Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
1) fungi mushroom burger- Excellent 2) Aristotle burger- excellent but very drippy 3) original burger- excellent ( it really was consistent) 4) the Texan - with fried jalapenos and naucho chips!_ excellent and very filling . 5) The vegetarian soy burger was so good my vegetarian friend thought that the burger was meat. Wow! that is an endorsement at the top level. I also want to mention another friend of mine wanted a pita instead of a bun and the request was done no problem..They also have their own hot sauce on the table to add. The fries were rated differently. One friend had fries that were old and not good at all. A few others had really good crispy fries. all plates had far too many fries on them. The sweet potato fries with dip were the best!
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Frankie's Diner
994 Queen Street West1) fungi mushroom burger- Excellent 2) Aristotle burger- excellent but very drippy 3) original burger- excellent ( it really was consistent) 4) the Texan - with fried jalapenos and naucho chips!_ excellent and very filling . 5) The vegetarian soy burger was so good my vegetarian friend thought that the burger was meat. Wow! that is an endorsement at the top level. I also want to mention another friend of mine wanted a pita instead of a bun and the request was done no problem..They also have their own hot sauce on the table to add. The fries were rated differently. One friend had fries that were old and not good at all. A few others had really good crispy fries. all plates had far too many fries on them. The sweet potato fries with dip were the best!
The selections are incredible- things like lychee and raspberry or ginger milk. Sometimes they have avocado ice cream on the list as well. You have your choice of your flavour in waffle, sugar or regular cones, OR between cookies (like ginger snaps or chocolate) in a dish , or in cones OR in a cinnamon bun. We just ate hamburgers around the corner ( Frankies) so I couldn't fit any fancy type. I had to go with a single scoop of chocolate peanut butter in a cone . Soooo Creamy.
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Bang Bang Ice Cream & Bakery
93A Ossington AveThe selections are incredible- things like lychee and raspberry or ginger milk. Sometimes they have avocado ice cream on the list as well. You have your choice of your flavour in waffle, sugar or regular cones, OR between cookies (like ginger snaps or chocolate) in a dish , or in cones OR in a cinnamon bun. We just ate hamburgers around the corner ( Frankies) so I couldn't fit any fancy type. I had to go with a single scoop of chocolate peanut butter in a cone . Soooo Creamy.
Chic space with raw oysters & creative small plates of ocean wise seafood, plus happy-hour specials.
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Fishbar
217 Ossington AvenueChic space with raw oysters & creative small plates of ocean wise seafood, plus happy-hour specials.
Limited seasonal dishes & a rotating selection of experimental beer in a small brew house with patio.
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Bellwoods Brewery
124 Ossington AveLimited seasonal dishes & a rotating selection of experimental beer in a small brew house with patio.
This takeaway spot specializes in mac 'n' cheese, including BBQ pulled pork & vegan options.
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Bobbie Sue's Mac + Cheese
162 Ossington AveThis takeaway spot specializes in mac 'n' cheese, including BBQ pulled pork & vegan options.
Montecito
299 Adelaide St WThe kale salad is to die for...
The patties are ground in-house daily at this snug burger joint with a patio & microbrews on tap.
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BQM Burger and Craft Beer Ossington
210 Ossington AveThe patties are ground in-house daily at this snug burger joint with a patio & microbrews on tap.
Korean small plates, plus imaginative cocktails served in a hip, bar like spot with a chill vibe.
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ODDSEOUL
90 Ossington AveKorean small plates, plus imaginative cocktails served in a hip, bar like spot with a chill vibe.
Canadian-French bistro with a weekly menu of classics-inspired fare made from local ingredients.
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Union
72 Ossington AveCanadian-French bistro with a weekly menu of classics-inspired fare made from local ingredients.
Cozy destination known for its ceviche, plus a small plates menu mixing Asian & Pan-Latin tastes.
