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If only life was perfect & everyone that worked in retail or other service jobs was nice. LOL. These are the places I had the best experiences.

 1. Kiyomizu Restaurant

41 Spring Garden Ave
North York, ON M2N 3G1
(416) 223-8807

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhood: Willowdale

4.0 star rating
  5/9/2012

I tried this restaurant at the suggestion of a co-worker. And I must admit, I really like their sushi. It's very tasty & well made. I've had some sushi from other restaurants that as soon as you touch the sushi it falls apart. But their sushi is a…More »

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 2. Sapporo Sushi

5469 Yonge St
North York, ON M2N 5S1
(416) 229-6191

Category: Sushi Bars

Neighbourhood: Willowdale

4.0 star rating
  3/12/2012

Sapporo recently completed a much needed renovation & now the place looks really nice. I often order lunch as a take out from this place during the work week & it's always delicious. I'm addicted to their Jay Roll which is asparagus, shrimp in the…More »

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 3. Talise

5421 Yonge Street
North York, ON M2N 7A1
(416) 551-2111

Category: Delis

Neighbourhood: Willowdale

4.0 star rating
  2/16/2012 First to Review

I heard about this place from a co-worker. Talise has sub type sandwiches with lots of toppings on them. See the website for selection. But if you're not in the mood for bread, you can also have those sandwiches in a plate version without the bread &…More »

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 4. Spa Boutique

3630 W 4th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6R 4N6
(604) 734-7114

Category: Cosmetics & Beauty Supply

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

4.0 star rating
  1/27/2012

I haven't been to the spa but I do order from them online as they have such a great selection of brands, such as Jane Iredale. They always ship to me promptly & I even get samples with the things I ordered. Love ordering from these guys.

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 5. North York Public Library

5120 Yonge St
North York, ON M2N 5N9
(416) 733-5575

Category: Libraries

Neighbourhood: Willowdale

5.0 star rating
  1/24/2012

I love, love, love this library. It's right off the subway line & has floors & floors of books, cd's, dvd's, etc. They have a great selection of multi-lingual materials as well. And of course the students love this place as it has tons of study…More »

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 6. Jonathan Torch Curly Hair Institute

85 Sheppard Avenue West
North York, ON M2N 1M4
(416) 362-1068

Category: Beauty and Spas

Neighbourhood: Willowdale

5.0 star rating
  1/24/2012 First to Review

I've been getting my hair cut here for several years now. I've never found anyone better than my hairdresser Ely for cutting my loose, curly hair. I have tried other hair salons & my hair ends up looking horrible. I also like their products which…More »

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 7. Grassroots Environmental Products

372 Danforth Ave
Toronto, ON M4K 1N8
(416) 466-2841

Categories: Cosmetics & Beauty Supply, Home & Garden

Neighbourhood: The Danforth

4.0 star rating
  Update - 2/16/2012

I ordered some stuff from Grassroots online as I haven't been able to get down to the Danforth lately. Got my order after 1 day & I love everything in it. Yahoo!

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  • 4.0 star rating
    1/24/2012

    I like this location because it's right next to the Big Carrot & sometimes what I can't find there I… Read more »

 8. Tilley Endurables

900 Don Mills Road
North York, ON M3C 1V6
(416) 441-6141
4.0 star rating
  1/8/2012

We've bought several Tilley hats & items of clothing over the years. Most of their clothing is pretty pricey. Even though their clothing is pricey, they really do endure years of wear. So if your pocketbook can't take the prices, keep your eye out…More »

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 9. The Spice Trader & The Olive Pit

877 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M6J 1G3
(647) 430-7085

Category: Specialty Food

Neighbourhoods: Niagara, West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods

4.0 star rating
  1/24/2012

I haven't gone to the store physically, but I did order a couple of their spice boxes online & had them shipped to my home. I gave them away to some close friends for Christmas gifts & they really loved them. It can be hard to get good quality,…More »

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 10. Longo's

3085 Highway 7
Markham, ON L3R 5Y5
(905) 479-8877

Category: Grocery

4.0 star rating
  Update - 1/17/2012

Came back here recently as I was in the area & they are carrying more vegan & vegetarian friendly foods which is great! I won't always have to go to Ambrosia to get my fix! Plus on Sundays they always do a sample table for one product & we got to try…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    12/1/2011

    Scott got most of the main points. I'd like to add that this location is always clean so that's a… Read more »

 11. The National Club

303 Bay St
Toronto, ON M5H 3C2
(416) 364-3247

Category: Venues & Event Spaces

Neighbourhoods: Financial District, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  12/13/2011 First to Review

