AlphaTwo00
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Had dinner at Jacobs and Co last night. Good lord I love their steaks. SO GOOD.
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Toronto-Age |OT3| Going Off the Rails on a Gravy Train
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I once thought about doing the meetup at a place like that. We shall have a $2000 bill.
How much would we tip???!!!
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Is there a power outage around Square One? No street lights working and half of all the high rise buildings have no lights on.
Kuro Madoushi
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Man...I really want to go there. I need to plan it some day with the wife. I've heard its marvelous. What did you order exactly and how much?
Edit: Krafty, I think it would be more than 2000 and EM would be the one responsible for tipping
And since it's you, alpha, take a look at this article.
CRA employee fired over vidya game
http://www.polygon.com/features/2013/3/7/4071136/he-got-fired-for-making-a-game-i-get-this-call
The SkyDome is my ass.
It's not really that bad. 
I'd love for us to get a new ballpark. Something more open and less like a pit.
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I want to go to a nice steakhouse so badly but my wife is vegetarian and she is the only person I would ever go to an expensive restaurant with.
Post photos of your steak so I can live the dream through you...
Kuro Madoushi
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2000 dollars only. No tip
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The skydome along with the cn tower is what made up the skyline before all those condos blocked it. So they're iconic and I never want them to change. Fuck you Rogers for renaming it. I'll always remember driving downtown with my parents and seeing the city, it was amazing - still is today and especially at night.
AlphaTwo00
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Yeah I know. This story floated around the toronto scene for the last month and made pretty big waves. It's certainly interesting to say the least. I found it even more ironic because I practically did the same thing (half venting about a job in a game), but with the difference that he was still working there, and I had been out of the system for a year.
I would assume the average meal would be $100.
Here's the over-exposed (it was a pretty dim litted place) photo of the porterhouse that I split with my sister
40 oz. ~$160.
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They should have gone with Rogers Skydome.
Here's the over-exposed (it was a pretty dim litted place) photo of the porterhouse that I split with my sister
40 oz. ~$160.
I MUST have a steak today...damn you!
I've had some fantastic steaks at Barberians. You generally have to pay quite a lot to get a great steak dining out. And if I recall that restaurant has a jacket policy.
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I've already mentioned this in previous Toronto threads but it's fresh on my mind since I'm eating one right now:
"Gryfe's Bagels" are the best in the city BY FAR. It's like a croissant in bagel form. You really need to have it fresh though to really get it.
Actually, I've never had a bagel anywhere that I like as much as these. New York style and Montreal style don't do it for me like these do (even though I love those too). I have a Gryfe's bagel for breakfast every day (some stores carry them if you don't live near the bakery - like Whole Foods among others)
"Gryfe's Bagels" are the best in the city BY FAR. It's like a croissant in bagel form. You really need to have it fresh though to really get it.
Actually, I've never had a bagel anywhere that I like as much as these. New York style and Montreal style don't do it for me like these do (even though I love those too). I have a Gryfe's bagel for breakfast every day (some stores carry them if you don't live near the bakery - like Whole Foods among others)
Live in Scarborough (cue the jokes), thinking of going downtown for a few. Never been to A&C or Game Centre so I was wondering for those of you who have been, which would be a better bet to get a good price on a PS2 or some old PS1 games or new releases?
I do all my game shopping at Amazon/FS/BB/EB.
Live in Scarborough (cue the jokes), thinking of going downtown for a few. Never been to A&C or Game Centre so I was wondering for those of you who have been, which would be a better bet to get a good price on a PS2 or some old PS1 games or new releases?
I do all my game shopping at Amazon/FS/BB/EB.
Game Centre has the better prices by far, but a much smaller collection for older generations (although their PS2 selection is okay, their PS1 selection is bare bones). A&C has all variety of games, systems, imports, magazines, toys, collectibles, but most come with a hefty price tag. You can check their list (however outdated) to get an idea about what they have in, but they don't list prices online. They will however answer emails promptly and give out prices that way.
They're about 20 minutes walk distance apart, via Bloor St, or three subway stops. No reason not to visit both, unless you're running short on time. The Labyrinth and The Beguiling and even BMV Books are nearby A&C, if comics / manga / illustration books interest you at all too. If you walk down Yonge St from Game Centre though, you have One Million Comix, Silver Snail and Hairy Tarantula.
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Live in Scarborough (cue the jokes), thinking of going downtown for a few. Never been to A&C or Game Centre so I was wondering for those of you who have been, which would be a better bet to get a good price on a PS2 or some old PS1 games or new releases?
