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Just an odd collection of some of my favourite local businesses around town. These folks are earnest, friendly and love what they do!

 1. Sukho Thai

274 Parliament St
Toronto, ON M5A 3A4
Canada
(416) 913-8846

Category: Thai

5.0 star rating
  Update - 8/14/2009

This is really a five now in my books considering that I'm here at least once a week- and I gotta say run, don't walk here before the press gets bigger! Sukho Thai delivers on tasty, authentic thai food in Toronto.

Their chilies and fresh ingredients…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    11/5/2008 First to Review

    Sukhothai is one of my favourite places to eat in Toronto hands down. The owners are so friendly,… Read more »

 2. Caplansky's Delicatessen

356 College St
Toronto, ON M5T 1S6
Canada
(416) 500-3852

Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, Caterers

Neighbourhood: Kensington Market

3.0 star rating
  Update - 9/12/2009

There was a time when I ate at Caplansky's a lot. Quite often. Okay well, once a week and at times that was upped to twice a week. Seriously, I was just happy I could obtain a great smoked meat sandwich in the downtown core! The frequency of my…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    11/5/2008

    Finally! A good smoked place in Toronto and in an accessible location downtown as well. Situated in… Read more »

 3. Milo's Pita

6 Dundas St E
Toronto, ON M5B 2G9
Canada

Category: Middle Eastern

Neighbourhoods: Ryerson, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  11/5/2008 First to Review

Milo's Pita is an oasis in the Toronto Life food court! I have been here a couple times already for a quick lunch or early dinner and they have yet to disappoint. The ingredients are fresh not dingy or lacklustre and they make falafels to order…More »

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 4. 4 Life Natural Foods

257 Augusta Ave
Toronto, ON M1L
Canada
(416) 591-6800

Category: Health Food Store

Neighbourhood: Kensington Market

4.0 star rating
  11/18/2008 First to Review

4 Life is a organic produce store located in the heart of Kensington market on Augusta Ave. Here you can find organic fruits and vegetables with a lot of effort to support local nearby farmers and growers. Shelves are nicely laid out with labels…More »

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 5. Berkeley St Gym

128 Berkeley Street
Toronto, ON M5A 2W9
Canada
(416) 203-3510

Categories: Trainers, Gyms

Neighbourhood: Corktown

4.0 star rating
  12/14/2008 First to Review

Berkeley gym is local independent gym and there are many reasons why it is better than Goodlife's or Extreme Fitness gyms littering the city. First off, there are no hassles or pushes or gimmicks about membership. Prices regarding classes and monthly…More »

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 6. Casa Acoreana

235 Augusta Ave
Toronto, ON M5T 2L8
Canada
(416) 593-9717

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Specialty Food

Neighbourhood: Kensington Market

4.0 star rating
  12/20/2008

I don't get to shop in Casa Acoreana as often as I would like to given that most of my shopping in the market is done on Sundays when the store is closed. However, for those odd times that I am in the market not on a Sunday-I make a beeline for Casa…More »

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 7. About Cheese

483 Church St
Toronto, ON M4Y
Canada
(416) 925-8659

Category: Cheese Shops

Neighbourhoods: Church-Wellesley Village, Downtown Core

5.0 star rating
  11/16/2008

About Cheese is the cheese shop that is eager to please!! And not full of stuffy or impatient staff. The staff are all friendly, knowledgeble and enthusiastic about all matters cheese. I came here after shopping next door and picked up a few cheeses…More »

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 8. Bill's Lobster Fish Market

599 Gerrard St E
Toronto, ON M4M 1Y2
Canada
(416) 778-0943

Category: Seafood Markets

Neighbourhood: Riverdale

4.0 star rating
  12/25/2008

Bill and his wife are very friendly fish mongers. It's obvious they know and love what they do. They were quite helpful about answering my questions about purchasing and cooking a lobster for the first time. It's a  smaller fish place and the…More »

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 9. Essence of Life Organics

50 Kensington Ave
Toronto, ON M5T
Canada
(416) 506-0345

Categories: Grocery, Health Food Store

Neighbourhood: Kensington Market

4.0 star rating
  6/14/2009

Pleasant health food store to do your specialty shopping in-perhaps even more so now that they've expanded and the aisles are slightly less cramped than before. They carry an excellent selection of bulk items, pastas ,sauces, produce, dairy, cleaning…More »

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 10. Dark Horse Espresso

215 Spadina Ave
Toronto, ON M5T 2C7
Canada
(416) 979-1200

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Chinatown, Downtown Core

4.0 star rating
  4/24/2009

Wow was I ever ecstatic when I saw this place sprouting up in my neighborhood. Barely two weeks old, I've been over a few times already and I'm in luuuvv with the decor. Exposed brick, chandaliers, gleaming glass windows and communal tables all speak…More »

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 11. Good Egg

267 Augusta Ave
Toronto, ON M5T 2M2
Canada
(416) 593-4663

Categories: Bookstores, Kitchen & Bath

Neighbourhood: Kensington Market

5.0 star rating
  12/14/2008

Good Egg is a good thing hatching in Kensington market. I swear I cannot go into this store without buying a cookbook or some other knick knack related to food and cooking. It's like I have to make a pit stop here everytime when I'm finished with my…More »

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