Air Canada Centre

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40 Bay St, Toronto, ON, M5J2X2

Take her to a raptors game!: Even if she's not a huge b-ball fan, this is not just another sports game -- it's a pure entertainment spectacle, with the music, the food (and booze), the Raptor mascot and dance pak, the people-watching (include celebs, quasi-celebs), the crowd noise, the half-time show, the relay races fans participate in (I once made a fool of myself on the court doing one of those races, but it was worth it -- I won a trip to Florida!), and more!

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Take Her to a Raptors Game!

Mercatto

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15 Toronto, Toronto, ON, M5C2E3

Most addictive sandwich in hogtown: Get the Chicken and Brie panini. It's grilled with marinated grilled chicken, brie cheese and basil mayo. It's unfrickinbelievable. Go there right now together and try it. They recently reno-ed the place, and it's elegant, classy and relaxed. If you're in a hurry, they have a takeout section. The service is fantastic.

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• Most Addictive Sandwich in Hogtown

Paddington's Pump

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95 Front St E, Toronto, ON, M5E1C2

Best greasy spoon to bring her on saturday morning: Go here for brekkie on a Saturday morning (or weekday if you can) with your lover. Their cheese omelettes and peameal kaisers are killer, and the service is friendly and enthusiastic. You'll feel like the energizer bunny after all the (free) refills of coffee they give you. Eat there with your partner, then go buy fresh pasta and seafood and bread in the market for your romantic dinner.

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• Best Greasy Spoon to Bring Her on Saturday Morning

Patrician Grill

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219 King St E, Toronto, ON, M5A1J9

Absolute must-have hogtown burger: I have not tasted a better burger in Hogtown than the ones they serve at this landmark greasy spoon, which has been around for 40 years. Plus the ambiance is perfect in making this an authentic family diner setting: The staff is friendly yet terse (don't mess around with your food orders, just like you wouldn't with mom!), the tables are booths, there's stools along the counter where you can eat, the art is old school, you pay by cash. Great comfort food -- particularly in the cooler months.

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• Absolute Must-Have Hogtown Burger

Rebel House

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1068 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4W2L4

Best place to get cheesy together: Great high-end pub food. But you must, *must* order the cheese pennies as an appetizer. You'll be hooked. Also beautiful patio in the back.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Best Place To Get Cheesy Together

Sherwood Park

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1200 Mount Pleasant Rd, Toronto, ON, M4N2T3

Best place (other than bedroom) to get to know each other: This is no regular walk in the park. Located in North Toronto, Sherwood Park is a beautiful forest/oasis in the city. Take your lover for a romantic stroll (and picnic) here: There are great trails, great places to throw the frisbee or ball around, great places to sit and chat (or make out!). And if you have a pooch, doggone it bring Spot here as it's doggie heaven. If you have kiddies, there's also terrific play equipment as well as a splash pad.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Best Place (Other Than Bedroom) To Get To Know Each Other

Fox and Fiddle

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106 John Street, Toronto, ON, M5V 2E1

Hot date idea: wings, beer, karaoke!: Go for the chicken wings (get them hot and dry, with blue cheese on the side). Go for the customer service -- the manager, Param, and his staff are friendly and accomodating and patient, no matter how many beers you've had. Go with the guys after your sports game. Go with your family. And by all means, go with your lover Saturday nights for the karoake, which like any good karoake, is horribly bad. Get up there together and make a fool of yourselves singing "Blister in the Sun"!

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Hot Date Idea: Wings, Beer, Karaoke!

Nicholas Hoare

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45 Front E, Toronto, ON, M5E1B3

Book this place as one of your shopping stops: Great service. Great selection of books. Elegant setting. From food and wine to biographies to current affairs to travel and fiction, they have everything. And if they don't have it, they'll order it for you.

Le Petit Dejeuner

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191 King Street East, Toronto, ON, M5A1J5

Best romantic lunch spot: Open door. Walk through drapes just inside entrance. Cross fingers there is a seat (it's always packed) in this tiny but intimate retro/bohemian-style cafe. Sit yourself down with with your lunch partner. Order the quiche (melt in your mouth) or a soup (potato and leek -- unbelievable!) or apple cheddar sandwich (delectable!) or stuffed crepes (yummy!). Or, heck, order all the above and share! Get the cheap bill. Rejoice. Come again.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Best Romantic Lunch Spot