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T.O. Food... Reviewed

Caribbean Queen of Patties – 1279 Bloor St W – (416) 538-1732

On the corner of Lansdowne and Bloor lies the Caribbean Queen of Patties, and, for argument’s sake, they happen to have the best Beef Patties in town. Made fresh-and-often daily, $1.50 gets you one heck of a snack; $12 gets you an even ten. If you’re peckish and happen to find yourself in that neck…

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Avenue Open Kitchen – 7 Camden St ~ (416) 504-7131

Just south of Chinatown, tucked away on a side street in the Fashion District, lies one of Toronto’s best downtown diners. The Avenue Open Kitchen is a busy place most lunch hours, and if you’re lucky enough to get a seat in one of the booths or on one of the stools, you’re off to…

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Barb’s Roti Shop – 1181 Lakeshore Rd E. (416) 278-4713

Barb’s Roti Shop has been around since 1981, and I can’t believe it’s taken me 30 years to find it. A tiny takeout joint tucked away on Lakeshore Road, just west of Long Branch, this has got to be the food find of the year… for 2 reasons… First off, Barb makes an absolutely incredible…

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The Purple Onion – 2998 Dundas St W. – (416) 760-8208

Originally located by the Stockyards, The Purple Onion has made itself at home in the Junction for the past couple of years. Priding itself on being both brunch spot & steakhouse, it’s not uncommon wait for seats most Saturdays and Sundays, both early and late. Early? The Mega Breakfast is a work of art, framed…

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Jerusalem Restaurant – 955 Eglinton Ave W – (416) 783-6494

For those of you who haven’t had the pleasure of eating at Jerusalem Restaurant, I have 4 words for you… “Combination Dinner for Two.” Those who have been there know exactly what I am talking about. Though the Combination Dinner for Two ($36) has gotten noticeably more expensive over the past year, it’s still enough…

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