I tried the meatballs and they did not disappoint! It's all about the sauce and there was lots of it to be scooped up with the bread. YUM.
They filled in for a meal along with the other appetizer of fried gnocchi with sour cream, chives and lemon. I…More »
It's really nice to see something hip and downtown in the east of the city and it's a refreshing… Read more »
Category:
Pizza
Neighbourhoods: Parkdale, Roncesvalles
What happens when you have an awkward date at a pub and all you've had are wings? You emotionally eat. And Bar Salumi is perfect for that.
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After being startled by the local homeless/crackhead in the street (it's the area --never a dull moment),…More »
Category:
Italian
Neighbourhoods: Financial District, Downtown Core
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The Bay St. location is going to be filled with a lot of suits but after 9-5 and on weekends (yes, now open weekends!) it's a more diverse crowd.
The staff here are fantastic. They know what they're doing.
WE ATE/DRANK
I've been going to this…More »
Category:
Canadian (New)
Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant and Davisville, Yonge and Eglinton
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I guess sports fans? Men. Always men. And people who live/work in the Yonge/Eg area. It has a Milestones vibe to it. If you're coming at lunch, expect to wait (they seemed undestaffed at lunch). The manager knew I was annoyed so he gave me an…More »
Category:
Pizza
Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant and Davisville, Yonge and Eglinton
Whoo Hoo! First to review the Eglinton location. It's nice to see this franchise uptown and near work! Mmm.
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I like this one because there are about 8 - 10 seats as opposed to about five at the Gerrard location. Panago always looks sleek and…More »
Category:
Pizza
Neighbourhoods: West Queen West, Beaconsfield Village
So I'm running around during social media week and well, also writing yelp reviews to procrastinate my real work but needed a bite and some wifi before the event at the Gladstone happened so I went to Piola as it was on my list.
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It's a fun,…More »
Category:
Italian
Neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Palmerston, Bickford Park
I was super starving so I came here for some quick Italiano.
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It's nothing much. Who knew that the movie Chole was filmed here? The humongous poster with the advertisement will tell you. (It is actually kind of cool).
The patio can't be beat if…More »
Category:
Italian
Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant and Davisville, Yonge and Eglinton
I was starving and needed a quick dinner and feeling like pizza, so I decided to see what all of the buzz was about.
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It's really dark in here! It's very fancy pants looking and can look very intimidating to a solo diner. Luckily, the staff here…More »
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This place feels like my Maltese grandmother's patio area. 1. there are Mediterranean tiles on the walls (who does that after 1987?) 2. there is plastic lawn furniture as tables. 3. There is a Pacman game (ok, my grandmother didn't have that.…More »
Category:
Pizza
Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant and Davisville, Yonge and Eglinton
3.5 stars
I'm a sucker for a good slice of pizza so when I walked by, I knew I had to try it!
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If "exposed brick" means slabs of cement as a wall, then you've got some great atmosphere. I'm guessing that they were going for the rustic atmosphere…More »
Patio Lanterns (12)Patio side in the city. |
Libations (42)Where to get a good stiff...drink. |
King West and environs (13)King and Spadina area to Bathurst and Wellington area. Includes Spadina, Adelaide et al. |
Hipster Havens (27)pretty self explanatory. Look for lots of Plaid and disheveled hair but good eats and drinks. |
Junction (1)Use your conjunctions in what is the weirdest-to-get-to neighbourhood I've found in the city. But it's a gem! |
Annex (5)St. George to Bathurst on Bloor and north to Davenport/Dupont. |
Last Chance for Romance (22)From First Date to Save the Date, where to take your sweetie. |
Mexicana (12)Mexican food. I'm a fan. |
All Time Favourites (14)The Near.Afar. approved all time faves in terms of service and quality. Places that get my service time and again. |
Dive Bars (8)Let's jump off that board, shall we? |
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East York, ON
Yelping SinceSeptember 2011
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