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My FIVE Star Toronto
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1. Toronto Reference Library
Even if you were to disregard the books, the services, the accessibility to precious information that this library offers, it would still get five stars.
It's such a great space to work, and even just sort of wander around and get warm (which is what…More »
2. Bus Terminal Diner
Toronto, ON M4C
(416) 463-4680
Categories:
Diners,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: The Danforth
Want a "vintage" diner with out the hipster-douche bags? This is the place.
Sure, it's way out east, but it's right at Coxwell station, and sometimes a trip outside the rectangle that is downtown-Toronto is good for you.
When I went my friend and I…More »
3. Delight
Toronto, ON M6P 1Z3
(416) 760-9995
Categories:
Desserts,
Coffee & Tea,
Chocolatiers and Shops
Neighbourhood: The Junction
Hot chocolate like liquid gold! I swear, it is a thing of stunning beauty when you're walking down the street and actually have to STOP and lean on a nearby building/garbage can/person because the hot chocolate you are drinking is SO good, you…More »
4. Pages Books and Magazines - CLOSED
Toronto, ON M5V 1Z8
(416) 598-1447
Categories:
Newspapers & Magazines,
Bookstores
Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Queen Street West, Downtown Core
You know when you're looking for a specific book (one that isn't an Oprah book or the latest Steven King novel) and you go to Chapters or Indigo and you punch the name into their fancy touch screen and lo and behold it pops up and you think AWESOME,…More »
5. Book Ends South
Book folks? I'm letting you in on the deal of the lifetime. For those of you who don't already know, there's a book store on the ground floor of the Reference Library. But it's not really a store, it's really just a room where books are neatly…More »
6. St. James' Park
Toronto, ON M5C 2E9
(416) 364-7865
Category:
Parks
Neighbourhoods: Corktown, Downtown Core
Beside the beautiful St. James' Cathedral, St. James' Park features one of Toronto's nicest gardens. Kept meticulously clean by the Toronto Garden Society, every time I visit I'm amazed how it's changed from the previous time. The garden is always…More »
7. Tacos El Asador
Toronto, ON M6G 1L2
(416) 538-9747
Category:
Latin American
Neighbourhoods: Koreatown, Palmerston, Bickford Park, Seaton Village
From the outside, Tacos El Asador looks like a convenience store. Inside it isn't much nicer. Eight picnic tables crowd the albeit colourful room as the sound of CNN Espanola natters in the background. And yet, every night around seven, it's one of…More »
8. Pacific Wellness Institute
Toronto, ON M5S 2V1
(416) 929-6958
Categories:
Massage,
Nutritionists,
Naturopathic/Holistic
Neighbourhoods: Discovery District, Yorkville, Downtown Core
I first started going to the Pacific Wellness for acupuncture last winter when I was hit with debilitating stomach pains. Dr. Tim Tanaka, the institutes main doc, met with me and in his quiet and patient way has helped me in the last year to feel…More »
9. The Rock Oasis
Toronto, ON M4M 2T4
(416) 703-3434
Category:
Climbing
Neighbourhood: Leslieville
I never would have figured myself to be the rock-climbing type...so when I agreed to go with my boyfriend to check it out, my immediate thought was "Okay! Go! Get it out of the way. Do it for him and then he'll owe you a favour."
But....I LOVED IT.
We…More »
10. Little India Restaurant
Toronto, ON M5V 1Z4
(416) 205-9836
Category:
Indian
Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Queen Street West, Downtown Core
God bless gulab jamun, those delicious sugary balls of honey flavoured goodness. When I asked the guy at Little India what the mysterious brown balls were called he said, "Those? Those are the drugs."
And man, he is correct!
In terms of the rest of…More »
11. Sonic Boom - CLOSED
I love vinyl, but I'm not one of those crazy people who want to rummage through dusty boxes of crud to find good records. Which is why I oh-so-dearly love Sonic Boom.
Its vinyl is neat and tidy and reasonably priced. Plus it's all clear-sleeved and…More »
12. The Sweet Potato
Toronto, ON M6P 1Z4
(416) 762-4848
Categories:
Grocery,
Health Food Store
Neighbourhood: The Junction
Fresh! Natural! Organic! And........cheap? Say wha? It's true. No more $8 tomatoes.
