Guidebook for Toronto

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Guidebook for Toronto

Food Scene

It's the only Egyptian Brunch/Lunch restaurant in the city...and it's a stone's throw from the house. But, this place is super popular - lots of lines - so plan on going when it opens or build in a wait time to your plans.
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Maha's
226 Greenwood Ave
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It's the only Egyptian Brunch/Lunch restaurant in the city...and it's a stone's throw from the house. But, this place is super popular - lots of lines - so plan on going when it opens or build in a wait time to your plans.
The last time I was there, I saw Gord Downey...and if Mr. Downey eats there, we all should!
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Maple Leaf Tavern
955 Gerrard St E
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The last time I was there, I saw Gord Downey...and if Mr. Downey eats there, we all should!
It's the best Turkish pizza outside of Turkey!
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Pizza Pide
949 Gerrard St E
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It's the best Turkish pizza outside of Turkey!
Huge Poutine. Locally sourced meat. Delicious.
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Great Burger Kitchen
1056 Gerrard Street East
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Huge Poutine. Locally sourced meat. Delicious.
Great mexican fusion restaurant with a hip interior. Great for brunch, lunch and dinner! There's a small patio, too.
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The Wren
1382 Danforth Ave
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Great mexican fusion restaurant with a hip interior. Great for brunch, lunch and dinner! There's a small patio, too.
Great vietnamese - order the pho, 29a. Not 29 - 29A!
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Little Coxwell Restaurant
986 Coxwell Ave
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Great vietnamese - order the pho, 29a. Not 29 - 29A!
This coffee shop has limited hours (not open on the weekends!) because it is primarily a roaster. However, the beans are amazing and are worth the trip. They do make coffee but you can also purchase beans for home use.
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Pilot Coffee Roasters
50 Wagstaff Dr
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This coffee shop has limited hours (not open on the weekends!) because it is primarily a roaster. However, the beans are amazing and are worth the trip. They do make coffee but you can also purchase beans for home use.
One of the best pubs in Cabbagetown! Great wings, good prices, and awesome specials.
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House on Parliament
454 Parliament St
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One of the best pubs in Cabbagetown! Great wings, good prices, and awesome specials.
Chef Lynn Crawford runs this place. It's a family style meal with only two seatings (though you can walk up to the bar) and reservations are recommended well in advance. The food and atmosphere are both worth every effort to get to this place.
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Ruby Watchco
730 Queen St E
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Chef Lynn Crawford runs this place. It's a family style meal with only two seatings (though you can walk up to the bar) and reservations are recommended well in advance. The food and atmosphere are both worth every effort to get to this place.
Everyone loves ice cream! Wander along queen and treat yourself to a scoop (or two!).
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Ed's Real Scoop - Leslieville
920 Queen St E
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Everyone loves ice cream! Wander along queen and treat yourself to a scoop (or two!).

Essentials

If you're cooking, stock up on great meat at this Butcher Shop! Owned by a few ex-chefs, it's the best!
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Stock in Trade
307 Danforth Avenue
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If you're cooking, stock up on great meat at this Butcher Shop! Owned by a few ex-chefs, it's the best!
One of the only east end grocery stores that also sells beer and cider.
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Loblaws
585 Queen St W
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One of the only east end grocery stores that also sells beer and cider.
In Ontario, this is where you buy your booze!
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LCBO
49 Spadina Ave.
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In Ontario, this is where you buy your booze!

Arts & Culture

A new local theatre that has a wide variety of events.
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Crow's Theatre
345 Carlaw Ave
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A new local theatre that has a wide variety of events.

Drinks & Nightlife

Our local brewery has a variety of staples and seasonal beers and is a great place to watch the Jay's games.
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Left Field Brewery
36 Wagstaff Dr
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Our local brewery has a variety of staples and seasonal beers and is a great place to watch the Jay's games.
One of the busier bars in Leslieville. Even on a Monday night! They do have food, too.
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Prohibition Gastrohouse - Queen East
696 Queen St E
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One of the busier bars in Leslieville. Even on a Monday night! They do have food, too.

Parks & Nature

A great view of Lake Ontario and a great board walk to get a bit of exercise. The parking here gets busy in the summer and there's usually a festival on - so check that out before you go!
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Woodbine Beach
1675 Lake Shore Blvd E
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A great view of Lake Ontario and a great board walk to get a bit of exercise. The parking here gets busy in the summer and there's usually a festival on - so check that out before you go!
There's a farmer's market here on Wednesdays from 3-7pm. There's also a great playground and splashpad for the kiddos.
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Ipharki yaseGreenwood
150 Greenwood Ave
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There's a farmer's market here on Wednesdays from 3-7pm. There's also a great playground and splashpad for the kiddos.