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Foxley
207 Ossington AveCozy destination known for its ceviche, plus a small plates menu mixing Asian & Pan-Latin tastes.
Relaxed, artsy eatery whipping up imaginative Malaysian street food & shareable plates.
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Soos
94 Ossington AveRelaxed, artsy eatery whipping up imaginative Malaysian street food & shareable plates.
Welcoming bistro like spot serving shared meze plates & main dishes like grilled lamb & seafood.
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Mamakas Taverna
80 Ossington AveWelcoming bistro like spot serving shared meze plates & main dishes like grilled lamb & seafood.
4.8 out of 5 stars on Zagat.
Creative Canadian fare inspired by natives & early settlers served in a stylish, bright space.
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Boralia
4.8 out of 5 stars on Zagat.
Creative Canadian fare inspired by natives & early settlers served in a stylish, bright space.
Wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas made with simple ingredients & served in a bustling space.
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Pizzeria Libretto
221 Ossington AveWood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas made with simple ingredients & served in a bustling space.
High ceilings & modern furniture create a chic setting for French-inspired dishes & seasonal drinks.
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Böehmer
93 Ossington AveHigh ceilings & modern furniture create a chic setting for French-inspired dishes & seasonal drinks.
Cabal
782 King St WVery chic place for the trendy but not snobby.
Weslodge Saloon
480 King St WThey make one heck of a good Old Fashioned.
Jacobs & Co. Steakhouse
12 Brant StVery high end steak.
The Emerson Restaurant
1279 Bloor St WFabulous eats. The place is small and intimate
Edulis Restaurant
169 Niagara StAstonishingly great meals.
Delicious for both baked goods with coffee and a very high end dinner option.
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Colette Grand Café at Holt Renfrew Yorkdale
3401 Dufferin StDelicious for both baked goods with coffee and a very high end dinner option.
Le Sélect Bistro
432 Wellington St WBreakfast and dinner.
Susur Lee's stylish eatery for creative Asian & French-influenced small plates meant for sharing and great cocktails.
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Lee
497 King St WSusur Lee's stylish eatery for creative Asian & French-influenced small plates meant for sharing and great cocktails.
High end Sushi & small plates of inventive Japanese cuisine served in a trendy setting with weekend DJs.
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Blowfish
668 King Street WestHigh end Sushi & small plates of inventive Japanese cuisine served in a trendy setting with weekend DJs.
Amazing new tepanyaki place, great service, quality food and a decent chef with skills on knives. Definitely worth a shot. Oh and $4 pints!
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Hibachi Teppanyaki & Bar
550 Wellington St WAmazing new tepanyaki place, great service, quality food and a decent chef with skills on knives. Definitely worth a shot. Oh and $4 pints!
It in or take out. Lunch or light dinner, a great fish place.
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The One That Got Away
581 King St WIt in or take out. Lunch or light dinner, a great fish place.
Classic Spanish cuisine (from tapas to paella), wine & cocktails served in a stylish, airy and hip setting.
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Patria
478 King St WClassic Spanish cuisine (from tapas to paella), wine & cocktails served in a stylish, airy and hip setting.
Mitzi's Cafe
100 Sorauren AvenueBreakfast - Best oatmeal pancake in the whole wide world.
Harlem Underground
745 Queen St WYummy food.
Brewed coffee, espresso-based drinks & baked goods in a subdued setting featuring local art.
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Jimmy's Coffee
107 Portland StBrewed coffee, espresso-based drinks & baked goods in a subdued setting featuring local art.
La Palette
492 Queen St WGreat French cuisine that isn't harsh on your wallet.
Thompson Diner
550 Wellington St W24 hour upscale diner.
The “Ping Gai" is delicious, a generous portion and very easy on the wallet. Their fantastic desserts are superb.
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Queen Mother Cafe
208 Queen St WThe “Ping Gai" is delicious, a generous portion and very easy on the wallet. Their fantastic desserts are superb.
