Lugano 2 For 1 Pizza

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355 Brant St, Burlington, ON, L7R2E7

Pizza: This is my favourite pizza ever and it is such incredible value for what you get! If you're ever in downtown Burlington you need to treat yourself!

Pane Fresco

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414 Locust Street, Burlington, ON

Bakery: I've only been here twice but it's my FAVOURITE bakery/lunch-spot in Burlington. I'm addicted to the Turkey BLT panini and it's so good I don't know how I'll ever find the strength to try anything else on their delicious-sounding menu board (seriously, everything sounds soo good). The breads are wonderful, the ingredients are so fresh and it is SUCH a lovely atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Second City

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51 Mercer Street, Toronto, ON, M5V 9G9

Comedy club: Reasonably-priced alcohol + great comedy = best date ever!

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• comedy club

Fran's Restaurant

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20 College Street, Toronto, ON, M5G1K2

Diner: It's my favourite place to bring friends for brunch when they come to town because the menu is huge (lots of choices) and there is plenty of tables so long line-ups are rare... Oh and the Monte Cristo is always absolutely perfect!

Rainbow Cinemas

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80 Front Street East, at Jarvis, Toronto, M5E 1T4

Tuesday night date: I love the atmosphere with the piano player and the old pictures on the walls - it's the anti-Cineplex in the best possible way! And you can't beat the cheap tickets on Tuesdays!

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Tuesday night date

Wings Up

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12-1500 Upper Middle Rd., Burlington, ON, L7P3P5

Chicken wings: Best. Wings. Ever. They're so good I actually stole leftover wings from my little sister - and I got caught because she COUNTED her wings!

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• chicken wings

Sherway Gardens

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25 The West Mall, Etobicoke, ON, M9C1B8

Shopping centre: Sometimes you just want to be able to visit several of your favourite stores in one place without having to deal with the tourists (see Eaton Centre) or unsavoury characters (see Dufferin Mall). Be warned of the masses of teens getting their Abercrombie & Fitch fix on the weekends.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Shopping Centre

Frescos & Company

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1015 Lake Shore Blvd. East , Toronto, ON

Ready-to-cook meals: Great place to pick up a healthy, ready to cook meal when you're feeling lazy! The stir frys are all awesome!

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• ready-to-cook meals

Ikea Canada

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15 Provost Dr, North York, ON, M2K2X9

Furniture store: It's a great place to spend a Saturday when you only have $2 in your pocket. You can go to Ikea, pretend you live in 1 of 25 beautifully furnished "apartments" for a few hours, make a wish list (for better times), and get a hot dog and a drink. It's almost as exciting as a day at Canada's Wonderland for people on a very limited budget. ALMOST.

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

JC's Hot Bagels

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3011 New St., Burlington

Bagel: The best bagels in the G.T.A. - even better than Gryfe's!

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

Running Room

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2100 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON

Fitness classes: Their running clinics are an incredible value and a great way to get in shape. They have clinics for everyone from beginners to wannabe-marathoners. The once-weekly clinics offer more than just a run - they also teach you about related topics such as proper attire, nutrition, how to avoid injury, etc. Also, they have free practice runs twice a week which is a great way to stay in shape on the cheap!

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• fitness classes

10 Spot

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749 Queen St. W, Toronto, ON, M4M1H3

Spa: The girls here are wonderful and always do a great job! Plus, when there's wax involved, there's no better distraction than Arrested Development on the TV to distract you!

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

High Park

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1873 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON, M5H 2N2

Park: It's a perfect getaway from the city... in the city. I love the cherry blossoms in the spring, playing frisbee and lying in the sun on the hill near Grenadier Pond.

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

The Mod Club

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

Concert venue: It's the best new music venue in the city. Great sound, ideal size, perfect atmosphere, and -last but not least- better bathrooms than most music venues in the city!

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

Sunrise Grill & Crepe

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417 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, ON, M6R2N1

Weekend brunch spot: This place has a great menu, fantastic food, and a nice atmosphere. Best of all, the prices are reasonable and you don't need to line up or wait to get seated.

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

Revue Cinema

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400 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, ON, M6R2M9

Movie theatre: It's only $6 to see classic (and soon-to-be classic movies)! Plus the audio and sound quality is great and all their treats are reasonable priced (especially when you compare to Cineplex).

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

Toni & Guy

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102 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON, M5S1M8

Salon: This is the place to go for a fantastic haircut at an incredibly reasonable price. Michael N. is a genius. He's the only hairdresser I've had willing to dedicate 90 minutes to giving me the perfect haircut.

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

Extreme Pita

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Pita: I always look forward to returning to the 'burbs to visit one of these franchise locations because the pitas are ALWAYS friggin amazing. I recommend the small Turkey, Ham & Swiss on whole wheat with double the sautéed veg. I'm literally drooling as I type this.

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

La Paloma Authentic Gelateria & Cafe

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3175 Rutherford, Vaughan, ON, L4K5Y6

Gelateria: La Paloma has the best gelato I've tasted since I got back from Italy. They have a great selection of original flavors (and there's even a few soy selections). My favourite is the Chocolate Hazelnut.... mmm.

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

Bikini Booty Fitness

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230 Queens Quay West, Suite 1017, Toronto, ON, M5J3Y7

Fitness classes: If you want to get in shape in a short period of time this boot camp will kick your ass. It's pretty much guarenteed to help you lose a few pounds and a lot of inches. WARNING: A lot of people who take it are preparing for their weddings. So if you're not one of them just consider yourself warned!

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• fitness classes