Some of my fondest memories as a child revolved around my Grandmother’s dinner table. She brought her recipes from Gdansk to Kapuskasing, and I think it’s safe to say that all sides of my extended family ate well when we visited Granny Urbas. Needless to say, the bar has always been set pretty high when…
Mother’s Dumplings – 421 Spadina Avenue (416) 217-2008
Nestled in the north end of Chinatown, Mother’s Dumplings is a truly Northern Chinese experience in home-cooking. A great place to come as a group and divvy things up at the table, this joint gets busier and busier by the day. With great prices on both their starters and mains, it’s easy to see why….
Bamiyan Kabob – 62 Overlea Blvd (Unit 3A) – (416) 429-7514
My boss and I were taking a cab across town recently, and we began chatting with the driver about food. Insisting that the best Afghani food in the city was Bamiyan Kabob, he gave us a menu and suggested we see for ourselves. The place was buzzing for a Thursday afternoon. From reading the menu…
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…
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…
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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