You can only get into this club if you are a member or know someone who is a member. In any case, I was invited for a retirement dinner of a friend. The venue is very well maintained & in the heart of the financial district. I'm a vegetarian so I had…More »

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 12. Urban Eatery at the Eaton Centre

220 Yonge St, Ste 110
Toronto, ON M5B 2L7
(416) 598-8560

Category: Fast Food

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  12/12/2011

This is a vast improvement from the food court that used to be in the same location. Tons more restaurants & it's great to eat on actual dinnerware & with real cutlery. I would imagine this generates some jobs as I saw people to carting away all the…More »

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 13. Petsmart

3155 Hwy 7 E
Markham, ON L3R 0J5
(905) 415-1755

Category: Pet Stores

4.0 star rating
  1/17/2012

This Petsmart is nice & spacious. We often end up here on a Sunday which is when they have their dog training days. So cute to watch all the different types of puppies run around. Good selection of cat food, beds, carriers toys, & anything else you…More »

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 14. myPet Shop on Yonge

5293 Yonge St
North York, ON M2N 5R3
(416) 528-1788

Category: Pet Stores

Neighbourhood: Willowdale

4.0 star rating
  Update - 2/5/2012

Walked in yesterday to stock up on some cat food. There was a new animal in the store, Bella the chihuahua. She was really cute so I spent some time petting her. Poor thing had a cast on one leg. Nice to see Kesooni again (store owner). Always a…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    12/1/2011 First to Review

    We were walking up to the Metro when we came across this new store & ventured inside. The owner has… Read more »

 15. Reitmans

4841 Yonge Street
North York, ON M2N 5X2
(416) 590-1080

Categories: Accessories, Women's Clothing

Neighbourhood: Willowdale

4.0 star rating
  12/1/2011 First to Review

Reitman's 1, Haute Couture zero! LOL. I like this Reitman's because it's large, well organized & has the sales racks conveniently in the middle of the store. The staff are always helpful & friendly too. It's not the most fashion forward clothing…More »

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 16. Ni Ji Sushi

1095 Ellesmere Rd
Scarborough, ON M1P 2W9
(416) 755-3335

Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese

Neighbourhood: Scarborough

4.0 star rating
  10/8/2011

A great little local Japanese restaurant. The food is always delicious, well priced, & service is great! Decor has been refreshed a little since I was last here. We were here during lunch hour on a Saturday. And it did get busy. Note: there's only 1…More »

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 17. Me Va Me

330 Steeles Ave W
Thornhill, ON L4J 6X6
(905) 771-7377

Category: Middle Eastern

4.0 star rating
  9/20/2011

Oh joy! It's Me Va Me. Everytime I go here I'm guaranteed 1) great portion sizes, 2) great prices, 3) great service. This place is just consistently great. It's so great it borders on amazing. What would make it amazing is a little bit of imagination…More »

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 18. Taste of Korea

4300 Av Steeles E
Markham, ON L3R 0Y5
(905) 475-0888

Category: Korean

Neighbourhood: Scarborough

4.0 star rating
  9/13/2011

Parents, hubby & I had a great lunch experience here while browsing the stores at Pacific Mall. Decor as Dave W wrote is dark wood. Looks classier than the cafeteria type seating at the other fast food locations here. I liked that the kitchen was…More »

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 19. Indigo Books Music & More

2300 Yonge St
Toronto, ON M4P 1E4
(416) 544-0049

Category: Bookstores

Neighbourhood: Yonge and Eglinton

4.0 star rating
  8/22/2011

I like this Chapters Indigo location. It's the easiest one for us to get to. Plus it's a good size & has a good selection of books. The staff here are also quite helpful. I once couldn't find a book on the floor, even though it was showing as…More »

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 20. Riverdale Farm

201 Winchester St
Toronto, ON M4X 1B8
(416) 392-6794

Categories: Zoos, Parks

Neighbourhood: Cabbagetown

4.0 star rating
  9/14/2011

Went to the farm for the first time ever. Yeah, I'm clueless. I don't know how I've been living in the city so long & not known about Riverdale farm. Anyhoot, it was really a lovely place to visit. Got to pet a mama & baby goat. The Clydesdale horse…More »

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 21. Vegetarian Food Festival

235 Queens Quay W
Toronto, ON M5J 2G8

Category: Festivals

Neighbourhood: Harbourfront

4.0 star rating
  9/10/2011

My first ever attendance at the Toronto Vegetarian Food Festival. I have to say, there were a lot of people there. More than I was expecting. But I'm a veg newbie.

