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Posted in Restaurant on Feb 10th, 2012
In terms of French restaurants, it’s probably the type of cuisine I have least often. There are only a handful of French restaurants in Toronto I frequent but the one I visit most often is located right here in Etobicoke, La Petite France. La Petite France, located at 3317 Bloor Street West (Bloor and Islington), is a [...]
Posted in Restaurant on Feb 1st, 2012
Opa! This is what you yell out as the saganaki is lit and flames shoot up into the air. The tradition never gets old. Much like coming to Kalamata Restaurant for a great and filling Greek meal. Kalamata Restaurant, located at 1233 The Queensway (just east of Islington), is an authentic Greek restaurant in the [...]
Posted in Restaurant on Jan 19th, 2012
Despite the yummy sound of “all-you-can-eat” sushi, the fact of the matter is that most of these types of restaurants serve sloppy and hastily put together rolls and sashimi. By calling it “all-you-can-taste” Spoon and Fork has already raised the classiness level a couple of notches. Spoon and Fork Etobicoke, located at 1233 The Queensway [...]
Posted in Family Friendly, Restaurant on Jan 8th, 2012
As is the case every January, people are beginning their new years resolutions and without a doubt some of them are to “skip dessert”. If this is truly the case however, then why is Caffé Demetre in Etobicoke so busy? Caffé Demetre, located at 2962 Bloor Street West in the Kingsway, is busy because they do [...]
Posted in Restaurant on Dec 26th, 2011
There is no shortage of great restaurants along the stretch of Bloor that makes up the Kingsway. If your restaurant is located there you better be doing something right to keep your guests coming back. Vibo is obviously doing many things right. Vibo restaurant is located at 2995 Bloor Street West between Royal York Road [...]
Posted in Restaurant on Nov 7th, 2011
In terms of popularity, there are certain cuisines that people gravitate to such as Japanese, Chinese, Italian, French, and so on. Anatolia Turkish Cuisine seeks to change that. Anatolia Turkish Cuisine, located at 5112 Dundas Street West in Etobicoke, entered the landscape in 1999 and has been consistently recommended in Toronto Life. It has also garnered [...]
Posted in Entertainment, Restaurant on Oct 23rd, 2011
When someone mentions “pool hall” most of us think of the shady, smokey dives from years past. The Crooked Cue isn’t your grandpa’s pool hall. The Crooked Cue, located at 3056 Bloor Street West, is an upscale venue offering over 10,000 square feet of billiards and restaurant space. Winner of the Etobicoke Guardian Readers’ Choice [...]
Posted in Restaurant on Oct 13th, 2011
True story. After trying a burrito at Fat Bastard’s I wondered how good a burrito would be in Mexico which is where I was headed a few weeks later. The verdict? The Fat Bastard burrito was better, hands down. Fat Bastard Burrito Co. is located at 1180 The Queensway (between Kipling & Islington) and right [...]
Posted in Entertainment, Family Friendly, Restaurant on Oct 1st, 2011
Now I’m no twinkle-toes Flinstone but I do like to take in the odd game of bowling here and there. Unlike other activities even if you’re bad at it bowling is still fun and the people at Bowlerama are experts at making bowling a fun and memorable experience. Bowlerama hosts different types of bowling nights [...]
Posted in Restaurant on Aug 6th, 2011
When my dad returned from Italy one year he began work on a wood-burning pizza oven. He slaved over construction and after several months it was done. The pizza that came out of that oven was delicious and tasted just like it would in Italy. However, there has to be an easier way to get [...]
Posted in Restaurant on Jul 28th, 2011
If you’re in the mood for a burger and you’re driving along Kipling, you might want to keep an eye out for Royal Meats Barbeque. Here’s a warning though, it’s not your typical fast food joint. Royal Meats Barbecue, located at 710 Kipling Avenue, bills itself as fast food with a European touch and coincidentally [...]
Posted in Restaurant on Jul 4th, 2011
One of my favourite guilty pleasures when it comes to food is fish and chips. I know it’s not the healthiest thing in the world but every once in a while I crave it. When I do I head down the street to McNie’s Fish and Chips. McNie’s Fish and Chips, another Etobicoke institution, is [...]
