I'm going to be in Toronto for a long weekend starting Saturday and I was wondering if anyone had suggestions on any places that my cousin, sister and I should go out to eat. We're staying downtown near the Uni of Toronto but will be car enabled.
I'd also ask for anything we should see but I expect to be freezing and mostly indoors - weather forecast also appears to be suggesting rain. :D :blush:
Well based on my one Languish-themed trip there the AGO was very nice, as was the "Tibetan" restaurant we ate at (which Malthus assured us was in no way authentic Tibetan).
Quote from: Barrister on November 05, 2014, 11:38:58 PM
Well based on my one Languish-themed trip there the AGO was very nice, as was the "Tibetan" restaurant we ate at (which Malthus assured us was in no way authentic Tibetan).
The one and only time I went to Toronto (over 7 years ago now!), I recall going to the AGO and the Bata Shoe Museum. There was also one night I went to a funky vegan restaurant. <_<
The only restaurant a canadian need:
Link (http://www.timhortons.com/ca/en/locations/locations.php?q_loc=Toronto%2C+ON%2C+Canada&q_rad=20)
;)
:x :P
I don't really know Toronto restaurants, but if you do not receive any suggestions and you&your family like steakhouses, I would recommend The Keg (a chain of restaurants with presence in all canadian major cities). They are pretty good restaurants, decent wine list, very good food, excellent meat quality for the price you pay.
Ideally, a Toronto-ian Languish member would answer you...
I suggest Subway.
Sadly, my suggestions won't be much use - I usually dine out in two settings: (1) with my immediate family, so in my neighbourhood, far from U of T; or (2) with clients, so on a business budget. :blush: Places like "Jump" or "Canoe" (both are excellent, if pricey). "Canoe" has the best view in the city ...
http://www.zagat.com/r/jump-toronto?gclid=CIq8qprX5sECFQYNaQodL4cA8A
http://www.zagat.com/r/canoe-toronto?gclid=CNTvz8PX5sECFQkDaQodQh4AZQ
I used to know good restaurants more generally, back in the day ...
$2000 steak.
Quote from: Malthus on November 06, 2014, 02:21:56 PM
Sadly, my suggestions won't be much use - I usually dine out in two settings: (1) with my immediate family, so in my neighbourhood, far from U of T; or (2) with clients, so on a business budget. :blush: Places like "Jump" or "Canoe" (both are excellent, if pricey). "Canoe" has the best view in the city ...
http://www.zagat.com/r/jump-toronto?gclid=CIq8qprX5sECFQYNaQodL4cA8A
http://www.zagat.com/r/canoe-toronto?gclid=CNTvz8PX5sECFQkDaQodQh4AZQ
I used to know good restaurants more generally, back in the day ...
No worries, I'm sure I'll figure something out. And yeah we'll only be able to swing those if I decided to pay for everyone. <_<
Quote from: Ideologue on November 06, 2014, 02:23:55 PM
$2000 steak.
For that price, the cow comes to your table beforehand and personally recommends which of her parts are most tender and juicy.
Quote from: garbon on November 06, 2014, 02:26:12 PM
No worries, I'm sure I'll figure something out. And yeah we'll only be able to swing those if I decided to pay for everyone. <_<
You might find Open Table Toronto useful: http://www.opentable.com/toronto-restaurants
Garbo, it's 2014. Just hit up Yelp or Urbanspoon and you'll find a good place in no time. I've had good luck that places which are top rated are done so for good reason.
Quote from: Barrister on November 06, 2014, 02:31:10 PM
Garbo, it's 2014. Just hit up Yelp or Urbanspoon and you'll find a good place in no time. I've had good luck that places which are top rated are done so for good reason.
Well, of course, BB. It isn't like I don't know how to find restaurants, I just thought I'd ask in case anyone knew of some they would recommend. :P
Quote from: Malthus on November 06, 2014, 02:26:29 PM
Quote from: Ideologue on November 06, 2014, 02:23:55 PM
$2000 steak.
For that price, the cow comes to your table beforehand and personally recommends which of her parts are most tender and juicy.
:lol:
Quote from: Malthus on November 06, 2014, 02:26:29 PM
Quote from: Ideologue on November 06, 2014, 02:23:55 PM
$2000 steak.
For that price, the cow comes to your table beforehand and personally recommends which of her parts are most tender and juicy.
You have to travel to the end of the universe for service like that. :nerd:
Quote from: Barrister on November 06, 2014, 02:34:56 PM
Quote from: Malthus on November 06, 2014, 02:26:29 PM
Quote from: Ideologue on November 06, 2014, 02:23:55 PM
$2000 steak.
For that price, the cow comes to your table beforehand and personally recommends which of her parts are most tender and juicy.
