Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu

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5445 Yonge St., North York, ON, M2N6K7

Korean food: The food is fantastic. Although the selection is limited, what they do offer is an awesome soon tofu dish and dol sot bi bim bap (the only korean restaurant my mom approves of, and yes, i am korean).

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Korean Food

Me Va Me

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330 Steeles Ave. West, Thornhill, ON, L4J 7L1

Middle eastern restaurant: The kebobs that are served are succulent cuts of meat that are accompanied by mild-tasting rice and potatoes. I urge everyone to try their Baba ghanoush appetizer that is the best in town. They also have a patio open in the summer but be forewarned about lineups as they can be very long.

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

Barberian's Steak House

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7 Elm St, Toronto, ON, M5G1H1

Steakhouse: The steak is aged, seasoned, and prepared perfectly. Set in an 1860 home, it definitely has an antique-feel to it that feels more like one's dining room than a restaurant. An award-winning wine list and helpful service makes it a wonderful experience.

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

LCBO

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446 Summerhill Av, Toronto, ON, M4W2E4

Lcbo: This place is a candy store for adults. Their selection in everything but beer is endless. If you're a fellow scotch drinker, you'll appreciate the numerous types. I get excited when I come here.

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

Aroma Espresso Bar

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500 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON, M5S1Y3

Coffee shop: The coffee is a perfect blend, the bakery always stirs aromas of goodness, and the people are friendly.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• coffee shop

Rosie Robin A Touch of Convenience

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616 Gladstone Ave, Toronto, ON, M6H 3J2

Alternative restaurant experience: I visited this joint in the summer for brunch because I had heard the cook worked in a few reputable kitchens in Toronto as a sous-chef. The food is delightful and the setup is interesting, the cook serves, cooks, and possibly cleans the petit eatery. As well, Rosa is a sweet woman and very friendly.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Alternative Restaurant Experience

European Quality Meats

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16 Jutland Rd, Etobicoke, ON, M8Z2G9

Butcher shop: The meats are fresh and priced very reasonably. Have you tried a burger from this place? If not, then you've been missing out. Try it, now.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Butcher shop

Hemingway's Restaurant

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142 Cumberland St, Toronto, ON, M5R1A8

Patio: Great place to grab a drink after spending the day in Yorkville. Their patio in the summer is the clincher.

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

Swatow Restaurant

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309 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON, M5T2E6

After-club restaurant: As the clubs begin to close their doors, the lines grow at the doors of the Chinese restaurants along Spadina. But there's only place worthy of waiting: Swatow. The food is delicious that just hits the spot for that booze-filled stomach.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• After-Club Restaurant

Buddha's Vegetarian Foods

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666 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON, M5T1H9

Cheap vegetarian meal: I'm not a vegetarian, in fact I'm a huge carnivorous beast, but this place used to be my favourte restaurant for quite some time. It's a different type of Chinese cuisine than the shops along Spadina, but it's infinitely better. It doesn't attempt to present any type of atmosphere except for somewhere you can eat. But you come for the food and stay for the food and get conquered by the food.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• cheap vegetarian meal

Harvey's Restaurants

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15 Westney Rd N, Ajax, ON

Pickles: I love Harvey's burgers, I love the grill-ness that makes them different than the other joints. But what really puts them over the top is their pickles. I always ask for 6 of them cuz they rock my socks.

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

Second Cup

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1 University, Toronto, ON, M5J2P1

Coffee: Coffee that's really smooth and tasty. I like.

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

Cineplex Odeon Varsity and Varsity VIP

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55 Bloor St. W (Manulife Centre), Toronto, ON, M4W 1A5

Movie theatre: It's not like those gigantic mega-plexes that seem to draw high-schoolers who have nothing better to do than block the doorways.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• movie theatre

Metro Bar

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296 Richmond St. W., Toronto, ON, M5V 1X2

Dance club: On a Friday night, there's nothing hotter than this pad. Although lineups are terrible and staff unfriendly, once you get in it's hot. The main room spins house hits for most of the night and the party is pumped.

Madison Avenue Pub

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14 Madison Ave, Toronto, ON, M5R2S1

Pub: Great place for a relaxed night in the summer. Remember half-priced appetizers during happy hour (which really should be every hour; at least in my case).

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

Green Room

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296 Brunswick Ave, Toronto, ON, M5S2M7

Student hangout: Cheap eats in a location that very much fits in the Annex is the Green Room. Two floors that are dimly lit that create a casual atmosphere for a night out.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Student Hangout

Pho Hung Restaurant

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350 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON, M5T2G4

Pho: This place just knows how to make pho. I could and do eat this everyday; superb.

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

Salad King Restaurant

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335 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M5B1R7

Pad thai: The previous poster who wrote "It doesn't taste like ketchup" is very correct. It doesn't, and the pad thai tastes fabulous. You can vary the intensity of spicy by their pepper factor (from 1-20). I highly suggest the 20 if you want to experience serious indigestion for the next week. I speak from experience.

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

Sonic Boom

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512 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON, M5S1Y3

Music store: Hearing the clickkity clackkity just defines this store. Enormous selection at reasonable prices. They recently opened a basement floor where they store their records.

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

Steam Whistle Brewing

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255 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON, M5V3M9

Place to get free beer any day: Man, the free beer is something you can't beat. Go in for 'samples' and get loaded, or at least die trying.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Place to get FREE beer any day

Yellow Griffin Pub

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2202 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON, M6S1N4

Fries: Some will find this a weird place for fave fries since it specializes in burgers, but do not let the accompaniment fool you. On my first visit, I finished the fries before I touched the burger.

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

H&M

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1 Dundas St. W., Toronto, ON, M5G 1Z3

Clothing store: If there wasn't H&M, I'd be naked.

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

TigerDirect

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8401 Woodbine Avenue, Markham, ON, L3R2P4

Electronics: It's a haven for computer-enthusiasts. Rock bottom prices that grabs the cash out of your wallet.

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

Tim Hortons

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16 Williams Kitchen St, Toronto, ON

Place to crash when you've got nowhere to go and are too drunk to care: It's opened 24/7 at some locations which is perfect for making a corner your bed for the night.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Place to crash when you've got nowhere to go and are too drunk to care

Lee

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603 King St. W., Toronto, ON, M5V1E1

Restaurant: The best food in Toronto. The tasting menu is a must for first-time goers, you won't be disappointed. However, the ambience leaves something to desired and the service is notoriously terrible. But if you want the best food in town, this is the spot.

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