Second Cup
145 Queens Quay WCoffee and free wifi.
Delysées
131 Ossington AvenueYummyness galour
Bar Wellington
520 Wellington St WBreakfast and beer with a quaint patio.
Weekend brunch, good food and it becomes a night club after 10 on the weekend.
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Brassaii
461 King St WWeekend brunch, good food and it becomes a night club after 10 on the weekend.
Wilbur Mexicana
552 King St WMexican and beer.
Home of the Brave
589 King St WCreative interpretations of American-inspired dishes.
Cavolo Nero, Gusto 101's famous salad stands up to the reputation.
Organic kale, pecorino, pine nuts
Want a protein kick? Savour the polipo dish. Grilled octopus, olive tapenade & fried capers.
Do try the new Ananas colada cocktail.
Amaro, coconut cream, spiced rum, yum yum! A Great way to end as a dessert also.
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Gusto 101
101 Portland StCavolo Nero, Gusto 101's famous salad stands up to the reputation.
Organic kale, pecorino, pine nuts
Want a protein kick? Savour the polipo dish. Grilled octopus, olive tapenade & fried capers.
Do try the new Ananas colada cocktail.
Amaro, coconut cream, spiced rum, yum yum! A Great way to end as a dessert also.
Good cocktails, good wine, good food, good service, good vibe. What's not to like?
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Bar Buca
2 Portland StGood cocktails, good wine, good food, good service, good vibe. What's not to like?
Good food, fast and friendly service and decent pub atmosphere.
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Fynn's of Temple Bar
489 King St WGood food, fast and friendly service and decent pub atmosphere.
Loblaws
585 Queen St WGroceries, pre-prepared meals and bakery.
The Drake Hotel
1150 Queen St WFood, drinks, and TIFF parties.
Drinks & Nightlife
Small, unpretentious hangout with mismatched furniture, a lounge like back room & a cozy patio.
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Sweaty Betty's
13 Ossington AveSmall, unpretentious hangout with mismatched furniture, a lounge like back room & a cozy patio.
Chic, dimly lit watering hole dedicated to top-shelf tequilas, plus Mexican tapas & live music.
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Reposado
136 Ossington AveChic, dimly lit watering hole dedicated to top-shelf tequilas, plus Mexican tapas & live music.
Sightseeing
What was, when it was built, the tallest free standing structure in the world.
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CN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdWhat was, when it was built, the tallest free standing structure in the world.
The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) also known as "The Ex" is one of North America’s largest annual fairs. The CNE offers up 18 days of amusement park rides, live entertainment, food, shopping, and more. And, if you’re an airplane enthusiast, the Canadian International Air Show drops jaws every summer when their pilots perform dare-devil loop-de-loops and synchronized maneuvers on the last weekend of the summer. Alongside the rides, games and food, the CNE boast loads of concerts, performances and special events. Dates: August 19, 2016 - September 05, 2016
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Canadian National Exhibition
210 Princes' BlvdThe Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) also known as "The Ex" is one of North America’s largest annual fairs. The CNE offers up 18 days of amusement park rides, live entertainment, food, shopping, and more. And, if you’re an airplane enthusiast, the Canadian International Air Show drops jaws every summer when their pilots perform dare-devil loop-de-loops and synchronized maneuvers on the last weekend of the summer. Alongside the rides, games and food, the CNE boast loads of concerts, performances and special events. Dates: August 19, 2016 - September 05, 2016
Parks & Nature
Victoria Memorial Square
10 Niagara StSmall park right outside your front door.
Trinity Bellwoods Park
790 Queen St WLarge park on the eternally hip Queen Street West.
Stanley Park
890 King St WMedium size park with a public pool and tennis courts.
Arts & Culture
The Fort York Visitor Centre is now open on the south side of Garrison Common. Designed by the award-winning Canadian team of Patkau Architects Inc / Kearns Mancini Architects Inc, this new facility helps the Fort tell its 200-year story and orient visitors to the entire 43-acre National Historic Site.
