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Patio Lanterns

12 Items

Patio side in the city.

1. Sunnyside Pavilion Cafe
VIBE This is one of my favourite beach side…
2. Ouzeri
3.5 stars VIBE Ouzeri is in the heart of…
3. Café Diplomatico
I was super starving so I came here for some quick…

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Libations

42 Items

Where to get a good stiff...drink.

1. Cold Tea
Do I review? Don't I review? Sigh. That's how…
2. The Cobourg
VIBE I'm giving this place five stars because it…
3. The Comrade
VIBE Dark. Slick looking from the outside but not…

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King West and environs

13 Items

King and Spadina area to Bathurst and Wellington area. Includes Spadina, Adelaide et al.

1. Thompson Toronto
This is a review of the rooftop. VIBE Best view…
2. The Hoxton
I was here to see the Dragonette Show for Canadian…
3. The Devil's Martini
We were drunk. It was Friday. What better time to…

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Hipster Havens

27 Items

pretty self explanatory. Look for lots of Plaid and disheveled hair but good eats and drinks.

1. Bicyclette
4.5 stars Fellas, if you like your date's outfit,…
2. The Ace
This place is so lovely! If you want comfort food,…
3. Hopgood's Foodliner
This place just had it's soft opening on Thursday…

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Junction

1 Item

Use your conjunctions in what is the weirdest-to-get-to neighbourhood I've found in the city. But it's a gem!

1. 3030
First to Review! We had every single thing on the…

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Annex

5 Items

St. George to Bathurst on Bloor and north to Davenport/Dupont.

1. Playa Cabana
VIBE This feels more like a Cuban little hideaway…
2. The Harbord Room
VIBE It's patio season, which means The Harbord…
3. L'unita
Number 9 of my Restaurant Resolutions completed! …

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Last Chance for Romance

22 Items

From First Date to Save the Date, where to take your sweetie.

1. Estiatorio VOLOS
VIBE Volos is in the heart of downtown at York…
2. Origin
VIBE I came back here a year later for a UYE I…
3. Acadia Restaurant
We went to this restaurant on October 27, 2011 …

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Mexicana

12 Items

Mexican food. I'm a fan.

1. Chino Locos
I was excited to try Chino Locos because a few…
2. Chipotle Mexican Grill
VIBE Fast paced but slow moving. It seems like…
3. El Trompo Taco Bar
VIBE This place doesn't look like much on the…

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All Time Favourites

14 Items

The Near.Afar. approved all time faves in terms of service and quality. Places that get my service time and again.

1. Holy Chuck
So this is the second time to Holy Chuck and it…
2. The Stockyards
VIBE Easily one of my top favourite places to eat…
3. Chipotle Mexican Grill
VIBE Fast paced but slow moving. It seems like…

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Dive Bars

8 Items

Let's jump off that board, shall we?

1. Sneaky Dee's
VIBE It's dirty; dilapidated; there's always a…
2. Gale's Snack Bar
I'm giving this place four stars just for…
3. Ronnie's Local 069
VIBE Dirty Hipster. You have reached the…

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Queen West

11 Items

The first part of Queen St. downtown from University to Bathurst.

1. Nota Bene
Overview of my UYE Burger Tasting! Review number…
2. H & M
Out of the four H&Ms I went to in a weekend, this…
3. Banh Mi Boys
All I have to say is "Kimchi Fries." Gat damn. For…

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Yummy Yummy Sandwiches

15 Items

Sandwiches that I am err slightly obsessed with.

1. Ravi Soups
VIBE I love the Adelaide street location. If you…
2. Black Camel
VIBE It's not as small as I thought. And its…
3. Meat & Bread
VIBE When I plan a trip, I like to part-plan and…

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It's Just Lunch

32 Items

No big deal. Just the second meal of the day. Where you will usually see me salivating in line.

1. Thobors Boulangerie Patisserie…
3.8 stars Came back here for lunch with a friend.…
2. Chipotle Mexican Grill
VIBE Fast paced but slow moving. It seems like…
3. Holy Chuck
So this is the second time to Holy Chuck and it…

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Danforth/Riverdale

38 Items

My hood. Includes Pape and Riverdale/

1. The Only Cafe
A Danforth favourite, that's for sure. VIBE…
2. Burger Stomper
This gourmet burger and milkshake bar JUST opened…
3. Circus Books and Music
I really really like the selection here. VIBE…

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30 Day Challenge

28 Items

My reviews for the November 2011 Toronto Yelp Group 30 Day Challenge.

1. Acadia Restaurant
We went to this restaurant on October 27, 2011 …
2. 416 Snack Bar
Still as crowded as ever; still hard to get the…
3. The Film Buff East
VIBE It's a video store. So film buffs. However,…

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Sweets and Treats

16 Items

Bakeries and specific restaurants where I felt the dessert was outstanding.

1. Danish Pastry Shop
VIBE This bakery reminds me of Europe. And as…
2. Nota Bene
Overview of my UYE Burger Tasting! Review number…
3. Jedd's Frozen Custard
VIBE Ok. Love! What a great alternative to meet…

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College Street

9 Items

also part of Little Italy. The good, bad and ugly.

