Out-of-the way STEAKHOUSE.
NOT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
TINY TOILETS.
COMFORTABLE CHAIRS WITH ARMS.
AMERICAN BAR.
Rough presentation Lump of meat alone on plate. Separate lukewarm dishes of mashed potatoes and "mange tout". COLD DINNER PLATES. Steak knives look like daggers. Waiter had to be asked for ground pepper. Sauces costs extra.. Small amount of HP sauce given free on request... .
Sample prices:
Salads average $14
Calamari $22
Filet Mignon 10oz $58 (incl mashed potato and mange-tout)
Desserts appealing average $12.
Open air parking at back.
Young waitresses in short LBDs. sets the scene.
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Friday 9 October 2015
Saturday 26 September 2015
SOUTH TORONTO: PASTIZZA 118 The Esplanade
Italian rest with majority Asian cooks.
Wheelchair access. Fitrst-class toilet with handles and DYSON washbasin with hand dryer.
No table cloth. Paper napkins. No arms on padded chairs,
Waiiers with beard and male hair bun.
No brand mineral water. Tap water with gas, $1.50 a carafe.
Smoked salmon BOMBE (= nan) + caper salsa + arigula $11
BOMBE with sliced cooked pears + walnuts + Gorgonzola, $9
Good location near Novotel and St Lawrence market.
Good if not in a hurry.
Wheelchair access. Fitrst-class toilet with handles and DYSON washbasin with hand dryer.
No table cloth. Paper napkins. No arms on padded chairs,
Waiiers with beard and male hair bun.
No brand mineral water. Tap water with gas, $1.50 a carafe.
Smoked salmon BOMBE (= nan) + caper salsa + arigula $11
BOMBE with sliced cooked pears + walnuts + Gorgonzola, $9
Good location near Novotel and St Lawrence market.
Good if not in a hurry.
Friday 18 September 2015
Saturday 5 September 2015
TORONTO CENTRAL FIERAMOSCA TRATTORIA (NOT Restaurant) 36 Prince Arthur Av. 416 323 0636
LOTS OF STAIRS. NO RAMP
Established circa 1970s. Moved a few blocks West of Avenue Rd.)
Cheery trattoria. Large portions. Simple plain cooking.
Lamb chops : 3 large doubles. NO MINT OR RED CURRENT JELLY. SAUCE.
Good in SUMMER with patios and balcony.
No dress code. Anything goes.
No live music.
Cloth napkins.
Some street parking
Established circa 1970s. Moved a few blocks West of Avenue Rd.)
Cheery trattoria. Large portions. Simple plain cooking.
Lamb chops : 3 large doubles. NO MINT OR RED CURRENT JELLY. SAUCE.
Good in SUMMER with patios and balcony.
No dress code. Anything goes.
No live music.
Cloth napkins.
Some street parking
TORONTO CENTRAL Mt.SINAI HOSPITAL 600 University Avenue
In BASEMENT
MAINLY NON-KOSHER
1/2 ROAST CHICKEN + veg $8
PIZZAS ; SALADS SANDWICHES.
Good lunch for $10.
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS.
(SMALL SELECTION KOSHER SANDWICHES & SALADS)
MAINLY NON-KOSHER
1/2 ROAST CHICKEN + veg $8
PIZZAS ; SALADS SANDWICHES.
Good lunch for $10.
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS.
(SMALL SELECTION KOSHER SANDWICHES & SALADS)
Sunday 30 August 2015
TORONTO North-Central LA VECCHIA
2405A YONGE ST. (N. of Eglinton Av West)
416 489 0630
DRESS: sporty
CROWDED.
LARGE PORTIONS.
Mid-range prices.
Dinner meat dish circa $23
CLOTH NAPKINS
No tablecloth
CHAIRS HAVE ARMS
Wheel-chair access through front door.
Toilets in basement. Elevator through medical office building with basement corridor door to restaurant.
All male staff in black shirt & slacks.
Have to explain difference between still and carbonated mineral water.
416 489 0630
DRESS: sporty
CROWDED.
LARGE PORTIONS.
Mid-range prices.
