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 1. Venezia Bakery

114 Ossington Ave
Toronto, ON M6J 2Z4
(416) 537-2914

Categories: Bakeries, Portuguese

Neighbourhoods: Ossington Strip, Trinity Bellwoods, Beaconsfield Village

5.0 star rating
  5/11/2011 ROTD 3/15/2012

The closest of three Portuguese bakeries to my home (by a hair), I like Venezia best for breakfast and snacks. I also like it best for the inclusive feel. Venezia is the very epitome of the "mom and pop" shop, although I only seem to see mom when I…More »

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 2. The Queen And Beaver Public House

35 Elm St
Toronto, ON M5G 1H1
(647) 347-2712

Categories: Pubs, Sports Bars

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

5.0 star rating
  12/6/2010 ROTD 7/22/2011

Wow. The food here is amazing. No, it's not cheap. But really, if you want to eat cheaply and don't care if the food is amazing, then cook something for yourself. Amiright?

Went for dinner on Saturday night. Our early evening plans didn't pan out so…More »

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 3. Snakes & Lattes

600 Bloor Street West
Toronto, ON M6G 1K4
(647) 342-9229

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Hobby Shops

Neighbourhoods: Koreatown, Seaton Village

4.0 star rating
  10/22/2010 ROTD 5/6/2011

In a neighborhood of Korean restos, chain coffee shops and scrubby college dives, Snakes and Lattes stands out. An indie coffee shop with an entertaining twist and lively employees? I am in!

Checked it out last night for a latte. Yes, predictable,…More »

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 4. Woodlot Bakery & Restaurant

293 Palmerston Ave
Toronto, ON M6J 2J3
(647) 342-6307

Categories: Canadian (New), Vegetarian

Neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Palmerston

5.0 star rating
  12/13/2010 ROTD 2/16/2011

We went on Friday night and everything was perfection. Granted, we were fortunate to be seated at the best table in the house, up on the balcony, with a view of the open kitchen and very cool wood-burning oven.

The service was great. Never needed a…More »

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 5. Cava Restaurant

1560 Yonge St
Toronto, ON M4T 2S9
(416) 979-9918

Category: Tapas Bars

Neighbourhoods: Yonge and St. Clair, Deer Park

4.0 star rating
  2/4/2010 ROTD 10/21/2010

Since Cava opened when I used to live in the neighborhood, I have been a fan. I have read the other reviews and I don't understand the negatives. Yes, Cava was among the first in the city to do the small plates thing, and they are still doing it. I…More »

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 6. Okonomi House Restaurant

23 Charles Street West
Toronto, ON M4Y 2R4
(416) 925-6176

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  4/9/2010 ROTD 8/3/2010

I have never tried okonomi before today and now I am a devotee!

I went for lunch with a couple of friends today. Be forewarned, the lunch portions are HUGE. My friend and I shared the seafood deluxe okonomi and it was delicious and extremely filling.…More »

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 7. The Garrison

1197 Dundas St W
Toronto, ON M6J
(416) 519-9439

Category: Music Venues

Neighbourhoods: Little Portugal, Beaconsfield Village

4.0 star rating
  1/24/2010 ROTD 4/26/2010

I know I am biased because I saw such a great show last night at The Garrison. The bias is fair. It is a music club, so having great shows is worth some stars.

The Garrison opened in the fall, and this was my first visit, but I know I will be back. I…More »

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 8. Foxley Bistro and Bar

207 Ossington Avenue
Toronto, ON M6J 2Z8
(416) 534-8520

Categories: Vietnamese, Thai

Neighbourhoods: Little Portugal, Ossington Strip, Trinity Bellwoods, Beaconsfield Village

4.0 star rating
  11/26/2009 ROTD 2/2/2010

I have never had anything bad at Foxley. I especially love the ceviches and am really glad they offer such a variety of them, as ceviches are hard to find in this fair city of ours. So thanks Foxley, for the ceviches last night. Yum.

Good wine list…More »

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 9. Rodney's by Bay

56 Temperance St
Toronto, ON M5H 3V5
(416) 703-5111

Category: Seafood

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

5.0 star rating
  8/21/2009 ROTD 11/17/2009

Awesome, awesome, awesome!
I just came from a delicious lunch at Rodney's By bay and I am so happy! I love the original Rodney's and now I love this place which is more convenient for lunch during the week.
The place is square shaped, with a square…More »

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