Hole in the Wall and 3030 Dundas West, Junction, Toronto
The food and atmosphere at Hole in the Wall is outstanding. Excellent west coast oysters (Beach Angels) from Oyster Boy for $2.50 each are fresh, fresh, fresh. Phenomenal! Fried spicy calamari ($9) is...
View Articlechanteclers testing menu- one word: inspired!
Yesterday my husband and I went to Chantecler to experience their new tasting menu. Thus far, we haven't enjoyed many of the tasting menu experiences in Toronto as much as we have enjoyed it in some...
View ArticleAnyone familiar with the Bloor & Mill Rd area (Etobicoke)?
The buzz around the plaza had a Dollarama going in there, but it doesn't seem to be progressing at all. There is a decent Longo's on Ponytrail not too far from there.
View ArticleTasting/Chef's Menus in Toronto - Post existing/new offers here
Posted my review of chantecler's wonderful tasting menu http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/891737
View ArticleBest House Made Charcuterie at restaurant in GTA 2013
are you sure? a craigslist post from like a week ago said that crown cooks is opening mid march and hiring foh http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/fbh/3615818280.html
View ArticleThe Costco Thread - new products, old favourites, interesting items
Salted Caramel Creme Brulee Cheesecake - Best dessert from Costco I have ever had. If you like Cheesecake and you like salted caramel you will love this, just as I did! Great dessert to take to a...
View ArticlePressure cookers in the GTA
I have two stovetop PCs. One is a Kuhn Rikon and the other is a Lagostina. The KR one is smaller. I use them a couple times a week and especially use them for beans, but they do fantastic ribs and...
View ArticlePizzeria Libretto - Awesome pizza!!!
I had Libretto for my birthday a few weeks ago. It was good, but I am not in a hurry to go back. We went to the original location on the Danforth. Last week I tried Queen Margherita Pizza and cannot...
View Article'Chinese Dumpling House', Commerce Gate - More misses than hits!
We went to Old House today. Did not order a lot. But the charcoal cumin lamb skewers were good - a little oversalted but still tasty. The dumplings - we've had better. We like the dumpling skin at...
View ArticlePlease Critique My Toronto Must-Try List (Updated and Revised)
I would also recommend the apple pie milkshake, truly tasted like an apple pie without the crust pieces lol.
View ArticleFOR BACON LOVERS
Which is exactly my point about the cooking instructions. Beau prefers pan fried so the fat melts and the bacon crisps. I prefer broiled so fat drips and then spits the flavour back in. I've even been...
View ArticleAsian Legend on Dundas
Well all went as wanted. Food was very good and the servers polite. I still prefer Congee Queen but I have several friends who live in the city core and are without cars to get to Lawrence and the...
View ArticleBloor West Village restaurants
Has anyone been to Karelia Kitchen? I first heard about it at (of all places) the Marimekko show at the Textile Museum. Karelia was the name of a Scandinavian design store in the 70s. The son of the...
View ArticlePecorino Sardo from Sardinia
Finally got hold of some more Pecorino Sardo from Pascale Gourmet. Tried all the others mentioned here without success. One place said they had it, then didn't. Another had the wrong kind. Like the...
View ArticleBest Doughnuts in Toronto
How can there be Zehr's everywhere in Ontario but not in Toronto? I don't think I'll be able to try these any time soon...
View ArticleThe Oriental Gourmet, Scarborough - Fried 'Xenentodon', anyone??!!
Hello Royaljelly, Tan Chi Kee is Cantonese with forte in 'wok-hay' stirred fry dishes. Oriental Gourmet is Chiu Chow. A cuisine which uses a lot of 'herbal/spiced soya sauce' to marinate ingredients...
View ArticleIn Toronto for 10 days for work. Need recommendations
Hello Toronto, I'm going to be in your city for 10 days starting tomorrow and i'm staying very close to the ACC/Rogers Center. I would love some recommendations for eateries within walking distance....
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