Dinner meat dish circa $23
CLOTH NAPKINS
No tablecloth
CHAIRS HAVE ARMS
Wheel-chair access through front door.
Toilets in basement. Elevator through medical office building with basement corridor door to restaurant.
All male staff in black shirt & slacks.
Have to explain difference between still and carbonated mineral water.
Saturday 29 August 2015
TORONTO; SOUTH ST. BURGER CO.
Many branches in Toronto.
CLEAN
TOILETS ON GROUND FLOOR.
SUPERIOR HOT DOGS & HAMBURGERS.
RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE.
1542 AVENUE RD IS GOOD EXAMPLE.
CLEAN
TOILETS ON GROUND FLOOR.
SUPERIOR HOT DOGS & HAMBURGERS.
RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE.
1542 AVENUE RD IS GOOD EXAMPLE.
Thursday 20 August 2015
NORTH-WEST TORONTO SEARA BAKERY (PORTUGESE)
www..searabakery.com
605 Rogers Rd.
416 653-2424
Good access. Toilets on Ground floor.
CRUSTY bread.
Portugese cheese and pastry.
Cod rissoles.
Pudding flan (enough for 10 @ $22)
RECOMMENDED
605 Rogers Rd.
416 653-2424
Good access. Toilets on Ground floor.
CRUSTY bread.
Portugese cheese and pastry.
Cod rissoles.
Pudding flan (enough for 10 @ $22)
RECOMMENDED
Sunday 16 August 2015
SCARBOROUGH (EASTERN TORONTO SUBURB) FABIAN'S CAFE (Indo-German)
Originally a German cafe now Indian owned.
876 Markham road.
416 438 1561
Comfortable cafe with lace curtains.
SCHNITZEL:WITH SCOOP OF POTATO SALAD & LEMON WEDGE. $10
POP $2.50
COFFEE $2.50
Waitress had to be asked to bring salt/pepper & mustard.
Good access with ground floor clean (unisex) toilet.
Adequate. Near Indian stores in strip-mall
876 Markham road.
416 438 1561
Comfortable cafe with lace curtains.
SCHNITZEL:WITH SCOOP OF POTATO SALAD & LEMON WEDGE. $10
POP $2.50
COFFEE $2.50
Waitress had to be asked to bring salt/pepper & mustard.
Good access with ground floor clean (unisex) toilet.
Adequate. Near Indian stores in strip-mall
Saturday 15 August 2015
VIENNA FINE FOODS (DELICATESSEN & FOOD COUNTER)
EAST TORONTO suburb of SCARBOROUGH
1050 BIRCHMOUNT RD.
416 759-4482
Good access. Toilets on Ground floor. Parking outside store.
Wooden stools at round tables. LARGE PORTIONS. $ $7-8 for meat,(BEEF GOULASH, PORK SCHNITZEL VEAL CREAM STEW and two sides.inc SPAETZLE and RED CABBAGE) Take-out available.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
1050 BIRCHMOUNT RD.
416 759-4482
Good access. Toilets on Ground floor. Parking outside store.
Wooden stools at round tables. LARGE PORTIONS. $ $7-8 for meat,(BEEF GOULASH, PORK SCHNITZEL VEAL CREAM STEW and two sides.inc SPAETZLE and RED CABBAGE) Take-out available.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Monday 27 July 2015
N.W.TORONTO UNITED BAKERS. 506 Lawrence Av. West (Lawrence Plaza N/E corner)
BAKERY + NON-MEAT meals.
POOR ACCESS : 3 high steps to front door.
One toilet on Ground floor at back. Others in basement.
GEFILTE FISH $9
CHOPPED HERRING $9
COLESLAW $2:50 for a side-dish.
CLUB SODA with lemon wedge $2
TAXES: 13%
SERVICE 15%.
Recommend for bread and bakery products.
POOR ACCESS : 3 high steps to front door.
One toilet on Ground floor at back. Others in basement.
GEFILTE FISH $9
CHOPPED HERRING $9
COLESLAW $2:50 for a side-dish.
CLUB SODA with lemon wedge $2
TAXES: 13%
SERVICE 15%.
Recommend for bread and bakery products.
