I’ve gotta be honest with you… it’s typically against my nature, in any city, to frequent restaurants located on the busiest street with pictures of their food in the window. M’Zaar is truly an exception to this rule, though. This place is something else. One of my favourite spots for a quick bite around the Church…
Hastings Snack Bar ~ (5 Hastings Ave) ~ (647) 850-9260
Happy Canada Day! This long weekend always rekindles childhood memories of visiting my Granny’s house and enjoying a massive Polish meal, complete with all the fixins. Frequenting the Hastings Snack Bar brings me right back… Family run, Polish comforts with a throwback decor that feels just like home. This Mom-and-Pop-and-Daughter in the heart of Leslieville is…
Rusi ~ 7 King St E ~ (416) 977-4088
Rusi is a newish Sri Lankan lunch counter right outside of King Subway Station. I visited with friends recently and was introduced to Siva, who formerly ran Toni Bulloni. He tells me that he moved from Yorkville to manage The Office Pub and uses its larger kitchen to cook much of the food for Rusi (located…
Makkal Chon ~ 1979 Lawrence Ave E ~ (416) 757-3945
There always seems to be a small crowd congregating outside a sleepy strip-mall on the SW corner of Lawrence and Warden. I recently parked the car to try and figure out why. What I found was the best Korean restaurant in the city. What I found was Makkal Chon. Those who know me know that…
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#bigdata THESE GUYS ARE JUST THE BEST (a list)… Afghani Restaurant: Bamiyan Kebab (62 Overlea Blvd) Americano/Misto: The Cannonball (641 Queen St E) Arancini: Centro Trattoria (1224 St. Clair Ave W) Arepas: Pomarosa (1504 Danforth Ave) Bagel: Gryfe’s (3421 Bathurst St) Baguette: Ma Maison (4243 Dundas St W, Etobicoke) Bakery: San Remo Bakery (374 Royal…
Schnitzel Queen ~ 211 Queen St E ~ (416) 504-1311
Schnitzel Queen is the stuff of legend. A European diner located on Queen St E. in the heart of Moss Park, they’ve been serving-up enormous schnitzel sandwiches and scrumptious dinner plates for the past 25 years. And while new owner Karl Hubsch wasn’t able to woo any investors on the Dragon’s Den, he sure does keep…
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