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 1. Marcellos Pizzeria Vaughan Mills

3175 Rutherford Rd
Concord, ON L4K 5Y6
(905) 532-0184

Category: Pizza

4.0 star rating
  11/30/2011

This review of Marcellos Pizzeria is based on my dining experience with a vegetarian.

I usually just let my Hot yoga Date picks where we go for dinner as I am an eat whatever and she is a vegetarian.

Italian seems to be good choice as there's always…More »

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 2. Southside Restaurant and Bar

6061 Hwy 7 E
Markham, ON L3P 3A7
(905) 209-7694
3.0 star rating
  11/30/2011 First to Review

When I saw the $10 entrees specials promotion on Southside Restaurant and Bar, I am IN!

This is a neighbourhood restaurant I drove by almost everyday and it is next to my favourite library in Markham. On this Wednesday night, though with the Leaf's…More »

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 3. Trattoria Mercatto

220 Yonge St
Toronto, ON M5B 2H1
(647) 352-3390

Category: Italian

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

3.0 star rating
  11/30/2011

Late Night Menu at Trattoria Mercatto doesn't have a lot of choices... but I am ready to eat as I just walked off my dinner at Maroli up at Korean Town.

I have to say the wait staffs here are all a little off... wackily off... just have this strange…More »

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 4. DNS BBQ

8380 Kennedy Rd
Markham, ON L3R 2N9
(905) 477-2868

Categories: Barbeque, Chinese

3.0 star rating
  11/30/2011 First to Review

I have no idea what DNS means? Maybe some one can enlighten me...

But DNS Bbq is located in New Kennedy Square and it speciality is Hong Kong Style BBQ.

BBQ Pork and Duck ($5.00 with 25 cent surcharges because I want duck) was A-OK. I was surprised to…More »

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 5. The Beaconsfield

1154 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M6J 1J5
(416) 516-2550

Categories: Pubs, Canadian (New)

Neighbourhoods: West Queen West, Beaconsfield Village

4.0 star rating
  11/30/2011

I hate lines!!

Walking along Queen West of Ossington, seems like most of the bars/clubs have a line.. and Drake Hotel's line just looked unbearable.

Then we passed by The Beaconsfield with no line and the place seemed to be hopping!

The music here was…More »

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 6. Sweaty Betty's

13 Ossington Ave
Toronto, ON M6J 2Y8
(416) 535-6861

Categories: Dive Bars, Champagne Bars

Neighbourhoods: Ossington Strip, West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods, Beaconsfield Village

3.0 star rating
  11/29/2011

Sweat Betty's is good as a dive bar.

Imagine you having a drink or going to a house party with a bunch of your friends at someone's basement. Really homey and relax.

Everything is self served so help yourself and order a drink at the bar and…More »

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 7. Adega Restaurante

33 Elm St
Toronto, ON M5G 1H1
(416) 977-4338

Categories: Portuguese, Spanish

Neighbourhood: Downtown Core

3.0 star rating
  11/29/2011

I am not really a big meat eater and when I saw Adega Restaurant's menu online promising Portuguese Style Seafood and Prix Fixe every evening, I am IN!

Making the reservations online was easy using Opentable and a table for 2 was secured with no…More »

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 8. Leo's No Frills

9305 Hwy 48
Markham, ON L6E 0E6
(905) 294-6512

Category: Grocery

3.0 star rating
  11/29/2011 First to Review

This is one of the cleanest and most organized No Frills in the area.

Though it does not carries a lot of ethnic food or have a lot of varieties, I always able to pick up most of the staple goods I need here.

The fruits and vegetables are always fresh…More »

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 9. Barchef

472 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M5V 2B2
(416) 868-4800

Categories: Lounges, Canadian (Traditional)

Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Queen Street West

4.0 star rating
  11/28/2011

After my visit to the Barchef, I realized my search for the best cocktail lounge in Toronto is over !

No,  I didn't try one of those fancy molecular drinks.  I just have one of those basic cocktails which cost $13 and even at the first sip  and I…More »

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 10. W Cabaret

1032 Queen St W
Toronto, ON M6J 1H7
(416) 533-0971

Categories: French, Argentine, Italian

Neighbourhoods: West Queen West, Beaconsfield Village

2.0 star rating
  11/27/2011 First to Review

W"icked" Cabaret?

