Made You Look

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1338 Queen St W, Toronto, ON, M6K1L4

Jewelry store: The owner Sarah is a fabulous leader in showcasing Canadian jewellery artists. She's just opened a second location across the street from the first and between the two stores, they carry a HUGE range of designers and styles and everytime I visit, there are new inspiring treasures to gaze upon. It's truly a store that values 'the artist' and I'm proud to currently be part of their roster of designers.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Jewelry Store

Arts on Queen

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2198 Queen Street East, Toronto, ON, M4E1E7

Artisan store/gallery: They showcase a wide range of pottery, jewellery, artwork, blown glass etc.. & they're located in 'The Beach'. Along with their 'sister' store Arts of King, it's a great place to find birthday, wedding and engagement gifts

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Artisan Store/Gallery

Arts On King

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169 King St E, Toronto, ON, M5A1J4

Artisan store/gallery: It's just re-opened and they showcase a lovely range of pottery, jewellery, artwork etc.. right in the downtown core. Great place for gifts etc..

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Artisan Store/Gallery

Atlas One Cafe

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820 St Clair Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M6C 1B6

Sampler middle eastern dish: We got to taste a bunch of their offerings including chicken and beef shwarma, beef kofka, hummos and tubouli salad. My huband and I shared it and had enough for a whole second lunch the next day!

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• sampler middle eastern dish

Colborne Lane

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45 Colborne Street, Toronto, ON, M5E1E3

Tasting menu: It was so creative and surprising and was one of the most memorable meals I've ever had. Plus the service was fantastic.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• tasting menu

Little Black Dress Shop

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135 Tecumseth Street, Toronto, ON, M6J 2H2

Little black dress: You can wear it 8 different ways and it is so comfortable and slinky. It's called The Pamela dress by Narcissist. The designer should win an award for inventing it, I think it's brilliant!

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• little black dress

Haven

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498 Queen St W, Toronto, ON, M5V2B3

Store for funky home decor: They have these stunning, magical, light fixture lanterns that I want to buy for my bedroom ceiling amongst all sorts of other treasures found throughout the store.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• store for funky home decor

La Palette

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256 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON, M5T2L9

Bolonaise, Steak frites: The pasta was SO fresh and made from scratch and the meat/tomato sauce was also so full of a multitude of flavours. Plus it was cozy to have on a cold winter's eve.

B/c everything about it is delicious, from the crispiness of the thin fries to the sundried tomato butter on top of the steak...

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• steak frites
• bolonaise

Woolfitt's Art Enterprises Inc

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1153 Queen St W, Toronto, ON, M6J1J4

Art supply store: I really enjoy wandering the aisles and dreaming about what Icould create if I had all the money in the world to buy never ending art supplies.

Body Blue

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724 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON, M6J 1E8

Jean store: Even though it's bloody expensive and I can't go there often, I have ended up with a couple pairs of fabulous fitting jeans that I discovered after trying on tons of different ones that they had to choose from.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• jean store

Bamiyan Silver Ltd.

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55 Queen St. E. #1100, Toronto, ON, M5C 1R6

Jewellery supply store: They have a great selection of stones, fresh water pearls & silver findings, chain etc.. from which to design fabulous wearable creations. You do have to have a valid vendor's permit to shop there though-- luckily I do..

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• jewellery supply store

Hammam Spa

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

Hot stone massage: B/c the spa itself is beautiful, the massage was one of the best I've ever had and they have the most amazing large Hamman steam room that one can use with any treatment. The steamroom is sort of otherworldy with dimmed lighting and music playing.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• hot stone massage

Kultura

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169 King Street East, Toronto, ON, M5A1J3

Tapas restaurant: The ambience is moody & romantic; the restaurant is so beautifully designed. It's a perfect place for a double date with foodie friends (then you can order more dishes and taste more things!) Each scrumptious dish is brought to the table and described in detail so you can fully appreciate what you're eating. Delish!

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

Petroff Gallery

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1016 Eglinton Ave. West, Toronto, ON, M6C 2C5

Artisan store/gallery: B/c it is filled with such varied and magical works of art. The works that are showcased make the most wonderful gifts for weddings etc.. or of course for one's own home etc..

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Artisan Store/Gallery

Mitzi's Cafe & Gallery

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100 Sorauren Ave, Toronto, ON, M6R2E2

Breakfast: I just had the most delicious dish there from their specials list. It was poached eggs, on a sweet potato biscuit, with a roasted red pepper drizzle. AMAZING!!!

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

Tomi-Kro

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1214 Queen St. E., Toronto, ON, M4M1L7

Tapas: It is greek/indian/asian fusion and there's nothing else like it in T.O

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

Niagara Street Cafe

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169 Niagara St, Toronto, ON, M5V1C9

Pre-dinner bread: It's 'Fred's Bread' Potato Foccaccia and they usually serve it with a homemade salsa. It's been a little while since I've been there, but I think they still do it up like that. mmmm!

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• pre-dinner bread

Rivoli-Cafe & Club

Rated this place:

334 Queen St W, Toronto, ON, M5V2A2

Chicken pad thai: It's really limey

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Chicken Pad Thai

Big Carrot Natural Food Market

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348 Danforth Ave #209, Toronto, ON, M4K1N8

Organic grocery store: They have a a great selection of produce, and all sorts of stuff and it just feel sooooo good to buy organic. The staff are super friendly and helpful too!

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• organic grocery store

Sedo Snax

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385 John Street, Unit 2, Thornhill, ON, L3T5W5

South african food store: When I want a taste of the homeland I go and stock up on 'granedilla super c's', south african chocolates and many more naughty treats.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• south african food store

Xacutti -- CLOSED

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503 College St, Toronto, ON, M6G1A5

Gourmet breakfast: They serve applewood smoked bacon (the best thing ever!) and they bring you a little taster shooter glass of the day's smoothie if you ask..

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• gourmet breakfast

Winners

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17890 Yonge St, Newmarket, ON, L3Y 8S1

Discount clothing: Cheap, lots of choice and sometime you find real gems!!

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Discount Clothing

Jamie Kennedy Wine Bar, Restaurant

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9 Church St., Toronto, ON, M5E 1M2

Cheese platter, Poutine: B/c it finishes off a meal there just perfectly

It's different everytime you go, it's a small but powerful portion of scrumptious delight. The fries are all crispy, the gravy so flavourful and my favourite is the one with lamb...

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• cheese platter
• poutine

The Beaconsfield

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1154 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON, M6J 1J5

Burger: It is by far THE BEST burger in the city. Try it and you'll see!

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

The Healthy Butcher

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565 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON, M5V2B6

Organic butcher, Organic butcher: The staff are super friendly, helpful and they love their job.

Their staff are SO friendly and knowledgeble. It is definitely pricey, but it is a pleasure to support them whenever I shop there. Oh, and the meatballs are delish!

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• organic butcher