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1. Golden Griddle Family Restaurants
Toronto, ON M5B 2H9
(416) 977-5044
Category:
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhoods: Church-Wellesley Village, Downtown Core
Maybe it should be called the Golden Turd instead. Awful. Went here Saturday for a group brunch:
1. Buffet has little in the way that combines health and tasty. Most of the offering are fatty and overly sweet.
2. Except for the omelet station…More »
2. South Street Burger
North York, ON M2N 5Z7
(647) 350-1518
This business seems to compete with Hero in the "premium" burger category. On the whole, it is just okay, at least this location. Burger was quite good and I liked the choice of toppings. I also liked the availability of whole wheat buns.…More »
3. Rol San Restaurant
Toronto, ON M5T 2E9
(416) 977-1128
Category:
Dim Sum
Neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Kensington Market, Downtown Core
The dim sum here was excellent and very fresh. So why am I only giving it two stars?
First, the dim sum menu could be a tad longer, but that is just minor. The main issue was the extremely rude service. When we asked for a soft drink the server did…More »
4. Paisano's Italian Garden Cafe
This is Italian food for hosers, with not even an attempt at authenticity or hominess. I'd give it one star but the service was reasonably polite.
As for the rest: Atmosphere is nondescript and boring. The bread was pasty and machine-cut and served…More »
5. Metro Chem-Dry
I explained to the service person that arrived that the rugs had pet stains and I wanted them to be thoroughly cleaned. I also asked that two other rugs be cleaned at home when he arrived. As I did not expect him to have time to do this on the…More »
7. Robb Ford
Toronto, ON M5G 1P5
(416) 397-3673
Category:
Public Services & Government
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
An "unfortunate accident" while he is blabbing on his cell phone while driving would not be altogether undesirable.
I think he will inflict as much damage on Toronto, on a relative scale, as Dubya did on the United States.
8. Dragon House
North York, ON M2N 3A8
(416) 221-5569
Categories:
Chinese,
Ethnic Food
Neighbourhood: Willowdale
I wish I could give this place a higher review because the lady who took our delivery order was so pleasant as was the gentleman who delivered it, and they even gave us a calendar.
But I'm afraid the food doesn't merit it. Eggrolls well weirdly…More »
9. That's Greek Cuisine
Etobicoke, ON M8Z 1R1
(416) 259-9959
Categories:
Greek,
Mediterranean
Neighbourhood: Etobicoke
Inept service and moussaka with no tomato, no seasonings and eggplant almost entirely inedible due to being burnt to the bottom of the pan it was cooked in.
That's not Greek! Need I say more.
10. Ichimoto
Not impressed. Portions small, service uneven, items checked off on the AYCE menu were not delivered, coca-cola was flat and the "white tuna" (whatever the stuff is) was not fresh.
Good grilled squid, though.
11. Humber River Regional Hospital
I was here this fall for an outpatient procedure. The staff was pleasant enough, except for one bitch at a window who did not say much when she was asked for direction until we finally knocked and she grunted "go over there." The nurses were very…More »
12. Systems Technic Support Inc.
Called them to install a local network with just two nodes. Could not get connectivity and service person was not well trained and seemed fresh off the boat. He claim modem was old and computer needed cleaning up.
