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1. Bangkok Noodles & Thai BBQ
Berkeley, CA 94704
USA
(510) 549-1958
Category:
Thai
Neighbourhood: Downtown Berkeley
Bangkok has saved my friends and I from many a late-night strike of hunger. With not much open late on north side, it's usually just a toss up between Bangkok and Thai Noodle.
Between the two, I like Bangkok better for its cleanliness, fast service,…More »
2. Oliver & Bonacini Cafe & Grill
Toronto, ON M2K 1E6
(416) 590-1300
Category:
Italian
Neighbourhoods: Bayview Village, Willowdale
They now take reservations.
Breadbasket is still as warm as ever!
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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12/21/2010
I guess I just decided to review everywhere in Bayview Village. Whew-hew.
This place is a classic. I… Read more »
3. Casey's Bar and Grill
Toronto, ON M5J 2M2
(416) 955-4550
Categories:
Sports Bars,
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhoods: Financial District, Downtown Core
Dear Casey's,
Why are your portions humongous? An appetizer should be small enough to precede a meal, not be substantial enough to feed two people.
After I had half of an appetizer, I waddled home unattractively.
Sincerely,
Please don't make me fatMore »
4. Chapeau!
San Francisco, CA 94118
USA
(415) 750-9787
Category:
French
Neighbourhood: Inner Richmond
There isn't much to say about this place that hasn't been said already.
I came here with two girlfriends and had the menu 1 for dinner. I ordered the onion soup, mussels, and nuage des noix. as http://big-bunny.com would say, it was…More »
5. The Counter
The build-a-burger novelty is still kind of cool to me. I admit it's a bit pricey and the taste/food quality isn't any better than normal burger places, but where else can you get such customisation?
The menu/process is a little overwhelming and…More »
6. Sierra Grill - CLOSED
North York, ON M2K 1A1
(416) 224-1700
Category:
Buffets
Neighbourhoods: Bayview Village, Willowdale
When I was younger (read: middle school) I thought Sierra was pretty cool.
All you can eat SALAD BAR (which I had never heard of before) which you got for free when you order an entree. An expanse of cold pastas (penne, macaroni, etc) mixed with…More »
7. Gather
Berkeley, CA 94704
USA
(510) 809-0400
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhoods: UC Campus Area, Downtown Berkeley
I feel bad giving Gather a three star rating. The food is very very good--I had the sausage pizza and my friend had the burger (yeah yeah, we go to an upscale place and still eat normal food) but the menu is incredibly short.
The cocktails are tiny.…More »
8. Chako Barbecue Izakaya
$16 for all you can eat korean barbecue with some Japanese sushi rolls thrown into the mix.
Good since drowning in meat might be a bit disadvantageous to your bodily functions. So take a break in the middle and eat some rolls. Or order some greens to…More »
9. Milestone's
Toronto, ON M5B
(416) 598-2800
Category:
Canadian (New)
Neighbourhoods: Ryerson, Downtown Core
Wheeee. Milestone's makes me happy. Especially this one since I love the patio ish thing where you can sit outside.
Maybe not for the winter.
And it's fascinating. You can watch the H&M ad on the top of the mall over and over and over and…More »
10. Palomino San Francisco
San Francisco, CA 94105
USA
(415) 512-7400
Categories:
American (New),
Mediterranean
Neighbourhood: SOMA
Warning: Palomino has two sections--there's the fancy section and the lounge/bar area. Dinner/lunch etc is for first; bar/happy hour is the second. Don't mess up which side you go to or else you don't get what you want. Anyway.
Three people-- about…More »
11. Nordstrom Cafe Bistro
San Francisco, CA 94103
USA
(415) 977-5155
Categories:
Sandwiches,
American (New)
Neighbourhoods: Union Square, SOMA
I had the french onion soup and the chicken with pomme frites or something.
They were both delicious. Especially the chicken, god. I was dying as I ate it. It was tender and juicy and beautiful as I cut it up. I almost didn't want to eat it. But I…More »
12. The Cheesecake Factory
San Francisco, CA 94102
USA
(415) 391-4444
Categories:
American (New),
Desserts,
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Union Square
The food here is so filling and is typical of an american slightly upscale chain restaurant. Yummy but not gourmet in the slightest. But I always leave stuffed out of my mind.
I compare it to milestones or pickle barrel or similar in Toronto. Not as…More »
13. Pho Me Now
USA
(510) 705-1522
Categories:
Vietnamese,
Food Delivery Services
Neighbourhood: Downtown Berkeley
Can't really complain about pmn especially since it delivers and it's cheap. And honestly, gourmet pho is not really a priority when I am up late and starving my ass off studying for some stupid midterm.
I can't really say much about the actual…More »
14. Crepevine
Palo Alto, CA 94301
USA
(650) 323-3900
Categories:
American (Traditional),
Creperies
I was so disappointed with this crepevine! I love the Berkeley location so when I got to Palo Alto I walked an hour to try this one out...I should have just stayed at my apartment and watched Legally Blonde or something.
Everything good about the one…More »
15. Crepevine
Berkeley, CA 94709
USA
(510) 705-1836
Category:
Creperies
Neighbourhoods: Gourmet Ghetto, North Berkeley
I LOVE crepevine! I have no idea how my boyfriend discovered it but I'm glad I'm going out with him just because he found it! Don't tell :]
The food here is so tasty. I love all the savoury crepes but I think the San Francisco is the best--because I…More »
16. Nibbles
Nibbles pizza was one of my favourite places to eat when I was visiting in England.
