JAPANESE CHAIN; ALL U CAN EAT AT DINNER AND WEEKEND; ABOUT $35. FREE TEA
GROUND FLOOR LARGE TOILETS.
BEST VALUE AT LUNCH WHEN A LA CARTE.
PROBLEM WITH ALL-U-CAN EAT IS THERE IS NO ORDER TO FOOD BROUGHT TO TABLE. SOME PORTIONS ARE ABSURDLY SMALL. LOTS OF 2O-30 AGE GROUP GOBBLING UP THE MAINLY COLD DISHES.
DRESS; SUITABLE FOR GYM CLUB.
(MANDARIN CHAIN BETTER VALUE. HIGHER QUALITY. WARM AND COLD FOOD.)
EGON RONAY: in memoriam 2010 aet 94y
Written by Dr.A.Franklin MBBS(Lond.)Dip.Public Health (Tor.) who was a London contributor to Late Egon Ronay's book.
Thursday 5 April 2018
Tuesday 6 March 2018
CENTRAL TORONTO; BARNSTEINER'S 1 BALMORAL AVENUE AT YONGE SOUTH OF ST CLAIR.
NO STEPS TO FRONT DOOR. LARGE TOILETS ON GROUND FLOOR.
NO TABLE CLOTHS . CLOTH NAPKINS. CUTLERY DIRECT ON TABLES.
COMMIS LEVEL MALE WAITERS ALL IN BLACK.
MINERAL WATER AND COFFEES NOT LISTED ON MENU. S.PELLEGRINO OFFERED BUT LOCAL WATER BROUGHT INSTEAD 7
AMERICANO COFFEE 4;50
WEISSBIER 1/2 PT 5.
TASTY CHICKEN LIVER PATE ON WOODEN PLATTER 6;50
OLIVES 6;50
POTATO GNOCCHI . NO GRATED CHEESE OFFERED. NIO GROUND PEPPER OFFERED. HAD TO BE REQUESTED.
VEAL SCHNITZEL PANINI ON WOODEN PLANK -HARD TO CLEAN. 11
SORBET 2 SCOOPS WITH BISCUIT 8
MIDDLE CLASS CLIENTS.
COMMENT; THE CHICKEN PATE WAS GOOD. ADVISE REQUEST CHINA PLATE NOT WOOD,
TOO NOISY FOR BUSINESS LUNCH.
13 PER CENT TAX NOT INCLUDED. SERVICE EXTRA WORTH 10 PER CENT.
NO TABLE CLOTHS . CLOTH NAPKINS. CUTLERY DIRECT ON TABLES.
COMMIS LEVEL MALE WAITERS ALL IN BLACK.
MINERAL WATER AND COFFEES NOT LISTED ON MENU. S.PELLEGRINO OFFERED BUT LOCAL WATER BROUGHT INSTEAD 7
AMERICANO COFFEE 4;50
WEISSBIER 1/2 PT 5.
TASTY CHICKEN LIVER PATE ON WOODEN PLATTER 6;50
OLIVES 6;50
POTATO GNOCCHI . NO GRATED CHEESE OFFERED. NIO GROUND PEPPER OFFERED. HAD TO BE REQUESTED.
VEAL SCHNITZEL PANINI ON WOODEN PLANK -HARD TO CLEAN. 11
SORBET 2 SCOOPS WITH BISCUIT 8
MIDDLE CLASS CLIENTS.
COMMENT; THE CHICKEN PATE WAS GOOD. ADVISE REQUEST CHINA PLATE NOT WOOD,
TOO NOISY FOR BUSINESS LUNCH.
13 PER CENT TAX NOT INCLUDED. SERVICE EXTRA WORTH 10 PER CENT.
Sunday 25 February 2018
CENTRAL TORONTO SHANGRI-LA HOTEL & CONDOMINIA 188 UNIVERSITY AVENUE.
UNDERGROUND PARKING.
SUPERB STYLE AND ATTENTIVE SERVICE AT ALL STAFF LEVELS.
EXCELLENT CATERING.
LOUNGE BAR WITH NIGHTLY MUSICIANS.
HIGHEST INTERNATIONAL STANDARD.
