Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
This cozy little Italian Bistro is one of our favourite spots in the city. Classy casual atmosphere with share tables, a gorgeous wine bar and morning coffee bar. Open from 8am until 2am.
The chef, Rob Gentile is one of the best in the city. A reasonably priced gastronomic experience in a very cool setting.
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Bar Buca
2 Portland StThis cozy little Italian Bistro is one of our favourite spots in the city. Classy casual atmosphere with share tables, a gorgeous wine bar and morning coffee bar. Open from 8am until 2am.
The chef, Rob Gentile is one of the best in the city. A reasonably priced gastronomic experience in a very cool setting.
One of the best Italian restaurants in the city. Located just down the street from the condo. Reservations are recommended. Parent restaurant to bar Buca on Portland St. If you can't get a table at Buca, try your luck at bar Buca across the street.
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Buca
604 King St WOne of the best Italian restaurants in the city. Located just down the street from the condo. Reservations are recommended. Parent restaurant to bar Buca on Portland St. If you can't get a table at Buca, try your luck at bar Buca across the street.
Great for a special occasion. The best (and most expensive) steak I've ever had...bar none.
Dress attire recommended but classy casual works too.
Reservations recommended as well.
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Jacobs & Co. Steakhouse
12 Brant StGreat for a special occasion. The best (and most expensive) steak I've ever had...bar none.
Dress attire recommended but classy casual works too.
Reservations recommended as well.
Bakery cafe right across the street from the condo.
You can see it from the window. :-)
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Brioche Dorée
222 Bay StreetBakery cafe right across the street from the condo.
You can see it from the window. :-)
Fresh on Spadina
5031 Spadina Ave.Fantastic, local vegetarian/vegan restaurant.
The Burger's Priest
463 Queen St WRated Toronto's best burger.
Asian-inspired subs, sandwiches, tacos & steamed buns spiced to order in a snug & lively location.
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Banh Mi Boys
392 Queen St WAsian-inspired subs, sandwiches, tacos & steamed buns spiced to order in a snug & lively location.
Modern tavern offering up American fare & classic cocktails in a trendy atmosphere.
Late night kitchen!!
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Weslodge Saloon
480 King St WModern tavern offering up American fare & classic cocktails in a trendy atmosphere.
Late night kitchen!!
A little farther afield but if you find yourself in this neck of the woods, definitely go!! One of out faves in the city.
Hipster, Taco and Bourbon bar with an outdoor patio. Open for lunch and dinner.
Inexpensive, great atmosphere and the food and drinks are off the hook!
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Grand Electric Parkdale
1330 Queen St WA little farther afield but if you find yourself in this neck of the woods, definitely go!! One of out faves in the city.
Hipster, Taco and Bourbon bar with an outdoor patio. Open for lunch and dinner.
Inexpensive, great atmosphere and the food and drinks are off the hook!
Sister restaurant to Grand Electric.
Hipster, BBQ restaurant! Fantastic food, great prices, very casual atmosphere
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Electric Mud BBQ
5 Brock AveSister restaurant to Grand Electric.
Hipster, BBQ restaurant! Fantastic food, great prices, very casual atmosphere
Southern Italian classics with a global twist in an industrial setting plus wine on tap.
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Gusto 101
101 Portland StSouthern Italian classics with a global twist in an industrial setting plus wine on tap.
Drinks & Nightlife
Toronto's oldest pub. Located on the corner of King and Bathurst. Typical, old school pub with a couple of pool tables and a great outdoor patio.
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Wheat Sheaf Tavern
667 King St WToronto's oldest pub. Located on the corner of King and Bathurst. Typical, old school pub with a couple of pool tables and a great outdoor patio.
Upscale pub/bar just down the road. Really decent food and nice atmosphere.
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Banknote Bar
663 King Street WestUpscale pub/bar just down the road. Really decent food and nice atmosphere.
Relaxed 3-storey haunt with a wide selection of craft beer on tap, plus a creative menu of pub fare.
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Bar Hop
391 King St WRelaxed 3-storey haunt with a wide selection of craft beer on tap, plus a creative menu of pub fare.
Lavelle
627 King St WEssentials
Where to go to get wine, beer and spirits. Short walk down the street from the condo at King and Spadina.
Canada has some pretty socialist laws regarding the sale of alcohol. Hours listed below. If you miss them, you're out of luck.
Tuesday9:30AM–11PM
Wednesday9:30AM–11PM
Thursday9:30AM–11PM
Friday9:30AM–11PM
Saturday9:30AM–11PM
Sunday11AM–6PM
Monday9:30AM–11PM
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LCBO
49 Spadina Ave.Where to go to get wine, beer and spirits. Short walk down the street from the condo at King and Spadina.
Canada has some pretty socialist laws regarding the sale of alcohol. Hours listed below. If you miss them, you're out of luck.
Tuesday9:30AM–11PM
Wednesday9:30AM–11PM
Thursday9:30AM–11PM
Friday9:30AM–11PM
Saturday9:30AM–11PM
Sunday11AM–6PM
Monday9:30AM–11PM
The Kitchen Table
705 King St WSmall, high end grocery store with local goods.
Organic, gluten free and natural foods. Located just past spadina.
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Noah's Natural Foods
430 King St WOrganic, gluten free and natural foods. Located just past spadina.
Gourmet grocer for local & organic produce & packaged foods, plus a cafe, deli, coffee shop & patio.
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Fresh & Wild Food Market
69 Spadina Ave.Gourmet grocer for local & organic produce & packaged foods, plus a cafe, deli, coffee shop & patio.
Sightseeing
CN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdThe quintessential Toronto Sightseeing building
Entertainment & Activities
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
288 Bremner BlvdRogers Centre
1 Blue Jays Way40 Bay St
40 Bay StreetHome of the Maple Leafs
Parks & Nature
Take the ferry to Toronto Island. One of the best views back at the city. Bikes for hire if you want to tour around.
Head to centre island as a great starting point.
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Toronto Islands
Take the ferry to Toronto Island. One of the best views back at the city. Bikes for hire if you want to tour around.
Head to centre island as a great starting point.
Arts & Culture
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WOntario College of Art & Design
Definitely worth the walk down McCaul street to check out the amazing unique architecture of the OCAD Building.
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OCAD University
100 McCaul StOntario College of Art & Design
Definitely worth the walk down McCaul street to check out the amazing unique architecture of the OCAD Building.