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[The Elite]

So, I have a date tomorrow. I need a good spot in the downtown area to take a girl for coffee. This is an okCupid meeting so I'm not doing the dinner/drinks thing just yet, obviously, but I'd still like to take her some place nice.

I usually go to the Annex but the coffee shops in that area can be packed.

Any suggestions?

Thanks.

 

[Kunohara]

The Rotisserie Channel!

Always wanted to watch chicken getting cooked on your TV? Well wait no longer!

Swiss Chalet and Rogers are teaming up for this. I really have no words.

 

[Draff]

So, I have a date tomorrow. I need a good spot in the downtown area to take a girl for coffee. This is an okCupid meeting so I'm not doing the dinner/drinks thing just yet, obviously, but I'd still like to take her some place nice.

I usually go to the Annex but the coffee shops in that area can be packed.

Any suggestions?

Thanks.

Bulldog, darkhorse...

 

[The Elite]

Bulldog, darkhorse...

Thanks. Will probably go with the Dark Horse.

 

[Canova]

Toronto has a new nickname (good, because I freaking hate that stupid T-Dot nickname)

so the new name is El-Toro....I love it

http://ca.news.yahoo.com/toronto-s-new-nickname-revealed-.html

 

[Zombie James]

Toronto has a new nickname (good, because I freaking hate that stupid T-Dot nickname)

so the new name is El-Toro....I love it

http://ca.news.yahoo.com/toronto-s-new-nickname-revealed-.html

I think it's pretty stupid.

 

[cbox]

what the fuck does el toro have to do with toronto?

 

[EvilMario]

It's just Eye Weekly. Nothing to see here. Carry on.

 

[somesayyea]

hope that nickname doesn't catch on because it's pretty bad

 

[The Interrobanger]

Toronto has a new nickname (good, because I freaking hate that stupid T-Dot nickname)

so the new name is El-Toro....I love it

http://ca.news.yahoo.com/toronto-s-new-nickname-revealed-.html

Horrible name...until you read the other entries. No idea why this is even news considering the actual City Of Toronto had nothing to do with the contest.

 

[BigJonsson]

El Toro is an AWESOME roller coaster in New Jersey

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GMvlV6H-FQ

 

[dantehemi]

Any Woodbridge gaf-ers on the Toronto forum?

 

[dudeworld]

Any Woodbridge gaf-ers on the Toronto forum?

Me, kinda. My grandparents live there and I've been there so many times that I consider it my second home.

 

[crimzonflame]

Any Woodbridge gaf-ers on the Toronto forum?

No but I live 5 minutes away.

 

[dragonfart28]

Any Woodbridge gaf-ers on the Toronto forum?

Used to live there with the rents, now in Mississauga.

 

[dantehemi]

going downtown with the girlfriend tomorrow and we both want to try dim sum for the first time, can any of my fellow toronto gaf-ers suggest some places for me?

 

[crazy monkey]

weather is nice

 

[Firestorm]

wtf there is a starbucks inside the sears?
and they make their frappuccinos with bagged milk?

HOW IS THIS THE SAME COUNTRY?

 

[Kuro Madoushi]

going downtown with the girlfriend tomorrow and we both want to try dim sum for the first time, can any of my fellow toronto gaf-ers suggest some places for me?

Kinda late...

Next time you're in Spadina

Try this place.

http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/10/134981/restaurant/Kensington-Market-Chinatown/Rol-San-Toronto

I guarantee you'll love it. Always line ups because it's cheap, good, and fast.

Firestorm, you should now be BAGGEDMILKSTORM!

 

[added_time]

Anyone else like "mother's dumplings" at Spadina and College?

Best chinese dumplings in town! (and in this city - that is really saying something!)

Cheap too. Super recommended.

 

[crazy monkey]

wtf there is a starbucks inside the sears?
and they make their frappuccinos with bagged milk?

HOW IS THIS THE SAME COUNTRY?

haha bagged milk ftw

 

[SirIgbyCeaser]

We should have a Toronto Neogaf meet up. I'm an international student and would like to make some like minded friends.

Would anyone be interested in this?

 

[FairyD]

We should have a Toronto Neogaf meet up. I'm an international student and would like to make some like minded friends.

Would anyone be interested in this?

I'm up for it.

also... must not quote avatar.

 

[Willectro]

We should have a Toronto Neogaf meet up. I'm an international student and would like to make some like minded friends.

Would anyone be interested in this?

I would be down. Toronto-Gaf had a meet up several months ago. I don't think many people attended because of poor planning / short notice.

 

[dragonfart28]

Just wanted to interject with some poli-gaf here.. anyone have a list of Ford's accomplishments as mayor up until now? I'm trying to find something cohesive on google/wiki but there is little to no organized information on this.

