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Local bar

Rated this place:

Good vibe, friendly owner. Last time I was there, they were watching Cannonball run. Time before that they were blaring Ali Farka Toure. Notice a theme? Neither do I.

Tasty Brunch

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Met some friends here for brunch this past weekend and I was really impressed with everything about this place. Food was fantastic and affordable. Rancheros came with plenty of avocado and eggs and was perfectly seasoned. Coffee was strong, which for me is a good thing, and the company was pleasant. Service was great. Our server was chatty and a pleasure to have around! Great sense of humor and very relaxed. My friends all ordered the eggs benedict, which apparently is their signature dish with daily specials (asparagus and grilled shrimp was the special when we went) and they were all extremely satisfied!Back patio is great, nice and sunny with lots of fresh herbs around that are used in their kitchen, as well as making the patio smell amazingly fresh.Will be going back again... and again... and again.

• Favourite thing(s) at this place:
• patio
• brunch
• service
• rancheros

Monday night music

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I went to 'the Dog' the first time this past summer with a fellow keyboardist/singer to hear Sean Cotton who performs most Monday nights at this tiny Parkdale bar. The other musicians (drums and bass) started to play but I couldn't immediately see who was singing. Turns out Sean 'guest' bartends on Monday nights with a mike stand and guitar around his neck, standing behind the bar. I now go most Mondays, bring my keyboard and sit in. Interesting music and NOT TOO LOUD! (Yeah!)

• Favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Monday night music

Dive bar

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It's a cool and arty casual bar in Parkdale with excellent independent music nights and friendly service.