Toronto Restaurant Tips by shohman

Restaurant Name: The Irish Embassy

Ok, so I booked the first Hotel I found online. I get to my hotel, look onto the other side of the Street and eye The Irish Embassy pub, winner of several awards in Toronto. Coincidence? Not a chance. The bar manager was a lad named Kelly who knows how to pull a pint of Guinness and remembers your name right away. The food is also very good, and we stopped here several times during my brief stay. Hotsauce even watched the Patriots game with me, despite being worn down from a long week. Later Kymba and Spgood joined us. I Also had a pint here earlier with Katmo, Bradbrown and Frankcanfly.
I'd highly recomend anyone in Toronto to seek out this Pub.

Favorite Dish: I had a great sandwich, Grilled white cheddar with REAL bacon and tomato on whole grain toast. It was delicious!

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Theme: Pub/Brewery
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$21-30  » Currency Converter
Address: Yonge St
Directions: South Yonge St

Restaurant Name: Pappas Grill

This was the sight of the VT meet's first dinner. It's located in Greektown and we had a room downstairs. To be honest, there was so much commotion with so many people meeting for the first time, it's a wonder we ever got a chance to eat. But eat we did, and people danced and some tried to bribe free drinks from the waiter with kisses. Pappas was a great time.

Favorite Dish: I had a pizza with feta, marinated artichokes and tomato. mmm, it was delicious!

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Theme: Other
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$21-30  » Currency Converter
Phone: 416-469-9595
Address: 440 Danforth
Directions: In Greektown
Website: http://www.pappasgrill.com

Restaurant Name: Le Papillon

Night two of the VT meet was held here. Once again we had a room to ourselves. Food was very good, but I was saddened to find when we asked for water they brought bottles of Evian, which cost and arm and a leg.

Favorite Dish: I had a wonderful crepe filled with bacon, cheddar and sliced apple.

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Theme: French
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$41 and up  » Currency Converter
Phone: 416 363 3773
Address: 16 Church street at Church & Front.
Website: http://lepapillon.ca

Restaurant Name: Tim Horton's

Dunkin Donuts is an institution in Boston, so I had to try the Canadian version, Tim Hortons. The coffee was 'ok' I'm a coffee snob, but it did the trick to get my daily fix. I also had a donought for the first time in years. It was pretty good, but nothing can beat a heavy dunkin donut!

Favorite Dish: coffee

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Theme: Coffeehouse
Comparison: least expensive

Address: everywhere
Directions: all over Canada

Restaurant Name: Richtree

I was in desperate need of nutrition and my hotel staff directed me to Richtree Marketplace down the street. I love this place! There are various stations for Eggs, coffee's baked goods, etc. When you walk in they hand you a slip of paper and you go from station to station ordering what you like. They stamp your card, you enjoy your meal and pay when you leave. The people were very helpfull and it was a nice relaxing atmosphere.

Favorite Dish: I had a spinach and tomato omellet. It was incredible.

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Theme: Grocery Store/Market
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Phone: 416- 366-8986
Address: 42 Yonge St., BCE Place
Directions: 42 Yonge St., BCE Place
Website: http://www.where.ca/toronto/guide_listing~listing_id~485.htm

Restaurant Name: Green Mango

My final night in Toronto. Hotsauce took me along with Kymba and Spgood to Tai Food at the Green Mango. We were all very obviously worn down from the weekend, but it was still a fun time. As I recall none of us ate very much. Thanks for picking up the tab, Steve :)
This pic is slightly out of focus, but then again, so were we.

Favorite Dish: I had the curry chicken, very good. and also Chicken fresh rolls, which everyone enjoyed.

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Theme: Other
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Address: 730 Yonge St
Directions: Just south of Yonge and Bloor
Website: http://www.greenmango.ca/

Restaurant Name: The Unicorn

The first stop of my 3 day eating and drinking schmorgasborg with Hotsauce28 started at the patio of the Unicorn. I had chicken curry and Guinness, a winning combination. We also people watched and planned the day.

Favorite Dish: the chciken curry was awesome :)

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Theme: Pub/Brewery
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$21-30  » Currency Converter
Phone: (416) 482-0115
Address: 175 Eglinton Ave. East
Website: http://www.theunicornpub.com/

Restaurant Name: Pho Hung

I've been here twice and both times had very good meals. service is quick and prices are cheap.

Favorite Dish: I have chicken over vermiceli. very good!
and a side of pork spring rolls.

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Theme: Other
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Phone: (416) 963-5080
Address: 200 Bloor Street West

Restaurant Name: The Rose and Crown

Hotsauce insisted we get a proper Irish breakfast to start the day. Who was I to argue? I had..well, everything..I had eggs, french toast, meat galore, and home fries. Now that's good eating!

Favorite Dish: The breakfast menu was fantastic (burp)

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Theme: Pub/Brewery
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Phone: 416-488-5557
Address: 2335 Yonge St.
Website: http://www.roseandcrown.com/

Restaurant Name: Hemingway's Restaurant

ok, I didn't have food, but we did have pints on the rooftop patio. Very nice up there, and they even have a mister to cool you off on humid days. The food looked very good, and the staff was extra friendly. Hotsauce even scored me a free kiwi t shirt :)
Thaks Hots!

Favorite Dish: Guinness!

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Theme: Local
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Phone: 416-968-2828
Address: 142 Cumberland Street
Directions: Close to Yonge/Bloor subway station in tony Yorkville.