Toronto Restaurant Tips by Todd64

Restaurant Name: Cafe Nervosa

It has a dining area, which is quite friendly and open, but I really like the 'private' lounge; it's a little more intimate. It also has 3 great patio's though, so during the summer it's an excellent place in which to simply have a beer and 'people watch'.

Favorite Dish: It's a Northern/Southern Italian spot, so most of the food is absolutely fantastic, but my favorite entre would have to be the Pollo e formaggio di capra; it's simply out of this world. Follow that with the Profiteral pastry and an Orange Milano Mocha, (a Latte with chocolate & Triple sec,...yum!) and I swear, you're not going to want to leave.

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Prices: US$31-40  » Currency Converter
Address: 75 Yorkville Ave. at Bellair.
Directions: It's right on the tip of the trendy Yorkville shopping district, just North of Bloor.

Restaurant Name: Joso's.

Joso's is a Toronto landmark and Mediterranean seafood Mecca which I'll admit does'nt look like too much from the outside, but enter and you'll find it having probably the most sexy and sensual decor of any restaurant in this city; a perfect lover's retreat. Start with the Calamari, then move on to a wonderful fish entree accompanied by a cheeky white, and you'll be putty in each other's hands for the rest of the evening. While there, do look around won't you? Original art everywhere, and I'm not talking about sun-faded advertisements for Coca-Cola. :o)

Favorite Dish: The Calamari,...oh God yes; the Calamari. :o)

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Phone: 416-925-1903
Address: 202 Davenport Road at Avenue Road.
Website: www.josos.com

Restaurant Name: The Boulevard Cafe

I've never had South American food before; I'm shy of too much spice, but I've had this urge to give it a try recently and what a pleasant surprise it was! My meal turned out to be alot less spicy than I had anticipated, and with alot more flavour than I could have ever dreamed. The ingredients were all fresh, colourful and cooked to perfection, and served by a most courteous and friendly young woman.

I have to admit, the name of the place kind of threw me: it doesn't sound very South American, but once inside the decor of textured wall treatments, Folk Art and traditional textiles, blended with plants, flowers and rustic furniture gave me the impression that I had just stepped off the sunny streets of Santiago and into the inviting kitchen of a friend's home.

Absolutely lovely.

Favorite Dish: I didn't really know what to order, so I thought I should start with a "Pisco Sour". I've heard nothing but raves for this concoction which is an incredible sweet and tangy drink from S.A made of Pisco, lime juice and sugar, all blended with ice and an egg white. If anything could be called a "Velvet Hammer", this is it baby,...believe me. ;oP
First I ordered the "Tostadas al Chipotle", which is a garlic bread of sorts made with a Chipotle pepper spread and various herbs, then I went on to the "Peruvian Plate Salad". I've never had a salad like this: steamed vegetables, egg, tomatoes, olives and goat cheese topped with (I'm told) a wonderful Mirasol sauce. From the salad I moved on to the entree,...and this is where it gets really good. The "Camerones Ajillo" was out of this world: delicately spiced, grilled shrimp in a lovely wine sauce, presented with rice and sauteed vegetables so packed with flavour it was like a circus in my mouth! For the wine, I chose a small bottle of Chilean Chardonnay from "Casillero del Diablo" and of course finished the meal with a simple coffee. All in all it came to around $55.00CDN + tip and I'd have to say it was worth every penny.

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Phone: 416-961-7676
Address: 161 Harbord Street, Toronto

Restaurant Name: Tim Horton's

I know, I know. You've read about Tim Horton's whilst searching the Toronto area here on VT probably as many times as you have the CN Tower but I'm tellin' you; it's really, really good! No, you won't find lobster tails,caviar and a Chablis served at perfect temperature here but I do promise that if you're seeking a good, honest, straightforward cup of coffee at a reasonable price and NOT one of those overly expensive milky, extra tall foamy thingies then this is the place to go.

Favorite Dish: The coffee is great and they make a wicked chocolate dipped donut; MUCH better than Krispy Kremes'. They also serve a mean beef stew which comes in an edible bread bowl, but instead of eating it afterwards I prefer to wear it as a beanie in the winter when sitting in the park feeding the Pigeons. Sure, with the gravy it's a little messy, but this way I can keep my hands in my pockets, thusly shielding their delicateness from the frigid Canadian winds.

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Directions: Everywhere,...literally.