Posted in Entertainment, Event, Outdoors, Restaurant, Sports on Jun 23rd, 2011
Warning: Don’t glance over this entry. When someone mentions “going to the racetrack” visions of chain-smoking gamblers tearing up losing tickets may enter your mind. What actually goes on at Woodbine Racetrack is something much more fun and exhilarating. Nevermind the fact that it’s host to the Queen’s Plate, one of the most prestigious horse [...]
Posted in Event, Restaurant on Jun 23rd, 2011
Summerlicious is back again for the Summer season with restaurants across the GTA filling up with patrons anxious to perhaps try out a restaurant they’ve never been to before. If you’re really lucky, the restaurants will have a patio! Beginning July 8th and lasting for two weeks until July 24th 2011, this popular event presented [...]
Posted in Restaurant on May 2nd, 2011
There are very few drinking establishments (read: bars) that have true character and history. Most places hang up a few neon signs and think, “there you go, we have a bar now”, but not Hollywood on the Queensway. A true Etobicoke landmark! Hollywood on the Queensway is located conveniently at 1184 The Queensway and is [...]
Posted in Restaurant on Apr 12th, 2011
Are you a vegetarian? If yes, skip on to #56 on the list. If not, read on for one of the best pure steak houses around, Black Angus Steak House. Black Angus Steakhouse is located at 3277 Bloor Street West, but don’t blink. Nestled between a medical building and a treed lot, it’s very easy [...]
Posted in Restaurant on Feb 25th, 2011
It’s rare when you have an establishment that is an “all-in-one” destination where it’s great for business lunches, dinners with friends, watching sporting events, and providing a decent nightlife. Arizona Bar and Grill is that place. Arizona Bar and Grill is located on Carlingview Drive which makes it a favourite hangout for those travelling to [...]
Posted in Restaurant on Feb 23rd, 2011
With the proliferation of sushi restaurants in Toronto you wouldn’t think that we’d be lucky enough here in Etobicoke to have some of the better sushi restaurants in Toronto. Fortunately, you’d be wrong as we have Toku Gawa. Toku Gawa is another great little sushi restaurant located in our little/great city. One thing that you’ll [...]
Posted in Exercise, Family Friendly, Restaurant, Sports on Feb 18th, 2011
As an “okay” hockey player I can verify that Etobicoke produces some of the best teams and leagues in Toronto. It probably has a lot to do with great venues like Canlan Ice Sports Etobicoke. Canlan Ice Sports Etobicoke is just one of many arenas in our great city, but it stands out as a [...]
Posted in Event, Restaurant on Jan 27th, 2011
Winterlicious is back again for the Winter season with restaurants across the GTA filling up with patrons anxious to perhaps try out a restaurant they’ve never been to before. Beginning January 27th and lasting for two weeks until February 9th 2012, this popular event presented by American Express is always a hit in Toronto and is slowly [...]
Posted in Restaurant on Jan 15th, 2011
Establishing yourself as a true restaurant gem without grabbing the customer’s attention with huge gaudy signs or neon lights can be a challenging endeavour. However, when you have been treating your customers to fantastic dishes, like they do at Ristorante Pinnochio all you need is word of mouth and the restaurant will be filled with [...]
Posted in Restaurant on Nov 7th, 2010
If I were a superhero my weakness would be wings. I could be in the middle of a four-week health kick and if a friend asked me if I wanted to “do” wings I’d be there in a heartbeat. Wingporium is every chicken wing lover’s dream. Having opened in 2005, Wingporium is now the go-to place [...]
Posted in Restaurant on Oct 3rd, 2010
In the mood for Tapas tonight? Then Etobicoke has just the place for you in Casa Barcelona. Casa Barcelona has been in business since 1998 and is repeatedly recommended by Toronto Life magazine. The Spanish are known for their Tapas, smaller snacks that are served both warm and cold. While dinners are traditionally more expensive [...]
