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One review a day for everyday in November for the Yelp Nov '11 Challenge!

 1. Toronto Public Labyrinth

1 Trinity Square Park
Toronto, ON M5B 2H1

Category: Local Flavour

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  11/1/2011

So Bestie was stuck in the middle of this exsistential life crisis and had heard about the labyrinth so we decided one evening to go check it out.

(I found out after our visit that there is a replica of this labryrinth painted on the ground in Grange…More »

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 2. Chapters

189 Rathburn Road W
Mississauga, ON L5B 4C1
(905) 281-8342

Category: Bookstores

2.0 star rating
  11/2/2011 First to Review

I was really not impressed with this Chapters.

I went in knowing specifically exactly what I was looking for.  I couldn't find it in the section it should have been so I looked it up on the reference computer.  It told me that the book I wanted was…More »

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 3. Square One Shopping Centre

100 City Centre Drive
Mississauga, ON L5B 2C9
(905) 279-7467
3.0 star rating
  11/3/2011

I popped in here with Dad and Bestie to get a head start on some Xmas shopping.  Square One is the only mall my dad will ever go to, I'm still not entirely sure why this is.  Every year we always do both our Xmas shopping and Boxing Day shopping…More »

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 4. Money Mart

617 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON M4Y 1Z5
(416) 920-4146

Category: Cheque Cashing/Payday Loans

Neighbourhoods: Church-Wellesley Village, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  11/4/2011

This is a very efficient Money Mart.

The line always moves quickly, the tellers are know their stuff and everything is completed with no hassles.  I get far better service here then I have at any bank.  

If you're in the area and have the need for some…More »

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 5. George's Play

504 Church St
Toronto, ON M4Y 2C8
(416) 963-8251

Category: Gay Bars

Neighbourhoods: Church-Wellesley Village, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  11/5/2011

It was here at Georges Play that I learned something very important about myself.  That is that I am in fact smarter than a drag queen.  How did I learn this you may be asking yourself?  I learned this one night when I was pulled up onstage by none…More »

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 6. Claire's

286 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M3B 2T3
(416) 593-7156

Category: Accessories

3.0 star rating
  11/6/2011

When first entering this Claire's you will be overwhelmed at the amount of cute, pink, stuffed and sparkly things that jump out at you.  You've got the Justin Beiber pillows right next to the purse that looks like a panda bear right next to the neon…More »

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 7. Ron White-Mephisto

55 Bloor Street W
Toronto, ON M4W 1A5
(416) 963-3668

Neighbourhoods: Discovery District, Yorkville, Downtown Core

3.0 star rating
  11/7/2011 First to Review

After walking past the front display windows of Ron White and hungrily eyeing a pair of Wellington boots for week, eventually my resolve cracked and I had to go in to get a pair.

My thoughts on the whole experience are mixed as I did receive excellent…More »

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 8. Majesteas

950 Queen St E
Toronto, ON M4M
(647) 350-4646

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Tea Rooms

Neighbourhood: Leslieville

4.0 star rating
  11/8/2011

I have found my new favorite tea shop!

I found myself in Leslieville and randomly happened to walk past Majesteas.  I thought to myself wow what a cute name!  So I ventured on in.

Both people behindthe counter smiled and greeted me warmly.  I asked…More »

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 9. Rol San Restaurant

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

Category: Dim Sum

Neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Kensington Market, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  11/9/2011

What I love most about Rol San is thier yummy Buddha's Feast dish.  Back when I was vegetarian it was a veggie's lovers dream to have all those colourful and just-right steamed veggies heaped on a huge platter.  Now that I'm carnivirous again I still…More »

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 10. Shoppers Drug Mart

970 Queen St E
Toronto, ON M4M 1J8
(416) 462-0062

Categories: Drugstores, Cosmetics & Beauty Supply

Neighbourhood: Leslieville

4.0 star rating
  11/10/2011

I found myself in Leslieville one day after pole practice at Eros Fitness (http://www.yelp.ca/biz...) and ended up walking past this Shoppers.  My first impression was oooo look at the size of this Shoppers!!! And I just HAD to go in to explore.