The Sweet Potato is a natural grocery store with no insane mark-ups. It's not a health food store trying to sell you magic potions or a cafe designed for…More »
13. Dr Generosity
Toronto, ON M6S 1N2
(416) 604-0704
Category:
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhoods: Bloor-West Village, Swansea
I had the french toast again today.......and I couldn't help but think, THIS IS FIVE STAR.
So there you go.
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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12/16/2008
We go to Dr. G's pretty often as it's one of the only decent/affordable restaurants in our… Read more »
14. High Park
High Park gets a lot of attention in the summer, but let's not forget how peaceful it can be in the winter.
I recently walked around the west side trails, which have some great hills if you're looking for a bit of exercise, and it was clear and…More »
15. BMV Books
Toronto, ON M5S 1X9
(416) 967-5757
Categories:
Bookstores,
Music & DVDs
Neighbourhood: The Annex
Sure, you love the library, but sometimes you want to BUY a book. And sure, you want to buy a book, but books are really really expensive, right?
BMV is the perfect compromise. The store is stocked full of remainder books, gently used books, used…More »
16. Ling's Importers
Toronto, ON M6S 1N8
(416) 767-6233
Category:
Shopping
Neighbourhoods: Bloor-West Village, Swansea
A little piece of Chinatown in Bloor West, I L-O-V-E this store! It's filled with so many cute things; hand-woven shrimp made out of straw, cool little boxes for jewelery, silk kimonos, cotton shoes, and crazy detailed painted eggs (yes, painted…More »
17. Froosh Handmade Body Treats
Toronto, ON M5C 2R4
(416) 594-1824
Category:
Cosmetics & Beauty Supply
Neighbourhoods: Corktown, Downtown Core
I don't know about you, but my skin has been reallllllly itchy lately (too much info?)
I saw these guys at the One of a Kind show and bought some of their Vanilla body butter and oh man. The smell! Like cupcakes. Sweet delicious cupcakes, plus(!) NO…More »
18. Tutti Fruitti
Who cares about cavities! Candy is king!
I love candy, so of course I love candy stores. I like this one specifically because of its vast selection of British chocolates (they're just so much creamier over there!), different kinds of Jelly Belly…More »
19. Art Gallery of Ontario
The new Frank Gehry designed AGO is a definite trip for anyone living in or visiting Toronto.
Its five levels are filled with fantastic collections of European, Canadian and Contemporary art, an extensive works on paper section, and even a small…More »
20. St James' Cathedral
Toronto, ON M5C 2E9
(416) 364-7865
Category:
Churches
Neighbourhoods: Corktown, Downtown Core
A friend of mine lives right by this church and loves the sound of the bells (they truly are beautiful). It's a really cool place, whether you're religious or not. The spire at its top is the tallest in Canada and the church exhibits some of the…More »
21. Toronto Sculpture Garden
Toronto, ON M5C
(416) 515-9658
Categories:
Art Galleries,
Parks
Neighbourhoods: Corktown, St. Lawrence, Downtown Core
Whether you're a fan of Super Mario Bros. or not, you have to admit, there's something to be said about cute mushrooms...especially giant ones that look like houses. Although artist Katie Bethune-Leamen doesn't live in a giant mushroom, she did build…More »
22. Bloor West Village Pharmacy
Toronto, ON M6S 1N9
(416) 766-6477
Category:
Drugstores
Neighbourhoods: Bloor-West Village, Swansea
When you're feeling sick (which is usually when you go to the drugstore) why not be greeted by someone who actually knows your name, who actually recognizes your face?
Bloor West Pharmacy is like that. Like the bar Cheers (where everybody knows your…More »
Recently updated lists from Kim B.
My Neighborhood (25)My local dry cleaner, watering hole, deli, cafe, etc. |
Book Nooks (16)Bookstores new and used, oh and libraries too! |
CHEAP Toronto (33)All the places in Toronto that are cheap, totally free or sometimes free. |
Oui to Tea! (8)Coffee is sooooooooooooo 1998! |
COOKIES (4)Where to get the city's best cookies. |
Top Restaurants (2)Some of my favorite dining destinations in the city. |
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