Since I started this blog, one of the most memorable things I have eaten is Rendang Beef… enjoyed at an Indonesian resto in De Pijp, Amsterdam. I have been trying to recreate this meal ever since. Now, I have been able to find a couple of Malaysian places in Toronto that serve it, but we haven’t tried them out yet. This past Friday, I was walking down to the foot…
Category: Danforth
A Salute to National Sandwich Day
It’s National Sandwich Day, people, and to honour such an important event, it’s fitting to give shout-outs to some of the best places in the city to celebrate. And though I have yet to find a sandwich as good as the Assorted Cold Cut Sub from the DeRosa Bakery (549 Wilson St.) in Hamilton, Toronto…
A Dozen Places To Eat On The Danforth That Aren’t Greek
There are a number of reasons why the Danforth has always been our favourite place to live in the city. It could be argued that the food sits atop our list. Known for celebrating variations of Greek, the reality is that Danforth plays host to an array of cultures, whose subsequent cuisine can be found in-and-around every subway station between…
Len Duckworth’s Fish & Chips – 2638 Danforth Ave – (416) 699-5865
The first job I ever had was at a North Toronto fish & chip restaurant. Needless to say, the bar has always been set pretty high for this type of fare. That’s why I am so happy that Len Duckworth’s Fish & Chips is only a short walk from our new house. Rivalling any place…
Danforth Dragon – 861 Danforth Ave – (416) 461-9238
Having finally moved into a new house on the Danforth, my wife and I recently found ourselves looking for a new local place for Chinese delivery. Since we lived on the Danforth before, we remembered the Chinese restaurant next to Square Boy at Jones Ave. named Danforth Dragon. This place stuck in my memory because its “DD” initials and, more importantly, because of its…
Ten Places To Eat For A Fiver (Tax-In)
It’s almost impossible to get lunch for five bucks. Not so long ago, a $3.99 price-point was actually conceivable. In today’s world of the ten/fifteen-dollar lunch, it’s always good to know a few places that don’t break the bank… and still do it up big-style despite being a good value. We all have a few…
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