The food samples were great. There were lots of them. Also lots of people pushing &…More »

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 22. Pho Vietnam

1280 Kennedy Rd
Toronto, ON M1P
(416) 755-0909

Category: Vietnamese

Neighbourhood: Scarborough

4.0 star rating
  9/8/2011

This place always has consistently good food, so it's usually busy. But since today's a weekday & past the lunch hour, we thought it would be less busy. But the place was packed! We actually had to wait for a table to be cleared for us. But it was…More »

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 23. 7 West Cafe

7 Charles St W
Toronto, ON M4Y 1R4
(416) 928-9041

Categories: Italian, Breakfast & Brunch, Nightlife

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

5.0 star rating
  8/25/2011

I just realized I hadn't written a review for 7 West! It's the place to go to when you're in the Yonge/Bloor area. Plus it's open late at night for those night owls & clubbers. Last time I was here I had the pesto chicken pasta which was absolutely…More »

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 24. Sweets From The Earth - Head Office

43 Mulock Ave
Toronto, ON M6N 3C3
(647) 436-2004

Categories: Bakeries, Vegan

Neighbourhood: The Junction

4.0 star rating
  8/26/2011

Like some of the others, I haven't been to this location but I did try one of their products, which I bought from Ambrosia Natural Foods. I had to check them out, after the people on the Toronto Vegetarian Assoication raved about their food.

I got the…More »

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 25. Loblaws Supermarket

5095 Yonge St
North York, ON M2N 6Z4
(416) 512-9430

Category: Grocery

Neighbourhood: Willowdale

5.0 star rating
  Update - 8/25/2011

Hey, Loblaws at Empress Walk now carries Daiya Vegan "Cheese". Super happy about that. My organic food deliverer Wanigan is often out of it now. And when I went to Ambrosia Natural Foods they were all sold out! Another big plus, Daiya is Canadian…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    8/15/2011

    This Loblaws is in a convenient place, right next to the entrance to the subway. And it's organic… Read more »

 26. Ematei Japanese Restaurant

30 St. Patrick St
Toronto, ON M5T 3A3
(416) 340-0472

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  8/25/2011

This is an authentic Japanese restaurant. Location is convenient & easy to get to. The décor is pretty boring compared to some of the more modern Japanese cuisine restaurants downtown. But it's a nice, quiet spot. No standing in line for three hours…More »

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 27. Jugo Juice

220 Yonge St
Toronto, ON M5B 2H1
(416) 393-4957

Category: Juice Bars & Smoothies

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  8/25/2011 First to Review

Yum Yum Yummy for my tummy! Ha ha. I find the Jugo Juice to be a bit sweeter in blend than a good Booster Juice. But beggars can't be choosers. And if my experiences at some of the Booster Juices lately are any indication, Jugo Juice may become my…More »

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 28. Soma Chocolatemaker

55 Mill St
Toronto, ON M5A 3C4
(416) 815-7662

Category: Chocolatiers and Shops

Neighbourhoods: Distillery District, West Don Lands

5.0 star rating
  7/8/2011

OMG Soma is sooooo delish. And also sooo expensive. Well, not as expensive as some places but I couldn't buy something everyday from Soma. I'd get broke very fast, especially since I've loved everything I've tried there so far!

On my latest visit on…More »

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 29. Fairweather

1800 Sheppard Ave E
Toronto, ON M2J 5A7
(416) 496-1865
4.0 star rating
  8/14/2011 First to Review

I had stopped buying from Fairweather a while back because they went through a phase where their quality & styles were awful. I guess they recognized the error of their ways because their clothes now are better. The stiching on some items is still…More »

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 30. Solutions

2329 Yonge St
Toronto, ON M4P 2C8
(647) 430-8750

Category: Home Decor

Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant and Davisville, Yonge and Eglinton

4.0 star rating
  8/4/2011

This is one of my fave stores. I'm a neat freak so when I come here I wish I could get everything! LOL. I was just here this weekend & realized I hadn't yet written a review, so here I am. This place is a great place to get containers for anything…More »

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 31. Edward Spera Art Gallery

135 Queen St
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0
(905) 468-7447

Category: Art Galleries

5.0 star rating
  6/3/2011 First to Review

I just happened upon this lovely little art gallery/studio of local artist Edward Spera when I was in town. What amazing artwork! I'm an abstract artist myself & I really admire people who can paint wildlife & do it very well. Edward's artwork is…More »

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 32. Pure + Simple

2375 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON M4P 2C8
(416) 481-2081

Categories: Day Spas, Skin Care, Cosmetics & Beauty Supply

Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant and Davisville, Yonge and Eglinton

4.0 star rating
  6/21/2011

I visit this location from time to time to stock up on essentials. I buy my mineral powder foundation from here & also Jane Iredale lipsticks, eyeshadow, etc. I've tried their toners before but haven't found one that I liked yet. And the John Masters…More »