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Fort York
250 Fort York BlvdThe Fort York Visitor Centre is now open on the south side of Garrison Common. Designed by the award-winning Canadian team of Patkau Architects Inc / Kearns Mancini Architects Inc, this new facility helps the Fort tell its 200-year story and orient visitors to the entire 43-acre National Historic Site.
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WWorld class art and exhibits.
Roy Thomson Hall
60 Simcoe StMusic soothes even the savage beast...
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkWorld class exhibits.
Saved from oblivion a few decades ago by the flamboyant discount retailer “Honest” Ed Mirvish, the Royal Alexandra Theatre, which opened in 1907, is the epitome of old-world theatre opulence. From the thousands of single light bulbs that make up the marquee, to waist-coated ushers and polished brass railings, hand-carved walnut and cherry wood, sumptuous red velvet seats and private boxes separated by heavy curtains, this Alex lives up to the royalty of its name. Throughout the years, the theatre has housed performances by theatre greats like John and Ethel Barrymore, Orson Welles, Deborah Kerr and Edith Piaf.
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Royal Alexandra Theatre
260 King St WSaved from oblivion a few decades ago by the flamboyant discount retailer “Honest” Ed Mirvish, the Royal Alexandra Theatre, which opened in 1907, is the epitome of old-world theatre opulence. From the thousands of single light bulbs that make up the marquee, to waist-coated ushers and polished brass railings, hand-carved walnut and cherry wood, sumptuous red velvet seats and private boxes separated by heavy curtains, this Alex lives up to the royalty of its name. Throughout the years, the theatre has housed performances by theatre greats like John and Ethel Barrymore, Orson Welles, Deborah Kerr and Edith Piaf.
Factory Theatre is of the same generation and importance as fellow non-profit alternatives Theatre Passe Muraille and Tarragon Theatre. In its history, the theatre has produced more than 150 new Canadian plays on the mainstage and 500 more in workshop and other formats. Housed in an attractive Victorian mansion, the Factory Theatre operates two theatre spaces. The upstairs Mainspace is a 200-seat house that has the feel of an old sanctuary. Downstairs, the Studio Theatre Cafe is a long, narrow, intimate space with 100 seats. Both the mainspace and studio cafes have licensed lounges where refreshments are served before and after the show.
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Factory Theatre
125 Bathurst StFactory Theatre is of the same generation and importance as fellow non-profit alternatives Theatre Passe Muraille and Tarragon Theatre. In its history, the theatre has produced more than 150 new Canadian plays on the mainstage and 500 more in workshop and other formats. Housed in an attractive Victorian mansion, the Factory Theatre operates two theatre spaces. The upstairs Mainspace is a 200-seat house that has the feel of an old sanctuary. Downstairs, the Studio Theatre Cafe is a long, narrow, intimate space with 100 seats. Both the mainspace and studio cafes have licensed lounges where refreshments are served before and after the show.
Princess of Wales Theatre
300 King St WSome of the best theatre this side of Broadway!
The Lower Ossington has become one of our favourite Toronto venues over the years, having seen many of their shows. This latest production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat was THE BEST YET, (and we have seen some fantastic shows there)..!! Hard to pin-point a favourite...
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Lower Ossington Theatre
100 Ossington AveThe Lower Ossington has become one of our favourite Toronto venues over the years, having seen many of their shows. This latest production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat was THE BEST YET, (and we have seen some fantastic shows there)..!! Hard to pin-point a favourite...
Shopping
Big, bold and beautiful, the Eaton Centre is a one of a kind shopping experience.
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CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge StBig, bold and beautiful, the Eaton Centre is a one of a kind shopping experience.
Essentials
Groceries, sun tan lotion, medication and batteries can all be found here.
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Shoppers Drug Mart
388 King St WGroceries, sun tan lotion, medication and batteries can all be found here.
Groceries, sun tan lotion, medication and batteries can all be found here.
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Shoppers Drug Mart
388 King St WGroceries, sun tan lotion, medication and batteries can all be found here.