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 1. Joey Eaton Centre

1 Dundas St W
Toronto, ON M5G 1Z3
(647) 352-5639

Category: Canadian (New)

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  9/29/2011

First thing I noticed about this restaurant is how ginourmously HUGE it is.  It seems that everything in it is designed to make whoever walks into it feel so tiny.  FIrst there is the mammoth heavy sets of double doors which are a bit of a struggle…More »

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 2. Starbucks

657 Dupont St
Toronto, ON M6G 1Z4
(416) 531-9208

Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Seaton Village

4.0 star rating
  7/25/2011

I said to my companion as we were walking up to this Starbucks, I'm going to get the Soy Strawberries and Cream Frappuccino and I bet you anything that even though I will stress its a SOY Frappuccino they will still ask me, like they do everytime, if…More »

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 3. Pimp Your Profile Pic At Lomography

536 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M5V 2B7

Category: Local Flavour

Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Queen Street West

4.0 star rating
  9/16/2011

I have passed by Lomography several times and I had no idea what it actually was until this event.  It is conveniently located right next door to the salon where I get my nails done every week!  Kinda nifty, huh?

As I have been newly crowned elite I…More »

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 4. Hungary Thai Bar & Eatery Restaurant

196 Augusta Ave
Toronto, ON M5T 2L6
(416) 595-6405

Categories: Thai, Hungarian

Neighbourhood: Kensington Market

4.0 star rating
  8/20/2011

It took me a few minutes to get that the title is a play on words as they offer both Hungarian and Thai cuisine.  I was looking at the menu and was like, ok, so they have a column here of Thai dishes, and then a column here of Hungarian dishes,…More »

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 5. Flirty Girl Fitness

462 Wellington St W
Toronto, ON M5V 1E3
(416) 920-1400

Category: Trainers

4.0 star rating
  Update - 8/14/2011

I came back in today for the Pole Dance  Wokshop after a few months hiatus.  I had the pleasure of meeting a new instructor (I can't remember her name!)  She taught an amazing class and gave me some points on nailing a trick I've been pacticing for…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    3/21/2011

    Its not the cheapest gym, but its definitely worth the price!!

    I've been several times for thier pole… Read more »

 6. Camp 4

1173 Dundas Street West
Toronto, ON M6J 1X4
(416) 546-6780

Category: Dive Bars

Neighbourhoods: Little Portugal, Beaconsfield Village

4.0 star rating
  8/12/2011 ROTD 5/10/2012

I stumbled in here with Dishan W. after the elite event last night.  I chose it out of nothing more than a complete drunken random selection and asked the bartender what the bar is called so I could check in.

This is a pretty cool place.  Its dark…More »

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 7. Yelp's Tequila Takedown

136 Ossington Ave
Toronto, ON M6J 1R5

Category: Local Flavour

Neighbourhoods: Ossington Strip, Trinity Bellwoods, Beaconsfield Village

5.0 star rating
  8/12/2011

Its funny how I am not (yet!) elite and yet I still manage to get invites to elite events.  This is the 3rd elite event I have now attended and I am still reveling in its awesomeness!!

The biggest shout out of all goes to Elaine K.---Elaine you were…More »

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 8. Zelda's Living Well

692 Yonge St
Toronto, ON M4Y 2A6
(416) 922-2526

Category: Canadian (Traditional)

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  8/6/2011 ROTD 1/15/2012

I had the fortune of spending some time with one of my favorites, Karl R!!  I suggested we head to Zelda's.

Going here is the first time I've checked out Zelda's in its new location.  I used to frequent the old Church St location and always loved it…More »

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 9. Yelp Eye Opener at Insomnia

563 Bloor St W
Toronto, ON M5S 1Y5

Category: Local Flavour

Neighbourhood: The Annex

5.0 star rating
  7/17/2011

Now I may not be Elite, (yet!) but this is the 2nd Elite Event I've managed to get a invite to.  A humongoid thank you goes to Tony F. for the invite to this one!  You were my first yelp friend Tony F and I think you are awesome!

I had not ever been…More »

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 10. Gobo Sushi

256 Christie St
Toronto, ON M6G 3B8
(647) 352-6688

Category: Sushi Bars

Neighbourhoods: Christie Pits, Seaton Village

4.0 star rating
  5/18/2011

I would never have known this place exsisted if it weren't for an invte out for some eats from a fellow yelper.  We searched close restaurants in the area and settled on Gobo due to its closest proximity to where we were.  

Its a tiny cute place with…More »

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 11. Hooters

280 Adelaide St. W.
Ontario, ON M5V 1P6
(416) 977-4668

Categories: Sports Bars, Canadian (Traditional), Chicken Wings

Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Downtown Core

2.0 star rating
  5/18/2011

I came here this past wknd for the UYE, it was actually the first time I've ever been to a Hooters.  

I was one of the last to arrive and had to play an interesting game of twister-tango to get into my seat.  My first thought was ok so this table is…More »

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 12. Yelp's Royal Reception

510 King Street West
Toronto, ON M5V 1K4

Category: Local Flavour

5.0 star rating
  4/29/2011

This was my 1st ever Yelp event and I must say it was the  most fun I've had in awhile.   A big thank you goes to Vivek for sending me the invite!!

