Bar Isabel - College and Shaw - (new restaurant by Grant van Gameren )
I liked the tongue but the grilled octopus was unbelievably good. Roast squash was also tasty. The fried chicken was well done and nicely paired with the eggplant. Service was excellent. Atmosphere...
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Thanks for the report Worth noting that the Toronto Cocktail (basically a Manhattan, made with Fernet Branca instead of Vermouth) doesn't originate here (it seems to have been invented in New York and...
View ArticleFood Events - 2013 - (Toronto and rest of Ontario)
Heard an ad today for the "Canadian Tire Home and Auto Show" at the North Building of the Metro Convention centre: http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/ResearchCentre/HomeAutoShow.jsp It is free. Appearances...
View ArticleTrip Request Part II
You chose well on your last trip. Try Actinolite, George (higher price), Buca, and something ethnic (ask about which might interest you). And Soma for chocolate.
View Article"MAKKAH" - Delicious Indian Food at Insanely Cheap Price!!
Are they the same owners as the two Danforth locations? I assume so... The Donlands location is our go to. There is another location on Danforth, further east, somewhere between Victoria Park and Main.
View ArticleAce's Frozen Bake Your Own's - thoughts?
These are on sale at loblaws this week. Just picked up 3 boxes of the demi-baguettes today. 2.99 for a box of 2.
View ArticleNeed Dim Sum Guidance
You are most welcome!! Glad you all had a good 'chow-time'. Did you manage to find out whether they use 'lard' in any of their 'vegetarian dishes'??!!
View Article2013 Alphonso Mangos
Possibly! The box of alphonso mangoes that I bought are from a company called Alisha Mangoes, exported by Three Circles Exports of Mumbai, India. None of the mangoes have individual stickers, and...
View ArticleIt's Indian Now?
Just went to LTH tonight with the fam for the first time in a year or two. The place is still rocking it (and possibly might be even better than before). We got the usual: vegetable combo sizzler...
View ArticleAft Kitchen and Bar - New BBQ at Queen and Broadview
Haha that is harsh. What about Bonjour Brioche?? That place is pretty outstanding!
View Article"MAKKAH" - Delicious Indian Food at Insanely Cheap Price!!
I used to like the Makkah on Danforth as it was close to where I stayed. Its okay....not the best by any means.
View ArticleA-ok foods (ramen by yours truly)
i heard that they use pork broth for their vegetable ramen. can anyone confirm?
View ArticleBoudin Noir in Toronto?
The Cumbrae Farms Boudin Noir is delicate and fragrant, you can prick the fragile skin and gently cook it over cast iron and some fat for 20 minutes. I took CF's Boudin Noir out of the skin, so it just...
View ArticleBar Isabel - College and Shaw - (new restaurant by Grant van Gameren )
What kind of glassware are we talking? Like these?...
View ArticleYou have $10 for a meal, where do you go in Toronto?
Gales Snack Bar at Carlaw and Eastern. Most expensive thing on the menu is the hot turkey sandwich for 3.75. (real turkey, peas, carrots, fries, and gravy) Since the coffee is only .65 TWO can eat for...
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