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Marie "Megaphone" F.'s Profile

It's not always what on the "inside" that counts!

Lets face it, after service atmosphere is a pretty important element and can make the difference between your GO TO PLACE and a once in a while drop by. This is a list of places that have themed or concept decor... they are not all as pretty on the inside (product/service) by they are sure pretty on the outside :-)

1. Velvet - Speakeasy

Rue St-Gabriel
Montréal, QC H2Y 2Z9
(514) 245-5570

Categories: Bars, Dance Clubs

6/28/2010

HIDDEN GEM ALERT!

OMG this place was amazing but a little challenging to find! To find this place, you have to first understand what a Speakeasy is. A Speakeasy is an establishment that illegally sells alcohol (sit down Lot 332, I am talking about…More »

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2. Supermarket

268 Augusta Ave
Toronto, ON M5T 2L9
(416) 840-0501

Category: Lounges

Neighbourhood: Kensington Market

Update - 4/13/2010

Ladies and gentlemen I present to you my review by numbers...

27- my new age at midnight. Woot woot!

30- the number of minutes it took the manager to call me back personally and confirm my reservation

23- the number of friends I had present at dinner

2-…More »

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3/14/2010
I love tapas! But I don't like sharing!
This is the conundrum I experienced last night when my… Read more »

3. The Dakota Tavern

249 Ossington Ave
Toronto, ON M6J 3A1
(416) 850-4579

Categories: Music Venues, Breakfast & Brunch, Dive Bars

Neighbourhoods: Dufferin Grove, Little Italy, Little Portugal, Ossington Strip

4/19/2010

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS INDOOR ALL YEAR ROUND ALERT!
I walked in on a busy Sunday night and immediately wanted to do a jig!
The Beauties were playing and far surpassed my expectations for the $5 cover we paid. We grabbed a seat at the bar and ran into some…More »

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4. Parts & Labour

1566 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M6R 1A3
(416) 588-7750

Categories: Bars, Canadian (New)

Neighbourhood: Parkdale

7/1/2010 First to Review

I first heard of Parts & Labour when I picked up a Now magazine last month; on the cover was a picture of the Social's Richard Lambert (http://www.yelp.ca/biz...) and OddFellow's Jesse Girard (http://www.yelp.ca/biz...). This bar/restaurant/Live…More »

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5. Big Papa Trattoria

2982 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M8X 1B9
(416) 207-1888

Categories: Italian, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Etobicoke

6/14/2009

Had a mini Yelp meet-up for the West side today and I was a little disappointed with my favourite little Italian place. Everything was good; not bad, not great but good. Perhaps my taste-buds have grown to identify mediocre food or maybe I remember…More »

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6. Cabin Five

225 Richmond St W
Toronto, ON M5V 1W2
(416) 979-3000

Category: Dance Clubs

Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Downtown Core

6/6/2010

It's funny because I agree with each and every statement Katrina L. has made about this place...

- Back alley potholes and metal staircases are a stupid idea for a club
- The bathroom setup is a bit stupid and awkward with the woman's bathroom…More »

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7. Tattoo Rock Parlour

567 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M5V 2B6

Categories: Tattoo, Music Venues

Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Queen Street West

6/7/2009

After months of hearing about this place I finally decided to check it out with my friends last Friday. The music is cool but the atmosphere and crown are an odd mix. Let me clarify myself... Liberty Grand owns Tattoo Rock Parlor as well as the not…More »

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8. Rockpile

5555 Dundas St W
Toronto, ON M9B
(416) 504-6699

Categories: Bars, Dance Clubs

Neighbourhood: Etobicoke

7/3/2010 First to Review

Last night I went to Etobicoke's version of the G20 holding cell/correctional facility, and had my rights read by the bouncer...

-You have the right to remain drunk... at $3.50 for Coronas and $6 for pitchers.

-Anything you wear or bring will be…More »

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9. Cadillac Lounge

1296 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M6K 1L4
(416) 536-7717

Categories: Dive Bars, Music Venues

Neighbourhood: Parkdale

Update - 3/20/2010

Cadi? Is that you? I barely recognized you in the daylight... was I wearing beer goggles last time? You don't sparkle the same way I remembered.

Your pierogies were passable... not bad, not good just passable.
All is not lost however, your patio helped…More »

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10/13/2009
It's no secret that this place has a ridiculously large patio but the live shows are really what… Read more »

10. School Bakery & Cafe

70 Fraser Ave
Toronto, ON M6K 3E1
(416) 588-0005

Categories: Bakeries, Canadian (New), Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Liberty Village

Update - 5/6/2010

Alright time to take out the red marker... and give School a lesson in how to run a place that has both the words Cafe and Bakery in its title. I went back to School yesterday and I was very disappointed with my last visit.

1) I asked about their soup…More »

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4/28/2010
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11. Obama Café

1226 Danforth Ave
Toronto, ON M4J 1M6
(647) 344-7843

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: The Danforth

6/1/2010

I wanted to give my mom her Obama themed mother's day gift (http://www.yelp.ca/biz...) at an Obama themed cafe. I trekked it all the way from Etobicoke to this place only to find it inexplicably closed.

The sign in the window fully says open, and I am…More »

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