Categories:
Italian,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhoods: St. Lawrence, Downtown Core
After hearing about how amazing their veal sandwiches are, I was really looking forward to trying one of them today. At 11:20 a.m., there was no line either. Great. right? Ugh. I took a couple of bites and gave up on it.
(a) The kaiser roll it comes…More »
Category:
Specialty Food
Neighbourhoods: St. Lawrence, Downtown Core
"What is like ice, but burns like fire?"
I think they got the riddle wrong in Turandot; the answer should be "Kozlik's mustard."
This was a must-stop during our Yelp tour of St. Lawrence Market. They have a bowl of pretzel sticks for you to sample…More »
Category:
Ethnic Food
Neighbourhoods: St. Lawrence, Downtown Core
"You come, try sausage. Still warm."
Lady, you are calling my number! The kobassa was delicious; hearty and speckled with spices. I bought a link ($7 for about 8 inches). The Ukrainian sausage lady kept pushing the potato latkes on sarah l. and me but…More »
Category:
Fruits & Veggies
Neighbourhoods: St. Lawrence, Downtown Core
Yay! for their POM pomegranates, each as big as my head with plump seeds that explode with tart, juicy flavor (2 for $5 on a recent visit). I would go back to get more of these amazing antioxidant bombs.
Boo! for selling out-of-season berries. I don't…More »
Category:
Fruits & Veggies
Neighbourhoods: St. Lawrence, Downtown Core
When the winter selection of produce seems so sad and severely limited, come here and you'll develop of newfound respect for root vegetables and the Ugly Bettys of the produce world.
Phil's has purple, yellow, and white carrots; parsley roots; like…More »
Categories:
Sandwiches,
Bakeries
Neighbourhoods: St. Lawrence, Downtown Core
I love certain things about Canada: universal healthcare, Sidney Crosby, poutine, and Caesars. Is it awful if I admit that peameal bacon is not on the list?
This was my first taste of the unsmoked back bacon, and while I liked the soft Carousel bun…More »
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2030 Useful, 2045 Funny, and 1776 Cool
Brooklyn, NY
Yelping SinceJune 2009
Things I LoveVietnamese sandwiches, Scrabble, zebras, bad puns, really plush toilet paper, gin, fresh laundry, earnest efforts, hushed whispers, handwritten notes, incongruity, pleasant surprises, grapefruit, warm pretzels. the unobvious
Find Me InA good mood till I get hungry.
My HometownBrooklyn, NY
My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...I'm thinking of hypothetical names for my imaginary businesses and pets.
Why You Should Read My ReviewsThey help end world hunger.
The Last Great Book I ReadLolita
My First ConcertDepeche Mode
My Favourite MovieAnnie Hall, Manhattan, Chungking Express, Tampopo, Breathless
My Last Meal On EarthAn insane meal prepared by the original Iron Chefs or my mom's kimchi chigae
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I once took the SAT for a friend, just for fun
Most Recent DiscoveryRicotta-stuffed tempura squash blossoms, Back Forty