1. Acadia Restaurant
We went to this restaurant on October 27, 2011 …
2. Sneaky Dee's
VIBE It's dirty; dilapidated; there's always a…
3. The Green Grind
I came here on Vivek's recommendation. What a…

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Opa! Greek Eats

10 Items

I'm a Danforth veteran so here's where I eat Greek. Alternate Titles:
1. Yo Bro, Greek Food, Bro, Malaka;
2. My Big Fat Greek ...list of where to eat this yummy cuisine.

1. Serano Bakery
A block and a half away from the Mortimer campus…
2. Mezes
VIBE This is one of the most popular Greek…
3. Estiatorio VOLOS
VIBE Volos is in the heart of downtown at York…

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Unique Toronto

20 Items

Places that are uniquely Torontonian ..whether it's a park, church or event space.

1. High Park
High Park holds many memories for me, especially…
2. Trinity Bellwoods Park
Once home to the original Trinity College at UofT…
3. McMichael Canadian Art…
Located in Kleinberg, about an hour outside of…

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Pizza

10 Items

Mamma Mia! I love a good za.

1. Pizzeria Libretto
I tried the meatballs and they did not disappoint!…
2. Bar Salumi
What happens when you have an awkward date at a…
3. Mercatto
VIBE The Bay St. location is going to be filled…

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Mount Plesant

5 Items

A lovely little street in Toronto that I'm exploring one lunchtime at a time.

1. Penrose Fish & Chips
I've been hearing about this place for a while so…
2. Thobors Boulangerie Patisserie…
3.8 stars Came back here for lunch with a friend.…
3. Jules Cafe Patisserie
I went on a mission to Thobor's and found out the…

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Ossington

12 Items

Restos, Vintage and Used Bookstores. Love it.

1. Crafted by Te Aro
4.5 stars It's nice to get to a new wi-fi, err,…
2. Yours Truly
4.8 stars -.2 points for our bartender. She was a…
3. Salt Wine Bar
3.5 stars VIBE I love the look of this place.…

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Top O' The Morning

10 Items

Yummy breakfast and brunch spots.

1. The Stockyards
VIBE Easily one of my top favourite places to eat…
2. Grapefruit Moon
VIBE Grapefruit Moon (or GM) really feels like a…
3. Cafe Crepe
VIBE This is across from the Much Music building…

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Fish and Chips

7 Items

Where I eat Halibut.

1. Duckworth's Fish & Chips Ltd
3.5 STARS VIBE - haven't been in; I've had…
2. Off The Hook
Off The Hook Part Three Good news! I got in…
3. Chippy's Fish and Chips
I'd say 3.5 stars I also think the Annex location…

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Yonge & Eg

23 Items

North of Bloor does exist.

1. Chipotle Mexican Grill
VIBE Fast paced but slow moving. It seems like…
2. Urban Outfitters
3.5 Stars VIBE So there's a new location at…
3. Panago Pizza
Whoo Hoo! First to review the Eglinton location.…

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Burger Time

18 Items

I love a good burger. Where I've been.

1. The Burger's Priest
So after a few months of not being able to get…
2. Allen's
Came back here on a Friday night on a spontaneous…
3. Keg Steakhouse & Bar
The majority of the general public come here for…

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Italian

11 Items

Pasta, pizza and everywhere in between. I love my Italian food!

1. Pizzeria Libretto
I tried the meatballs and they did not disappoint!…
2. Bar Salumi
What happens when you have an awkward date at a…
3. Mercatto
VIBE The Bay St. location is going to be filled…

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West Queen West

15 Items

Or Queen West West. From Bathurst to Dufferin on the strip.

1. C Squared
2.5 stars VIBE This is another one that moved…
2. Bicyclette
4.5 stars Fellas, if you like your date's outfit,…
3. Heel Boy
VIBE Looovee the layout of the new location! PS…

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Parkdale

10 Items

aka Hipsterdome

1. Grand Electric
VIBE I won't wax poetic on the other reviews so…
2. Salvador Darling
I was here for a friend's birthday party and I…
3. Local Kitchen & Winebar
Where do I begin?! This was on my restaurant…

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Working on My Fitness

1 Item

Where I've worked out. Excludes Yoga Studios.

1. Quad East
VIBE Quad East is your friendly neighbourhood…

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Leslieville

15 Items

Toronto's Brooklyn. And quite lovely.

1. B&B Fish And Chips
I was craving greasy and it's a long weekend so…
2. Ascari Enoteca
200th Review! I've heard the raves about this…
3. The Comrade
VIBE Dark. Slick looking from the outside but not…

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Dundas West and West West

13 Items

this area is going to new lengths and a bunch of spots are popping up here. So let's write about em!

1. The Federal
2.8 Stars (it's my Yelp and I'll 2.8 if I want…
2. The Monkey's Paw
One of the coolest and oddest shops in the T Dot.…
3. Porchetta & Co
VIBE This tiny Italian sandwich spot is one of…

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Bloor/Yorkville

13 Items

It's more than the old TIFF stomping grounds and hair salons. Ok, maybe not.