Wednesday 22 July 2015
Business area TORONTO THOMPSON HOTEL & COLETTE GRAND CAFE
COL:ETTE GRAND CAFE (in THOMPSON HOTEL)
550 WELLINGTON ST. WEST
opposite a park
The Toronto "Roman DONEY"
Superb decor. An infinite outside ornamental pool.
Advise reservation. 647-348-7000 7am - 6pm (then restaurant open)
ACCESS EXCELLENT. Toilets on ground floor.
DRESS STYLISH.
UPPER-CLASS .
Staff wear ties.
Highly recommended.
BAKERY CLOSED. THE CAFE SEARING REMAINS. DESERT MENU EXPENSIVE @ 9 SADLY NOT WORTH THE PRICE. BEST JUST TO ORDER TEA OR COFFEE. BUFFET LINCH GOOD.
550 WELLINGTON ST. WEST
opposite a park
The Toronto "Roman DONEY"
Superb decor. An infinite outside ornamental pool.
Advise reservation. 647-348-7000 7am - 6pm (then restaurant open)
ACCESS EXCELLENT. Toilets on ground floor.
DRESS STYLISH.
UPPER-CLASS .
Staff wear ties.
Highly recommended.
BAKERY CLOSED. THE CAFE SEARING REMAINS. DESERT MENU EXPENSIVE @ 9 SADLY NOT WORTH THE PRICE. BEST JUST TO ORDER TEA OR COFFEE. BUFFET LINCH GOOD.
Toronto-Central: GRANITE BREWERY & RESTAURANT with large PATIO
245 EGLINTON AVENUE EAST. (entrance on Mount Pleasant)
Good ACCESS. Toilets on Ground floor..
Front street tables. Large "Library " room. Approx 75 person capacity back room. Large patio.
$18 3-course Lunch inc. 10 oz of Granite beer. (Tax & tip extra)
Two female staff.
Food good average quality..
Wide selection of beers.
WI-FI
Useful mid-town eatery.
Middle-class atmosphere.
Good ACCESS. Toilets on Ground floor..
Front street tables. Large "Library " room. Approx 75 person capacity back room. Large patio.
$18 3-course Lunch inc. 10 oz of Granite beer. (Tax & tip extra)
Two female staff.
Food good average quality..
Wide selection of beers.
WI-FI
Useful mid-town eatery.
Middle-class atmosphere.
Wednesday 17 June 2015
TORONTO RESTAURANT DRESS CODE.
NO DRESS CODE. in public restaurants. Based on " Human Rights".
For dining with the elegantly dressed : PRIVATE CLUBS.(Social & Sport e.g.-Albany, Badminton & Racquet, National, Rosedale Golf, Royal Can Military, Royal Can Yacht, Toronto Lawn Tennis,University, York). Yorkville area Hotels.:e.g.HAZELTON & HYATT. ..
For dining with the elegantly dressed : PRIVATE CLUBS.(Social & Sport e.g.-Albany, Badminton & Racquet, National, Rosedale Golf, Royal Can Military, Royal Can Yacht, Toronto Lawn Tennis,University, York). Yorkville area Hotels.:e.g.HAZELTON & HYATT. ..
Monday 25 May 2015
EAST TORONTO: ASTERIA SOUVLAKI PLACE 282 DANFORTH
Basic diner.
Good value.
$13 for large plate 5 lamb chops + lemon +Greek salad + rice + roast potato+ tzatziki.+ basket of toasted garlic rolls. ( 4 lamb chops July 2016)
NO DEBIT CARDS Accepts some Credit card. Best bring cash.
Toilet in basement . No air conditioning. Avoid in Summer.
"Patio" in back.No view.
Two chefs; two waitresses (2016)
Many locals, Safest to reserve.
Serve club soda and Perrier with large wedge of lemon. ( Forgot July 2016) Lots of lemons on display.
Good value.
$13 for large plate 5 lamb chops + lemon +Greek salad + rice + roast potato+ tzatziki.+ basket of toasted garlic rolls. ( 4 lamb chops July 2016)
NO DEBIT CARDS Accepts some Credit card. Best bring cash.
