Burrito Boyz

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218 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, ON, M5A1M9

Burrito: The first time I visited Burrito Boyz I thought it was good; not great. But after having eaten a few more of their burritos, it's confirmed their status as the best ones in town. They pack them in with veggies and sauces (make sure to get an extra squirt of their spicy sauce)and finally pressed with heat that makes them perfect.

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

Pizzeria Libretto

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221 Ossington Ave., Toronto, ON, M6J 2Z8

Pizza: Fantastic. You can definitely tell the difference between wood fired ovens and regular ovens. I ordered the Quattro Stagione (4 seasons) and each quarter was absolutely delightful. However, I ate a slice of my friend's House-Made Sausage pizza and that definitely took the prize. The meat was rich and demanded the spotlight in an otherwise subtle pizza. It's got a lively atmosphere and the wait staff were polite and prompt. But expect to wait in line as it garners more attention.

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

Ki Restaurant

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181 Bay Street, Toronto, ON, M5J2T3

Sashimi: Thick slices of fish that scream "fresh" in your mouth. These piece are succulent and full, while containing no hints of that fishy taste.

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

Tom's Place

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190 Baldwin St, Toronto, ON, M5T1L8

Suit store: Deciding I needed some suits, I really couldn't find a shop that had quality suits without the hefty price tag. It has an extensive selection and they're all very reasonably priced. Their service is very friendly as you are guided by a personal staff member.

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

Gilead Cafe

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4 Gilead Place, Toronto, ON, M5A 3C9

Lunch: I've heard and read so many praises for Jamie Kennedy since his stint at the ROM to his adored Wine Bar. However, it's his latest endeavour that I begin my love affair with. The food is rich, complex, and absolutely divine. The fries may be the best I've ever had. They melt in your mouth and the dip has a perfect kick to stir those taste buds. The strawberry soup is deep in colour and equally intense in flavour. To end the meal, a dessert is derserving and I recommend the coconut square.

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

Miller Tavern

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3885 Yonge St., Toronto, ON, M4N 2P2

Chocolate fondue: Visited this joint for dessert on the advice from a friend, and I wasn't disappointed. I'm not a fan of dessert, especially not chocolate but they were able to capture the richness of chocolate without coming over-the-top in sweetness. There's also an array of fruits and cookies that make this course something to look forward to.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Chocolate Fondue

Dundas Street Grille

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5238 Dundas St W, Etobicoke, ON, M9B1A9

Diner breakfast: This joint serves the standard fare well for a reasonable price. Nothing fancy, just good food.

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

Pangaea

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1221 Bay St, Toronto, ON, M5R3P5

Fish menu: Everytime I visit this restaurant, they have exquisite fish dishes that make me envious of what other people order. I enjoy other meats over fish but I always order fish at Pangea, it's sure to delight your palate.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Fish Menu

Old Mill Inn & Spa

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21 Old Mill Dr, Toronto, ON, M8X 1G5

Buffet: For myself, I tend to associated Chinese with buffet which leads to massive overeating and gluttonous acts. Recently, I enjoyed a Sunday dinner at the Old Mill which was a pleasant evening of over-indulgence once again but over steamed lobster instead of chicken balls and and roast beef instead of beef with black bean sauce. The service was prompt and the atmosphere was a casual dinner among families.

McDonald's Restaurants

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930 Derry E, Mississauga, ON

Breakfast sandwich: Sausage and egg McMuffin is the shizzatch. There's nothing that remotely compares.

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

Young Thailand Restaurant

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111 Gerrard Street, Toronto, ON, M5B1G8

Thai restaurant: As soon as I walked through the doors, I saw a cook peeling garlic on a seat. First thought that entered my head was this place is great; my logic is a restaurant that goes to the care of peeling their own garlic must be great. I was right, their dishes are well-prepared including their sweet shrimps and green curry. Note: they moved locations near the Keele/Dundas intersection on Dundas.

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

Mengrai Gourmet Thai

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82 Ontario Street, Toronto, ON, M5A 2V3

Thai restaurant: Tucked away from the city noise, the lunch clientele is mainly businessmen enjoying lunch. Chef Sasi scores top marks for the most interesting thai food i've ever had. A must try are her golden pumpkin soup (which contains green curry) which is soothing in the winter and the red curry with lychee (which is an unusual mix but is a killer combo).

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

Queen Street West

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Queen Street West, Toronto, ON

Streetcar route: You always meet some interesting people on this streetcar, especially at night. I remember a New Years a few years ago where it took us a couple hours to get home. I met a Spanish person who was travelling around North America, New Yorkers heading to an after-party, and tons of locals who were loaded. Just great.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Streetcar Route

The Mod Club

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722 College Street West, Toronto, ON, M6G 3G7

Intimate concert venue: Small venue that has decent acoustics. Good chance of having a great view of the band, but the lineups generally start early.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• intimate concert venue

Auberge Du Pommier

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4150 Yonge St, North York, ON, M2P2C6

French restaurants: The restaurant is situated in an odd location, but the building is a cute, quaint little chateau. Chef Bangerter satisfies your palate with every course.

North 44

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2537 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4P2H9

Creme brulee, Restaurant ambience: Absolutely perfect. The best creme brulee I've ever had let alone the best dessert I've ever had. It finishes the meal so nicely.

By far the nicest restaurant that I've eaten at. Mark McEwan is well-known for the interior design in his restaurants and North 44 is a great example of it. You can even see through a glass window into the kitchen. Also, the CREME BRULEE is magnificent.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• creme brulee
• Restaurant Ambience

Optic Zone Inc

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33 Jarvis St, Toronto, ON, M5E1N3

Optical store, Optician: This store has a great colllection in wearable glasses for affordable prices. Joe, the optician, is helpful in helping you choose while you spend hours there.

Joe has fabulous taste in glasses that makes shopping less intimidating given the wide variety of selection. He picks a range of glasses that suit you and his friendly nature makes him highly recommended in my opinion.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• optician
• Optical Store

Papa Ceo Fine Italian Foods

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654 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON, M5S2H7

Pizza: The slices are ridiculously big, they taste unbelievable, and the selection is endless. Their slices are all named after Hollywood celebrities and I like eating them, especially the Brando.

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

Revue Cinema

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400 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, ON, M6R2M9

Cinema: They recently re-opened this great venue that plays older movies. It's just a fun place to be to escape the noise of the city.

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

Ye Olde Brunswick House

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481 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON, M5S1X9

Dive bar: Used to be my watering hole whenever I just needed that beer alone. Too bad they renovated it and made it classier.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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3-197 Main St West, Huntsville, ON

Car rental: They have a weekend special that's 50% off 3 day rentals for unlimited km. It's ridiculous and I love ridiculous.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Car Rental

King David Pizza

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3020 Bathurst, North York, ON, M6B3B6

Falafel: Pitas that are stuffed to the brim with fresh veggies, great sauce, and gigantic chick peas that are hot to serve make this my favourite. Try their pizza too, it's sexcellent.

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

Andy Poolhall

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489 College, Toronto, ON, M6G1A5

Pool hall: Retro interior with funky music sets the tone for a fun night. More of a lounge than a pool hall, nevertheless it's still a great venue.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Pool Hall

Hart House

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7 Hart House Circle (University of Toronto), Toronto, ON, M5S3H3

University building: Their quad is stunningly beautiful. Everyone should see it.

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

On The Rocks Martini Lounge

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2956 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON, M8X 1B8

Sweet potato fries: Their fries are just the right size; slightly larger than shoestring and they come with this mayo that so lovingly wraps around the fries to give 'em a kick.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• sweet potato fries