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1. The Red Lantern
Toronto, ON M4S 1A1
(416) 483-9444
Category:
Canadian (New)
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant and Davisville
Davisville's hidden gem (albeit zirconium)
When my original plans for the evening were called on account of illness, Shari "pizza guru" M. took me up on a last-minute suggestion that she finally introduce me to the Red Lantern she had been talking…More »
2. Twisted Kilt Pub and Eatery
Toronto, ON M4S 1Z4
(416) 489-3500
Category:
Pubs
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant and Davisville
Cozy pub with a great beer list.
I finally made it into this recent addition to the Davisville neighbourhood last night in the middle of an accidental pub crawl with Shari "Peoplewatcher" M. (reviews of Red Lantern, Rose and Crown and Kramer's…More »
3. The Longest Yard Restaurant
Toronto, ON M4S 2M5
(416) 487-6468
Categories:
Gastropubs,
Pubs
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant and Davisville
Decemburger Discord.
Having just read my dining partner, Shari "I'm full" M's review, I need to clarify a few things:
1. The outside does look posh. But the inside is actually kind of lame. On the plus side, it's definitely low-key. But there was…More »
4. Bamburger
Toronto, ON M4S 2A5
(416) 487-2420
Category:
Burgers
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant and Davisville
Having both consumed and reviewed 12 different burgers in the month of December, it goes without saying that I needed a bit of a break. Still, a calling is a calling, so with this little ditty I welcome you to Decemburger and Beyond.
I met up with…More »
5. Chick'N'Deli - CLOSED
Toronto, ON M4S 2N6
(416) 489-7931
Categories:
Chicken Wings,
Dance Clubs,
Music Venues
Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant and Davisville, Yonge and Eglinton
Known by some as Toronto's official "Cougar Bar," I was first introduced to Chick N Deli many years ago while visiting from out of town. When I moved into the Yonge and Eglinton area a year and a half ago, I was delighted to find that this place was…More »
6. MCI The Doctor's Office
Toronto, ON M4P 3B7
(416) 488-1455
Category:
Medical Clinics
Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant and Davisville, Yonge and Eglinton
Tonight I was in and out of this place in less time than it subsequently took the pharmacist at Shoppers Drug Mart to fill my prescription. Amazing.
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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10/6/2009 First to Review
MCI's The Doctor's Office is a family doctor's office, specialist centre and walk-in clinic all… Read more »
7. Imbiss Restaurant
Toronto, ON M4P 1K2
(416) 482-1321
Category:
Restaurants
Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant and Davisville, Yonge and Eglinton
Call off the search! I have found Toronto's worst cup of coffee!
I stopped in for breakast on my way to Home Delay (Depot, for the uninitiated). I was in and out in half an hour, and that was all it took to remind me why it's been so long since my…More »
8. Evergreen Cards and Postal
Toronto, ON M4P 1K2
(416) 487-2900
Category:
Cards & Stationery
Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant and Davisville, Yonge and Eglinton
Geting your mail here is like going to a Kng St. bar: Don't bother showing up without ID.
The couple that owns and runs this place takes a bit of getting used to. They're nice enough, I guess.
I'm an avid eBayer, and make a pickup here at least once…More »
9. Guaranty Cleaners
Toronto, ON M4P 1K5
(416) 481-7981
Categories:
Sewing & Alterations,
Dry Cleaning & Laundry
Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant and Davisville, Yonge and Eglinton
These people are SO nice. Husband and wife team who've been doing it for over 30 years (dry cleaning, that is).
Ladies, I apologize for the gloating. Men - shirts are $1.50 for regular and $2.50 for special care if you're willing to wait three days.…More »
10. Unicorn Pub
Toronto, ON M4P 1J4
(416) 482-0115
Category:
Pubs
Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant and Davisville, Yonge and Eglinton
Good times really do exist. Unicorns, not so much.