MARBLE-WALLED TOILETS. WITH WHEELCHAIR ACCESS.. WASHROOM DOORS OPEN AUTOMATICALLY THROUGH MOVEMENT DETECTORS
MEETING ROOM FOR 150.
SUPERIOR PENS AND WRITING PAPER PROVIDED.
DOOR STAFF IN BLACK THIGH-LENGTH COATS AND GREY SILK WAISTCOATS.
AMBIANCE SIMILAR TO LONDON UK CLARIDGE'S HOTEL.
SUPERB STYLE AND ATTENTIVE SERVICE AT ALL STAFF LEVELS.
EXCELLENT CATERING.
LOUNGE BAR WITH NIGHTLY MUSICIANS.
HIGHEST INTERNATIONAL STANDARD.
MARBLE-WALLED TOILETS. WITH WHEELCHAIR ACCESS.. WASHROOM DOORS OPEN AUTOMATICALLY THROUGH MOVEMENT DETECTORS
MEETING ROOM FOR 150.
SUPERIOR PENS AND WRITING PAPER PROVIDED.
DOOR STAFF IN BLACK THIGH-LENGTH COATS AND GREY SILK WAISTCOATS.
AMBIANCE SIMILAR TO LONDON UK CLARIDGE'S HOTEL.
Monday 19 February 2018
AROMA ESPRESSO BARS
FRANCHISED IN CANADA, EUROPE ISRAEL, USA.
BAKERY ONSITE
SANDWICHES MADE TO ORDER, $7 FOR GENEROUS HALF SANDWICH EG SMOKED SALMON; SLICED STEAK AND EGG.
STAFF IN UNIFORM
SUITABLE FOR SHORT BUSINESS MEETING.
BAKERY ONSITE
SANDWICHES MADE TO ORDER, $7 FOR GENEROUS HALF SANDWICH EG SMOKED SALMON; SLICED STEAK AND EGG.
STAFF IN UNIFORM
SUITABLE FOR SHORT BUSINESS MEETING.
Saturday 10 February 2018
SCARBOROUGH EASTERN SUBURB OF TORONTO) DIANA'S OYSTER BAR & GRILL
NEXT TO (GREEK) DIANA FISH SHOP.
2105 LAWRENCE AV. EAST 416 288 1588
WHEELCHAIR ENTRANCE. LARGE DISABILITY FITTED TOILET.
SUITABLE FOR BUSINESS LUNCHES. CLOTH NAPKINS. BARE TABLES,
ATTENTIVE ASIATIC STAFF.
TOBASCO ON REQUEST. ONE ROLL;MORE ON REQUEST.
CLAM CHOWDER; PUREE, 6
3 BC OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER 13
GREEN SALAD WITH PINE NUTS 8
GOOD PARKING.
USEFUL RESTAURANT IN LOWER MIDDLE-CLASS AREA.
2105 LAWRENCE AV. EAST 416 288 1588
WHEELCHAIR ENTRANCE. LARGE DISABILITY FITTED TOILET.
SUITABLE FOR BUSINESS LUNCHES. CLOTH NAPKINS. BARE TABLES,
ATTENTIVE ASIATIC STAFF.
TOBASCO ON REQUEST. ONE ROLL;MORE ON REQUEST.
CLAM CHOWDER; PUREE, 6
3 BC OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER 13
GREEN SALAD WITH PINE NUTS 8
GOOD PARKING.
USEFUL RESTAURANT IN LOWER MIDDLE-CLASS AREA.
Thursday 30 November 2017
YORKVILLE TORONTO; :"STK" (STEAK) 153 YORKVILLE AVENUE
EXTENSION OF USA CHAIN. DRAMATIC INTERIOR.
NO STEPS TO FRONT DOOR. ELEVATOR TO MAIN SECOND FLOOR.
MAGNIFICENT DISABLED WASHROOM.
LONG BAR. MANY BANQUETTES,
NO TABLE COVER, CUTLERY ON TABLE TOP. CLOTH NAPKINS.
FIJI WATER; NO EVIAN, PERRIER OR SAN PELLEGRINO.
ONE SMALL PEPPER MILL FOR RESTAURANT, WHEN LEMON REQUESTED, WAITER BROUGHT TWO SMALL WEDGES.
