Out of Town hidden gems

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Here are some places that I've found on day trips and weekend excursions outside of Toronto.

 1. Mrs Mitchell's Restaurant

RR4 Hwy 89
Shelburne, ON L0N 1S8
(519) 925-3627
4.0 star rating
  9/27/2010 First to Review

During our tour of the area near Hockley Road, we came across this small restaurant on Violet Hill.

I believe they are co-owed with the small gift shop across from them (Granny Taught Us How).

I love cute, unique places with character, and this is…More »

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 2. The Granite

45 Bridge St W
Bancroft, ON K0L 1C0
(613) 332-1500

Category: Canadian (New)

4.0 star rating
  9/6/2010 First to Review

Up on a hill right at the entrance of Bancroft we found this spot for a bite to eat before heading up to the cottage.

It looks like a small house with two levels. The service is really friendly, and the crowd made it seem like a local family spot,…More »

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 3. Sandstone Grillhouse

5467 Victoria Avenue
Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3L3
(905) 354-7225

Category: Steakhouses

4.0 star rating
  3/18/2010

I am so happy that I found this place!

After scouring the internet looking for a good, decent priced, with good atmosphere, that doesn't look ghetto from the outside, I found this one.  I'm not sure why all the restuarants north Lundys Lane and the…More »

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 4. Paris Crepes Bistro

4613 Queen St
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 2L7
(289) 296-4174

Categories: French, Creperies

5.0 star rating
  2/12/2011

For me to walk out of a place and rave about it, and immediately want to go back and have everything else on the menu is rare. But this place has definitely made the cut! Oh NomNomNom Gee!!!

I think this has to be the best crepe I've ever had. On par…More »

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 5. 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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