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Places that will recommend to people and go to if I have no other choice. Always consistent, always a good time. Most likely I have been here more than twice.

 1. Insomnia Cafe

563 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M5S 1Y6
(416) 588-3907

Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Mediterranean

Neighbourhood: The Annex

5.0 star rating
  Update - 6/1/2011

Must. Support. Favourite. Local. Restaurant.

After my previous review, I got a very kind message from the owner apologizing for the mixup and in return gave me a some gift certificates! I think this is an incredible gesture by the owner and much…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    3/27/2011

    I would have given the place a 4 star but some poor communication, I had to minus 1.

    Brunch today… Read more »

 2. Queen Mother Cafe

206 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M5V 1Z2
(416) 598-4719

Categories: Asian Fusion, Thai

Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Queen Street West, Downtown Core

5.0 star rating
  3/31/2010

When I discovered this place it became my new pre-club, pre-theatre restaurant venue. (the old was was the brasserie which unfortunately closed down and is now a Jack Astors).

I love that the place has character, and this unique feel. Inside, it's…More »

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 3. Negroni - CLOSED

492 College St
Toronto, ON M6G 1A4
(416) 413-0005

Categories: Sandwiches, Italian

Neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Palmerston

5.0 star rating
  6/20/2010

After hearing so much about Negroni from fellow Yelpers, I was pleasently surprised that it was quiet during Taste of Little Italy. It was the perfect place to sit and have a meal and escape the crowds. The big windows were open and we could enjoy…More »

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 4. Fire on the East Side

6 Gloucester St
Toronto, ON M4Y 1L5
(416) 960-3473

Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Canadian (New)

Neighbourhoods: Church-Wellesley Village, Downtown Core

3.0 star rating
  Update - 11/3/2011

I've always been a huge fan of this establishment. The other day, I came here for dinner instead of my usual brunch. The food was good, and more unique than your typical Canadian fare. It was a great place to catch up with an old friend. I have to…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    12/7/2010

    Came back for Brunch this weekend, and I was just as satisfied as the first time. That includes the… Read more »

 5. Carens Wine & Cheese Bar

158 Cumberland St
Toronto, ON M5R 1A8
(416) 962-5158

Category: Wine Bars

Neighbourhood: Yorkville

5.0 star rating
  4/20/2010

I love this place. It's my first choice when I'm in Yorkville and looking for somewhere to have a nice drink or dessert, or get a meal.

It's reasonably priced (for Yorkville) and it's something different.

I love the patio (but in front and in the…More »

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 6. Owl of Minerva

280 Spadina Ave
Toronto, ON M5T 3A5

Category: Korean

Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Chinatown, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  Update - 12/12/2011

After happy hour Karaoke, this was a nice place to come eat and not have to brave the cold winds outside the mall.

They've expanded the last time I've been here, and the open space is nice.

We were greeted by the owner and he was very friendly.

They…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    8/15/2010

    I haven't been to Owl since I lived in North York, and I'm so glad that they opened one downtown… Read more »

 7. Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu

691 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M6G 1L3
(416) 537-0972

Category: Korean

Neighbourhoods: Koreatown, Palmerston, Bickford Park

4.0 star rating
  7/16/2010

That's a lot of reviews. Here's to add to the pile.
YUM.

The food is great. I came here many years ago and I remember it was the best bimbimbap I've ever had. I'm glad I could come again to try, and it still stands.

As for the Soon Tofu. Not the best…More »

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 8. The Corner Place

11 Jarvis St
Toronto, ON M5C
(416) 850-1738

Category: Canadian (New)

Neighbourhoods: Corktown, St. Lawrence, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  8/27/2010

Okay, this place is NOT $$$$ that really threw me off until I got closer and looked at the menu. It's $$

Great prices, and good food. They have a nice patio too.

We got the special sizzling plate of steaks for $13 comes with broccoli (they seem have…More »

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 9. Asian Legend

418 Dundas St W
Toronto, ON M5T 1G7
(416) 977-3909

Category: Dim Sum

Neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Downtown Core

3.0 star rating
  8/22/2010

The food is good. It's pretty standard Shanghai-nese food with dim sum, and main dishes and dessert.
I like that the quality stays thru all the locations and it's very standardized.

Service wise, it's a chinese restaurant. We don't have type for…More »

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 10. Ding Tai Fung

3235 Hwy 7 E
Markham, ON L3R 0J5
(905) 943-9880

Category: Chinese

5.0 star rating
  6/27/2010

yum. Good prices, good food.
On a rainy sunday evening, the wait wasn't too long for a table.

They have 3 different kinds of xiao long baos, and they were super fresh and warm, full of juices.
All kinds of shanghainese dim sum, and other main plates.…More »

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 11. Guu Izakaya

398 Church Street
Toronto, ON M5B
(416) 977-0999

Categories: Japanese, Tapas Bars

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

5.0 star rating
  Update - 10/6/2011

Okay except for the long wait time (still?!) the place still lives up to it's quality even after about 2 years since opening.

After thinking that I was going to the other location, I was little disappointed (only at first!) My last experience here…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    3/22/2010

    SO GOOD. and worth the wait. but they really need to open another location stat!!!
    Friendly staff,… Read more »

 12. Le Sélect Bistro

432 Wellington St W
Toronto, ON M5V 1E3
(416) 596-6405

Category: French

5.0 star rating
  2/23/2011

Wow, I"m surprised I haven't written a review about this yet, but let me preface it by saying that I haven't been since last summer, but it has always been a favourite since I discovered it at least 5 years ago.

It's a real bistro atmosphere, even…More »

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 13. Seor Ak San

357 Spadina Ave
Toronto, ON M5T
(416) 977-2788

Category: Korean

Neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Kensington Market, Downtown Core

5.0 star rating
  2/24/2011

How do I describe? it's like Owl of Minerva + BCDST + House of Soon Tofu + any chinese owned Korean/Japanese place - Chinese owned and all other non Korean food + ironcast Unagi and Kastus

That probably made no sense. Let me elaborate.

I came here…More »

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 14. Bistro Seven Seven

77 Victoria Street East
Alliston, ON L9R 1L5
(705) 435-7177

Category: Canadian (New)

5.0 star rating
  11/6/2011 First to Review

I think this was one of the best meals I've had in a while. The prices are good and the portions you get are at least double you'd get in the city. The ingredients are fresh and you can tell.  The menunis traditional yet unique. Oh man, if your in…More »

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Toronto, ON

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March 2010

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Toronto Symphony Orchestra

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Black Swan, Pi, My Fair Lady, Centre Stage

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