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firehawk12
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Yeah, but it's a good way to say 50 bucks and a lot of people don't seem to know that the bus is there (at least, it's never been too full when I've taken it).
cloudwalking
300chf ain't shit to me
soultron said:
well you don't need a car to take us up on the second part
thanks for the info about the taxi, everyone. i'm going to see if the hotel we end up staying at has a shuttle bus that can pick us up, i reckon that would be a lot cheaper. i don't mind taking public transport but it can be a bit of a pain if you've got a lot of luggage and happen to hit a bad time like rush hour (happened to me in london on the tube, not fun).
50 bucks potentially split between 4 people for a cab is not too bad though.
I'm from Mississauga, but I went to high school downtown and spend most of my time with friends there...I'm in HK right now, but I really, really miss Toronto sometimes! Anyway, I just wanted to say that it's sinful that Burrito Bandidos has not been mentioned yet!
http://www.burritobandidos.com/v2/
http://www.blogto.com/restaurants/burrito-bandidos-toronto
http://www.burritobandidos.com/v2/
http://www.blogto.com/restaurants/burrito-bandidos-toronto
crazy monkey
Banned
extremely good op. we needed this .
lunarworks
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I'm sorry.ili0926 said:
rs7k said:
To recap: you went to school in Barrie and then settled three hours from bloody Edmonton...
Basically everyone who complains about Toronto has a similar history. Face it, Toronto is just not for you. Toronto is a large city and you have decided through life to live in anything but. Townies complain about Toronto but really how relevant is their opinion when it comes to rating a city? You obviously don't like it, you never even bothered to live there as an adult, and yet opinions on what it is and what it isn't are spoken as if they have merit. It's always the same.
I was born in Montreal and then was moved to Toronto (North York) as a kid. Once I was on my own I moved downtown and haven't looked back. I love my town. Toronto is big, fast, diverse, cool, and always different.
Some things need to be added to the list.
Food:
Firkin Pubs can be found throughout the city and beyond. This is a great chain of pubs with really good food. Their wings & fries is some of my favourite in the city.
California Sandwiches started just off College and have spread throughout the city and beyond. THE BEST veal sandwich on earth. Seriously.
St. Lawerence Market is not only one of the best places to shop downtown but there is a stall which makes Peameal Bacon sandwiches which is also ligitimately world reknown. If you find yourself eating one of these sandwiches on a Saturday morning then you are living life the right way.
The Elephant & Castle is a pub worth drinking at and while the food is decent I don't put it above the Firkin pubs. What's nice about the location on Yonge north of Dundas is that it use to be a bank and the archetecture shows. A very classy place to quaff a pint.
Pho Da Bau a franchise of Vietnamese restaurants that have the best soup and springrolls around. Downtown has many good Viet places but these, my favourite, can only be found in the outskirts.
The House on Parliament is absolutely worth it. A quaint and cozy pub with a true gormet menu. This is where your Boddingtons comes with a home made blue cheeseburger with sauteed onions or something equally good. Thought to be the perfect place for a first date.
Geeky Stuff:
Game Shack is my choice even though that area is saturated with gaming stores or departments. It's basically the only 'mom-&-pop' shop left downtown and I feel the the big franchises get enough money. They're also good with trades.
401 Games located on Yonge just north of Gerrard is the best hobby store we have downtown. Lots of RPGS, trading card games, and miniatures. They have regular tournaments for all sorts of games.
Active Surplus on Queen is a treasure trove of junk. You never know what you'll find and every couple months my work buddies and I make a lunch trip out of it. Just a bunch of random electronics but you are sure to find a gem every time you go.
Clubs:
Footwork is still around - thank god - because now that Richmond is drying up this is one of the only places for the true heads to get down. Banging music and a stable of resident D.J.s as good as any headliners. Man I'm getting too old for this shit!
Guvernment and all related clubs attached defy expectations and is still going. It is a legitament world-class superclub and is named as such in all the international trade papers.
When I have more time I will add to the list. If anyone has questions about downtown I'll be happy to give my opinion.
EricHasNoPull
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Fixed.rinse82 said:l Had Burrito Boyz last night, Large Halibut
Took the biggest dump this morning.
crimzonflame
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Hey I think you should add this to the OP. This place saved my life many times:
Hassle Free Clinic provides free medical and counselling services in many areas of sexual health.
66 Gerrard Street East, Toronto
(416) 922-2018
Hassle Free Clinic provides free medical and counselling services in many areas of sexual health.
