Categories:
Sandwiches,
Soup
Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Downtown Core
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I love the Adelaide street location. If you walk by, you may miss it (but it's right beside Khao San Road).
Really beautiful communal wooden table that I want for my kitchen right in the middle of the space and a lovely hidden outdoor patio in…More »
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It's not as small as I thought. And its across from Rosedale station (not Summerhill...though I appreciated the detour of wine tasting at the local liquor store).
My guess is there are very long line ups at lunch so I opted for dinner time and…More »
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When I plan a trip, I like to part-plan and part-leave my findings up to the universe. I never researched Meat and Bread despite its press but able to stumble upon it while walking over to the Vancouver Convention Centre. It was karmic…More »
Categories:
Cheese Shops,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Niagara
Nothing beats a drizzly Saturday afternoon than a grilled cheese sammie. I was craving the Los Angeles so I headed down since I hadn't been since its inception two months ago.
It was gooey and ooey and hit every sweet and sour spot. Yumo!
Another…More »
Woot Woot! First to Review.
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I was here for a media event so I got a tasting of the whole menu.…
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Category:
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Trinity Bellwoods
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This tiny Italian sandwich spot is one of the best things to happen to the gentrification of Dundas West and for good reason: their sandwiches are delicious! Though many a hipster may pop in, I see a lot of foodies and local restaurant owners…More »
Categories:
Canadian (New),
Bars
Neighbourhoods: Niagara, West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods
I went here last week with a foodie friend.
VIBE: This place, which was the old Oddfellows, really does feel like a farmhouse: wood encompasses the interiors and there's a very cool collage of photos representing Cumbrae farms, where County General…More »
Category:
Cheese Shops
Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant and Davisville, Yonge and Eglinton
VIBE
It's a cheese shop, so lots of cheese.
The guy that works here is pretty blue collar. He won't serve you. You have to ask him questions. *Annoying!
I ATE
I came here because I was told about their fabulous $5 sandwich special at lunch.
Again, I…More »
Category:
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant and Davisville
3.8 stars
Came back here for lunch with a friend.
It is SO French in here. A dialogue, if you will:
Friend: "Can I have the French Burger?"
Cashier/Baker: "No. No more."
Friend: "Okay. Can I have the tartine gratinee?"
Cashier/Baker: "No. No more."
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After hearing all of the buzz, I had to take a walk over.
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Small. Very french. Ladies who lunch.…
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It's really cute in here. Light and airy. Tin ceilings. We got take-out so I didn't really look around too much. It's nice for a casual eat.
THE GOODS
I heard mixed feelings about the halibut and chips so I opted for the halibut sandwich. It was…More »
I made a video on this restaurant. Feel free to Like It on My City Lives (Pink Button--I won't force you but it would be nice). Thanks! And it's a great tip. Plus, see me in all of my dorkiness.
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The Bloor St. location is…More »
Category:
Delis
Neighbourhoods: Yonge and St. Clair, Deer Park
4.5 stars. Where do I even start?!
VIBE
I love the clean, white interior. It's like Martha Stewart's interior savvy niece decorated in here. You've got the tiled floors, silver stainless steel displays for the food, silver stools and cute little…More »
3.5 Stars
VIBE
It feels like a modern country kitchen. You know those test kitchens that they have for magazines? It felt like I was in one of those. I felt like Elizabeth Baird (famous Canadian Living cook , editor and personality) was going to drop…More »
Category:
Sandwiches
Neighbourhoods: Dufferin Grove, Little Portugal, Beaconsfield Village
3.5 to 4 stars
VIBE
I really like the non-chalant, cool laid back vibe here. I also really like the vintage signs they have in the back. It's really inviting here. The owner, Karen, is also really nice and came over to talk to us and tell us her…More »
Category:
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: The Danforth
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Not a fancy place. We're talking Danforth east of Greenwood here. The decor has a lot to be desired. But Neil, the owner, is so friendly! It's one of those "for everyone" type of places that attract families and hungry Yelpers alike.
I ATE
Duh.…More »
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It's patio season, which means The Harbord Room's tiny space opens up a bit more in the back. And boy, do they have a lovely patio! There aren't a lot of deuces on the patio, so my seat was in direct vision of the sun but once it went down, it…More »
Patio Lanterns (12)Patio side in the city. |
Libations (42)Where to get a good stiff...drink. |
King West and environs (13)King and Spadina area to Bathurst and Wellington area. Includes Spadina, Adelaide et al. |
Hipster Havens (27)pretty self explanatory. Look for lots of Plaid and disheveled hair but good eats and drinks. |
Junction (1)Use your conjunctions in what is the weirdest-to-get-to neighbourhood I've found in the city. But it's a gem! |
Annex (5)St. George to Bathurst on Bloor and north to Davenport/Dupont. |
Last Chance for Romance (22)From First Date to Save the Date, where to take your sweetie. |
Mexicana (12)Mexican food. I'm a fan. |
All Time Favourites (14)The Near.Afar. approved all time faves in terms of service and quality. Places that get my service time and again. |
Dive Bars (8)Let's jump off that board, shall we? |
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333 Useful, 205 Funny, and 250 Cool
East York, ON
Yelping SinceSeptember 2011
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