In the dining hour it is trying to brand itself as a dinner venue serving normal, average food with an erotic name...and at night turning into a "swinger" club.

I have to say "I have been, I have seen, I tasted and I am not coming…More »

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 11. New City Restaurant

8392 Kennedy Road
Markham, ON L3R 0W4
(905) 479-3281

Category: Chinese

3.0 star rating
  11/26/2011

I have been coming to New City Restaurant for years.

It did have some renovations and face lift so the decor looks fairly modern.

Food is always decent and you know what you can expect and the prices are reasonable.

The menus are solely in Chinese... I…More »

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 12. Shiso Tree Cafe

3160 Steeles Ave E
Markham, ON L3R 4G9
(905) 479-9319

Categories: Japanese, Italian

4.0 star rating
  11/26/2011

I love LUNCH SPECIALS! Especially lunch specials at Shiso Tree Cafe.

I love Pasta and I love Japanese food! Pasta in Japanese style.... my kind of food!

Lunch Pasta set ($8)

Clam Chowder
- creamy without being overbearing and love those croutons
Garden…More »

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 13. Gourmet Schnitzel House

2286 Kingston Road
Scarborough, ON M1N 1T6
(416) 264-7268

Categories: German, Hungarian

Neighbourhood: Scarborough

3.0 star rating
  11/25/2011 First to Review

The nice owner/server at Gourmet Schnitzel House asked me "Who sent you here?"

"Yay! My Yelp Friend sent me here.........."

He probably realized something fishy going on, when he saw me walked into the empty restaurant alone at 2:30 pm looking for…More »

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 14. Wild Wing

11 William Kitchen Rd
Toronto, ON M1P 5B7
(416) 754-9464

Categories: Canadian (Traditional), Barbeque, Chicken Wings

Neighbourhood: Scarborough

4.0 star rating
  11/25/2011

We ate the hottest wings in the Wild Wing's menu and survived....

We started with

Dusty Muckaroo - Honey Garlic and Extra Hot (5*) A tad too sweet not spicy

Then

Bubba's Backfire - BBQ and Extra Hot (5*) Too sour taste too one dimension

Then

Sweatin…More »

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 15. The Emmet Ray

924 College St
Toronto, ON M6H 1A4
(416) 792-4497

Category: Jazz & Blues

Neighbourhood: Dufferin Grove

4.0 star rating
  11/24/2011

I dig The Emmet Ray.

The drink menu is great! A good selections of Beer, Whiskies and Scotch! The selection of Whiskies really blow my mind. There would  be something here for anyone!!

They  Even have Boneshaker IPA on Draft. Before 9 pm is only $4.50…More »

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 16. Fahmee Bakery & Jamaican Foods

119 Montezuma Trl
Toronto, ON M1V 1H8
(416) 754-2126

Category: Caribbean

Neighbourhood: Scarborough

3.0 star rating
  11/24/2011 First to Review

Fahmee Bakery & Jamaican Foods looks and feels like another sketchy place in a sketchy Scarborough Strip Mall.

The blinds in front of the store kind of always closed and have no business hour posted.

Jerk Pork on Coco Bread ($3)
- Jerk Pork is tender…More »

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 17. Fare Bistro

1097 Queen St E
Toronto, ON M4M 1K7
(416) 645-0914

Category: French

Neighbourhood: Leslieville

3.0 star rating
  11/24/2011

The first impression of Fare Bistro right when I walked in: darkness......

I guess it is good if you want to come here for a date? A romantic date with a candlelight that made you looks good, or can they even see you?

And for me that is not on a…More »

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 18. CIBC - McCowan & Bullock Banking Centre

8675 McCowan Rd
Markham, ON L3P 4H1
(905) 201-0165
4.0 star rating
  11/23/2011 First to Review

I love all the new CIBC branch. They all have similar design with the huge store front 2 storeys windows letting the natural light filter in.

This building used to be part of Canadian Tire before they renovated it to be one of CIBC's branches.

The…More »

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 19. The Bay

5000 Highway 7
Markham, ON L3R 4M9
(905) 513-1770
2.0 star rating
  11/23/2011 First to Review

Shopping at The Bay inside Markville Shopping Centre can be a frustrating experience.