You have to travel to the end of the universe for service like that. :nerd:
Highly improbable.
Swiss Chalet.
Quote from: garbon on November 06, 2014, 02:26:12 PM
Quote from: Malthus on November 06, 2014, 02:21:56 PM
Sadly, my suggestions won't be much use - I usually dine out in two settings: (1) with my immediate family, so in my neighbourhood, far from U of T; or (2) with clients, so on a business budget. :blush: Places like "Jump" or "Canoe" (both are excellent, if pricey). "Canoe" has the best view in the city ...
http://www.zagat.com/r/jump-toronto?gclid=CIq8qprX5sECFQYNaQodL4cA8A
http://www.zagat.com/r/canoe-toronto?gclid=CNTvz8PX5sECFQkDaQodQh4AZQ
I used to know good restaurants more generally, back in the day ...
No worries, I'm sure I'll figure something out. And yeah we'll only be able to swing those if I decided to pay for everyone. <_<
The Keg's menu (http://www.kegsteakhouse.com/media/files/locations/menus/DINNER_CANU_DNCB_Final.pdf)
Affordable for everyone.
Decent for a food chain.
No way Grab On will go to a chain. Can't blame him.
Quote from: Admiral Yi on November 06, 2014, 04:23:03 PM
No way Grab On will go to a chain. Can't blame him.
:hmm:
Quote from: Admiral Yi on November 06, 2014, 04:23:03 PM
No way Grab On will go to a chain. Can't blame him.
The Keg is a high end steak restaurant. Not quite Ruth Chris level (from what I understand), but up there. Garbo'd have a fine meal if he went there.
That being said, I think Tdot is supposed to have pretty good restaurants in general, so I don't know if that'd be my first choice eating there.
Asoka
BTW, does anyone what the Chris in Ruth's Chris means?
I don't know if I'd call it "high end" but the Keg is a fine steakhouse. I've heard several people who care about steak say it's as good as the high-end fancy steakhouses, and it's somewhat better value for the money.
That said, if you're going to a new city to eat out as an experience, going to a chain seems to miss the point a bit. Unless, I guess, you're interested in that particular chain and they don't have it in the US?
Quote from: Admiral Yi on November 06, 2014, 04:38:28 PM
Asoka
BTW, does anyone what the Chris in Ruth's Chris means?
I was curious so I looked it up.
Started out as Chris Steak House after original owner Chris Matulich in the 1920s. Continued as a single restaurant until it was purchased by a lady named Ruth in the 60s. Apparently part of her purchasing deal is she could only use the name Chris Stake House at the original location, but due to a fire they had to move. So they named the new place Ruth's Chris Steak House.
Quote from: Barrister on November 06, 2014, 04:37:07 PM
That being said, I think Tdot is supposed to have pretty good restaurants in general, so I don't know if that'd be my first choice eating there.
It wouldn't be mine in any city if I was alone, or with a girlfriend.
It would be mine if I was there with family or lots of friends though, since everyone will find something for their taste and I usually hear no complaints about the prices, the portions, the drinks, etc.
Can't judge for Garbon situation, but he indicated he didn't want to pay for everyone and gave no specific orientation as to what type of meal he is looking for, hence the suggestion of well known chain. :)
Chains? Jesus.
Quote from: Malthus on November 06, 2014, 02:21:56 PM
Sadly, my suggestions won't be much use - I usually dine out in two settings: (1) with my immediate family, so in my neighbourhood, far from U of T; or (2) with clients, so on a business budget. :blush: Places like "Jump" or "Canoe" (both are excellent, if pricey). "Canoe" has the best view in the city ...
http://www.zagat.com/r/jump-toronto?gclid=CIq8qprX5sECFQYNaQodL4cA8A
http://www.zagat.com/r/canoe-toronto?gclid=CNTvz8PX5sECFQkDaQodQh4AZQ
I used to know good restaurants more generally, back in the day ...
Is "Jump" the one at the top of the CN tower?
Quote from: Maximus on November 06, 2014, 05:18:05 PM
Quote from: Malthus on November 06, 2014, 02:21:56 PM
Sadly, my suggestions won't be much use - I usually dine out in two settings: (1) with my immediate family, so in my neighbourhood, far from U of T; or (2) with clients, so on a business budget. :blush: Places like "Jump" or "Canoe" (both are excellent, if pricey). "Canoe" has the best view in the city ...
http://www.zagat.com/r/jump-toronto?gclid=CIq8qprX5sECFQYNaQodL4cA8A
http://www.zagat.com/r/canoe-toronto?gclid=CNTvz8PX5sECFQkDaQodQh4AZQ
I used to know good restaurants more generally, back in the day ...
Is "Jump" the one at the top of the CN tower?
Nope.
Canoe is on top of the TD Tower, though - or near enough.