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1. Copacabana Brazilian Steak House
Toronto, ON M4P
(416) 916-2099
Categories:
Brazilian,
Steakhouses
Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant and Davisville, Yonge and Eglinton
Maybe my expectations were too high. Or maybe they were as high as they should have been. I just think that when a place sells itself as a dining "experience," it should be one. And a true dining experience is found (or lost) in the details.
I've been…More »
2. Boiler House
Toronto, ON M5A 3C4
(416) 203-2121
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
French,
Steakhouses
Neighbourhoods: Distillery District, West Don Lands
It seems somewhat shameful to have less than an essay to write about an experience this good. In fairness, I had really good company for brunch at the Boiler House this morning, which no doubt contributed to my overall impression (I was dining with…More »
3. Burrito Boyz
Toronto, ON M5H 1W7
(647) 439-4065
Category:
Tex-Mex
Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Downtown Core
Random Burrito Adventure. Apparently you're not a true Toronto yelper until you've reviewed a burrito joint. Apparently 'yelper' has no capital 'Y' (thi from Kat "anticapitalist" F. (But seriously, thanks for the heads-up).
10:05 PM Tuesday.…More »
4. Chipotle Mexican Grill
Toronto, ON M5B 1R7
(416) 596-8600
Category:
Mexican
Neighbourhoods: Ryerson, Downtown Core
Innocence lost.
I learned a bittersweet lesson today: once you discover the awesomeness that is "The Real Thing," you can never go back to the knockoffs. On the upside, my recent trip to Burrito Boyz introduced me to Real Burritos. On the downside,…More »
5. Gio Rana's Really Really Nice Restaurant
Toronto, ON M4M 1L7
(416) 469-5225
Categories:
Italian,
Tapas/Small Plates
Neighbourhood: Leslieville
Gio Rana's is like a Really Really Nice East Side Mario's
That's not necessarily a bad thing. I waffled back and forth on this place, unable to decide if it was worth three or four stars. I settled on three and a half, and rounded down because it's…More »
6. South St. Burger Co.
Toronto, ON M4P
(647) 343-6744
Category:
Burgers
Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant and Davisville, Yonge and Eglinton
First impressions are everything.
I walked in wondering what South St. could offer me that no other burger joint in Toronto could. In that spirit:
Counter Guy: "Hi!"
Me: "Hi! A friend told me to try this place. What are you guys all about?"
Counter Guy:…More »
7. Harlem Restaurant
Toronto, ON M5C 1N9
(416) 368-1920
Categories:
Southern,
Cajun/Creole
Neighbourhoods: Corktown, Downtown Core
Now in two delicious locations!
Since it's the eve of the grand opening of their second location, I thought it fit to pay tribute to my third stop on my epic birthday journey - Harlem's first location on Richmond St E.
On taking care of the customer:
I…More »
8. Wanda's Pie In The Sky
Toronto, ON M5T 2M2
(416) 236-7585
Categories:
Bakeries,
Desserts,
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Kensington Market
Wanda was out of water today.*
This both literally and metaphorically describes my experience at the first "real" stop on Sunday's UYE pie crawl. I say "real" because our first scheduled stop in Roncesvalles was scratched, and because the paninis…More »
9. The Longest Yard Restaurant
Toronto, ON M4S 2M5
(416) 487-6468
Categories:
Gastropubs,
Pubs
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant and Davisville
Decemburger Discord.
Having just read my dining partner, Shari "I'm full" M's review, I need to clarify a few things:
1. The outside does look posh. But the inside is actually kind of lame. On the plus side, it's definitely low-key. But there was…More »
10. Burger Bar
Toronto, ON M5T 2M2
(416) 922-7423
Category:
Burgers
Neighbourhood: Kensington Market
Decemburgerendezvous?
A monster group of yelpers turned out for Decemburger's first UYE at Burger Bar in Kensington Market. It's always nice to get together with a large group of contemporaries and see the tremendous disparity of opinions on food,…More »
11. P.J. O'Brien's
Toronto, ON M5E 1E3
(416) 815-7562
Category:
Pubs
Neighbourhoods: St. Lawrence, Downtown Core
Decemburger Dark Horse!
A five-star burger experience is about more than just a slab of meat and a bun. These are non-negotiable elements, but constitute only a starting point, a necessary but not necessarily sufficient condition, if you will.
My dear…More »
12. The Theatre Centre
Toronto, ON M6J 1H3
(416) 538-0988
Category:
Performing Arts
Neighbourhoods: West Queen West, Beaconsfield Village
This place is obviously a well-kept secret - two months since my visit to The Theatre Centre and still no FTR. It's been a while since my last epic review, and my trusty keyboard and I have been dying for a good reason to let the horses out on the…More »
13. Embrujo Flamenco
If you walk in the door, don't expect to walk back out with a full belly unless you're dropping a least $40-$50 per person before drinks. Do expect to get a delicious variety of very well-done Spanish classics like tortilla, chorizo or chicken in…More »
Recently updated lists from Dale M.
Bragging Rights (3)When you get three ROTDs, I figure it's worth making a list of them. |
The Midtown Strip (19)Not to be confused with the exotic dance parlour of the same name, this is a compilation of my experiences with businesses on (and just off) Yonge street, near Eglinton.Arranged in South-to-North order for your crawling pleasure. |
Decemburger and Beyond! (13)Ground-up goodness in the key of beef.What started as a taking up of the meat-gauntlet in Yelp's first-ever Decemburger has turned into a lifelong calling to seek, consume and deconstruct Toronto's best burgers (and occasionally, burgers from the world outside Toronto). A master list, in chronological order, of my burger reviews. No yelpers were harmed in the making of this list. Several cows, however, made the noblest of sacrifices for which I am eternally grateful. |
Epic Birthday Bender (15)In the Toronto entertainment system, the people are satiated by two separate but equally important groups: the restaurants who provide delicious food, and the bars who provide subsequent libations. These are their stories.What started out as plans for a low-key dinner with a few close friends turned into an epic 72-hour, 15-stop tour of a quasi-random selection of Toronto's food and drink scene. Enjoy. |
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Toronto, ON
Yelping SinceSeptember 2009
Things I Lovesushi, steak, wine, live music, economics, Italian Food, spicy food, home cooking, Toronto, microbrews, asking obscure questions, seafood
Find Me InMidtown, when I'm not somewhere exciting!
My HometownHamilton, ON
When I'm Not Yelping...I work and play in approximately equal portions.
Why You Should Read My ReviewsI have excellent grammar.
My Second Favourite Website My First ConcertTreble Charger (at a high school, in 1995)
My Favourite MovieV for Vendetta
My Last Meal On EarthI'd say a blue cheese ribeye, but I'd be in heaven already :)
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I like McDonald's
Most Recent DiscoveryHats
Current CrushStill and always Drew Barrymore :)