 

[Apoc29]

Just wanted to interject with some poli-gaf here.. anyone have a list of Ford's accomplishments as mayor up until now? I'm trying to find something cohesive on google/wiki but there is little to no organized information on this.

 

[Roto13]

Just wanted to interject with some poli-gaf here.. anyone have a list of Ford's accomplishments as mayor up until now? I'm trying to find something cohesive on google/wiki but there is little to no organized information on this.

He's a homophobic, gravy-swilling redneck who managed to get elected mayor of a cosmopolitan city in a civilized country. That's a pretty big accomplishment right there.

 

[dragonfart28]

ha.. that's what I figured.. well, just out of chance, I found this:

A Win-Win Transit Solution for Toronto

Link to Presentation PPS

If there is anything that should go viral and let us be proud of GAF->World->GAF then it should be this. Whatever puppets are up there right now, if they can stop the unnecessary cost of their existing transit plans for this, it would help everyone out.

 

[Kabuki Quantum Lover]

Just wanted to interject with some poli-gaf here.. anyone have a list of Ford's accomplishments as mayor up until now? I'm trying to find something cohesive on google/wiki but there is little to no organized information on this.

He's managed to get the Gravy Train up and running again, asking the province for even more money. Despite the fact he said he wouldn't until he got the city's finances in order.

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

I would be down. Toronto-Gaf had a meet up several months ago. I don't think many people attended because of poor planning / short notice.

Yeah, it was literally a few days notice, on a very very bad day. A month notice would be awesome!

 

[Firestorm]

We should have a Toronto Neogaf meet up. I'm an international student and would like to make some like minded friends.

Would anyone be interested in this?

If you guys do a weekend and I'm free, I'd be up for it. Would need to get to Bay & Dundas bus terminal at 11pm though.

 

[explodet]

If you want a nice *cheap* bowl of udon, curry or hayashi rice, I highly recommend Manpuku Modern Japanese Eatery at Village by the Grange (University Ave. and Dundas St.). If you order the noodles, make sure to order double the noodles for an extra $1.25 - definitely worth it!

I remembered this post and decided to try something new outside my usual lunch haunts, so I gave it a shot. Nice atmosphere, great prices, the curry was more sweet than spicy for me, but that's not a bad thing. Didn't get the extra noodles as I'm trying not to overeat.

Thanks for the recommendation, if their takoyaki is really good I might have just found one of my new favorite lunch places.

 

[cloudwalking]

can anyone recommend a good sit-down chinese restaurant? any price range. my father-in-law likes chinese food but it's hard to come by authentic stuff in switzerland. needless to say, i think he needs to try the real deal.

 

[-COOLIO-]

can anyone recommend a good sit-down chinese restaurant? any price range. my father-in-law likes chinese food but it's hard to come by authentic stuff in switzerland. needless to say, i think he needs to try the real deal.

i cant think of a posh real-deal chinese restaurant. if you want the real deal then kom jug yuen and new ho king are chinatown/spadina favorites. if you want aesthetics and room then spring rolls is nice.

 

[firehawk12]

can anyone recommend a good sit-down chinese restaurant? any price range. my father-in-law likes chinese food but it's hard to come by authentic stuff in switzerland. needless to say, i think he needs to try the real deal.

Depends what you mean by "real deal". The "better" places only serve Chinese-Canadian stuff or stuff that's easy on the palate.

The smaller places in Chinatown will due things like bittermelon and congee and whatnot, for what I think are fairly reasonable prices.

 

[Canova]

Just wanted to interject with some poli-gaf here.. anyone have a list of Ford's accomplishments as mayor up until now? I'm trying to find something cohesive on google/wiki but there is little to no organized information on this.

TTC can no longer strike, that's no. 1 accomplishment

 

[firehawk12]

TTC can no longer strike, that's no. 1 accomplishment

Yes, but as we've seen with the other non-strike unions, wages go up. I think police pensions cost more than the active police force at this point?

It's all relative I suppose. Either way you end up paying for it.

 

[Joule]

Anyone else like "mother's dumplings" at Spadina and College?

Best chinese dumplings in town! (and in this city - that is really saying something!)

Cheap too. Super recommended.

Yeah they're a pretty good dumpling house. I haven't been since they moved to Spadina and College though.

The place near what used to be the Bright Pearl Seafood restaurant on Spadina is also pretty good.

 

[EvilMario]

What are the rules on TTC striking now? Specifically.

In other regions essential services, like transit, only have to operate during peak hours (ie; 9-6 weekdays). And can shut down service other times.

 

[Canova]

Yes, but as we've seen with the other non-strike unions, wages go up. I think police pensions cost more than the active police force at this point?

