Ritz for roti near Yonge & Eglinton----any experiences?
A very good question. I tried the roti at the Ritz and it was decent. I had the vegetarian and my companion tried chicken. Decent but not great. Does one really have to go to Island Foods to get great?...
View ArticleAnyone try the "new" Family Thai on Danforth?
Thanks for the feedback. I don't think I'll be in any rush to try it then as it doesn't sound like it's too authentic and more like a Green Basil (which I wouldn't go back to). But if anyone else has...
View ArticleOTTAWA: Raw Cashews in Bulk?
Looking to buy raw (as opposed to roasted), unsalted cashews in larger quantities (5 kg or more) in or near Ottawa (we live in Petawawa). Locally Bulk Barn has them for $10.55/lb, hoping to buy for...
View ArticleLondon Ontario cheap and cheerful?
My 10,000 calorie/day chowpuppy has tranferred to Western. We are looking for updates in the cheap and cheerful department, particularly but not limited to chinese, vietnamese and japonese. I have read...
View ArticleBar Isabel, Cava, Carmen, Patria, Toritos - $$$ aside, how do they compare,...
Any more word on Carmen vs. Patria? I booked Patria for my summer-school-end celebration date but am open to changing (also have already been to Bar Isabel and LOVED)
View ArticleWhere's the best fried chicken in the GTA ?
ha, just noticing my typo... "down tomorrow" not "to or row" :)
View ArticleTwo Dinners in Toronto with Very Picky In-Laws
From the Hilton it might be easier to find places in Mississauga - maybe re-post asking the same question for Mississauga. Driving into downtown Toronto on a weekend will be difficult for parking close...
View ArticleNathan Phillips Square Farmers Market opened today
There were still strawberries today, but as rstuart notes the ever bearing variety. New this week: sugar plums and peaches.
View ArticleFolia Grill: pork gyros is not your typical gyros...its ridiculously amazing
Went today, usual jolly chef fellow was not behind the helm, seemed like the boss, bald fellow, very nice, though not as skilled as the guy with the beard was manning the helm. I tried for the first...
View ArticleThe Costco Thread - new products, old favourites, interesting items
I just wanted to give a heads up to all the snackers who love nuts. The Kirkland brand Marcona almonds are on sale for $6.99. ($3 off) The due date is pretty far off too and I thought these were really...
View Article"East Coast" Style Donairs in Toronto?
Just a quick request -- if you do have further suggestions, can you add them on the Atlantic Canada board? That way the tips will help everyone looking for that info. Thanks!
View ArticleToronto with Kids in a few weeks
Lou Dawg's BBQ is an under 20 minute walk from the Rogers Center and fellow Hound Dean Tudor recommends the wings there. There are two locations. The other location could be an option on the way or way...
View ArticleBar Isabel: An interesting 'Hit and Miss' experience!
I would need to run a good 10K to earn that kind of treat. It might actually be worth it - just not in this heat.
View ArticlePlease Critique My Toronto Must-Try List (Updated and Revised)
Mid-year Report! Here some thoughts on a few of the places I have tried so far this year: 1) Bestellen - I really loved it here. Here is my review:http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/893388 2) Grand...
View ArticleGrouchy's Original BBQ - Niagara area BBQ trailer
At this point, I've tweeted them twice and gotten zero response (including a reply to one of their own tweets, less than an hour after they tweeted). I can't say it's making me real eager to drive...
View ArticleSummerlicious 2013: July 5-21 ... recommendations?
Which is why I was hoping someone had been to splendido summerlicious this year. I will look at the regular menu, or maybe add a course (which will immediately take me from $45 'licious price to $65 pf...
View ArticleFresh Ontario corn
I'm too lazy to do a ton of research right now, but I do know that the sweet corn market is extremely tiny compared to the corn grown for livestock feed, ethanol, and food processing. The greatest...
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