Toilet in basement . No air conditioning. Avoid in Summer.
"Patio" in back.No view.
Two chefs; two waitresses (2016)
Many locals, Safest to reserve.
Serve club soda and Perrier with large wedge of lemon. ( Forgot July 2016) Lots of lemons on display.
Tuesday 5 May 2015
CENTRAL-TORONTO: WHAT A BAGEL (12 branches) 130 SPADINA AVENUE (NOT Road).
Breakfast and (late) lunch.
Outdoor patio. High step at Front Entrance
Toilet on Ground floor .
Paid parking.
No table cover ; thin paper napkins.
Staff in black slacks and shirt.
Daily specials @ $9. Good value.
Deli (inc.Israeli) food in Chinatown.
(647) 347-7222
Outdoor patio. High step at Front Entrance
Toilet on Ground floor .
Paid parking.
No table cover ; thin paper napkins.
Staff in black slacks and shirt.
Daily specials @ $9. Good value.
Deli (inc.Israeli) food in Chinatown.
(647) 347-7222
Sunday 26 April 2015
WEST -CENTRAL TORONTO. OLD YORK BAR & GRILL
Chef: ERIN DOWSE.
Local Bistro. Valuable for fixed Brunch $11-15 and GOOD STREET PARKING.
Close to Metro Convention Centre.
No steps at door. Toilet in basement.
Hard seats. No tablecloth. Thin paper napkins.
"Lefty" clientele.
Soda water $2.65.
167 Niagara st.
416 703 9675
Noon- Midnight
varies: best to phone first and reserve. (sears about 50)
Local Bistro. Valuable for fixed Brunch $11-15 and GOOD STREET PARKING.
Close to Metro Convention Centre.
No steps at door. Toilet in basement.
Hard seats. No tablecloth. Thin paper napkins.
"Lefty" clientele.
Soda water $2.65.
167 Niagara st.
416 703 9675
Noon- Midnight
varies: best to phone first and reserve. (sears about 50)
Thursday 23 April 2015
CENTRAL TORONTO: ORO (Italian) Restaurant.45 ELM St. 416 597 0155
Good for GROUPS: private rooms.
3 steps inside front door. Toilets in basement.
Salad: large plate but small portion: $14
Steak: $40 No steak knife. NO HP or Lea & Perrins. Small portion vegetables.
Dessert $10
Glass wine $10-12
(Add 15% Tax + $15 service)
Chairs well-padded with arms. Tablecloth and cloth napkins.
A "business" restaurant.
3 steps inside front door. Toilets in basement.
Salad: large plate but small portion: $14
Steak: $40 No steak knife. NO HP or Lea & Perrins. Small portion vegetables.
Dessert $10
Glass wine $10-12
(Add 15% Tax + $15 service)
Chairs well-padded with arms. Tablecloth and cloth napkins.
A "business" restaurant.
Sunday 29 March 2015
Toronto Bakeries
Three of the best and cheapest are Chinese.
FURAMA Bakery (some tables) prices as Hong Kong Also serves sandwiches and breakfast noodle soup..
248 Spadina av.(S. of Dundas on West side)
HONG KONG Bakery (some tables) Tea $1. Cakes about $1.50
326 Spadina av. (N of Dundas on West side).
L'OPERA Cafe and Bakery. 5291 Yonge.(East side-North York) Cakes & Crepes. Coffee $1.25 - $ 3.75 Cakes $2.50 to $4.50.12:30 - 10 Sun-Thur. 12:30- 24:00
FURAMA Bakery (some tables) prices as Hong Kong Also serves sandwiches and breakfast noodle soup..
248 Spadina av.(S. of Dundas on West side)
HONG KONG Bakery (some tables) Tea $1. Cakes about $1.50
326 Spadina av. (N of Dundas on West side).
L'OPERA Cafe and Bakery. 5291 Yonge.(East side-North York) Cakes & Crepes. Coffee $1.25 - $ 3.75 Cakes $2.50 to $4.50.12:30 - 10 Sun-Thur. 12:30- 24:00
Friday 6 February 2015
TORONTO: MORETON'S STEAKHOUSE in Park Hyatt 4 Avenue Road (NO INTERIOR CONNECTION) Entrance on Prince Arthur
Large, bright and noisy. Ideal for reunions, & business dinners
Food bland.