I am on the hunt for a carry one luggage and I thought I go check out what The Bay have on sale..as I naively believe there's really bargain at The Bay.

I fanatically…More »

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 20. Winners 'n More

5000 Hwy 7
Markham, ON L3R 4M9
(905) 415-1441
4.0 star rating
  11/23/2011 First to Review

This Winners-HomeSense's location inside Markville Shopping Centre is my favourite discount store out of all the Winners I been to.

Though it is inside a mall, it is surprisingly spacious. There are always new shippment coming in all the time.

And for…More »

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 21. Markville Shopping Centre

5000 Hwy 7
Markham, ON L3R 0M4
(905) 477-6600
3.0 star rating
  11/23/2011 First to Review

Markville Shopping Centre is the biggest centre in Markham.

Years ago it is more like neighbourhood mall but recent years it is trying to revamp itself into more like a regional mall.

New stores have been moving in like American Eagle, Banana…More »

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 22. Calabria Bakery

5694 Hwy 7 E
Markham, ON L3P 1B1
(905) 471-1033
4.0 star rating
  11/23/2011 First to Review

Calabria Bakery always the place to go when I want to get some home made Italian food, bread or pastries when I am in the area.

They used to located right at the corner of McCowan and Hwy 7 and now they moved further East closer to Markham Road.

The…More »

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 23. Ricos Bar & Bistro

5694 Hwy 7 E
Markham, ON L3P 1B1
(905) 554-5238
3.0 star rating
  11/23/2011 First to Review

Do I have a drinking problem? I just wondering why my Yelp Friend sending me to Ricos Bar & Bistro.

I know now they have a Happy Hour Specials where a pint of domestic beer goes for $4.49 and it is everyday from 11 am to 6 pm and on Wednesday I can…More »

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 24. Le Moonstone @ First Markham Place

3255 Hwy 7
Markham, ON L3R 3P9
(905) 948-9818
3.0 star rating
  11/22/2011 First to Review

Anything that has black sesame always caught my eyes! When I saw the photos of Black Sesame Tofu Pudding ($2.99), I know I want to have some.

How was it?! The Tofu Pudding was not silky smooth at all... and the Black Sesame has the look but not the…More »

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 25. Shanghai Legends

3255 Hwy 7 E
Markham, ON L3R 3P3
(905) 475-8988

Categories: Fast Food, Chinese

3.0 star rating
  11/22/2011 First to Review

It is never easy to make up my mind what I want to eat when I am at First Markham Place. Aside from all the sit down restaurants, there are also numerous choices in the food court itself.

Shanghai Legends is located inside the food court of First…More »

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 26. The Fish House

7501 Woodbine Avenue
Markham, ON L3R 2W1
(905) 948-1982

Categories: Caterers, Seafood

3.0 star rating
  11/22/2011

This review is based on Happy Hour at The Fish House where their appetitizers are on specials.

The wait staffs here are awesome: attentive, friendly and professional. We had great services while sitting at the bar area.

Food wise was kind of meh, if I…More »

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 27. Winners

45 Red Maple Rd
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 4M6
(905) 889-5456
2.0 star rating
  11/21/2011 First to Review

This Winners location is disappointingly small.

Nothing much to look at! I was looking for a suitcase and the selection was pathetic.

Always have a long line to cash out...

The location at Woodbine and 7 is a better choice!!

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 28. Tung Tung Dan Quen King Ltd

4350 Steeles Avenue E
Markham, ON L3R 9V4
(905) 948-1288

Category: Ethnic Food

Neighbourhood: Scarborough

3.0 star rating
  11/21/2011

That smell... that sweet smell of freshly baked mini egg cake always in the air when I walk around Market Village.

Nothing beat having a brown bag of an order of freshly prepared egg cake in your hand. The cake itself is crispy outside, soft and…More »

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 29. Binko Fine Food

3255 Highway 7
Markham, ON L3R 9W6
(905) 513-1808

Category: Grocery

3.0 star rating
  11/20/2011

Binko Fine Food is located inside First Markham Place.

They carries a good selections of sweets and treats from Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong and other Asian Countries.

There are a lot of sweets that are sell by weights or you can go for the packaged…More »

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 30. Ovo Rolo

3255 Hwy 7 E
Markham, ON L3R 3P9

Category: Desserts

4.0 star rating
  11/20/2011

Ovo Rolo is specialized in traditional Egg Roll Cookies. Hand made freshly with dozen of flavours: original, black sesame, seaweed, poppy seed, ginger just to name a few.

