Proof Vodka Bar

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220 Bloor St. W (Intercontinental Hotel), Toronto, ON, M5S 1T8

Classy bar, Cosmopolitan, Sex on the beach: Located in the heart of Yorkville, this bar is elegant and cozy - the big couches in the lounge area are the perfect place to chill with a bellini after a long week.

All their drinks are a touch on the expensive side, but this is the best cosmo you'll ever have in your life!

It's just the best of all the SOTBs I've come across in my bar adventures.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Cosmopolitan
• Classy Bar
• Sex on the Beach

Grazie Ristorante

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2373 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4P2C8

Pasta tacsa: Fresh pasta stuffed with brie, ricotta, mushrooms and spinach - very tasty. A perfect indulgence when out and about!

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Pasta Tacsa

Aveda Environmental Lifestyle

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95 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON, M5S1M1

Hair salon: Their rosemary-peppermint shampoo makes my hair so soft and shiny! I love it. It's like going to a little spa in the middle of the city.

Dunn's Famous

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284A King St. W., Toronto, ON, M5V1J2

Club sandwich: Located in the heart of the entertainment district, this pub style deli is warm, casual and comfortable. They serve the best club sandwich in the city: grilled chicken breast, avacado, and melted cheese on a sourdough loaf with loads of fresh fries...mmmm, tasty. The perfect place to go after a show at the Royal Alex or The Princess of Wales Theatre!

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Club Sandwich

Il Fornello

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576 Danforth Av, Toronto, ON, M4K1R1

Pasta carbonara: I love this restaurant for casual yet classy Italian dinners. The food is delicious and the restaurants are intimate and romantic without being pretentious. A great date place!

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Pasta Carbonara

Nino D'Arena

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220 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON, M5B 2H1

Hair salon: I always get great service at the Eaton Centre location, and they make my hair look fab!

Sneaky Dee's

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431 College St, Toronto, ON, M5T1T1

Cheap eats, Nachos: Very casual to the point of feeling a bit dirty...but delicious burritos, amazing guacamole and very low prices. Excellent if you're a student looking for a quick meal or a night out.

Mmmmmm guacamole.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• nachos
• Cheap Eats

Rainforest Cafe

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3401 Dufferin Street (Yorkdale Shopping Centre), Toronto, ON, M3K1N2

Tacky restaurant: Great place to take kids - it's sooooo cheesy and the food is just average, but everyone will have a good time looking at the fish and watching the "animals" during the thunderstorm.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Tacky Restaurant

Second Cup

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1 University, Toronto, ON, M5J2P1

Latte, Pumpkin flavoured latte, Second cup location: A Canadian favourite and yuppie staple. They simply have the best hot beverages of all the chain cafes in the city, but for the price, each coffee should come with a condo. Mmmm, Vanilla Bean Latte and Caramel Corretto. The best way to waste my hard earned cash.

Perfect amount of pumpkin, coffee and spice...it's delicious!!

It's weirdly different from the other locations, with cozy Indian decorations, a decorative ceiling and comfy library style chairs. Why aren't they all this cute?

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• latte
• Pumpkin Flavoured Latte
• Second Cup Location

Centre Island

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Toronto Islands, Toronto, ON, M5J1A1

Summer walking spot: Take the ferry over, walk around, grab lunch, read a book...what better way to spend a summer afternoon?

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Summer Walking Spot

Chinatown

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Spadina Ave. (Queen to College) and Dundas St. (east and west of Spadina), Toronto, ON

Neighbourhood: Always bustling, it's full of great shopping finds and amazing food - plus, the Spadina streetcar will take you anywhere!

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

High Park

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1873 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON, M5H 2N2

Walking spot: You'll forget you're in the middle of Toronto!

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Walking Spot

Real Thailand Restaurant

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350 Bloor St. W, Toronto, ON, M5S 1W9

Hot and sour soup, Lunch special, Pad thai, Thai food, Vegetables in green curry sauce: It's thick, delicious and full of flavour - this soup is a meal on it's own!