Moreton's salad. Lettuce not crisp.
Filet mignon. served with (boiled) asparagus. (no Hollandaise) Dijon mustard available on request.
Mashed potato (small dish for four diners).
Creme brulee: minimal flavour.
Good staff.
Wheelchair accessible
Good toilets.
Elevator to second floor.
.
Food bland.
Moreton's salad. Lettuce not crisp.
Filet mignon. served with (boiled) asparagus. (no Hollandaise) Dijon mustard available on request.
Mashed potato (small dish for four diners).
Creme brulee: minimal flavour.
Good staff.
Wheelchair accessible
Good toilets.
Elevator to second floor.
.
Monday 26 January 2015
After 42years LE TROU NORMAND closes.
Le Trou Normand French Restaurant Yorkville
Le Trou Normand 90 Yorkville Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5R 1B9, Ph: 416-967-5956, Fax: 416-967-6868
Le Trou Normand is a French Restaurant in Yorkville, Toronto since 1973!
Enjoy French culinary delights with some great French wines.
Le Trou Normand is the the longest established restaurant in Yorkville, Toronto.
We have the same Chef since the opening in 1973.
French chef Pellaprat divided French cuisine into four basic
subdivisions: la haute cuisine , la cuisine bourgeoise, la cuisine
régionale, and la cuisine impromptue …..
Le Trou Normand is the the longest established restaurant in Yorkville, Toronto.
We have the same Chef since the opening in 1973.
Le Trou Nnormand is typical la cuisine réginonal, rich and diverse mixture of local French dishes. Such as : veal Normandy, escargot, duck l’orange, sweet bread, also like venison, magret duck and so on ..
Le Trou Normand is named after the custom of taking a shot of Calvados (Apple Brandy).
It is done between courses to aid in the digestion. An example of “la cuisine régionale”. Les plats du jour : often include delicious soup, Venison, Magret de Canard, (duck breast) and Orange Roughy, or other fish…..we are sure you’ll enjoy the food, wine, and the service at Le Trou Normand. You can come for great food, friendly service or plain old nostalgia for Old Yorkville!
Le Trou Normand over 40 years excellence in Yorkville, to put our passion on your plate.
Saturday 17 January 2015
with info from,GLOBE & MAIL:Obituary Michael CARLEVALE BA ( Queen's) CPH (Tor.) at 65y from a stroke.
Mr Carlevale might have been the only restaurant owner with a Certificate of Public Health (Tor.U.1974) He had a restaurant (PREGO) at 150 Bloor street at the ground floor of a building where the Ont.Medical Assn now has offices. He had trendy show-biz clients; serving his personal style of Italian cuisine. The Bar was the Centre of the restaurant. Died bankrupt. Problem was lack of appreciation of the Toronto meal-markets. The LUNCH(EON) market: near main business and shopping areas. 150 Bloor had good location for the Midday market. CONFERENCE market; not good location. DINNER market. Poor parking imp in winter. No banquettes; only booths. No live entertainment. Carlevale was mainly in the kitchen not in Front welcoming patrons. For patrons older than 40.there was nowhere in the area to go after dinner.. In Toronto the wealthy go to Charity Balls where evening dress can be worn and there is a band for dancing.. Also they dine at the many Clubs with Dress Codes e.g. Albany, Badminton & Rackets , National, Rosedale Golf, Roy.Can.Military Instit., Roy.Can Yacht Club,Tor.Lawn Tennis club, University, York. Carlevale was a bachelor.
Sunday 4 January 2015
Toronto: MADRAS MASALA & BANJERA both at 796 BLOOR ST WEST
MADRAS MASALA
South Indian.
NO WI-FI
No access by wheelschair. Three steps to front door. Large toilet on ground floor.
Tablecloth & cloth napkin.
Hyderabad Dum Biryani (inc raita) $13.Large portion.
Childrens' menu.
Alcohol
Private parking areas.