Ok so…More »

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 11. Noah's Natural Foods

667 Yonge St
Toronto, ON M4Y 1Z9
(416) 969-0220

Category: Health Food Store

Neighbourhoods: Church-Wellesley Village, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  11/11/2011

I go to this Noah's solely for the organic skin care products they carry there. With my hypersensitive reactive skin I can't do the mainstream drugstore/cosmetic counter lines, so organic skin care is a godsend for me.   This Noah's in particular has…More »

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 12. John's Fruit Village

259 Armadale Ave
Toronto, ON M6S 3X5
(416) 766-7376

Categories: Grocery, Fruits & Veggies

Neighbourhood: Bloor-West Village

5.0 star rating
  11/12/2011

You know whats funny?  I've been heading to John's Fruit Village for the past 2 years for all my fruit and veggie needs and it wasn't untill I came across Yelp that I learned that this fruit market does actually have a name and that name is John's…More »

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 13. Magic Oven

798 Danforth Ave
Toronto, ON M4J 1L6
(416) 462-0333

Category: Pizza

Neighbourhoods: The Danforth, Greektown

3.0 star rating
  11/13/2011

I personally very much enjoy Magic Oven.  There is something just so cute and quaint about this place,

Like other reviewers have mentioned, I agree that is somewhat pricey.  For some things I can see how the price is justified,for other things not so…More »

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 14. Tutti Fruitti

402 Bloor Street W
Toronto, ON M5S 1X5
(416) 929-1693

Category: Candy Stores

Neighbourhood: The Annex

4.0 star rating
  11/14/2011

When I walked into Tutty Fruiti I felt like, well, I felt like a kid in a candy store.  Harharharharhar.  Ok I just had to throw that one out there.

ANYWAY, yes Tutty Fruiti is a candy store and yes it is a very enjoyable kind of place to visit.  They…More »

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 15. BMV Books

471 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M5S 1X9
(416) 967-5757

Categories: Bookstores, Music & DVDs

Neighbourhood: The Annex

5.0 star rating
  11/15/2011

BMV is a truly amazing bookstore.  There is no shortage of books here as every table and shelf is overflowing and their prices are unbelievable.  I found a Chuck Klosterman book there for $6.99 and at Chapters the same book was $29.99.  What I love…More »

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 16. Stout Irish Pub

221 Carlton St
Toronto, ON M5A 2L2
(647) 344-7676

Categories: Pubs, Gastropubs

4.0 star rating
  11/16/2011

After a long day at work I headed out to meet some fellow yelpers here at Stout Irish Pub for the UYE which Tony F put together .  In a true testament to his innate awesomeness, Tony picked a stellar spot!!  

SIP is a really welcoming and cozy kind of…More »

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 17. Wibke's Espresso Bar

2465 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M6S 1P7
(416) 766-1210

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Swansea

4.0 star rating
  11/17/2011

Wibke's is a cute and quaint little coffee shop located in my 'hood.  Bestie and I have passed by it countless times and finally decided the other day that this was it, the day had come and we were going to try it out.

I'm no longer a coffee drinker,…More »

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 18. Lick's Homeburgers & Ice Cream

720 Spadina Ave
Toronto, ON M5S 2T9
(416) 920-8884

Categories: Hot Dogs, Burgers

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

3.0 star rating
  11/18/2011

Licks is a great burger joint that will satisfy the meat eaters and veggie eaters alike!

When I was vegetarian I LOVED Licks Nature Burgers, now that I'm an omnivore I enjoy their HomeBurger.  For the veggie burgers and meat burgers alike the patties…More »

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 19. 360 Degree Health Care

360 King St E
Toronto, ON M5A 1K9
(416) 360-1300

Categories: Massage, Naturopathic/Holistic

Neighbourhood: Corktown

5.0 star rating
  11/19/2011

Ok so now its time to hunker down and get serious.

