Guidebook for Toronto

Jenn
Guidebook for Toronto

Food Scene

It is independent. Pretty hipster, but the coffee & atmosphere are very local & low key.
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The Common Espresso Bar
1071 College St
85 (рекомендации местных жителей)
It is independent. Pretty hipster, but the coffee & atmosphere are very local & low key.
Local, sustainably sourced food, amazing wine list, neighbourhood clientele
60 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Actinolite Restaurant
971 Ossington Ave
60 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Local, sustainably sourced food, amazing wine list, neighbourhood clientele
One of my favourite restaurants in Toronto. It's my 'Local' Make a reservation & ask to sit in Dimitri's section, tell him Jenn sent you 416 532 1717. Daily specials, oysters, order the sweetbreads!
152 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The Emerson Restaurant
1279 Bloor St W
152 (рекомендации местных жителей)
One of my favourite restaurants in Toronto. It's my 'Local' Make a reservation & ask to sit in Dimitri's section, tell him Jenn sent you 416 532 1717. Daily specials, oysters, order the sweetbreads!
I have been going here for 20 years. It isn't expensive (tacos $2.75) food is amazing. Picnic bench seating, food served in baskets with gingham waxed paper. Licenced.
75 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Tacos El Asador
689 Bloor St W
75 (рекомендации местных жителей)
I have been going here for 20 years. It isn't expensive (tacos $2.75) food is amazing. Picnic bench seating, food served in baskets with gingham waxed paper. Licenced.
Another of my favourite spots. Outdoor patio, casual, delicious, authentic food & great service.
37 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Julie's Cuban Restaurant
202 Dovercourt Rd
37 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Another of my favourite spots. Outdoor patio, casual, delicious, authentic food & great service.
A very cool spot. Their brunch is all served on waffles...yum
68 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Starving Artist
584 Lansdowne Avenue
68 (рекомендации местных жителей)
A very cool spot. Their brunch is all served on waffles...yum
This little place is a respite. The food (Lebanese) is very good & inexpensive. The owner also makes the most extraordinary Bedouin Mint Tea.
Arabesque Cafe
1068 College Street
This little place is a respite. The food (Lebanese) is very good & inexpensive. The owner also makes the most extraordinary Bedouin Mint Tea.
To this man, coffee is a god.
62 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Sam James Coffee Bar
297 Harbord St
62 (рекомендации местных жителей)
To this man, coffee is a god.

Essentials

in business 70 years, serving the neighbourhood. Local meat & poultry.
32 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Vince Gasparro's Meat Market
857 Bloor St W
32 (рекомендации местных жителей)
in business 70 years, serving the neighbourhood. Local meat & poultry.
Best grocery store ever: Ace Bakery products; wide selection of organic fruit, veg & meats, great cheese; artisnal charcuterie
184 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Fiesta Farms
200 Christie St
184 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Best grocery store ever: Ace Bakery products; wide selection of organic fruit, veg & meats, great cheese; artisnal charcuterie

Everything Else

One of 2 closest liquor stores. You can also buy beer there.
169 (рекомендации местных жителей)
LCBO
2300 Yonge St
169 (рекомендации местных жителей)
One of 2 closest liquor stores. You can also buy beer there.
This is the closest Subway Station. If you plan to use the TTC I recommend buying a day pass. It let's you hop on & off all subways, buses & streetcars. On the weekends, it is a Family.
66 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Ossington Station
66 (рекомендации местных жителей)
This is the closest Subway Station. If you plan to use the TTC I recommend buying a day pass. It let's you hop on & off all subways, buses & streetcars. On the weekends, it is a Family.
Kensington Market is a slice of Toronto: vintage, local designers, ethnic restaurants, best Jamaican food!
1698 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Кенсингтон-Маркет
1698 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Kensington Market is a slice of Toronto: vintage, local designers, ethnic restaurants, best Jamaican food!

Shopping

Location of the other liquor store, and a discount grocery store. The Mall itself has few redeeeming qualities, but it does have an LCBO, Rexall Pharmacy, and a Dollarama
47 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Galleria Shopping Centre
1245 Dupont St
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Location of the other liquor store, and a discount grocery store. The Mall itself has few redeeeming qualities, but it does have an LCBO, Rexall Pharmacy, and a Dollarama
It's a mall...it has what you'd expect. It's know around town as the Sufferin Mall:)
289 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Dufferin Mall
900 Dufferin St
289 (рекомендации местных жителей)
It's a mall...it has what you'd expect. It's know around town as the Sufferin Mall:)

Drinks & Nightlife

A short walk from the house, and a spot of real local flavour. Food is good, outdoor patio, locals charming. Juke box does NOT work, anyone who says is lying! but they spin records on the turntable
30 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The Gem Bar & Grill
1159 Davenport Rd
30 (рекомендации местных жителей)
A short walk from the house, and a spot of real local flavour. Food is good, outdoor patio, locals charming. Juke box does NOT work, anyone who says is lying! but they spin records on the turntable
Check local listings. Great live, local bands. Sunday Blusegrass Brunch
351 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The Lakeview Restaurant
1132 Dundas Street West
351 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Check local listings. Great live, local bands. Sunday Blusegrass Brunch
This is a great little tequila bar, with a nice little back patio. This part of Ossington is very hip with many other bars & restaurants.
100 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Reposado
136 Ossington Ave
100 (рекомендации местных жителей)
This is a great little tequila bar, with a nice little back patio. This part of Ossington is very hip with many other bars & restaurants.
The Cameron is a long time supporter of local music. It is one of Toronto's oldest Public Houses, and worth the visit.
88 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Cameron House
408 Queen St W
88 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The Cameron is a long time supporter of local music. It is one of Toronto's oldest Public Houses, and worth the visit.