A tech. at our previous address in…More »
13. Beavertails Canada
I have to disagree with Erin as a newbie to Canada and Ottawa. First off, as the Ottawa Citizen recently reported, they were invented by an American couple. Secondly, they are not bad but as a local specialty food many cities have much better…More »
14. Heartland Town Centre
I am giving this place two stars only because it has a nice mix of tenants. Otherwise I'd lower it to one. The person(s) who designed this thing need to be strapped to a highway and repeatedly run over by an endless parade of delivery trucks until…More »
15. Galleria Shopping Centre
Toronto, ON M6H 2A6
(416) 533-2317
Category:
Shopping Centres
Neighbourhood: Wallace Emerson
Dismal. Ugly interior primarily inhabited by worn looking old people and shady looking characters. The Zellers is quite small. Parking set-up is inconvenient. The center area of the mall has a large empty space which looks like a good setting…More »
16. Morba Corporation
Toronto, ON M6J 1E6
(416) 364-5144
Categories:
Furniture Stores,
Home Decor,
Antiques
Neighbourhoods: Niagara, West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods
I had to look at Chris and Erin's pictures so I could cut them a bit of slack when they called the resale offerings here "deco." They are both a generation younger than me so it is probably easy for them to confuse the styles of the 50's and 60's…More »
17. Xin Yi Garden
Toronto, ON M6S 3Z2
(416) 762-7297
They left a bunch of flyers in our building so we thought we'd try them last week for delivery. They were prompt but that is about all I can say good about them. Hot and sour soup was a weird reddish coloured substance with long oblongs of tofu,…More »
18. Casa Barcelona
Etobicoke, ON M8X 1B9
(416) 234-5858
Categories:
Spanish,
Tapas Bars
Neighbourhood: Etobicoke
Must concur with other two reviewers. We just went for a light supper and bill was huge. In order to purchase a full dinner, you're out about $75 a person. Tapas portions were small, typically three items to a plate rather than five. Tasty, but…More »
19. The Pennsylvania Turnpike
Okay, it passes through some nice scenery. But the Keystone State charges a fortune for this antiquated and narrow toll road that is perpetually under construction. No really adequate alternatives for some locations but if you are travelling…More »
20. Walmart
(Note: Not a review of the chain as a whole, I am reviewing this location)
This particular Walmart, which is supposed to be expanding but I doubt will be made into a "supercentre", is pathetic. Dirty, messy, lots of areas of empty or mostly empty…More »
21. Toronto Eaton Centre
Toronto, ON M5B 2H1
(416) 598-8700
Category:
Shopping Centres
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
If you happen to live downtown and want to walk to a shopping mall, this place is fine. If not there is no reason to visit it. For locals, all the stores are more or less duplicated elsewhere and for tourists, the high end shopping of Yorkville on…More »
22. Nicholson's No Frills
Toronto, ON M6S 1N2
Category:
Grocery
Neighbourhoods: Bloor-West Village, Swansea
The Junction location of No Frills is much better, primarily due to wider aisles and plenty of free parking. Go there instead.
23. 17 Steps Restaurant and Bar
Toronto, ON M6S 1N7
(647) 349-2341
Categories:
Mediterranean,
Lounges
Neighbourhood: Swansea
This place was recommended by a friend of a friend. I'd like to give it a better review if only for the clever use of a basement space, which has been transformed in a pleasant combination of Greek taverna and ratskeller. Unfortunately I am not…More »
24. Queen's Pasta Cafe
Toronto, ON M6S 1N8
(416) 766-0993
Category:
Italian
Neighbourhoods: Bloor-West Village, Swansea
Not impressed. Overcrowded, a bit arrogant in appearance for what it is. My partner was in a bad mood after he ordered gnocchi with gorgonzola expecting a creamy cheesey sauce with some tomoatoes and 'shrooms as they stated. Instead, he got tomato…More »
25. Zellers
This store is really gross and disgusting.
When I moved here from Chicago, I thought Zeller's would be like a Target -- similar colour scheme and department store ownership (Target used to be part of Marshall Field's before it spun off and Marshall…More »
26. Sakura Japanese Restaurant
We came here for a while but got fairly tired of it due to the extremely poor service. Patrons are not treated equally and the servers, as reviwer on another site mentioned, look like prostitutes on a moonlight job. The food is not that special,…More »
27. Marco Island
Unless you are a rich Republican old fart, don't even think of visiting this condo infested shitpile. There are no good public beaches and shops aren't especially interesting. Just lots of highrises inhabited by wealthy WASPs. Despite the the AAA…More »
28. Blum Animal Hospital
Don't believe the hype this place is given. I stopped going to them several years ago due to the following reasons:
