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Toronto-Age |OT4| Molested by a Burger Priest
- Thread starter EvilMario
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Absolute insanity. I really thought this would fail on the basis that parents would have to arrange day care. Guess not. I hope the parents are keeping their kids away from TV and the internet too...
Edit: Reading through the rest of the article...I'm not trying to sound ignorant here, but is this protest related to the families' nationality (prior to Canada) and/or religion?
Junior Mint
Member
I'm actually thankful that I've barely been affected by allergies this year. Must be cause there are literally no trees or anything green at all downtown lol.
On another note, went to a bunch of restaurants this weekend.
Bar Buca: Cocktails were good but pricey. Had:
1. Squid ink calamari ($6): enjoyed it. wasn't super special or fancy, just executed well. Small portion though.
2. Porchetta focaccia sandwich ($12): really good but kinda greasy. Way better than the sandwich at Porchetta & Co., which I think sucks. The only other porchetta sandwich I've had that comes close to this is Meat & Bread in Vancouver.
3. Bread pudding dessert ($8): delicious and I don't even like bread pudding
Would definitely come back.
Fresh off the Boat (Queen St.):
So overpriced. Had the beef/shrimp sandwich ($13?). It was kind of a greasy mess that just tasted like shrimp and beef with Korean hot sauce all over it. Honestly, I'd rather go to banh mi boys or something for like 1/2 the price. Would not go back.
Salad King:
Someone told me this was a really good Thai place, lol. It was okay. I know it's fast food pricing but I didn't think it was anything special.
Oh yeah, also checked out SuitSupply in Yorkville for a new suit for work. Place is pretty awesome. The salespeople are younger, knowledgeable about fashion trends and the styles are a little more fashion forward. Prices aren't too bad (from $400 - $800) and they actually have sizes for skinny people (smallest is 32R). They also offer coffee/espresso to any lady friends who have to wait for you lol.
Don't forget, guys. It's a slippery slope!
Salad King was good for what it was about 10 years ago, when it was a good cheap eats place. But prices went up, then they moved to the new location and now it's just another 'okay' restaurant with average prices that doesn't stand out for any reason.
I (finally) went to P& L Burger on the weekend. $10 for any of their burgers, $13 for combos. Good portions, good burger, great fries. They definitely don't skimp on the toppings. I had 'The Philly' which was jalapenos, mushrooms, sauteed onions, mayo, cheese and it was basically overflowing with toppings.
Shitty service, but I guess I can't expect someone working the counter at a burger joint to be too happy. Not super busy as you might think for Queen West on a sunny weekend, but not a lot of seating either. I could do without the blaring music as well. Guess I am officially an old man. Would definitely eat at over Burger's Priest. Come at me, Kuro!
Salad King was good for what it was about 10 years ago, when it was a good cheap eats place. But prices went up, then they moved to the new location and now it's just another 'okay' restaurant with average prices that doesn't stand out for any reason.
I (finally) went to P& L Burger on the weekend. $10 for any of their burgers, $13 for combos. Good portions, good burger, great fries. They definitely don't skimp on the toppings. I had 'The Philly' which was jalapenos, mushrooms, sauteed onions, mayo, cheese and it was basically overflowing with toppings.
Shitty service, but I guess I can't expect someone working the counter at a burger joint to be too happy. Not super busy as you might think for Queen West on a sunny weekend, but not a lot of seating either. I could do without the blaring music as well. Guess I am officially an old man. Would definitely eat at over Burger's Priest. Come at me, Kuro!
Made the mistake of eating KFC yesterday, feel sick today
Also their coleslaw is so sweet that it's indistinguishable from a slushie.
I haven't gone to KFC in years because it always gives me the squirts, but I miss their poutine. Not exactly legit poutine (chicken gravy) but surprisingly good for fast food.
Junior Mint
Member
lol, I actually prefer P&L over Burger's Priest. Even better that they take credit.
I think the r/toronto posts regarding this subject are a little charged, but you wouldn't be wrong in saying so. Not surprised if parents want to just not expose their children to it or aren't aware of how society works now where shit like this is too easy to run into and they can't hover parent forever.