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 33. Winners

4841 Yonge St
North York, ON M2N 5X2
(416) 250-0553

Categories: Accessories, Women's Clothing, Men's Clothing

Neighbourhood: Willowdale

4.0 star rating
  8/12/2010

I like checking this location every once in a while. You can really get some great bargains. I don't like to dig so I just browse certain areas. On separate occasions I've scored 2 Calvin Klein dresses for 60.00. And a no name dress for 29.00. Some…More »

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 34. Argyle Bar & Grill

1575 Argyle St
Halifax, NS B3J 2B2
(902) 492-8844

Categories: Pubs, Burgers

4.0 star rating
  9/15/2010

Went to The Argyle after wandering around looking at the menu's of other bars. We were drawn to the Mediterranean Grill so we ordered that. What a lot of food! Good thing we intended to share it. Most sharing plates are not that large but with this…More »

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 35. De Sousa Hair Design

5650 Yonge Street
North York, ON M2M 4G3
(416) 226-1901

Neighbourhood: Willowdale

1.0 star rating
  Update - 1/24/2012

I got my haircut here by the manager & it was horrible. Ended up looking like a teased poodle. Won't be coming here for a haircut ever again. But I still like their mani pedi's!

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  • 4.0 star rating
    8/20/2010 First to Review

    I got a pedicure & manicure here on separate days during the week. Oxana is great! Pedi was $35. &… Read more »

 36. The Cambridge Suites Hotel

1583 Brunswick St
Halifax, NS B3J 3P5
(902) 420-0555

Category: Hotels

5.0 star rating
  9/15/2010

What a great hotel! We stayed here a couple days before the start of a bus tour & after it as well. The rooms are nice & spacious, beds are comfortable & decor is modern.  Location is great. You can walk to downtown Halifax in minutes. It's still…More »

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 37. Costco Wholesale

1411 Warden Ave
Scarborough, ON M1R 2S3
(416) 288-0033

Categories: Tires, Grocery

Neighbourhood: Scarborough

4.0 star rating
  7/15/2011

Finally! I've been looking for this eco-friendly cleaner called Pink Solution at the natural food stores like Big Carrot, Ambrosia, Noah's & Grassroots but I couldn't find it anywhere. Lo & behold, before my amazed eyes they had it at Costco! Costco,…More »

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 38. Secrets From Your Sister

2501 Yonge St
Toronto, ON M4P 2H6
(416) 482-8007

Category: Lingerie

Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant and Davisville, Yonge and Eglinton

4.0 star rating
  4/25/2011

I was just at this location on Sunday & went for a bra fitting. They were fast, good, & professional. I ended up getting 4 items & they didn't cost an arm & a leg. Some places try to sell you the most expensive bras. But I had a good experience at…More »

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 39. Super Pet

12 William Kitchen Road
Scarborough, ON M1P 5B7
(416) 335-7922

Categories: Pet Stores, Pet Services

Neighbourhood: Scarborough

4.0 star rating
  7/8/2011

Yes, this is a PetSmart now. I never went here when it was a Super Pet. But we like this location because it has everything we need for our cat & it's the closest one to us. Also, we got our cat here in January from an adoption agency. We've never…More »

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 40. The Sewing Studio Toronto

1225 Yonge St
Toronto, ON M4T 1W5
(416) 901-0758

Categories: Arts & Crafts, Specialty Schools

Neighbourhood: Summer Hill

4.0 star rating
  7/26/2011

I'm currently taking an Intro to Sewing class through The Sewing Studio & I really like it so far. As Susan N. mentioned, the classes could be thought of as a tad pricey. But the studio is bright, clean, well organized, plus you get to use the…More »

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Location

North York, ON

Yelping Since

January 2010

Things I Love

animals, nature, yoga, art, music, reading, hiking, singing, dancing, movies, literature, psychology, belly dancing, eco-friendly things, travel, reiki.

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cognito...get it? Incognito? LOL

My Hometown

not in Canada

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It's sooo outdated it's not worth mentioning

When I'm Not Yelping...

I'm on http://tripadvisor.com dreaming/planning my next trip.

Why You Should Read My Reviews

I'm always honest & I try to make them funny. Or at least useful. *grin*

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The Last Great Book I Read

L A Weatherly, Angel Fire

My First Concert

B.B. King with my parents

My Favourite Movie

Nothing right now

My Last Meal On Earth

Fettuccini Alfredo, Tiramisu for dessert & Iniskillin Icewine.

Don't Tell Anyone Else But...

I have a sweet tooth, especially when it comes to chocolate.

Most Recent Discovery

kefir tastes good!

Current Crush

Sasha Roiz from Grimm