1. Massive overtreatment leading to enormous bills for simple procedures.
2. Refusal to refer an antibiotic prescription to a…More »
29. Veterinary Emergency Clinic
We had two experiences with this organization:
1. We needed to use a specialty vet there (an animal eye specialist). She was okay and cured my dog's eye ulcer, but it was not cheap. However, the treatment involved some minor surgery on the eye…More »
30. Bruno's Fine Foods
Etobicoke, ON M8X 1Y6
(416) 234-1106
Categories:
Specialty Food,
Grocery
Neighbourhood: Etobicoke
The name "Bruno's" and its appearance made me think this place was a large Italian deli, the kind with a friendly counter people who greet regulars enthusiastically in Italian and that has good specials.
Actually, it is just a sort of low key Whole…More »
31. Peoples Gas
Chicago, IL 60601
USA
(866) 556-6001
Category:
Public Services & Government
Neighbourhood: The Loop
Another worthless utility monopoly, providing shoddy and largely illiterate service at gouge level prices.
32. Exelon
Chicago, IL 60680
USA
(800) 483-3220
Category:
Public Services & Government
Neighbourhood: The Loop
This is a monopoly whose executives deserve execution (preferably by electrocution - let the punishment fit the crime).
33. Dish Network - Dish tv USA
USA
(847) 380-5500
Categories:
Television Service Providers,
Electricians,
Electronics,
Local Services
My original review:
After being sick of Comcast, I switched to this to save some bucks. Despite the other reviews, I have to say that I was very pleased with the installation. The tech. showed up on time, did not rush the job and mounted the dish in…More »
34. A Dog's Life - CLOSED
Chicago, IL 60625
USA
(773) 271-5577
Category:
Pet Boarding/Pet Sitting
Neighbourhoods: Ravenswood, Uptown
I was very unhappy with this kennel. It is clean, but not the neatest or newest in the world. The staff criticized my dog's play with other dogs, though they are not aggressive and no other boarding service has ever had problems with them. Plus…More »
35. Oysy Japanese Sushi Restaurant
Chicago, IL 60605
USA
(312) 922-1127
Categories:
Japanese,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: South Loop
The sushi here was extremely good and flavorful, tempura was beutifully made and well presented and the cucumber-seaweed salad was delicious, albeit a bit too sweet.
So why only one star? We came on a Friday night. They were busy but were still able…More »
36. New Low-Rise Condo Buildings Made out of Concrete Blocks
You know the ones I'm talking about: They are typically 3, 4, 6, 8 or 10 units quickly thrown up, typically on main streets but sometimes on side ones if the developer pays off the alderman to get the zoning changed. The usually have face brick on…More »
37. Enclosed Shopping Malls
Enclosed malls are a concept that has had its day. LIke the late President Ford, who served in their heyday, they are now dead and should be buried. They catered to a different lifestyle, that of the 1970's, when fewer women were working, teens…More »
38. Walmart
Niles, IL 60714
USA
(847) 647-8641
Categories:
Department Stores,
Grocery,
Mobile Phones
Really awful branch of a chain people love to hate. Aisles too narrow, very crowded and extremely trashy clientele with lots of uncontrolled bratty kids running all over the place. Avoid shopping here!
39. Grossinger Toyota
I bought my Camry from them but got tired of their hard sell (commissioned, I think) of expensive and needless repairs. My co-worker has a Camry from them and has had the same bad experience. I would not purchase a car from them as they are a big…More »
40. Lake Michigan
USA
Categories:
Parks,
Playgrounds,
Swimming Pools,
Skating Rinks,
Local Flavor,
Beaches
Neighbourhood: The Loop
John B. may love it, but the last time I swam in it -- it was over in Warren Dunes, MI, which should have pretty clear water -- it looked like it was full of what is politely called agricultural runoff and what is more honestly called pig shit. The…More »
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Things I LoveThai food, antique maps, boxers (dogs, not underwear or pugilists), shar pei, chocolate, photography, Bach, Handel, Purcell, Schubert, Renaissance polyphony
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