Truth be told my parents are fairly cosmopolitan, they moved here from Hong Kong but I never got 'the talk' at all.
I remember watching one of those when I was young. It involved a girl bouncing on a soccer ball.
I think what's most sad is that we all know the protest isn't about 'let us tell this stuff to our kids, not the schools', because 1) they still can, nothing is stopping them, and unfortunately 2) they just plain won't.
Just good old sticking our heads in the sand and hoping nothing bad happens.
I'm like you, my parents never did and I guarantee I learned about all of it far earlier than they would've imagined. And that was the 80's. Today's age is not only a whole new world, it's a whole damn new universe.
True.
I'm less worried about the biological/anatomical education (although it's important), but what about the mutual consent and respect values that everyone should be aware of, that are non-existent in some cultures?
Seems legit.
I rented apartments off craigslist in the past, especially back in the early 2000s in the States. The increase in creepy ads like this makes the place pretty terrible though. You even get apartment buildings, not private uppers, or basements, requesting weird things. Like no children, only females, or a specific race, pets of a certain size, 'for a single person only' one bedrooms, illegal security deposits, or move in fees. All sorts of shit. I actually enjoy the process of moving, but I hate trying to find a good place. Nightmare.
Legit scary.
I rented apartments off craigslist in the past, especially back in the early 2000s in the States. The increase in creepy ads like this makes the place pretty terrible though. You even get apartment buildings, not private uppers, or basements, requesting weird things. Like no children, only females, or a specific race, pets of a certain size, 'for a single person only' one bedrooms, illegal security deposits, or move in fees. All sorts of shit. I actually enjoy the process of moving, but I hate trying to find a good place. Nightmare.
I would now like to retract this statement.
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
Buca is supposed to be the best restaurant in the city. Not necessarily Bar Buca though. Interesting read...will go there some day.
Fresh off the boat is overrated.
Salad King LOOOOL. Who the hell said it was good? Was it EvilMario?! >=[
And are those fitted suits?
Oh won't someone PLEASE think of the...oh, right...
You want a piece of me, fatty?! >=[Don't forget, guys. It's a slippery slope!
Salad King was good for what it was about 10 years ago, when it was a good cheap eats place. But prices went up, then they moved to the new location and now it's just another 'okay' restaurant with average prices that doesn't stand out for any reason.
I (finally) went to P& L Burger on the weekend. $10 for any of their burgers, $13 for combos. Good portions, good burger, great fries. They definitely don't skimp on the toppings. I had 'The Philly' which was jalapenos, mushrooms, sauteed onions, mayo, cheese and it was basically overflowing with toppings.
Shitty service, but I guess I can't expect someone working the counter at a burger joint to be too happy. Not super busy as you might think for Queen West on a sunny weekend, but not a lot of seating either. I could do without the blaring music as well. Guess I am officially an old man. Would definitely eat at over Burger's Priest. Come at me, Kuro!
I still got plenty of burger places to try though.
Prefer due to price or taste? It was too dry for my taste.
Yeah that list is super lazy. They did no research. They put Popeyes on there and probably don't even know about Ritz Carribean Food, which has a shop on Yonge between Dundas & Queen. It's a short walk from the NOW office building! How could they miss that? They make great chicken; fried, jerk, or bbq. They're all good and their hot sauce at the register is great too.
The Mugshot Tavern at Bloor and Parklawn is also a place to get a great fried chicken dinner. It's three big pieces and the side is a mac n cheese fritter. Ridiculously decadent. All the food at Mugshot is high quality pub fare.
Seems legit.Legit scary.
I rented apartments off craigslist in the past, especially back in the early 2000s in the States. The increase in creepy ads like this makes the place pretty terrible though. You even get apartment buildings, not private uppers, or basements, requesting weird things. Like no children, only females, or a specific race, pets of a certain size, 'for a single person only' one bedrooms, illegal security deposits, or move in fees. All sorts of shit. I actually enjoy the process of moving, but I hate trying to find a good place. Nightmare.