LOUD RAP MUSIC INCREASING DURING EVENING. PROBABLY OVER 90 DB.
MANY OLDER GENTLEMEN IN LEISURE CLOTHING WITH GIRLS IN 20 -30 AGE GROUP DRESSED TO EXCITE.
MALE WAIT STAFF TRY TO BE " COOL" "HOW ARE U MY MAN?." WAITRESSES IN SHORT BLACK DRESSES.
DINNER APPROX $100 PER PERSON INC TAX/TIP.
CANADIAN BEER 8
CREAMED SPINACH (GOOD) 11
OCEAN BASS TAIL END OF FILLET WITH VEG (SKIN NOT REMOVED BY WAITER) 34
GRILLED BRUSSELS SPROUTS 12
COFFEE 3.25
SANDEMAN PORT 1.5 OZ, 10
BAR GOOD PLACE TO MEET AND GREET LIVELY YOUNG LADIES. DARK RESTAURANT USEFUL FOR ENTERTAINING LADY EXEC ASSISTANTS ET AL. NOT WIVES.
NO STEPS TO FRONT DOOR. ELEVATOR TO MAIN SECOND FLOOR.
MAGNIFICENT DISABLED WASHROOM.
LONG BAR. MANY BANQUETTES,
NO TABLE COVER, CUTLERY ON TABLE TOP. CLOTH NAPKINS.
FIJI WATER; NO EVIAN, PERRIER OR SAN PELLEGRINO.
ONE SMALL PEPPER MILL FOR RESTAURANT, WHEN LEMON REQUESTED, WAITER BROUGHT TWO SMALL WEDGES.
LOUD RAP MUSIC INCREASING DURING EVENING. PROBABLY OVER 90 DB.
MANY OLDER GENTLEMEN IN LEISURE CLOTHING WITH GIRLS IN 20 -30 AGE GROUP DRESSED TO EXCITE.
MALE WAIT STAFF TRY TO BE " COOL" "HOW ARE U MY MAN?." WAITRESSES IN SHORT BLACK DRESSES.
DINNER APPROX $100 PER PERSON INC TAX/TIP.
CANADIAN BEER 8
CREAMED SPINACH (GOOD) 11
OCEAN BASS TAIL END OF FILLET WITH VEG (SKIN NOT REMOVED BY WAITER) 34
GRILLED BRUSSELS SPROUTS 12
COFFEE 3.25
SANDEMAN PORT 1.5 OZ, 10
BAR GOOD PLACE TO MEET AND GREET LIVELY YOUNG LADIES. DARK RESTAURANT USEFUL FOR ENTERTAINING LADY EXEC ASSISTANTS ET AL. NOT WIVES.
Monday 27 November 2017
TORONTO DOWNTOWN; HIBACHI AT THOMPSON HOTEL.
550 WELLINGTON ST WEST ( WELLINGTON AND BATHURST ST ENTRANCES)
NO STEPS
LARGE WC
FRONT ROOM WITH BANQUETTES SEATS APPROX 50; BACKROOM MAINLY TABLES APPROX 100
STYLISH SERVICE BY JAPANESE STAFF.
CLOTH NAPKINS; COVERED WOODEN CHOPSTICKS. FORK INCLUDED IN NAPKIN.
JAPANESE TEA 3;50
AVOCADO SALAD 7
EGG FRIED RICE 5
MOCHI ICE CREAM X 34 7
MISO; SALAD; MAIN (MEAT) APPROX 40
SAFEST TO RESERVE 416 367 3888.
NO STEPS
LARGE WC
FRONT ROOM WITH BANQUETTES SEATS APPROX 50; BACKROOM MAINLY TABLES APPROX 100
STYLISH SERVICE BY JAPANESE STAFF.
CLOTH NAPKINS; COVERED WOODEN CHOPSTICKS. FORK INCLUDED IN NAPKIN.
JAPANESE TEA 3;50
AVOCADO SALAD 7
EGG FRIED RICE 5
MOCHI ICE CREAM X 34 7
MISO; SALAD; MAIN (MEAT) APPROX 40
SAFEST TO RESERVE 416 367 3888.
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