1. Sushi Inn
One of my fave sushi joints in the city. Cheap and…
2. Seven Grams
VIBE I was intrigued by the name of this cafe.…
3. Aldo
I was pretty harsh in my last review. I went back…

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Rosedale to St. Clair

8 Items

North of Bloor is pretty nice. You just don't know it yet.

1. Holy Chuck
So this is the second time to Holy Chuck and it…
2. L'unita
Number 9 of my Restaurant Resolutions completed! …
3. Delica Kitchen
4.5 stars. Where do I even start?! VIBE I love…

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The Toronto Near.Afar.…

13 Items

Where I take out of towners when they're in town. My greatest hits.

1. Khao San Road
Yes, the line ups are crazy and it's always packed…
2. Ravi Soups
VIBE I love the Adelaide street location. If you…
3. Drake General Store
VIBE It's an extension of the Drake. So too cool…

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Beauty and the Beast

5 Items

Hopefully, more beauty than beast. Where I get my hair done and nails did.

1. Industry Hairdressing & Beauty
4.5 stars Is it just me or whenever I call a…
2. Allan Parss Salon
VIBE Very chic. White and sparkly all around. You…
3. Blo Blow Dry Bar
VIBE - KING AND BATHURST LOCATION Blo salon is a…

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Bookworm

9 Items

Bookstores.

1. Ben McNally Books
VIBE I thought I was the only one that came here…
2. Indigo Books Music & More
VIBE I quite like the layout of this location.…
3. Chapters
Say what you will about our Canadian big box…

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Vintage

6 Items

Where to go to look like a hipster dah-ling.

1. The Future Of Frances Watson
This is a really great vintage store. Le Love! …
2. Philistine
VIBE A wee small but it's a vintage store. THE…
3. I Miss You
If you want high end vintage, this is the place to…

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Where I internet

13 Items

Lattes and Wi-Fi. For a good plug in call....oh, get your mind out of the gutter!

1. The Green Grind
I came here on Vivek's recommendation. What a…
2. Aroma Espresso Bar
VIBE Located in the heart of the Annex, Aroma is…
3. Voulez Vous Cafe
VIBE With a French name, it has a French vibe.…

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Entertainment District

6 Items

In and around.

1. Jack Astor's Bar & Grill
VIBE The two star is more for my bad date and…
2. Nota Bene
Overview of my UYE Burger Tasting! Review number…
3. The Office Pub
3.5 stars Firstly, why would you name your bar a…

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Parks and Rec

7 Items

Not the TV show but the lovely landscape of parks and other fun urban things in our fair metropolis.

1. High Park
High Park holds many memories for me, especially…
2. Withrow Park
I'm biased because I live near this park, but it's…
3. Toronto Music Garden
One of my Toronto secrets. It's so peaceful here…

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Clothes

20 Items

Sometimes I like to shop. Where I'm refitting the wardrobe.

1. Club Monaco
VIBE Design Porn Alert! Yes, at Club Monaco. the…
2. Banana Republic
VIBE It's on Bloor Street so it's impeccably…
3. $tretch Thrift Store
It's Chinese New Year so what better time to drop…

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Kensington Market

8 Items

My fave neighbourhood in the city.

1. Agave Y Aguacate
Right in the heart of Kensington Market on Agusta…
2. Cold Tea
Do I review? Don't I review? Sigh. That's how…
3. Courage My Love
4.5 STARS How can you not LOVE Courage My Love?!…

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Shoes

5 Items

Where I get the spring in my step. Eh? Eh!

1. Town Shoes
What I love about Town Shoes is that if you're…
2. Aldo
I was pretty harsh in my last review. I went back…
3. Brown's Shoes
I'm surprised there was no section for Brown's…

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Gifts and Stationary

6 Items

More unique stores in TO where I buy my gifts and stationary.

1. Indigo Books Music & More
VIBE I quite like the layout of this location.…
2. Drake General Store
VIBE It's an extension of the Drake. So too cool…
3. IQ Living
VIBE A lot of stainless steel and very friendly…

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Hotels and Hostels

4 Items

I stay in quite a few of them. So here's mine for Toronto and beyond.

1. The Planet Traveler
I wrote a review of this on my blog complete with…
2. Gladstone Hotel
Melody Bar Burger - 3 Stars So I had the burger…
3. The Westin Harbour Castle,…
4 STARS FOR MY STAY (back in the day) 3 STARS FOR…

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Sushi and Seafood

7 Items

Something smells fishy in here.

1. The One That Got Away
VIBE It's really cute in here. Light and airy.…
2. New Generation Sushi
VIBE You're here for the sushi, first and…
3. Salt Wine Bar
3.5 stars VIBE I love the look of this place.…

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Coffee, Cafe, Chillax

13 Items

A compendium of caffeinated joints in the city.

1. The Green Grind
I came here on Vivek's recommendation. What a…
2. Sense Appeal Coffee Roasters
Yay! This is my 100th review and my favourite…
3. Rooster Coffee House
One of my favourite, if not my favourite, coffee…