Stretch your paycheque

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8 places recommended by Ashleigh

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Created on Jul 9 2009

Just because you don't get paid again until next Friday doesn't mean that you have to stay at home. You can have an even better time than usual if you're creative and hit the right places on the right nights.

Art Gallery of Ontario

317 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON, M5T1G4

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posted Dec 7 2008

Cheap date: Wednesday nights after 6 pm is free! The renovation is stunning - which is nice after the disappointing ROM opening.

Convenience Gallery

58 Lansdowne Ave, Toronto, ON, M6K2V9

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posted Mar 18 2009

Toronto Secret: it's one of the little things I love about my neighborhood. The storefront of an old convenience store has been transformed into a gallery featuring ever-changing installations by Parkdale artists. Open 24/7, I always get excited when I walk past to see to new feature.

The Common

1071 College Street, Toronto, ON, M6H 1B2

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posted Apr 29 2009

Local Coffeeshop: Great fair-trade, organic coffee at very reasonable prices ($2.00 for an americano). Free wifi for customers!

The staff is so friendly and the shop is so adorably decorated with a long ivy vine sprawling across the wall and some toys and books for bored kids.

Kensington Market

S. of College St., W. of Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON, M5L1G4

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posted Apr 29 2009

Perfect Weekend Trip: Best browsing spot in the city! Full of vintage clothing shops, international foods, and niche stores. Grab a coffee at Ideal; pick up a book; and then, if you can, score a patio spot (I recommend embassy) and don't move all afternoon as you enjoy the people watching.

I can't wait until pedestrian Sundays start!

El Trompo Taco Bar & Cactus Grill

277 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON, M5T2M1

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posted Jun 20 2009

Note: Free tortilla chips and salsa if you stop by for a drink (they have great margaritas and sangria).

Authentic Mexican: They have the best, fresh, tomatillo salsa. Ignore the red bowl they give you and stick with the green. It's spicy and one of the best in the city.Ask them for a take-out jar ($4), or two! It's just as good at home and adds a kick to anything.

Fat Cat Wine Bar

331 Roncesvalles Avenue, Toronto, ON, M6R 2M8

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posted Jun 22 2009

Lobster and Sangria: Walking down Roncesvalles, the sign caught my eye, "Monday and Tuesday nights, $20 Lobster". It was enough to make my partner and I ditch our tofu and salad plan to stake out a spot on the patio for the evening. Reservations are recommended, but we lucked out. With specials every night of the week, we're going to make this a monthly tradition. Pitchers of sangria are also $20 nightly from 5-7pm. The patio is stunning and the food is great - spontaneous plans like that are always the most special.

Rainbow Cinemas

80 Front Street East, Toronto, ON, M5E 1T4

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posted Jul 9 2009

Toonie Tuesdays: Who wants to give their money to big chains? Brave the lines at the Rainbow Cinemas on Tuesday nights and see the latest releases with just the change between your couch cushions. Think of the money you'll save (or, the money that you can take across the street and spend at the Jamie Kennedy Wine Bar - his restaurant is not braving well in these times, according to the Globe).

Nazareth Restaurant

969 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON, M6H1L7

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posted Jan 25 2008

$4 Dinner!? RECENTLY RENOVATED: I was crushed when I drove passed recently and noticed it closed with a sign up, thinking it had shut down. But, luckily, she was just expanding and talking over the recently closed Pam's Roti. Open again, with shorter lines thanks to the expanded space, Nazareth is back and better than ever. It's hard to find a better deal in the city than Nazareth ethiopian food. It's often cheaper to eat here than to eat at home. I've checked out lots of Ethiopian restuarants in the city, and even the more expensive ones don't come close to Nazareth.Their vegetarian platter is only $7.99 and serves two! $4 dinner?! The decor is interesting with an eclectic crowd - a mix of students and locals.The owner is friendly but stern, and not afraid to let you know your time is up and that you have to pass your table on to the next group waiting at the bar. But she never forgets a face, and will welcome you back and remember your favorites for next time.

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