360 Degree Health Care is a multi-disciplinary health clinic located down in King East area.  The name is a clever take on the number of thier street address 360 and also a play on how you will feel…More »

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 20. MacKenzies High Park

1982 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M6P 3K9
(416) 767-7246

Category: Pubs

Neighbourhood: High Park

4.0 star rating
  11/20/2011

I stopped in here last night with Bestie for some drinks.  We've been meaning to try Mackenzies out for awhile as it is located very close between both our respective residences, however we always seem to end up at one of the Firkin's or Yelllow…More »

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 21. Tim & Sue's No Frills

372 Pacific Ave
Toronto, ON M6P 2R1

Category: Grocery

Neighbourhood: The Junction

2.0 star rating
  11/21/2011

Meh, not so impressed.

I came in here to get a few basic baking supplies and found that Tim & Sue's No Frills only had one of five items I came in to get.  And keep in mind I wasn't looking for anything crazy, I was looking for things like some flour…More »

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 22. Sussman's

420 Queen Street W
Toronto, ON M5V 2A7
(416) 703-1160

Category: Shopping

Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Queen Street West

4.0 star rating
  11/22/2011

I was drawn into Sussman's by the pink Hello Kitty iPhone case I saw in the window.  It was one of those moments where I was barreling up Queen St cause I had only a few minutes to spare before my manicure appointment and something in a store window…More »

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 23. Smart Set

250 The East Mall
Etobicoke, ON M9B 3Y8
(416) 239-5948

Categories: Accessories, Women's Clothing

Neighbourhood: Etobicoke

4.0 star rating
  11/23/2011 First to Review

I love Smart Set, it is the one place where I can find all my fashion fixes whether it be for something professional, casual or dressy.  

I will always remember the day when I had met my weight loss goal and ventured into a smart Set for the first…More »

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 24. Local 4 Restaurant

4 Dundonald Street
Toronto, ON M4Y 1K2
(416) 915-0113

Category: Canadian (New)

Neighbourhoods: Church-Wellesley Village, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  11/24/2011

For a night out with 2 of my yelper favourites ( you know who you are! ) I thought Id take them out to one of my favourites which would of course be Local 4 cause I am just that awesome!

The ambiance here is so quaint and cozy with the dim lighting…More »

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 25. The Hideout On Queen

484 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M5V 2B2
(647) 438-7664

Categories: Dance Clubs, Bars, Music Venues

Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Queen Street West

4.0 star rating
  Update - 11/25/2011

I did say I would return here, and true to my word I did exactly that!  

The HIdeout is a great place to just hangout.  Maybe that should be thier catchphrase? The overall feel is very casual and the staff is so smiley and sweet.  

You can either grab…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    10/5/2011

    I treked in here after the September elite event with one of my favorties, Sara K P!  

    Inside it was… Read more »

 26. The Outer Layer

430 Bloor Street W
Toronto, ON M5S 1X5
(416) 324-8333

Category: Shopping

Neighbourhood: The Annex

4.0 star rating
  11/26/2011

I love the Outer Layer.  Its just such a fun place to shop and shopping is one thing I that I know I do best!

This is the kind of store where you will find things not easily found elsewhere.  I personally have a thing for funky handbags and there is…More »

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 27. Club V

88 Yorkville Ave
Toronto, ON M5R 1B9
(416) 975-4397

Category: Dance Clubs

Neighbourhood: Yorkville

4.0 star rating
  11/27/2011

I was a tad apprehensive about heading here since its not really my scene, however I got outvoted with the group I was with so we all headed into the basement which is Club V.  

(For anyone who may be wondering, the V in the name is pronouced Vee as…More »

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 28. Propaganda Accessories

686 Yonge St
Toronto, ON M4Y 2A6
(416) 961-0555

Categories: Accessories, Jewellery, Women's Clothing

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

3.0 star rating
  11/28/2011

Propaganda is a store that I have passed by countless times and every time I have I'm always thinking, oh ya I've gotta go in and check that place out.  I finally did go in and I'm so glad I did!

Propaganda reminds me a bit of The Outer Layer although…More »

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 29. Tequila Bookworm

512 Queen Street W
Toronto, ON M5V 2B3
(416) 504-2334

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bars, Sandwiches

Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Queen Street West

4.0 star rating
  11/30/2011

While I will say with certainty that Tequila Bookworm is a very funky sort of place, I am really questioning just what sort of genre they belong to.

I mean on first glance at thier overabundant alcohol offerings they seem to be a dive bar, but once…More »

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