USA does do some stuff…More »
3. Aji Sai Japanese Restaurant
Toronto, ON M5V
(416) 603-3366
Aji Sai is my favourite place to go for sushi :] maybe I just haven't discovered the best knock-out sushi place yet, but I think Aji Sai comes close!
Admittedly I only go for their lunch special--11 for all you can eat is really such a deal that I…More »
4. June Croken
Toronto, ON M5V
Category:
Hair Salons
Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Queen Street West, Downtown Core
ohay June! (yeah, she reads the reviews. I swear she's not paying me *much* for this...)
JUST KIDDING. SHE'S GENUINELY AWESOME.
Nothing has changed since my last visit in terms of her amazingness.
I thought I'd just mention that she carries a whole line…More »
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12/27/2010
WARNING: the below review is so sappy it could replace twilight. It's the closest thing to a love… Read more »
5. Crepevine
Berkeley, CA 94709
USA
(510) 705-1836
Category:
Creperies
Neighbourhoods: Gourmet Ghetto, North Berkeley
I LOVE crepevine! I have no idea how my boyfriend discovered it but I'm glad I'm going out with him just because he found it! Don't tell :]
The food here is so tasty. I love all the savoury crepes but I think the San Francisco is the best--because I…More »
6. Palomino San Francisco
San Francisco, CA 94105
USA
(415) 512-7400
Categories:
American (New),
Mediterranean
Neighbourhood: SOMA
Warning: Palomino has two sections--there's the fancy section and the lounge/bar area. Dinner/lunch etc is for first; bar/happy hour is the second. Don't mess up which side you go to or else you don't get what you want. Anyway.
Three people-- about…More »
7. Icon Shoes
I love icon.
They're pretty reasonably priced for the lovely shoes I get here--and I love shoes! I love they style of shoes they have--my favourite pair of shoes are from here (they're neon yellow-limegreen flats with cutouts...sounds strange but…More »
8. Ajisen Ramen
I love Ajisen--I spent about three out of five days of the week here when I was in high school. I eventually ended up having my 17th birthday party here and had about 30 people invade the place--the waitresses were really nice and decorated the…More »
9. Nibbles
Nibbles pizza was one of my favourite places to eat when I was visiting in England.
The pizza is done really well--warm and cheesy with the best imaginable combinations of toppings. I love the thin crust option. The wait is slightly longer here, but…More »
10. Tea Shop 168
Dear lord, people invent the most horribly mouth-watering foods in an effort to get you fat. (and then they look at you weird when you eat the whole thing by yourself. back off. i like my calories.)
Specifically...funnel cakes, crepes, and waffles,…More »
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6/23/2010
This place was one of my favourite highschool hangouts, in addition to Ajisen Ramen down the street.… Read more »
11. Guu Izakaya
Toronto, ON M5B
(416) 977-0999
Categories:
Japanese,
Tapas Bars
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
Thought I'd update a bit since I went back last night.
1) wait times are usually upwards of one hour in my experience. There is a starbucks at yonge and college (5min walk?) where I like to stay while I wait.
2) If your group is three people or more,…More »
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12/18/2010
Definitely wasn't what I was expecting. A friend told me to go check this place out and I thought it… Read more »
12. Nordstrom Cafe Bistro
San Francisco, CA 94103
USA
(415) 977-5155
Categories:
Sandwiches,
American (New)
Neighbourhoods: Union Square, SOMA
I had the french onion soup and the chicken with pomme frites or something.
They were both delicious. Especially the chicken, god. I was dying as I ate it. It was tender and juicy and beautiful as I cut it up. I almost didn't want to eat it. But I…More »
13. Umbra Concept Store
Toronto, ON M5T 1X3
(416) 599-0088
Category:
Home Decor
Neighbourhoods: Queen Street West, Downtown Core
I love the umbra concept store a lot for the leisurely time-killing stroll. I;ve loved umbra designs forever so I almost died when I set foot in the concept store a few years ago.
