Toronto restaurant recommendation

fwiffo · Oct 31, 2009

Originally Posted by oldseed

duuuuude. you spent $120 + tip on a friend?

Yes - I've cut back though. I'm spending 40% of what I used to spend.

I got taken out to lunch at The Keg on York St ($100+ lunch) for giving a good job reference, and spent the night at Flat Iron Firkin ($122+tip) downing scotches and beer, both paid for by me mates so it made up for it.

Spatlese · Nov 1, 2009

I hit two spots on King West over the past week:

- Reggie's Old Fashion sandwiches: pulled pork sandwich and fries. The sandwich was quite good (I'm no pulled pork expert by any stretch though) but the fries were well overcooked. I'll have to try Craft Burger next door before returning.

- Toshi Sushi: good food. The sushi was fresh and well prepared and the cooked items above average. That said I think I prefer Ematei on St. Patricks at a similar price range.

closetmess · Nov 1, 2009

Originally Posted by Spatlese

I hit two spots on King West over the past week:

- Reggie's Old Fashion sandwiches: pulled pork sandwich and fries. The sandwich was quite good (I'm no pulled pork expert by any stretch though) but the fries were well overcooked. I'll have to try Craft Burger next door before returning.

- Toshi Sushi: good food. The sushi was fresh and well prepared and the cooked items above average. That said I think I prefer Ematei on St. Patricks at a similar price range.

You would have been better off at Lou Dawg's <http://www.loudawgs.com/flash.html> for pulled pork, just a few steps west of Reggies. I found Reggie's pulled pork dry, along with the bread. Lou Dawgs does it correct.

Toshi is good.

oneeightyseven · Nov 1, 2009

Originally Posted by oldseed

duuuuude. you spent $120 + tip on a friend?

is that a lot?

closetmess · Nov 1, 2009

Went on a date a few weeks back at Sidecar on College...good food, laid back atmosphere, STRONG drinks, well priced. Thumbs up all around.

Spatlese · Nov 1, 2009

Originally Posted by closetmess

You would have been better off at Lou Dawg's <http://www.loudawgs.com/flash.html> for pulled pork, just a few steps west of Reggies. I found Reggie's pulled pork dry, along with the bread. Lou Dawgs does it correct.

Toshi is good.

Thanks, if Lou Dawg's does takeout, I'm there. I'll probably try it regardless.

The night I went to Reggie's, I was in need of some quick takeout after working out (actually, I should also point out it took ~15 minutes to get my order, so I was sitting there, marinating in my own sweat)

Working Stiff · Nov 1, 2009

Originally Posted by Spatlese

Thanks, if Lou Dawg's does takeout, I'm there. I'll probably try it regardless.

The night I went to Reggie's, I was in need of some quick takeout after working out (actually, I should also point out it took ~15 minutes to get my order, so I was sitting there, marinating in my own sweat)

Have you guys been to Black Camel, by the Rosedale subway, for pulled pork? I was a frequent patron when I was working nearby; wondering how Lou Dawg's compares.

Also, went to Chiado on College near Ossington last weekend. Excellent, mostly seafood. Nice space and great service, though not cheap. The menu is online:
http://www.chiadorestaurant.com/

Spatlese · Nov 1, 2009

Haven't tried Black Camel (what a name). I've wanted to, but I'm just not in the area much these days unless I'm going to the Summerhill liquor store.

Chiado has been on my list to try for at least 10 years. Sounds like you had a great dinner. One day soon.....

closetmess · Nov 2, 2009

Originally Posted by Working Stiff

Have you guys been to Black Camel, by the Rosedale subway, for pulled pork? I was a frequent patron when I was working nearby; wondering how Lou Dawg's compares.

Also, went to Chiado on College near Ossington last weekend. Excellent, mostly seafood. Nice space and great service, though not cheap. The menu is online:
http://www.chiadorestaurant.com/

Chiado is in my top 5. Been there twice and both times the food, service, and atmosphere were impeccable. And it's just far enough west to be out of the Little Italy madness.

Other recent visits of mine just south of that area (all Ossington) are the Foxley for great short-ribs and ceviche, disappointing dinner at Deluxe, overpriced and underflavoured, and my usual hang outs at Libretto (wayyy better pizza than Terroni) and the Golden Turtle for the best Pho around.

audiophilia · Nov 2, 2009

Here's a vote for Le Select Bistro. A true Parisian experience. Amazing list. Outstanding ingredients. Champagne by the glass.

Been there many times, three times this month. Again, this Friday.

Wellington West.

My favourite Toronto restaurant. Love Canoe, North 44, Auberge du Pommier, etc., but Le Select is wonderful.

closetmess · Nov 5, 2009

Will be trying out ex-Lobby chef Trevor Wilkinsons' new venture "Trevor's Kitchen" on Wellington East tonight. It's a litigator speaking event so it might be a fixed menu which is never a true representation, but I'll let ya'll know how it is.

fwiffo · Nov 6, 2009

I went to the Queen & Beaver pub for an alcoholic lunch today and came back with zero scotch eggs. Apparently they "ran out". Not sure how you can run out of meat fried around an egg but whatever.

fwiffo · Nov 10, 2009

Originally Posted by closetmess

Will be trying out ex-Lobby chef Trevor Wilkinsons' new venture "Trevor's Kitchen" on Wellington East tonight. It's a litigator speaking event so it might be a fixed menu which is never a true representation, but I'll let ya'll know how it is.

They had a chef at Lobby? All this time I thought it was just alcohol.

I had another surgery again..so I'm back to being on meds, no alcohol, and can't eat anything. Let's hear about some new Toronto places!

Spatlese · Nov 10, 2009

First visit to Caplansky's last night. I ordered a ***** smoked meat sandwich and inhaled it....was unsure initially about the quality, so proceeded to order another one right after just to make sure. Yep, it's good.

West24 · Nov 12, 2009

my uncle works there^. haha

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