Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
French food - out of this world (cote de boeuf is just one of the best things I've ever eaten) and the staff are so friendly. Make a reservation! Tell the owner (Eric) I sent you!
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Jules Bistro
147 Spadina Ave.French food - out of this world (cote de boeuf is just one of the best things I've ever eaten) and the staff are so friendly. Make a reservation! Tell the owner (Eric) I sent you!
Amazing, amazing Indian roti. Butter chicken to die for. http://www.desiconnection.ca/webmaster2/motherindia.htm
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Gandhi Indian Cuisine
554 Queen St WAmazing, amazing Indian roti. Butter chicken to die for. http://www.desiconnection.ca/webmaster2/motherindia.htm
Tacos, tacos, tacos! A little on the pricier side but totally worth it. Amazing Margaritas, a wicked selection of tequila, and a super cool setting. Make a reservation! http://www.elcatrin.ca/home
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El Catrin Destileria
18 Tank House LaneTacos, tacos, tacos! A little on the pricier side but totally worth it. Amazing Margaritas, a wicked selection of tequila, and a super cool setting. Make a reservation! http://www.elcatrin.ca/home
Authentic Napoli pizza. So, so good. Call ahead! http://pizzerialibretto.com/
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Pizzeria Libretto
221 Ossington AveAuthentic Napoli pizza. So, so good. Call ahead! http://pizzerialibretto.com/
AAA Bar
138 Adelaide St EChicken and waffles. Chicken and waffles.
Really cool atmosphere, delicious food and amazing service.
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Le Sélect Bistro
432 Wellington St WReally cool atmosphere, delicious food and amazing service.
Delicious green curry, delivers to the condo - always faster than they estimated :)
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Anchan Thai Kitchen
934 King St WDelicious green curry, delivers to the condo - always faster than they estimated :)
Delicious dumplings in Chinatown
http://www.mothersdumplings.com/
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Mother's Dumplings
421 Spadina Ave.Delicious dumplings in Chinatown
http://www.mothersdumplings.com/
Steaks and ghost stories.
https://www.kegsteakhouse.com/en/locations/on/toronto/mansion-keg/
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The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Thunder Bay
735 Hewitson StSteaks and ghost stories.
https://www.kegsteakhouse.com/en/locations/on/toronto/mansion-keg/
A little pricier but absolutely the best sushi I've ever had. Ranked in the top 10/20 restaurants in TO. Make a reso and make sure you get the salmon oshizushi! http://www.jabistro.com/menu/
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JaBistro
222 Richmond St WA little pricier but absolutely the best sushi I've ever had. Ranked in the top 10/20 restaurants in TO. Make a reso and make sure you get the salmon oshizushi! http://www.jabistro.com/menu/
Drinks & Nightlife
Karaoke on a Thursday night? Check! http://www.theofficepub.ca/
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Shark Club Sports Bar & Grill
10 Dundas St EKaraoke on a Thursday night? Check! http://www.theofficepub.ca/
Greatest place to watch a game you're really excited about. So many TVs. Call ahead to make a reservation. http://realsports.ca/BarAndGrill/Toronto/
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Real Sports Bar & Grill
15 York StGreatest place to watch a game you're really excited about. So many TVs. Call ahead to make a reservation. http://realsports.ca/BarAndGrill/Toronto/
Kensington Market is a cool place to hang out in general, but Sunday night at the supermarket is open mic night. So much talent. http://www.supermarkettoronto.com/
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Supermarket
268 Augusta AveKensington Market is a cool place to hang out in general, but Sunday night at the supermarket is open mic night. So much talent. http://www.supermarkettoronto.com/
Good food, cosy atmosphere inside, patio outside....what more could you want out of a 2 minute walk to the pub?
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Brazen Head Irish Pub
165 E Liberty StGood food, cosy atmosphere inside, patio outside....what more could you want out of a 2 minute walk to the pub?
If you feel like spending your evening dancing but don't want to walk far to do it, Williams Landing is perfect for you. Good times every weekend. Also shows tons of games if you're into sport.
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Williams Landing
120 Lynn Williams StIf you feel like spending your evening dancing but don't want to walk far to do it, Williams Landing is perfect for you. Good times every weekend. Also shows tons of games if you're into sport.
Sightseeing
Beautiful old buildings, coffee shops, bars, restaurants, the christmas market in december (mulled wine!), stores.....a great place for a wander. Streetcar from King & Strachan westbound to Parliament
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Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StBeautiful old buildings, coffee shops, bars, restaurants, the christmas market in december (mulled wine!), stores.....a great place for a wander. Streetcar from King & Strachan westbound to Parliament
Didn't know Toronto had beaches? A great place to chill out, wander around, eat great food...
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The Beaches
Didn't know Toronto had beaches? A great place to chill out, wander around, eat great food...
Take the ferry across for beautiful views of the city...
http://www.torontoislands.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=33
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Toronto Islands
Take the ferry across for beautiful views of the city...
http://www.torontoislands.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=33
Everything Else
Sports! Raptors (basketball), Leafs (hockey), Rock (lacrosse) (no really!)...Music! All kinds of music. Check out ticketmaster for listings.
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Scotiabank Arena
40 Bay St.Sports! Raptors (basketball), Leafs (hockey), Rock (lacrosse) (no really!)...Music! All kinds of music. Check out ticketmaster for listings.
Outdoor concert venue - check out ticketmaster for listings. Also Echo Beach is in the same complex, has a smaller stage but faces the city. Amazing venues for summer concerts.
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I-Budweiser Stage
909 Lake Shore Blvd WOutdoor concert venue - check out ticketmaster for listings. Also Echo Beach is in the same complex, has a smaller stage but faces the city. Amazing venues for summer concerts.
Amazing Khao Soi.....be prepared for a lineup! http://www.khaosanroad.ca/
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Khao San Road
11 Charlotte StAmazing Khao Soi.....be prepared for a lineup! http://www.khaosanroad.ca/
If you're looking for extra info on Liberty Village, check out blogTO's liberty village section:
http://www.blogto.com/libertyvillage
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Liberty Village
If you're looking for extra info on Liberty Village, check out blogTO's liberty village section:
http://www.blogto.com/libertyvillage
Arts & Culture
A Toronto Institution. Live Music every night. http://www.horseshoetavern.com/
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Horseshoe Tavern
370 Queen St WA Toronto Institution. Live Music every night. http://www.horseshoetavern.com/
A whole movie theatre for just documentaries! Bloor & Bathurst is a great area to explore too, tons of restaurants, pubs, bars, and used book stores!
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Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema
506 Bloor St WA whole movie theatre for just documentaries! Bloor & Bathurst is a great area to explore too, tons of restaurants, pubs, bars, and used book stores!
Essentials
100 Lynn Williams St
100 Lynn Williams Street24 hour grocery store, 3 minute walk from the apartment
Shopping
If you're visiting from outside Canada (or Ontario) - plan ahead for liquor purchases - our licensing laws are crazy and if the LCBO and beer store are closed you'll have to go to the bar for a drink!
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LCBO
49 Spadina Ave.If you're visiting from outside Canada (or Ontario) - plan ahead for liquor purchases - our licensing laws are crazy and if the LCBO and beer store are closed you'll have to go to the bar for a drink!
All the beer you could want, plus occasional beer tastings!
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Beer Store 2377
120 Lynn Williams StAll the beer you could want, plus occasional beer tastings!
BMV
Spadina AvenueCheap books!