By way of actual things you can buy, I have never bought anything…More »
14. Bakers
San Francisco, CA 94103
USA
(415) 348-0269
Categories:
Accessories,
Shoe Stores
Neighbourhoods: Union Square, SOMA
I love baker's for some reason. Their shoes are so reasonably priced for how nice they are. I've bought two pairs of shoes here before.
Story: while waiting around for my friends to arrive at Westfield to shop with me, I walk into bakers. I see a…More »
15. Chako Barbecue Izakaya
$16 for all you can eat korean barbecue with some Japanese sushi rolls thrown into the mix.
Good since drowning in meat might be a bit disadvantageous to your bodily functions. So take a break in the middle and eat some rolls. Or order some greens to…More »
16. Groove Yoga
Berkeley, CA 94720
USA
(510) 280-5092
Category:
Yoga
Neighbourhoods: UC Campus Area, Downtown Berkeley
groove continues to amaze. every time I go, I find myself letting out longer, more satisfying breaths, and really calming down. even if I'm working hard and sweating, the teachers and atmosphere never fail to keep me calm and happy.
the music they…More »
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4/12/2011
Wow.
I'm a new yoga-er (yogi?) and I love this place. I was intimidated when I walked in, but Kevin… Read more »
17. La Note
Berkeley, CA 94704
USA
(510) 843-1535
Categories:
French,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhoods: UC Campus Area, Downtown Berkeley
I've walked by La Note many times in the morning when there is a group of people waiting outside and wondered "is it really that good?"...well, it's really that good.
I got up at 8AM to beat the lines (yeah I'm a loser I know) and try it out myself. I…More »
18. Chapeau!
San Francisco, CA 94118
USA
(415) 750-9787
Category:
French
Neighbourhood: Inner Richmond
There isn't much to say about this place that hasn't been said already.
I came here with two girlfriends and had the menu 1 for dinner. I ordered the onion soup, mussels, and nuage des noix. as http://big-bunny.com would say, it was…More »
19. Four
Toronto, ON M5J
(416) 368-1444
Category:
Canadian (New)
Neighbourhoods: Financial District, Downtown Core
One of my all-time favourites. I have pretty much had every single one of their "small bites" (tapa size or appetizer size foods) and I can honestly say every single one is amazing. They have a 3 for $25 which makes me very happy as well. I usually…More »
20. Toronto Island
One of my favourite day trip spots (: rent a bike and relax with the beaches, greenery, and scenery! Oh and bring a picnic if you are really into the idealistic romantic shebang.
Just saying, there's a clothing optional beach. Visit for your own…More »
21. Bangkok Noodles & Thai BBQ
Berkeley, CA 94704
USA
(510) 549-1958
Category:
Thai
Neighbourhood: Downtown Berkeley
Bangkok has saved my friends and I from many a late-night strike of hunger. With not much open late on north side, it's usually just a toss up between Bangkok and Thai Noodle.
Between the two, I like Bangkok better for its cleanliness, fast service,…More »
22. Pho 88 North York
Toronto, ON
(416) 225-8899
Categories:
Vietnamese,
Thai,
Chinese
Neighbourhood: Willowdale
star #1: ENORMOUS PORTIONS. I couldn't finish my small.
star #2: Good prices--small pho was 5.75.
star #3: Fast service.
star #4: Roomy seating.
star #5: Was there for my pho craving.
star #6: my 100th review.
star #7: it made me run out of stars.
23. The Stockyards
Toronto, ON M6C 1B2
(416) 658-9666
Categories:
Canadian (Traditional),
Barbeque,
Southern
Neighbourhood: Wychwood
It hurts my heart to give Stockyards such a low rating.
I would give it five stars, I honestly would.
I LOVE fried chicken with all my heart, and I had heard amazing things about the chicken here.
They didn't disappoint--the chicken was warm, crispy on…More »
24. Etsu Japanese Restaurant
Toronto, ON M5T 1L1
(416) 599-4200
Oooh yay! I'm a big fan!
Everything about this place screams cute! The cozy dining room, the outside area, the art on the walls, the ceramic paper crane chopstick holders, the waitress in a kimono, the glass furniture...
There are so many perfect…More »
25. Ontario College of Art & Design
I don't go to OCAD so I can't comment on the actual education. I'm going to copy everyone else and just talk about this campus/building, because it's quite the sight.