I do all my game shopping at Amazon/FS/BB/EB.
Game Centre.
I like A & C but they are over priced. Game Centre actually has pretty good prices on used games.
A & C may have better selection though.
You should check out both if you have the chance. It's a 15-20 minute walk from Yonge to Spadina along Bloor.
Thanks for the heads up and suggestions, guys! I'll head to both, and I'm looking to trade in a few games I don't play anymore, so hopefully prices won't be too high (blah limited budget). I'll also be sure to check out a couple of those bookstores.
Likewise, now I'm bummed out.
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Here's the over-exposed (it was a pretty dim litted place) photo of the porterhouse that I split with my sister
Holy shit! That looks delicious!
That would have been way better for the general public. However, they don't give a shit about us and they knew damn well that if it was called "Rogers Skydome" then everyone would just skip the Rogers part and keep calling it "Skydome".
Air Canada actually must be pissed at everyone saying the "ACC" for that reason.
I fucking can't stand corporate names for anything and wish cities would just ban that garbage but that ship has long sailed.
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Does anyone know a cheap and/or good place in Toronto to quickly make a t-shirt where you can customize a phrase to be written on it?
How's the one place right near Yonge/Wellesley downtown?
Going around 7pm
The Lightbox has a pretty awesome series this month, I'll be going to a few for sure. Seeing The Iron Giant, Mask of the Phantasm, TMNT, and The Rocketeer on the big screen is too tempting to pass up.
I'm likely late on this, but having not been on GAF in a few weeks I thought I'd share.
I'm likely late on this, but having not been on GAF in a few weeks I thought I'd share.
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Did I miss Dick Tracy...
Afraid so. I wanted to see it too, but I always tend to find these things too late (i.e. the Game of Thrones exhibit).
Joke's on them, I can't even buy tickets for Leafs games.
and if we have a good year, guess what happens next year.
I cant express enough my outright joy that Rogers and Bell owns these teams.
A&C has won my heart. Stopped out at The Labyrinth first and picked up the 3-in-1 first edition of FullMetal Alchemist, then went to A&C. They had a complete copy of Threads of Fate. Fina-fuckin'-lly. Didn't get a chance to check out Game Centre. Maybe Friday when I'm back downtown for the U of T open house.
Got an email today from the Raptors about this.
They seem to ask for the money earlier and earlier every year. :T
Comparably to other sports, even the most expensive baseball stadiums have better value because of the number of games played. Even in San Francisco, after winning two world series (and having an incredibly nice ball park), there are tickets for under $20 for almost every game. Matchups will dictate a lot of prices too. Astros / Jays game next year if we win 90, will still be dirt cheap in the normal cheap seats. Not arguing that prices won't go up with success, but that's business. And at least it's better than MLSE with their 'cost of living' increase while delivering terrible sports teams every year.
BladeWorker
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If we banned corporate sponsorships we wouldn't have stadia in which to play. And, come to think of it, most school pools would be closed. Community Recreation Centres aren't exactly cash cows.
As for Skydome/Rogers Centre, I don't know a soul born in Toronto who calls it the "Rogers Centre" unless specifically prompted to do so. Hell, even Union Station kept its "Skydome" sign up until mid 2011.
Kuro Madoushi
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it's tied to when we get eliminated each season.
WE'LL MAKE IT THIS YEAR, RIGHT....? CAP'N?! :'(
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Do you honestly believe that?
We always had stadiums to play in before the stupid sponsorships. They just found another way to make money and shoved it down our throats because we are too spineless to ever say no to anything.
BladeWorker
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Yes, because concessions and ticket sales used to outscore maintenance and staffing (etc) fees.
For massive stadia, that is generally the case only for successful teams. And MLSE.
For the rest of the city, including municipal community centres, P3s are the reason that they remain standing. There are not enough budget funds to pay to staff the facilities or to offer the programs without the capital investment and continuing involvement of corporate and private donors.
Or, culling funds from other government programs that are just as important and necessary for the health and well-being of citizens.
Pics from the Game of thrones thing, was expecting a bit more to do. I really didn't get the archery game, just shoot at green blob?
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151606205287652.1073741825.508032651&type=1&l=b2da76d8d7
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151606205287652.1073741825.508032651&type=1&l=b2da76d8d7
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I just googled Game of Thrones. I had no idea what you guys were talking about but I see now that it's a tv show.
At first, I thought you guys were saying "Game of Thongs" which sounds slightly more interesting.
At first, I thought you guys were saying "Game of Thongs" which sounds slightly more interesting.
A TV show based on the great book series A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin.
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