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Taste of Toronto

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Taste of Toronto

I came, I saw, I ate (and drank) a LOT.

1. The Distillery District

55 Mill St
Toronto, ON M5A 3C4
Canada
(416) 922-9760

Category: Local Flavour

Neighbourhoods: Distillery District, West Don Lands

12/7/2010

This "neighborhood" was amazing. In a somewhat larger scale, it reminded us of our old place on East 4th Street in Cleveland. Since it was cold (I mean, it probably ALWAYS is up North in December), we didn't stay outdoors exploring long, but the…More »

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2. Mill Street Brewery

55 Mill St
Toronto, ON M5A 3C4
Canada
(416) 681-0338

Categories: Bars, Brasseries

Neighbourhood: Distillery District

12/9/2010

**Must have the Tankhouse. Also, purchase the current Barley Wine from the gift shop. Can be aged up to five years.**

What a great place!

Located within the labyrinth of the Distillery District, Mill Street Brewery is a place I would definitely be a…More »

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3. Black Hoof

928 Dundas St W
Toronto, ON M6J 1W3
Canada
(416) 551-8854

Category: Gastropubs

Neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Trinity Bellwoods

12/9/2010

**Oh heck yes. Totally worth the trip. Brains, heart & marrow. Nom. Call ahead for seating; super tiny place. CASH (or Canadian debit) ONLY.**

I knew I was in for an "offal" treat, but The Black Hoof surpassed all my expectations. Starting with a…More »

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4. Hockey Hall of Fame

30 Yonge St
Toronto, ON M5E 1X8
Canada
(416) 360-7765

Category: Museums

Neighbourhoods: St. Lawrence, Downtown Core

12/9/2010

**Amazing museum. Much love for our Penguins' Mario & Crosby here.**

Talk about overwhelming the senses! I wasn't NEARLY expecting this much hockey on display. Each wing twisted and circled with more-and-more memorabilia from all angles, mediums,…More »

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5. TIFF Bell Lightbox

350 King St W
Toronto, ON M5V 3X5
Canada
(416) 599-8433

Category: Cinema

Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Downtown Core

12/9/2010

There was this exhibit I read about once, that contained art, cartoons, sketches and movie props from eminent director and all-around creepy mastermind behind such films as Beetlejuice, Nightmare Before Christmas -- and my favorite, Pee-Wee's Big…More »

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6. The Fairmont Royal York

100 Front St W
Toronto, ON M5J 2G4
Canada
(416) 368-2511

Category: Hotels

Neighbourhoods: Financial District, Downtown Core

12/7/2010

You know, I love the Fairmont hotels chain. The combination of updates, cleanliness, courtesies and customer service is truly appreciated every time I travel.

Something was just a BIT off in this hotel, however. Not enough to knock off any…More »

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7. CN Tower

301 Front St W
Toronto, ON M5V 2T6
Canada
(416) 868-6937

Category: Landmarks & Historical Buildings

Neighbourhood: Entertainment District

12/7/2010

The CN Tower is just "something" you have to do while in Toronto. It had been almost 20 years since my last trip to the city -- and the tower -- and I am decidedly more fearful of elevators than when I was merely a junior high school student.

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8. Esplanade Bier Markt

58 The Esplanade
Toronto, ON M5E 1R2
Canada
(416) 862-7575

Categories: Belgian, Gastropubs

Neighbourhood: St. Lawrence

12/7/2010

We were lucky enough to be visiting Toronto AND Esplanade Bier Markt during its game culinary feastivul. And on Vinyl Wednesday, no less (a live DJ spinning an amazingly broad selection of classic rock, house music and indie).

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9. C'est What?

67 Front Street East
Toronto, ON M5E 1B5
Canada
(416) 867-9499

Categories: Pubs, Breweries, Burgers

Neighbourhoods: St. Lawrence, Downtown Core

12/8/2010

When traveling to different countries, I seemingly always find the "American" bar. C'est What? felt much like "home" to me. Truth be told, I selected this establishment because of its name -- a true pun in a name, I cannot resist! A crossroads of…More »

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10. The Peartree Restaurant

507 Parliament Street
Toronto, ON M4X 1P3
Canada
(416) 962-8190

Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Seafood, Mediterranean

Neighbourhood: Cabbagetown

12/8/2010

If you're not a local, you would likely not know about the Peartree. Nor would you likely venture out to Cabbagetown. Thankfully, since we were visiting with an old friend of mine who resides in the area, she suggested this quaint, quiet brunch…More »

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11. Colborne Lane

45 Colborne Street
Toronto, ON M5E 1E3
Canada
(416) 368-9009

Category: Asian Fusion

Neighbourhoods: St. Lawrence, Downtown Core

12/10/2010

Have you ever eaten somewhere and had the feeling as though your conversation was being overheard? That's how I felt about my dining experience -- as though somewhere, in the depths of the kitchen, someone with a listening device heard my remarks to…More »

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12. Burger Bar

319 Augusta Ave
Toronto, ON M5T 2M2
Canada
(416) 922-7423

Category: Burgers

Neighbourhood: Kensington Market

12/9/2010

**Ok. Not the best burger by any definition. Fun place though.**

I was excited to make the trek to Kensington Market to try this restaurant, since I LOVE burgers. Burger Bar has the cutest location, a dark and eclectic interior, and a promising menu…More »

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Recently updated lists from Mel U.

We can make sandwiches? (25) OK, we'll leave the sandwich making to THESE guys (in Pittsburgh AND beyond). So, what defines a sandwich? Two (or three) pieces of something, stuffed with yummy ingredients in the middle. EOE in mah belly.	N'awlins, baby! (4) Food and fun from my March 2012 trip to New Orleans.
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Dahntahn (54) I live, work and play (and sometimes roller skate) in downtown Pittsburgh, and you should too!	Sweet Tooth... I haz one (11) In fact, I might have several (hence the multitude of silver in my mouth). sigh Chocolatiers, cupcake designers, cake makers and old-school bakers, lend me your SUGAR (I am your neighbor)!
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Yelp Parties! (3) This is where we Yelpers get our food and drink on... together. I'll wear red, if you do. ;)	Down with D.C. (8) My visit visit to Washington, D.C. (can you believe it?!) Oh, D.C -- how you exhausted me with your touristy sight-seeing and easily walkable/metro-able city!