From the outside it looks like a horribly-coloured kaleidoscopic eyesore. Black and…More »
26. Reposado Bar & Lounge
Toronto, ON M6J 2Z5
(416) 532-6474
I've heard horror stories of the gory wakes of destruction tequila leaves.
Given that I am asian with the stereotypical horrible tolerance, I wasn't too keen on spending a night puking.
I ended up in Reposado and daringly decided to go for one of their…More »
27. Chocolatier Blue
Berkeley, CA 94710
USA
(510) 665-9500
Categories:
Desserts,
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighbourhood: Fourth Street
It was freezing cold outside. well, as cold as bay area can get.
Not really ice cream weather, and I'm not a huge fan of chocolate.
That said, as I neared Chocolatier Blue, I could smell their cookies half a block away. As i approached, my…More »
28. Aerie
Aerie never fails to make me smile when I walk in. It's got such a cute, laidback, but girly look...and comfy too. What else more can a girl ask for?
I LOVE Aerie bras. They are my absolute favourite and I almost never buy bras that are not from them.…More »
29. Nadège Patisserie
Toronto, ON M6J 1G2
(416) 368-2009
Sweet tooth, prepare to meet your match.
These macaroons melt in your mouth. Heaven!
There are TONS of flavours. They are all eyeroll-inducing.
Plus I have a slight obsession with all things French...which includes this place.
There are cute tables where…More »
30. Fabarnak Restaurant & Catering
Toronto, ON M4Y 2C9
(416) 355-6781
Categories:
Canadian (New),
Soup,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhoods: Church-Wellesley Village, Downtown Core
I came here around afternoon to pick up three Square Pegs to go.
I can't say much, since it's all already been said. Refer to other Yelpers. They do not lie and the rumours are true.
Also came for dinner, with a few friends, for my birthday.
Fabarnak…More »
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8/26/2011
Came here for dinner. It was cute cute cute.
The "to share" menu is a lie. The portions are tiny.… Read more »
31. Foxley Bistro and Bar
Toronto, ON M6J 2Z8
(416) 534-8520
Categories:
Vietnamese,
Thai
Neighbourhoods: Little Portugal, Ossington Strip, Trinity Bellwoods, Beaconsfield Village
WARNING: the menu is overwhelming.
CONSOLATION: it's worth it.
The portions may be small, but they are rich and filling. I ate here with a friend for about $20 each. We were stuffed, and chuffed too! We felt like such sophisticated foodies.
Some of the…More »
32. Healesville Sanctuary
so maybe I added one star because I'm a tourist.
who cares! australians have awesome animals! I want a koala!
what I loved about healesville was that the animals are not completely caged off. mostly they're left to wander around as they please, with…More »
33. Kingston 11 Cuisine
Berkeley, CA 94709
USA
(510) 214-2311
Category:
Caribbean
Neighbourhoods: Gourmet Ghetto, North Berkeley
When I think of the meal I had at Kingston 11, here are words that come to mind (try not to drool):
- juicy
- savoury flavourful
- melt in mouth tender
- sangria!
- plantains
- so fucking good. just try it guys.
when I think of the atmosphere, I think:
-…More »
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Specialty (10)Code for: "anyone who works here must have a cool job". |
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Eat/Drink and Study Spots (17)Because studying is so horrific it needs to be improved with food/drinks. |
Shopping or browsing (40)Retail therapy is where the vain is at. |
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Toronto, ON
Yelping SinceJune 2010
Things I Lovefrance, shoes, sweaters, music, starbucks, sun, scent, smiles
Find Me InBerkeley
My HometownToronto
My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...I'm talking. maybe both simultaneously.
Why You Should Read My Reviewsdon't write reviews for the sake of writing reviews
My Second Favourite Website The Last Great Book I ReadHuis Clos by Sartre
My First ConcertJay Chou Toronto 2008
My Favourite MovieThe Prestige
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...calories are my best friend
Most Recent Discoverysleep is not overrated.
Current CrushVictoria's Secret Fashion Show