Damn Kuro, your thirst is unquenchable.
I'm embarrassed for you.
They really need to make a decision real soon I feel. It's definitely gotten way too big for the venue.
But on a plus this is the first year I can make it to some of the events beforehand. Planning to go with a few friends to the Drink & Draw on Wednesday. :3
It also sucks if you like to go to the reference library and write on your day off.
You can still do that. Just use one of the bathroom stalls. You'll blend right in with the regular cruisers.
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
Lol I didn't even notice that. My age, gender, and background.
...
I'll have to see if this works...
TimeEffect
Member
Ugh, Im taking an AQ and Peel went on strike so I think my class is cancelled.
Also, just saw a bunch of idiots protesting sex ed by pulling their kids out of class.
Undoubtedly a religious/cultural motivation, and it just really ticks me off that they think the best solution is not talking about sex with their kids. I doubt those kids will ever know shit about it, and the kids are even happily holding up protest signs, as if ignorance is a modest virtue.
Also, just saw a bunch of idiots protesting sex ed by pulling their kids out of class.
Undoubtedly a religious/cultural motivation, and it just really ticks me off that they think the best solution is not talking about sex with their kids. I doubt those kids will ever know shit about it, and the kids are even happily holding up protest signs, as if ignorance is a modest virtue.
And the stupidest thing is these parents can opt out of the parts of the sex ed classes they want their children to be ignorant about. There's literally nothing for them to be complaining about.
Khilandros
Member
Wynne's office at Laird and Eglinton is a block away from me and there were hundreds of them marching around this morning. I wish I had my own sign telling them how stupid/ignorant they were, best I could do was laugh as I walked by to the bus stop.
Seems legit.Legit scary.
I rented apartments off craigslist in the past, especially back in the early 2000s in the States. The increase in creepy ads like this makes the place pretty terrible though. You even get apartment buildings, not private uppers, or basements, requesting weird things. Like no children, only females, or a specific race, pets of a certain size, 'for a single person only' one bedrooms, illegal security deposits, or move in fees. All sorts of shit. I actually enjoy the process of moving, but I hate trying to find a good place. Nightmare.
But the BENEFIT! D:
This is legit creepy.
it's already on r/Toronto
http://www.reddit.com/r/toronto/comments/34uk7k/free_rent_no_strings_attached_oh_wait/
Junior Mint
Member
Yeah heard Buca was one of the top restaurants here but wanted a place with cocktails and a little more casual. Will definitely try Buca for a special occasion or something.
lmao
Yup, pretty fitted/slimmer fitting. I believe all their suits are half/full canvassed and they do not sell fused (glued) suits.
Been so long since I had it but I remember preferring the taste a bit more. I really need to try both again.
But he has a Commodore 64 monitor in his bedroom. I'd put out for that.
I don't think it actually is that, but it sure as hell looks like one
You know, I've seen many pictures of parents with their children protesting.
They seem a bit similar, somehow.
Children at protests be like "Please don't teach me things. I don't know what I am protesting but I know I don't want to know it."
Gonna do our usual thing, show up first thing in the morning, buy what we're sure we want, browse a bit and then get the hell out before the real crowds start.
KnightHart
Member
I didn't even believe it when I saw the headline
God damn it looks like an NDP majority as well
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
We'll get Harper out too...I hope...
since i've been off work basically since the end of March, and won't be working until 2 weeks from now, due to all my surgies, my co-workers went through the effort of getting me a gift card for EB
i'm so conflicted
even the people that leave our department don't get this big of a gift
i'm so conflicted
even the people that leave our department don't get this big of a gift
My dentist is at Bayview Village and I can confirm that red light timing is accurate.
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
Yeah I don't think the people leaving your department for surgery though...since i've been off work basically since the end of March, and won't be working until 2 weeks from now, due to all my surgies, my co-workers went through the effort of getting me a gift card for EB
i'm so conflicted
even the people that leave our department don't get this big of a gift
Just enjoy it even if there isn't much out right now.
i don't know if i can enjoy it because i feel terrible that they gave me this now