Posted in Restaurant on Sep 21st, 2010
I love sushi. In fact, I discovered sushi about 15 years ago and haven’t look back since. What I didn’t know is that Etobicoke is home to one of the best sushi restaurants in the GTA, and some say the country. Sushi Kaji. Sushi Kaji is run by master chef Mitsuhiro Kaji, who opened the [...]
Posted in Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Event, Family Friendly, Food, Free, Outdoors, Restaurant, Shopping on Sep 10th, 2010
I’ve always thought of The Kingsway as a very classy section of Bloor Street. You’ll always find people strolling along, window shopping, and grabbing a bite to eat at one of the area’s great restaurants. Now multiply that by 100 and you have Taste of the Kingsway. Taste of the Kingsway is an annual event [...]
Posted in Restaurant on Aug 27th, 2010
Have you ever gone through one of those days where you’re craving a hamburger and you end up going to McDonald’s or Burger King only to regret it afterwards? Yeah, me too. In that case, get yourself to Dundas and Royal York and try out Magoo’s. The name “Magoo’s Gourmet Hamburgers and Ice Cream” says it [...]
Posted in Restaurant on Aug 18th, 2010
I sometimes feel no one is more harsh than I when judging a restaurant that serves Italian dishes, the same food I consider myself an expert on. Truth be told, most Italian upscale restaurants do a great job, but those on the opposite scale, well, not so much. How does Rocco’s Plum Tomato stack up? [...]
Posted in Restaurant on Aug 4th, 2010
You know what I love about Quebec City aside from the cobblestone streets, the beautiful boardwalk, and European culture? It’s the poutine. I know you were probably looking for something more substantial. But no, it’s the poutine! Café Du Lac has the answer to that I crave. Café Du Lac, located at 2350 Lake Shore [...]
Posted in Restaurant on Jul 22nd, 2010
Sometime’s you wanna go where everybody knows your name. They don’t quite know my name at Timothy’s but the times I’ve been there it’s a rockin’ time to say the least. This Friday Timothy’s will be celebrating their 12th anniversary so this is probably as good a time as any to check out the place [...]
Posted in Entertainment, Event, Family Friendly, Food, Free, Outdoors, Restaurant on Jul 9th, 2010
The Fusion of Taste Festival is still in its infancy as far as festivals are concerned, but after five years you could hardly tell that this is the case. Running from 11am to 9pm on Saturday June 18th 2011, the Fusion of Taste Festival will undoubtedly improve on the staggering number of 30,000 people who [...]
Posted in Food, Learning, Restaurant on Jul 6th, 2010
Watching Hell’s Kitchen the other day I started thinking to myself, “I wish I was a master chef”. And then Gordon Ramsey started yelling and cursing and I thought “Forget that!”. And yet the feeling remains. I mean, I know how to cook (somewhat) but to be able to create exquisite dishes from scratch is [...]
Posted in Restaurant on May 27th, 2010
Who would have thought that Etobicoke was home to one of the best restaurants in the GTA and maybe the world. Via Allegro is a Toronto landmark and most will be surprised that it is the only restaurant on the planet to earn two of the highest international awards of their kind, the Grand Award [...]
Posted in Entertainment, Family Friendly, Food, Restaurant on May 14th, 2010
A long, long time ago Sherway Cinemas was considered one of the premier places to watch the latest movie. In the early days (1980s and 90s) most theatres were jammed into the corner of a mall and had tiny screens. Our Sherway Cinemas were different in that it was a dedicated theatre and had some [...]
Posted in Food, Restaurant, Self Care, Shopping on May 13th, 2010
Sherway Gardens is the crown jewel amongst many shopping experiences in Etobicoke. Considered an upscale mall, it contains over 240 stores occupying more than 500,000 square feet of retail space. And it’s about to get bigger! Sherway Gardens, located at Hwy. 427 and the QEW/Queensway, is a shopper’s mall. The layout is a figure eight [...]
Posted in Restaurant on May 11th, 2010
Opened in 1969, Apache Burgers is considered an institution in Etobicoke. I dare you to find a seat during the lunch time rush. Heck, weekends at 1am can also be a challenge some nights. Apache Burgers, located at 5236 Dundas Street West (at Six Points Plaza), was introduced to me by a neighbour about 20 [...]