66 Gerrard Street East, Toronto
(416) 922-2018
lunarworks
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Exhibit A:Dyno said:
This Toronto-loathing poster boy for Alberta never mentions that he was born in, and grew up in... Toronto.
Damn, how can this thread have gone so far without a mention of Active Surplus? I've loved that place since my dad dragged me there when I was a little kid.Dyno said:
lunarworks
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Don't worry, I'm in a similar boat. The GO Train was my saviour in my 20s.ili0926 said:
SpeedingUptoStop
will totally Facebook friend you! *giggle* *LOL*
Wing Company on King & Bathhurst is fantastic. Get Buffalo Wings mixed with Poutine in any of their like, 50 flavors (all fantastic) and you have something to eat every day, the rest of your life, for under $10 per meal.
cloudwalking said:
You might look at the Delta Chelsea. It's right downtown. I've stayed there a few times and it's been a decent place for me.
http://www.deltahotels.com/en/hotel...localpack&utm_campaign=google-universal-local
P.S. I don't live in TO. I'm a few hours down the road in London, which is just about the right the distance.
TimHortons
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Have not been back to Toronto in a while how's the current Job and Housing market? Currently in Montreal and my lack of French is preventing me from finding anything halfway decent in IT.
crimzonflame
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TimHortons said:
If I were you I would try to learn French asap. Montreal > Toronto. I was born in Montreal and still have family and friends there, the only thing preventing me from moving there is my lack of French.
Slime said:
Sonic Boom does have some cool in-store events but their prices are absolutely ridiculous.
The Lakeview is great for semi-cheap food, all night long. Its across from Trinity Bells, on Dundas, West side corner of the park. Expect a boat load of hipsters after the bars close though. If you order take out, its usually pretty fast. Pulled Pork poutine is delicious. They have cheap cheap beer on Sundays. Deep fried mars bar. mmmmm
TimHortons said:
I have a good friend who moved to Montreal and took french for three years. He never was able to find a decent job that utilized his skills and experience. He came back to Toronto and landed a fantastic job in the travel industry.
Montreal is extremely hard to crack if you're a foreigner and by foreigner I mean any non-Quebecer.
Cafe Diplomatico - good, cheap Italian food.
Sicilian Sidewalk Cafe - Great cheap desserts.
Prague Fine Food Emporium - Delicious sorta cheap Czech food
Stockyards - The BEST fried chicken I've ever had.
Sicilian Sidewalk Cafe - Great cheap desserts.
Prague Fine Food Emporium - Delicious sorta cheap Czech food
Stockyards - The BEST fried chicken I've ever had.
DevelopmentArrested
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Duff's is pretty good for wings. Expensive though (cheaper on Tuesdays)
I agree that Burrito Boyz = guaranteed stomach ache
I agree that Burrito Boyz = guaranteed stomach ache
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
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For those craving Rotisserie/BBQ Chicken and don't like the dryness of every other BBQ chicken out there, or think it's too hard or the quantity of side dish like fries is too low or think it's too expensive: Look no further!
George's Deli & BBQ at 254 Dundas Street East is your destination. They don't show any greed when it comes to gravy or hot sauce or fries. Whether you order quarter or half chicken, they'll make sure you are full by the time you are done.
Fuck you Swish Chalet, George's Chicken is THE best Rotisserie Chicken I've ever had. It's so perfectly made that they only give you a fork to eat it. A FUCKING FORK! You don't need a knife in this place cause the meat will come off with just a fork! Their fries are amazing and gravy and hot sauce makes it fucking amazing!
It's open early, it closes very late and it's always busy and always fresh and always delicious!
The only downside (or upside, depends on how you look at it) is that the location. It's in the heart of Toronto but it's in a sketchy neighbourhood. I've never had a problem there though but yeah, it's a little sketchy.
HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Everyone who I recommend it to gets hooked on it. IF this isn't in the OP, then you are missing out on Toronto's best kept secret. BELIEVE THAT, PLAYA!
George's Deli & BBQ at 254 Dundas Street East is your destination. They don't show any greed when it comes to gravy or hot sauce or fries. Whether you order quarter or half chicken, they'll make sure you are full by the time you are done.
Fuck you Swish Chalet, George's Chicken is THE best Rotisserie Chicken I've ever had. It's so perfectly made that they only give you a fork to eat it. A FUCKING FORK! You don't need a knife in this place cause the meat will come off with just a fork! Their fries are amazing and gravy and hot sauce makes it fucking amazing!
It's open early, it closes very late and it's always busy and always fresh and always delicious!