The original one I got for $6/24 was quite good and quite pricey. I can…More »

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 31. Lambie Bubble Tea

3255 Hwy 7 E
Markham, ON L3R 3P3

Categories: Tea Rooms, Chinese

3.0 star rating
  11/20/2011 First to Review

A new bubble tea place just opened up in First Markham Place replacing A Place for Us http://www.yelp.ca/biz...

Pretty quiet here on a Sunday afternoon as I stepped into an empty restaurant..

The decor is quite nice with high ceilings. The chairs…More »

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 32. 7 Pizzeria Enoteca

216 Lakeshore Rd E
Oakville, ON L6J 1H8
(905) 842-4777

Categories: Italian, Pizza

4.0 star rating
  11/19/2011

I was just going to copy/paste Vivek and Richies' reviews, but I might get flagged and backlisted, so I just have to write my own version....

Thanks Melanie C for organizing the UYE which gave me an excuse to travel across town to Oakville... and 7…More »

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 33. Kula Yoga Studio

2640 Bristol Cir
Oakville, ON L6H 6Z7
(905) 829-3443

Category: Yoga

4.0 star rating
  11/19/2011

My visit to Kula Yoga Studio using my Passport to Prana was quite pleasant!

Just love the spacious waiting area.. really comfortable set up with large floor to ceiling windows.

2 practice rooms one for heated and one for mostly Ashtanga classes always…More »

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 34. World Bowl

9 East Wilmot St
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1A3
(905) 881-5927

Category: Bowling

3.0 star rating
  11/19/2011

Bowling anyone?!

Cosmic Bowling? Disco Music?

World Bowl just did a renovation so the facilities are up to date and the washrooms are nice and clean.

Rental Shoes for $3 are quite clean and in good condition. Max of 6 people per lane, I hope someone…More »

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 35. Fruity Juice Bar

4300 Steeles Ave E
Markham, ON L3R 0Y5

3.0 star rating
  11/18/2011 First to Review

I am getting really confused when I walked around Pacific Mall. You know how it is when you walking around and you started talking to yourself ..Did I just walked by this place??

Fruity Juice Bar could be called Juice BarS as there are at least 3…More »

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 36. Prince BBQ

4390 Steeles Ave East
Markham, ON L3R 9V6
(905) 479-9868

Category: Barbeque

3.0 star rating
  11/18/2011 First to Review

That whole roast pork hanging  at Prince BBQ sure looked good....

It just looked so massive, crispy, meaty and fatty .... we just could not resist the temptation to order some to give it a try.

The skin I think is the best part of the whole pig, while…More »

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 37. Toronto Weston Flea Market

404 Old Weston Rd
Toronto, ON M6N 3B1
(416) 654-6455

Category: Shopping

2.0 star rating
  11/18/2011

Toronto Weston Flea Market really looks and feels like a market in a Third World Country....

The food market right outside the building itself does have quite a good selections of fresh fruits and vegetables just like a farmer market.

The inside though…More »

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 38. Am-Call Paging Corporation

3255 Hwy 7
Markham, ON L3R 9W6
(905) 513-0800

Category: Local Services

4.0 star rating
  11/17/2011 First to Review

I came here to pick up my new phone... I was excited!!

This location is inside First Markham Place so parking maybe a problem during the weekend.

The staffs here are really polite and anxious to help. They even helped me set up my new phone, and make…More »

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 39. Rogers Wireless

550 Hwy 7 E
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1B9
(905) 882-8668

Category: Mobile Phones

4.0 star rating
  11/17/2011 First to Review

I think we all have a love and hate relationship with all the Mobile Phone Companies in Canada...

I usually prefer doing all my business over the Internet or call Rogers for upgrade directly... but my experience with Am Call might change the pattern…More »

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 40. Starbucks

687 St Clair Ave W
Toronto, ON M6C
(416) 653-8181

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Wychwood

3.0 star rating
  11/17/2011 First to Review

This Starbucks must be facing quite a tough completion from Noir just down the street.

I do like how the space in here. Quite a charming old time vibe with extra high ceiling and the tables are not too close to each other!

The line was long and moving…More »

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