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.
Written by Dr.A.Franklin MBBS(Lond.)Dip.Public Health (Tor.) who was a London contributor to Late Egon Ronay's book.
Thursday, 30 November 2017
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.
Wednesday, 22 November 2017
TORONTO CENTRAL: (OMNI) KING EDWARD HOTEL. 37 KING ST EAST.
SUPERIOR BUT NOT LUXURY. TWO STEPS TO FRONT DOOR. NO RAMP. ROTATING DOORS. ODD LOUNGE WITH FOUR LARGE BLACK CHESS PIECES.
FOOD GOOD. NOT EXCEPTIONAL. LESS THAN TRAINED WAIT STAFF.
GOOD CENTRAL LOCATION.
OWNED BY TEXAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT COMPANY.
FOOD GOOD. NOT EXCEPTIONAL. LESS THAN TRAINED WAIT STAFF.
GOOD CENTRAL LOCATION.
OWNED BY TEXAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT COMPANY.
Friday, 17 November 2017
CENTRAL TORONTO; KASAMOTO 115 YORKVILLE AV.-ON PATHWAY BETWEEN YORKVILLE AV AND CUMBERLAND.
ONE SMALL STEP IN FRONT. INSDIDE TWO STEPS TO TOILETS
ALL WESTERN MAINLY MALE STAFF IN BLACK T-SHIRTS AND BLACK PANTS.
FOUR ASIATIC COOKS IN OPEN KITCHEN.
ESKA WATER LARGE BOTTLE 8
FRIED RICE WITH SOME GROUND BEEF AND SHALLOTS 18
FINGERLING POTATOES WITH GRATED CHEESE 10
NO DESERT MENU. ON DEMAND MICHU JAP ICE CREAM 8
GOOD QUALITY JAP TEA IN EARTHEN TEA POT 3.
LARGE WINDOWS GOOD FOR PEOPLE WATCHING.
BARE BLACK TABLES. SMALL CLOTH NAPKINS. PLASTIC BLACK CHOPSTICKS AT TABLE. ON REQUEST WOODFEN WRAPPED CHOPSTICKS.
NO WET HAND TOWEL OR ALCOHOL HAND WIPE.
PLASTIC CHERRY BLOSSOMS.
GOOD FOR THOSE WHO WANT FREEDOM IN DRESS.
Sunday, 17 September 2017
TORONTO-CENTRAL DUKE OF SOMERSET PUB : 2 ENTRANCES 38 ELM ST NEAR UNDERGROUND PUBLIC PARKING & 655 BAY STREET ACROSS ROAD FROM CHILDRENS' HOSP RESEARCH UNIT.
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS FROM ELM ST ENTRANCE. LARGE TOILETS WITH ELECTRIC DOORS.
COMFORTABLE SEATS.
MULTIPLE SPORT TV
FEATURES BEER
INDO-CAN CHEF. CAFETERIA-STYLE USE AS ADDITION TO DRINKS.
DISCOUNT FOR STUDENTS & HOSP EMPLOYEES.
ICE CREAM AVAILABLE BUT NOT ON MENU.
COMFORTABLE SEATS.
MULTIPLE SPORT TV
FEATURES BEER
INDO-CAN CHEF. CAFETERIA-STYLE USE AS ADDITION TO DRINKS.
DISCOUNT FOR STUDENTS & HOSP EMPLOYEES.
ICE CREAM AVAILABLE BUT NOT ON MENU.
Friday, 25 August 2017
TORONTO-DOWNTOWN ; PUMPERNICKEL'S 38 BAY STREET (WEST OF ARTS AND LETTERS CLUB)
ELECTRICALLY OPERATED DOORS. LARGE DISABILITY TOILET.
HARD CHAIRS
5 OZ CORNED BEEF SANDWICH 8;50
2 SALADS IN ONE BOWL (INC TABBOULEH & POTATO SALAD) 2;50
OFFICE CATERING
WELL-KNOWN CHAIN.
LOTS OF ROOM
Friday, 30 June 2017
NORTH TORONTO: AUBERGE DU POMMIER (OLIVER & BONACINI GROUP) 4150 YONGE STREET
LAST ORDERS 9:30 PM
WHEEKCHAIR ACCESS. LARGE TOILET ON GROUND FLOOR
TABLECLOTH AND CLOTH NAPKINS./
NO BRAND MINERAL WATERS. USE CARBONATED TAP WATER.