It was a bit surreal to suddenly see all the people I'd only know so far as photos and messages on…More »

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 13. Big Smoke Burger

830 Yonge St
Toronto, ON M4W 2G4
(416) 922-8585

Category: Burgers

Neighbourhood: Yorkville

4.0 star rating
  6/5/2011

I ended up here one night after my companion for the evening asked me 'Have you ever been to Craft Burger?'  My answer was no and so the next thing I knew we were standing in front of Craft Burger, only its not called Craft Burger anymore, but it has…More »

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 14. Yogurt Spoon

573 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON M4Y 1Z2
(416) 966-1881

Category: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt

Neighbourhoods: Church-Wellesley Village, Downtown Core

5.0 star rating
  5/23/2011

A very yummy place to hit on a somewhat sunny afternoon!

I have never been a yogurt place like this before mainly because my dairy allergy keeps me from partaking in the frozen cream/milk desserts, but I was pleasently suprised to learn that YS offers…More »

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 15. Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu

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

Category: Korean

Neighbourhoods: Koreatown, Palmerston, Bickford Park

3.0 star rating
  5/28/2011

I have very mixed feelings on this place.  

My companion and I walked in and were immediately stuck since there was some staff members moving furniture around and setting up a table with highchairs, and for unknown reasons they were doing this right…More »

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 16. Crooked Star

202 Ossington Ave
Toronto, ON M6J 2Z7
(416) 536-7271

Category: Dive Bars

Neighbourhoods: Little Portugal, Ossington Strip, Trinity Bellwoods, Beaconsfield Village

4.0 star rating
  5/23/2011

I came here with a few fellow yelpers when we made the discovery that the bar we had intended on heading out to was in fact closed.  I'm thinking, wtf??  Why would a bar be closed on a Sunday night???  

But anyway, it ended up being a blessing in…More »

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 17. Pour Boy Pub

666 Manning Ave
Toronto, ON M6G 2W4
(647) 343-7969

Category: Pubs

Neighbourhoods: Koreatown, Seaton Village

3.0 star rating
  6/12/2011

My drinking companion for the evening suggested we come check out Pour Boy, I'd passed by it many times and thought it looked intriguing sooooo long story short we went in sober and I left completely smashed.  

Its a pub with a cozy feel and intimate…More »

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 18. Chipotle Mexican Grill

323 Yonge St
Toronto, ON M5B 1R7
(416) 596-8600

Category: Mexican

Neighbourhoods: Ryerson, Downtown Core

2.0 star rating
  7/13/2011

I find Chipotle's to be very vanilla.

The burritos are simply alright, the service is simply alright, the atmosphere is simply aright.....

It grinds my gears a bit that getting guacamole on your burrito is not only an extra charge but its almost $3…More »

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 19. Fionn MacCools

310 Front St W
Toronto, ON M5V
(416) 340-1917

Category: Irish

Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Downtown Core

3.0 star rating
  10/3/2011

WIth a name like Fionn MacCools I was expecting a sort of grungy, dark and loud pub.  However, I was pleasantly surprised as FMC's is actually pretty nice looking inside with high top tables. clean bathrooms and several huge screen TV's perfect for…More »

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 20. The Hideout On Queen

484 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M5V 2B2
(647) 438-7664

Categories: Dance Clubs, Bars, Music Venues

Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Queen Street West

4.0 star rating
  Update - 11/25/2011

I did say I would return here, and true to my word I did exactly that!  

The HIdeout is a great place to just hangout.  Maybe that should be thier catchphrase? The overall feel is very casual and the staff is so smiley and sweet.  

You can either grab…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    10/5/2011

    I treked in here after the September elite event with one of my favorties, Sara K P!  

    Inside it was… Read more »

 21. Yelp Masquerade at Bar Vespa

167 Liberty St E
Toronto, ON M6K 3L7

Category: Local Flavour

Neighbourhood: Liberty Village

5.0 star rating
  10/26/2011

Yay for my first elite event as an elite!!  

So I did have a mask however I opted not to wear it as I had put a lot of effort into doing my makeup for the party and I didn't want to cover it up or muck it up.  Yes my vanity is an unmaned canoe,…More »

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 22. Gabby's

309 King St W
Toronto, ON M5V 1J5
(416) 979-9790

Category: Canadian (Traditional)

Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Downtown Core

3.0 star rating
  10/31/2011

I came in here one night for some drinks after I had already been drinking a lot somewhere else.  Wow now theres a great opener.

My companion and i grabbed a table on the sidewalk front patio which was very crowded.  It took awhile for a server to…More »

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 23. Local 4 Restaurant

4 Dundonald Street
Toronto, ON M4Y 1K2
(416) 915-0113

Category: Canadian (New)

Neighbourhoods: Church-Wellesley Village, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  11/24/2011

For a night out with 2 of my yelper favourites ( you know who you are! ) I thought Id take them out to one of my favourites which would of course be Local 4 cause I am just that awesome!

The ambiance here is so quaint and cozy with the dim lighting…More »

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 24. Against the Grain

25 Dockside Dr
Toronto, ON M5A 1B5
(647) 344-1562

Category: Canadian (New)

3.0 star rating
  12/20/2011

I had been wanting to check this place out and when a very dapper gentleman invited me out to ATG I just couldn't say no!

I was a little put off by its weird location.  If you're walking there it feels like you're walking into an abyss of deserted…More »

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 25. 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

4.0 star rating
  1/27/2012

What do you get when one of your best yelp friends sends you tons of links of potential restaurants to check out and you decide on the one that makes the most geographical convenience to you, her and our other yelp friend who is coming out with us?  …More »

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