Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant

Rated this place:

418 College Street, Toronto, ON, M5T 1T3

Ethiopian restaurant: Their delicious vegetarian platter is so yummy and the hospitality is great. The two sisters who run it are sweet and friendly and make you feel right at home.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Ethiopian restaurant

Toshi Sushi Japanese Restaurant

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565 King W, Toronto, ON, M5V1M1

Sushi, Sushi roll: Because the hand rolls are the best and the freshest I've had in a long time. Service is really speedy too.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Sushi
• sushi roll

Buddha's Vegetarian Foods

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666 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON, M5T1H9

Chinese vegetarian: The interior is stark and the decor hasn't changed in years but the plates are delicious, heaped with tasty mock meat dishes. Yum.

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

Fresh By Juice For Life

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894 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON, M6J1G3

Vegetarian dish: The Energy Bowl is just that. A light curry sauce over brown rice with tofu and veggies. So delicious and flavourful.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Vegetarian dish

Furama Cake & Desserts Garden

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248 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON

Egg tart: The egg tarts are delicious, rich and eggy and oh so cheap. Get a half dozen or so.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• egg tart

Natrel Rink at Harbourfront

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235 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON, M5J2G8

Outdoor skating rink: It's the best rink in the city, tucked away by the lake. It's a great place to spend a cold January afternoon, working off the pounds after the holidays are over and you're bored and looking for something fun to do.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Outdoor Skating Rink

Golden Star Restaurant

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7123 Yonge St, Thornhill, ON, L3T2A8

Burger place: Golden Star in Thornhill is always worth a visit for their homemade all-star burgers. It has been open for more than 40 years, in an atmosphere that’s suspended in time.

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

Toast Restaurant

Rated this place:

993 Queen St E, Toronto, ON, M4M1K2

Brunch: Cuz of the great dishes (eggs benny is always a good choice) and the cool toasters signed by celebrities. Check out the very cool chandelier -- can't really miss it actually. It has a shoe attached to it. Bizzzaaarre.

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

Honey World

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95 Front St E, Toronto, ON, M5E1C2

Honey dealer: The guy who runs it dishes out honey samples at lightning speed and lets you try every variety of honey known to man. When you finally buy some and leave the stand, you'll have a sugar buzz that lasts all day.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• honey dealer

Papa Ceo Fine Italian Foods

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654 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON, M5S2H7

Pizza: One of my faves from university is still a good old standby when in the 'hood. Decent slices with cool names.

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

Getoutside

Rated this place:

437 Queen Street West, Toronto, Toronto, ON, 416-593-5598

Shoe shore: They have a great selection of Chuck's in lots of pretty colours.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Shoe shore

Joe Fresh Style

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396 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M4P3N3

Place to get workout clothes: Cuz it's way cheaper than you-know-who's-line of yoga wear and still looks good. Love the pants.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Place to get workout clothes

St. Urbain Bagel Bakery

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895 Eglinton W, Toronto, ON, M6C2C1

Bagel shop: When I'm at the St. Lawrence Market, I always like to pick up fresh bagels at St. Urbain and then freeze them so I can take them out and eat them whenever I want. Love the sesame and poppy seed variety.

Dieu Ky

Rated this place:

336 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, ON, M5T2G2

Vietnamese sub: Dieu Ky is but one of the great Vietnamese shops on Spadina offering buck-fifty subs made with meats or veggies. My fave is always the spicy vegetarian sub. And, you’ll be in and out in less than two minutes.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Vietnamese sub

Cajun Corner

Rated this place:

214 Laird Dr. , Toronto, ON, M4G 3W4

Po' boy sandwich: Stuffed with fresh shrimp and lightly breaded in seasoned cornmeal and served on French bread with remoulade, tomatoes and lettuce, this is a great sandwich. The southern-style hospitality of owners Glenn and Karen Cosburn is also reason enough to drop in when in Leslieville.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Po' boy sandwich

Far Niente

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187 Bay St, Toronto, ON, M5L1G5

Pot pie: Far Niente’s signature plate could be the most succulent in the city. Chef Gordon Mackie’s creation is filled with chunks of lobster, carrots, peas, mushrooms, leeks, asparagus and fingerling potatoes. Breathe it in, but be careful when you do -- it’s one hot dish.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• pot pie

Gladstone Hotel

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1214 Queen St W, Toronto, ON, M6J1J6

Cappuccino: They serve it hot and very strong so it's quite the pick me up. The ballroom cafe has a great atmosphere, suitable for quiet chats.

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

Over The Rainbow

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101 Yorkville Ave, Toronto, ON, M5R1C1

Jeans shop: They've got a fantastic selection and a helpful staff. You might even spot a celebrity if your timing is right.

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

Burger Shoppe

Rated this place:

688 Queen St. E., Toronto, ON, M4M1G9

Burger: This little Riverdale space has a 50s diner feel and serves delicious gourmet organic burgers. They also have shakes made with ice cream from Ed’s Real Scoop in the Beach.

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

Hanoi 3 Seasons

Rated this place:

588 Gerrard St. East, Toronto, ON, M4M1Y2

Vietnamese restaurant: It's the best (and only) Northern Vietnamese restaurant in Toronto. Every dish is fantastic, so you can't go wrong with your selection. Owner and chef Hai Luke is a great guy -- fun and friendly.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Vietnamese restaurant

L'unita

Rated this place:

134 Avenue Road, Toronto, ON, M5R 2H6

Pizza: Pizza al forno at new Italian restaurant L’unita is but one of the menu items worth a try at this Ave and Dav space. Try the Thunder Oak Gouda pizza with nuts and sage.

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

Massimo Pizza & Pasta

Rated this place:

302 College St., Toronto, ON, M5T1R9

Pizza slice: The Margherita pizza slice in particular is a lightly dressed pizza with a thin crust, topped with fresh basil, spices and cheese. Simple and delicious.

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

Mother's Dumplings

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79 Huron Street, Toronto, ON, M5T 2A8

Dumplings: Steamed, fried, or boiled, Mother’s Dumplings are made fresh on a four-element stove, in a tiny basement restaurant on Huron Street. The steamed chicken and mushroom variety are perfect for sharing.

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

Pho Phuong Fine Vietnamese Cuisine

Rated this place:

1603 Dundas St. West, Toronto, ON, M6K1T9

Pho: An alternative to Golden Turtle, the pho at Pho Phuong in the same ‘hood makes a great substitute and the dishes are pretty much the same price.

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

The Golden Turtle Restaurant

Rated this place:

1776 St Clair W, Toronto, ON, M6N1J3

Pho: It's the perfect winter dish, consisting of broth, noodles, bean sprouts, basil, chilies, coriander, a squeeze of lime and hot sauce if you like. Yum!

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