Riviera Bakery Ltd

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576 College St, Toronto, ON, M6G1B3

best lattes and morning routine: There's a warm vibe to this tiny bakery. Maybe it's the friendly Italian staff, the smell of freshly baked bread, the sweet desserts in the windows or the regular morning customers that stop by to enjoy a cup of coffee and pastry. Did I also mention they have the creamiest and most delicious lattes in town?

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• italian bakery

Churrasco of St. Lawrence

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93 Front Street E. (upper level, 49), Toronto, Ontario, M5E1C3

amazing custard tarts: There's a handful of places to buy custard tarts in this city and although my first stop for these sweet treats is usually Nova Era Bakery, the portuguese custard tarts from this vendor in St. Lawrence Market are just as good, if not better, because they are so deliciously fresh and tasty. I would head over in the morning or early afternoon and enjoy them with a strong cup of coffee.

Smart Set

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17600 Yonge, Newmarket, ON, L3Y4Z1

T-shirts: They're very affordable (so you can buy lots), very comfortable, 100% cotton with stretch and come in a rainbow of colours.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• T-shirts

Hammam Spa

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602 King St. W., Toronto, ON, M5V 1M6

Spa: They have the best steam room in the city. everyone needs to try it out. get a massage and the steam room will likely be included in the price.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Spa

Shopgirls

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1342 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON, M6K1L4

Shopping: If you travel a little further down Queen West, past all the fast-fashion chains, you’ll discover Shopgirls, a gallery-like boutique that showcases and sells clothing, art, jewelry and furnishings by over 50 undiscovered local and Canadian artists...

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• shopping

West Elm

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109 Atlantic, Toronto, ON, M6K 1E2

affordable and easy furnishings: If you're looking to furnish a new home, condo or apartment, you'll want to visit West Elm. It's easy shopping for the those of us that need help when it comes to interior decorating. All the items in the store are set up in a way that showcases how they work well together in a room. You'll find areas set up as bedrooms, living rooms, dens and dining areas. What's great is that designers have picked out the perfect accessories to match the overall look and furniture in a space, from rugs to mirrors to decor. And the best part -- the prices. Shop for roomy and modern dressers priced at $240 and beautiful dining tables from $300 to $500. Accessories are as cheap as $5 and tend to range between $20 and $50.

Quad

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580 King St W, Toronto, ON, M5V1M3

Spinning studio: They have some of the best instructors, that mix up the pace every time you go.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• spinning studio

Amato Pizza

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700 Lawrence Ave. W., North York, ON, M6A3B4

Pizza: There's a variety of gourmet toppings available. Delish!

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Pizza

Grace O'Malley's

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14 Duncan St., Toronto, ON, M5H 3G8

Pub: It's exactly the way a pub should be - dark, cozy and comfortable, not too loud (unless there is live music), great drinks and pub food, and a friendly vibe.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• pub

Ruth's Chris Steak House

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77 City Centre Dr., Mississauga, ON, L5B 1M5

Steakhouse: I left feeling like i was going to explode -- lots of food, really delicious and great desserts.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Steakhouse

Knox College, University of Toronto

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59 St. George Street, Toronto, M5S 2E6

Building: Abosolutely beautiful and historical. the gardens and the corridors are breathtaking.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Building

Palmerston Avenue

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Palmerston Ave (between Bloor and College), Toronto, ON

Street in toronto: It's enchanting. both entrances at College and Bloor Street have gorgeous iron gates and stone walls. it's like a mini-gated community in the city. most of the houses along the street were built in the early 1900s. a place i would like to live one day... One day.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Street in Toronto

The Cupcake Shoppe

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2417 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON, M4P2H4

Cupcake: It's called "Pretty n' Pink", it's chocolate cake with raspberry buttercream, and it tastes amazing.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Cupcake

Vivoli

Rated this place:

665 College Street, Toronto, ON, M6G 1B7

Wood oven pizza: It's homemade pizza dough and sauce, and gourmet, Italian style toppings. the wood burning pizza oven is also very Neapolitan which makes it that more awesome.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• wood oven pizza

Margarita's Fiesta Room

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14 Baldwin St, Toronto, ON, M5T1L2

Mexican joint: Margarita's is tucked away on baldwin street, a charming and quiet side street that offers a variety of dining options. the restaurant is quaint and cozy, with two patios (street level and roof) and authentic mexican food!

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Mexican joint

Matahari Grill

Rated this place:

39 Baldwin St, Toronto, ON, M5T1L1

Mango chicken: It's just delicious - enough said!

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• mango chicken

360 Restaurant

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301 Front St W, Toronto, ON, M5V2T6

Attraction to show out of town guests: Toronto might have many good restaurants, but the view up here makes it a good enough reason to bring guests, and the food is very good too.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Attraction to show out of town guests

Hemingway's Restaurant

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142 Cumberland St, Toronto, ON, M5R1A8

Patio: This rooftop deck is always packed in the summer and overlooks yorkville lane. you'll feel like you're visiting the city when you come here.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• patio

Hotel Inter-Continental

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220 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON, M5S3B7

Downtown hotel: This hotel offers beautiful accommodations and luxurious amenities but it's not only for out-of-towners. they have a great patio (skylounge) -- perfect for relaxing and enjoy a cocktail during the hot months. It's also popular with the celebrities during the Toronto International Film Festival.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Downtown hotel

Il Gatto Nero

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656 College St, Toronto, ON, M6G1B8

Cafe: It's great if you're in the mood for a cappuccino and panino, and the patio is tucked away along a side street, so it's a great spot to get some shade and chill.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Cafe

Swimsuit Essentials

Rated this place:

114 Cumberland Street, Toronto, ON, M5R 1A6

Swimwear: They have an amazing selection of styles, as well as price ranges. shop for Gottex, Shan, Roxy, Seafolly and tons of other brands. they also carry accessories like wraps, beach dresses and flip flops.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• swimwear

Milestone's Grill & Bar

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132 John St., Toronto, ON, M9N1J8

Mojito: It's simple and very refreshing - order by the jug and share!

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• mojito

The Bay

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176 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON, M5C 2L7

Christmas window display: Hands down its the best Christmas window display I have seen them put on in years - even better than Holt's. i love the old-fashioned theme and the detailing of all the festive characters, including the house mice.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• christmas window display

Milagro

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5 Mercer Street, Toronto, ON, M5V 1H2

Frozen margaritas: They offer a variety of flavours, and they are generous in size. The pomegrante is good, but i prefer the classic.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• frozen margaritas

Shanghai Cowgirl

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538 Queen Street W, Toronto, ON, M5V2B5

Late night restaurant: There's a great, laidback vibe and hearty diner-style dishes.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• late night restaurant