The pizza is done really well--warm and cheesy with the best imaginable combinations of toppings. I love the thin crust option. The wait is slightly longer here, but…More »
17. Aji Sai Japanese Restaurant
Toronto, ON M5V
(416) 603-3366
Aji Sai is my favourite place to go for sushi :] maybe I just haven't discovered the best knock-out sushi place yet, but I think Aji Sai comes close!
Admittedly I only go for their lunch special--11 for all you can eat is really such a deal that I…More »
18. Pho 88 North York
Toronto, ON
(416) 225-8899
Categories:
Vietnamese,
Thai,
Chinese
Neighbourhood: Willowdale
star #1: ENORMOUS PORTIONS. I couldn't finish my small.
star #2: Good prices--small pho was 5.75.
star #3: Fast service.
star #4: Roomy seating.
star #5: Was there for my pho craving.
star #6: my 100th review.
star #7: it made me run out of stars.
19. The Stockyards
Toronto, ON M6C 1B2
(416) 658-9666
Categories:
Canadian (Traditional),
Barbeque,
Southern
Neighbourhood: Wychwood
It hurts my heart to give Stockyards such a low rating.
I would give it five stars, I honestly would.
I LOVE fried chicken with all my heart, and I had heard amazing things about the chicken here.
They didn't disappoint--the chicken was warm, crispy on…More »
20. Chipotle Mexican Grill
Toronto, ON M4P 2C9
I always find myself wishing I were in Toronto when I'm at the chipotle in Berkeley, simply because that location skimps way too much (starving college students will always ask for more and more so I guess they decided to be stingy with everyone).
But…More »
21. The Burger's Priest
I don't pretend to be a burger or a meat connaisseur. Maybe I'm simply not knowledgeable/cultured enough to recognise the godliness of this place.
I just think it was cramped, and far, and busy, and cash only.
I had the Priest. True, the patty meat was…More »
22. Aji Sai Japanese Restaurant
If extreme sushi eating were an olympic sport, I'd...well I'll be honest. I probably wouldn't win. But at least I'd make it to the little leagues.
This aji sai would be my training grounds. Get ready, competitors!
Clean, spacious, almost quadruple the…More »
23. Sneaky Dee's
Toronto, ON M5T 1T1
(416) 603-3090
This rating is for the nachos only.
Because as far as I'm concerned, their nachos will more than compensate for any bad experience you could possibly have here.
There are so many nachos that even yo momma couldn't finish them all (...is that an…More »
24. Hurricane's Grill
Bondi Beach New South Wales 2026
Australia
+61 2 9130 7101
Neighbourhood: Bondi Beach
woah this place is PACKED! trying to eat here without a reservation? try waiting two hours!
takeout is a much better option: the ribs are cheaper, you can go back to where you live, get several packs of beer, and have conversations without screaming…More »
25. Bondi Surf Seafood
Bondi Beach New South Wales 2026
Australia
+61 2 9130 4554
Categories:
Fishmongers,
Seafood
Neighbourhood: Bondi Beach
deep fried mars bar:
melts
gooey
chocolatey
crispy
CARAMEL
the end.
26. Oriental B B Q Chicken Town
Oakland, CA 94609
USA
(510) 595-5338
Categories:
Korean,
Chicken Wings
Neighbourhoods: Rockridge, North Oakland
came here because a friend strongly strongly recommended it and then dragged me here. can't say I regret it.
we ordered the ... fried chicken with garlic? I don't quite remember what it was called--maybe something having to do with rosemary? the sauce…More »
27. Lola Rosa Cafe
while eating here, I totally forgot I was at a vegetarian restaurant!
The nachos are pretty popular. I might hazard a guess that around 80% of the tables at the nachos--either full portion (MOUNTAIN STATUS) or the half portion: manageable.
My friend…More »
28. Kingston 11 Cuisine
Berkeley, CA 94709
USA
(510) 214-2311
Category:
Caribbean
Neighbourhoods: Gourmet Ghetto, North Berkeley
So here's a funny story about Kingston 11:
as everyone said before, the waitstaff are all sweethearts. I made dinner plans with a girlfriend to come here one night. I arrived early, knowing about the line/wait (yeah seasoned veteran right here…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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5/10/2012
When I think of the meal I had at Kingston 11, here are words that come to mind (try not to drool):
-… Read more »
Recently updated lists from Hilary S.
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DRANK (11)get crunk. |
Never again... (15)...no matter how much you said I should. |
My French Obsession (5)Parce que les restos francais sont toujours les meilleurs pour manger! |
Specialty (10)Code for: "anyone who works here must have a cool job". |
Biking fetish (6)Fuel the fever |
Eat/Drink and Study Spots (17)Because studying is so horrific it needs to be improved with food/drinks. |
Shopping or browsing (40)Retail therapy is where the vain is at. |
Sugar high (10)The quest to pacify the sweet tooth |
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Toronto, ON
Yelping SinceJune 2010
Things I Lovefrance, shoes, sweaters, music, starbucks, sun, scent, smiles
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