I was a big fan of this midtown classic until the novelty of having a subterranean dive bar in my neighbourhood wore off and I realized there wasn't much else to say about it. Here's what remains:
The…More »
11. Copacabana Brazilian Steak House
Toronto, ON M4P
(416) 916-2099
Categories:
Brazilian,
Steakhouses
Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant and Davisville, Yonge and Eglinton
Maybe my expectations were too high. Or maybe they were as high as they should have been. I just think that when a place sells itself as a dining "experience," it should be one. And a true dining experience is found (or lost) in the details.
I've been…More »
12. Keg Steakhouse and Bar
Toronto, ON M4S 2B2
Category:
Steakhouses
Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant and Davisville, Yonge and Eglinton
Who'da thunk?
The Keg at Yonge and Eglinton is open for lunch, and as it's Decemburger I decided it's finally time to try the standard sirloin's ground-up kid brother, the Keg Burger.
This beefy bad boy comes topped with cheese, mushrooms and your…More »
13. LCBO - Yonge Eglinton Centre
Toronto, ON M4P 1E4
(416) 487-4858
Category:
Beer, Wine & Spirits
Neighbourhood: Yonge and Eglinton
Lame-ass Liquor Store.
I can't check out of this place without the guy behind the counter asking "Air Miles, bro?" in the most half-baked surfer voice I've ever heard midtown.
Wine selection blows goats, from cheap favourites (they don't carry Cantina…More »
14. Burger Shack
Toronto, ON M4R 1A9
(416) 487-1974
The best thing about an unpretentious restaurant is that you can walk in without expectations. The Burger Shack, on that basis, far exceeded mine and made an excellent kickoff to my Decemburger.
On a colleague's suggestion, I hopped off the Avenue…More »
15. David Hillis
Toronto, ON M4P 2C8
(416) 480-9194
Category:
Hair Salons
Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant and Davisville, Yonge and Eglinton
Hair Win!
I always struggle to write an interesting five-star review. Criticizing is so easy, but there are only so many words one can use to sing the praises of his stylist / hairdresser (what IS the proper term?)
Victoria has cut my hair three times…More »
16. South St. Burger Co.
Toronto, ON M4P
(647) 343-6744
Category:
Burgers
Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant and Davisville, Yonge and Eglinton
First impressions are everything.
I walked in wondering what South St. could offer me that no other burger joint in Toronto could. In that spirit:
Counter Guy: "Hi!"
Me: "Hi! A friend told me to try this place. What are you guys all about?"
Counter Guy:…More »
17. DAVIDsTEA
Toronto, ON M4P
(416) 480-0002
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant and Davisville, Yonge and Eglinton
I keep finding myself writing five-star reviews. I'm usually a cranky old codger but I've had some really good luck lately.
I'm not the first person to rave about DavidsTea. There are plenty of 4- and 5-stars about the Queen W. location but I felt…More »
18. Spacco Restaurant & Billiard Bar
Toronto, ON M4P 2E7
(416) 489-4163
Categories:
Bars,
Pool Halls
Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant and Davisville, Yonge and Eglinton
Mitch is right, this place does have one of the better patios in the Yonge-Eglionton area, at least that I've seen (remind me to compile a list sometime before May).
Other than that, this place is just A-OK in my books. The crowd seems a bit thugly…More »
19. Good Bite Restaurant
Toronto, ON M4P 2H6
(416) 483-8432
Categories:
Diners,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant and Davisville, Yonge and Eglinton
*** Second Visit Update ***
Took two friends back this morning (OK, OK, around noon). Barely beat the rush - they were jammed right after we got there. Even then, breakfast was fantastic, although coffee refills were a little harder to come by.…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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10/6/2009
Best "standard breakfast" ever.
While normally I would see little value in reinforcing what has… Read more »
Recently updated lists from Dale M.
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Yelping SinceSeptember 2009
Things I Lovesushi, steak, wine, live music, economics, Italian Food, spicy food, home cooking, Toronto, microbrews, asking obscure questions, seafood
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