It's all relative I suppose. Either way you end up paying for it.

this time the service is guaranteed, no more strike threat bullshit by the union


garbage is next

What are the rules on TTC striking now? Specifically.

In other regions essential services, like transit, only have to operate during peak hours (ie; 9-6 weekdays). And can shut down service other times.

no more strikes

 

[The Elite]

I've got a date with a girl this Thursday in the King and Liberty Village area. Can anyone recommend a good/quiet bar in that area?

Thanks

 

[Kuro Madoushi]

What are the rules on TTC striking now? Specifically.

In other regions essential services, like transit, only have to operate during peak hours (ie; 9-6 weekdays). And can shut down service other times.

1st rule of TTC striking is...if you don't get what you want you strike.
2nd rule of TTC striking is...if you think you'll get what you want you strike for more

I recall more strkes with the TTC than averted strikes. I simply don't feel they negotiate in good faith.

 

[Oppo]

The Toronto hate makes me a bit sad. I get why people think that way (well, sorta) but it really is one-sided in my experience. I've lived in a few different Canadian cities, been to most of the big ones, and I can't help but notice that Toronto really doesn't talk about the rest of Canada the way people often talk about Toronto. I'm quite happy to call it my home, I find the complaints quite petty. (I grew up in a rural area too so it's not like I'm a city kid.)

I will add that I am a TTC rider and Zipcar user, I don't own a car (after trying it for a year I gave it up) and I think this saves me tons of stress and money.

DoctorWho – I'd do Liberty Bistro for dinner, maybe Academy of Spherical Arts around the corner for drinks?

 

[The Elite]

The Toronto hate makes me a bit sad. I get why people think that way (well, sorta) but it really is one-sided in my experience. I've lived in a few different Canadian cities, been to most of the big ones, and I can't help but notice that Toronto really doesn't talk about the rest of Canada the way people often talk about Toronto. I'm quite happy to call it my home, I find the complaints quite petty. (I grew up in a rural area too so it's not like I'm a city kid.)

I will add that I am a TTC rider and Zipcar user, I don't own a car (after trying it for a year I gave it up) and I think this saves me tons of stress and money.

DoctorWho – I'd do Liberty Bistro for dinner, maybe Academy of Spherical Arts around the corner for drinks?

Thanks for the tips.

 

[added_time]

The Toronto hate makes me a bit sad. I get why people think that way (well, sorta) but it really is one-sided in my experience. I've lived in a few different Canadian cities, been to most of the big ones, and I can't help but notice that Toronto really doesn't talk about the rest of Canada the way people often talk about Toronto.

I noticed it too. I travel all over for work and couldn't believe the stuff people were saying to me in some parts of Canada. Most people here seem to like the other cities in Canada so I don't get the beef really. A lot of the stuff I heard in Calgary and Edmonton seemed to be the most venomous.

The one place that seems to grudgingly respect Toronto seems to be Montreal. I didn't get a lot of hate any time I've been there (aside from some English language stuff.. but nothing about Toronto)

Who knows, though? This is just anecdotal experience so I can't be sure what most people think.

 

[RS4-]

I've lived in Saskatoon for a bit a few years ago and...yeah I don't ever want to go back. I've lived in North York, Scarborough and Markham though for a fair bit so I'm used to taking public transit and putting up with all their nonsense.

 

[EvilMario]

I think it's just the effect of being the 'big city' in Canada. Toronto is in the news a lot, and it can grow tiresome to hear if you're from B.C.

Toronto doesn't ooze the arrogance of a NYC, or LA (which is why San Francisco hates LA), so I don't want to go as far as saying it's because of attitude. In general, I find the 'we're superior' attitude more in Vancouver and Montreal, who constantly have to point out why they're better.

 

[Kabuki Quantum Lover]

I think it's just the effect of being the 'big city' in Canada. Toronto is in the news a lot, and it can grow tiresome to hear if you're from B.C.

Toronto doesn't ooze the arrogance of a NYC, or LA (which is why San Francisco hates LA), so I don't want to go as far as saying it's because of attitude. In general, I find the 'we're superior' attitude more in Vancouver and Montreal, who constantly have to point out why they're better.

That's the thing about Toronto, we know we're better, we just don't have to advertise it

And if the Leafs play with the same intensity next season, the other cities will hate us even more (especially Ottawa, dear God, do they hate us).

 

[EvilMario]

Sports hate is another thing altogether.

 

[The Elite]

That's the thing about Toronto, we know we're better, we just don't have to advertise it

And if the Leafs play with the same intensity next season, the other cities will hate us even more (especially Ottawa, dear God, do they hate us).

Ottawa hates us because if you ask some Americans, they'll tell you Toronto is the capital of Canada.