The only downside (or upside, depends on how you look at it) is that the location. It's in the heart of Toronto but it's in a sketchy neighbourhood. I've never had a problem there though but yeah, it's a little sketchy.
HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Everyone who I recommend it to gets hooked on it. IF this isn't in the OP, then you are missing out on Toronto's best kept secret. BELIEVE THAT, PLAYA!
Kuro Madoushi
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SHADDAP FIDDY! YOU DON'T LIVE HERE ANYMORE!jenov4 said:Good thread, will contribute tomorrow. Just catching up on the reading here.
Also, damn you mario, put in Balzac's!
http://www.balzacscoffee.com/
I'd recommend The Bellevue in Kensington.
For Sushi, always Japango, behind City Hall.
Best burrito is Tacos El Asador, and there's a very good Korean place across the street -Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu.
Big ups to Flip Toss & Thai Kitchen.
My fav pizzas at John's Classic Italian (cracker thin semolina crust) and Pizza Giga (home of the Sicilian thick-crust and open 4:00 PM to 4:00 AM!).
The best sandwich is The Fish Store.
For Sushi, always Japango, behind City Hall.
Best burrito is Tacos El Asador, and there's a very good Korean place across the street -Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu.
Big ups to Flip Toss & Thai Kitchen.
My fav pizzas at John's Classic Italian (cracker thin semolina crust) and Pizza Giga (home of the Sicilian thick-crust and open 4:00 PM to 4:00 AM!).
The best sandwich is The Fish Store.
Kabuki Quantum Lover
Member
Whomever recommends the Drake Hotel as a 'hotspot' needs to have their dick kicked in. That place is atrocious!
I just need to add two things.
Wings: Bistro on Avenue Rd (Avenue Rd north of Lawrence. Across the street from Avenue Nissan). I started going to it a little over 15 years ago. They own (used to own?) St Louis Bar and Grill on Yonge before franchises started popping up everywhere.
Burgers: Johnny's Charcoal Broiled Hamburgers (Victoria Park and Sheppard). It's routinely ranked at or near the top for burgers in all of the GTA.
Wings: Bistro on Avenue Rd (Avenue Rd north of Lawrence. Across the street from Avenue Nissan). I started going to it a little over 15 years ago. They own (used to own?) St Louis Bar and Grill on Yonge before franchises started popping up everywhere.
Burgers: Johnny's Charcoal Broiled Hamburgers (Victoria Park and Sheppard). It's routinely ranked at or near the top for burgers in all of the GTA.
AlphaTwo00
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Hey Toronto-GAF, ready for snowmageddon yet?
20-30 cm by end of Wednesday.
Better start prepping the army!
20-30 cm by end of Wednesday.
Better start prepping the army!
Finally, some real winter in the city. And some snow on top of all this ice. Learn to clear your sidewalks, people!
Should be a nightmare to drive in the next few days, take GO/TTC if possible. And then expect massive GO Train delays too.. haha.. better yet, work from home.
Should be a nightmare to drive in the next few days, take GO/TTC if possible. And then expect massive GO Train delays too.. haha.. better yet, work from home.
Tatoo rock parlor was a blast on Saturday. Highly recommend it if you are a black dude with dreads, GIRLS WILL BE ALL OVER YOU, GODDAMN.
It was such a surreal experience, at one point this girl just hands me her phone and I am thinking "I'm sorry, what do you want me to do with this?"
It was such a surreal experience, at one point this girl just hands me her phone and I am thinking "I'm sorry, what do you want me to do with this?"
AlphaTwo00
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IIRC, Waterloo, right? You're not going to have much choice other than staying inside. That, or just hit up Conastoga mall.Firestorm said:
No, but I'll probably be back quite a few more times over the next couple of months. Last weekend I was there for Winterlicious with some friends so it was mostly stuffing our facesEvilMario said:
Wish I saw this thread before we booked the places. Went to Verona's and Horizons. Horizons was a great deal actually. $15 + $11 to get up the tower.lol yeahAlphaTwo00 said:
Not much to do here but go out for food... Ugh I never understood why Torontonians in Waterloo complained about the cold. Now I realize that it really is colder here =[I'm working at a building on Avenue just north of Eglinton. Parking is horrible because the plows can't clear the streets properly because everyone parks on the street. I'm fully expecting to wake up tomorrow morning and call my foreman to let him know I'm not coming it. A couple of co-workers (one in Brampton, the other in Woodbridge) also want me to text them in the morning if I'm not going in so they won't either.
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