Best lunch on Bloor Street, and for under $9! You get an entree of your choice, 2 mini spring rolls, and either soup or salad. The whole thing is delicious and the service is fast and friendly. I love this place for lunch on the go, or dinner out with friends.

Huge portions of delicious Pad Thai. Mmmmm good.

This place is casual but clean and friendly, and the food is delicious! An $8 order gets you a ton of food and the service is very good. Try the #40 - thai friend rice with cashews, pineapple, chicken and shrimp - so good!

The best green curry in town!

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Thai Food
• hot and sour soup
• pad thai
• Lunch Special
• vegetables in green curry sauce

Reverb

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651 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON, M5V 2B7

Dirty bar: While definitely not the classiest place in town, you can show up in jeans and runners fresh off the subway and not feel out of place. A good place to grab a drink and listen to live music when you're in the mood for a dive bar.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Dirty Bar

Art Gallery of Ontario

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317 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON, M5T1G4

Tourist spot: A great place to spend a rainy afternoon, leisurely strolling through the galleries...the exhibits are great and the gift shop is full of prints and neat finds!

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Tourist Spot

China House Restaurant-Tavern

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925 Eglinton Ave W, York, ON, M6C2C3

Chinese takeaway: It might take them a while to get to you (delivery took an hour last time!) but the food is worth the wait. China House has the best Beef and Broccoli in town - not soggy or mushy like some other places. A great place to order in your egg rolls and the like, and the service is very friendly.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Chinese Takeaway

Spring Rolls Restaurant

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693 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4Y2B2

Cashew chicken, Casual dinner spot: It's delicious, affordable, and generously served! Great with hot and sour soup to start.

Casual yet classy, and a variety of noodle/rice/soup dishes to fill your belly. A nice place for a casual date or a business lunch.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Casual Dinner Spot
• cashew chicken

Toronto Eaton Centre

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220 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M5B2H1

Mall: This Eaton Centre is huge and usually crowded, but has EVERYTHING you need from clothes to gifts to bling. Fashionistas can find everything from H&M and The Gap to Swarovski and Lululemon. Don't go during the holiday season unless you are brave/crazy.

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

Yorkdale Shopping Centre

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1 Yorkdale Rd, North York, ON, M9M 1B9

Mall: This mall has the most confusing layout I've ever experienced, but has everything from bargain stores to upscale boutiques, as well as restaurants and a movie theatre. Go to customer service and get a shopping assistant FREE!

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

Fruits and Passion

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Bath products: The bath salts here are the best! A little goes a long way. The candles are lovely and make a great gift. Bonus: they will wrap everything up beautifully for free!

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• bath products

LUSH

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312 Queen Street W, Toronto, ON, M5V2A2

Bath products: LUSH's all natural product selection might break the bank a little, but you'll love the bath bombs, shampoos and soaps in delicious scents. Their bath products make my skin baby soft! A great splurge.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• bath products

The Body Shop

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Erin Mills Town Centre, Mississauga, ON

Bath products: Satsuma might be the greatest scent ever created, and their body scrubs are wonderful.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• bath products

G's Fine Foods

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351 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON, M4W 1A7

24 hour convenience store: Located on Bloor at Huron, they have lots of dry foods, and an impressive selection of produce for a 24 hour corner store. They sell the best hummus in town and a decent selection of baked goods. Definitely not the place to do your weekly grocery shopping, but if you run out of milk/bread/chocolate at midnight, it's the place to go.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• 24 Hour Convenience Store

Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve Ltd.

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RR #1, Haliburton, ON, K0M 1S0

Fall retreat: The wolf centre is lame and fun at the same time, but the Walk in the Clouds adventure is an amazing way to challenge yourself and enjoy the view from high in the trees.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• fall retreat

Thai Bamboo Inc

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2150 Steeles W, Concord, ON, L4K2Y7

Crab spring rolls, Pad thai: Available fresh or deep fried, these rolls are very tasty indeed. Served with a sweet and spicy sauce, they are great as an appetizer or small meal.

It's the perfect blend of spicy and flavourful, and the $8 portion is big enough to feed two. Even better, it's available with chicken , shrimp, or tofu for the veggies.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• pad thai
• Crab Spring Rolls