Luncheon crown business types.
In evening families with screaming, plate banging children.(not recommended)
Desserts extremely sweet.
.
BANJERA
Larger than Madras Masala.. More banquettes. Tablecloth and cloth napkins.
Staff at Banjera: female @ Madra Masala :male
Banjera more visually impressive.
Lamb Biriani (large portion) $12
Raita $2.50
Lemon pickle $1.50
Chai $2.50
...
Toilets on Ground floor.
Avoid evenings Friday ,Sat & Sunday. Busy; affects service and food. Business clients at Lunch. Mainly families in evening with Happy Birthday tapes. Dress better at Lunch.
Banjera better for business entertaining.. Banjera staff need precise order. When given $60 cash for $40 bill waitress asked if change required. In Banjera best to pay with "plastic" Tables have electric call-bells.
Same owner for both.
Pan available but not offered
South Indian.
NO WI-FI
No access by wheelschair. Three steps to front door. Large toilet on ground floor.
Tablecloth & cloth napkin.
Hyderabad Dum Biryani (inc raita) $13.Large portion.
Childrens' menu.
Alcohol
Private parking areas.
Luncheon crown business types.
In evening families with screaming, plate banging children.(not recommended)
Desserts extremely sweet.
.
BANJERA
Larger than Madras Masala.. More banquettes. Tablecloth and cloth napkins.
Staff at Banjera: female @ Madra Masala :male
Banjera more visually impressive.
Lamb Biriani (large portion) $12
Raita $2.50
Lemon pickle $1.50
Chai $2.50
...
Toilets on Ground floor.
Avoid evenings Friday ,Sat & Sunday. Busy; affects service and food. Business clients at Lunch. Mainly families in evening with Happy Birthday tapes. Dress better at Lunch.
Banjera better for business entertaining.. Banjera staff need precise order. When given $60 cash for $40 bill waitress asked if change required. In Banjera best to pay with "plastic" Tables have electric call-bells.
Same owner for both.
Pan available but not offered
Toronto: KOREAN VILLAGE 628 Bloor St West
30ys old.
No wheelchair access: step to front door. Stairs to basement toilet
No tablecloth. Tables wiped with reused towels.Paper napkins.
Tea free: but Green tea (bag) on menu @ $2
Average Korean food. Fish stew @ $15. Sardine-like fish with lots of bones. One clam & 1 mussel.No usual egg in side dish.
OK for large lower-middle class parties
Best value LUNCH menu @ about $10.
Alcohol
No wheelchair access: step to front door. Stairs to basement toilet
No tablecloth. Tables wiped with reused towels.Paper napkins.
Tea free: but Green tea (bag) on menu @ $2
Average Korean food. Fish stew @ $15. Sardine-like fish with lots of bones. One clam & 1 mussel.No usual egg in side dish.
OK for large lower-middle class parties
Best value LUNCH menu @ about $10.
Alcohol
Saturday 3 January 2015
TORONTO PHO PASTEUR 525 Dundas st. West.(S/W corner Dundas & Spadina)
OPEN DAILY 24 HOURS
Toilets on ground-floor.
Wheel-chair access
CASH ONLY
Food average
Bones left in duck pho.
$5 dessert (not recommended)
No table cover
Toilets on ground-floor.
Wheel-chair access
CASH ONLY
Food average
Bones left in duck pho.
$5 dessert (not recommended)
No table cover
Thursday 1 January 2015
TORONTO: NOBLE CHINESE REST. 530 DUNDAS STREET.(at Spadina av.)
Large bright Chinese eating house.
Wheelchair access Toilets on Ground floor.
No table cloth.
Banquettes available.
Fixed menu $12 Spring roll + selection soup + choice main + free tea.
Also a la Carte inc live crabs, lobster, Tilapia.
Alcohol
NO DESSERTS.
416 597- 0888
Wheelchair access Toilets on Ground floor.
No table cloth.
Banquettes available.
Fixed menu $12 Spring roll + selection soup + choice main + free tea.
Also a la Carte inc live crabs, lobster, Tilapia.
Alcohol
NO DESSERTS.
416 597- 0888
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