NO HP SAUCE
STEAK SERVED WITHOUT SAUCE MUSHROOM & BABY ONIONS LIM,P FRIES $52
YOUNG AMATEUR STAFF
NO DRESS CODE
NO NEED FOR TIE
SPORTY WEAR
NOT FOR AN IMPORTANT OCCASION
NO MUSIC OR DANCING.
WHEEKCHAIR ACCESS. LARGE TOILET ON GROUND FLOOR
TABLECLOTH AND CLOTH NAPKINS./
NO BRAND MINERAL WATERS. USE CARBONATED TAP WATER.
NO HP SAUCE
STEAK SERVED WITHOUT SAUCE MUSHROOM & BABY ONIONS LIM,P FRIES $52
YOUNG AMATEUR STAFF
NO DRESS CODE
NO NEED FOR TIE
SPORTY WEAR
NOT FOR AN IMPORTANT OCCASION
NO MUSIC OR DANCING.
CENTRAL TORONTO: PHO PASTEUR CASH ONLY 24HR VIET REST 525 DUNDAS ST W ( WEST OF SPADINA AV.)
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS TOILET ON GROUND FLOOR.
PRICES $10-15 FOR MAIN. FREE TEA
SOUP STOCK BLAND.
USEFUL AS CHEAP ALL-NIGHT REST.
PRICES $10-15 FOR MAIN. FREE TEA
SOUP STOCK BLAND.
USEFUL AS CHEAP ALL-NIGHT REST.
Friday, 23 June 2017
CENTRAL TORONTO :CIBO RESTAURANT & WINE BAR 2472 YONGE ST
LARGE NOISY OPEN LATE 2AM.
MAINLY UNDER 35Y
EGLINTON`YONGE CONDO CROWD
PADDED DOUBLE SEATS AT BAR.
TOILETS IN BASEMENT; NO ELEVATOR.
SOME SEATING OUTSIDE
TRENDY AREA
OK FOR PASTA & PIZZA.
DON'T WEAR A TIE. SOME DRESSES COULD BE 1930S SWIMSUIT,
MAINLY UNDER 35Y
EGLINTON`YONGE CONDO CROWD
PADDED DOUBLE SEATS AT BAR.
TOILETS IN BASEMENT; NO ELEVATOR.
SOME SEATING OUTSIDE
TRENDY AREA
OK FOR PASTA & PIZZA.
DON'T WEAR A TIE. SOME DRESSES COULD BE 1930S SWIMSUIT,
Tuesday, 6 June 2017
DOWNTOWN TORONTO : THOMPSON DINER IN THOMPSON HOTEL-OPEN 24 HRS.
ENTRANCE ON 550 WELLINGTON STREET THROUGH HOTEL OR 51 BATHURST ST. ON S.W CORNER,
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS. TOILETS NEAR DELI. . LARGER DISABLED UNITS NEAR COLETTE CAFE.
TATTOOED STAFF
LARGE HIGH QUALITY PAPER NAPKINS
MATZO SOUP : 3 BALLS AND CHICKEN CUBES MADE FROM BONES. (TASTY) 7;50
7 OZ BURGER WITH LOTS OF LETTUCE 14
COFFEE 3
TEA 3 COMES IN LARGE STYLISH METAL POT. CHOICE OF MILK OR LEMON 3
POP 3 INC REFILLS
FREE GLOBE & MAIL.
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS. TOILETS NEAR DELI. . LARGER DISABLED UNITS NEAR COLETTE CAFE.
TATTOOED STAFF
LARGE HIGH QUALITY PAPER NAPKINS
MATZO SOUP : 3 BALLS AND CHICKEN CUBES MADE FROM BONES. (TASTY) 7;50
7 OZ BURGER WITH LOTS OF LETTUCE 14
COFFEE 3
TEA 3 COMES IN LARGE STYLISH METAL POT. CHOICE OF MILK OR LEMON 3
POP 3 INC REFILLS
FREE GLOBE & MAIL.
Sunday, 4 June 2017
CENTRAL TORONTO; FREE TIMES CAFE.320 COLLEGE ST 2 BLOCKS WEST OF SPADINA
ARTY CAFE WITH OPEN MIKE SHOWS.
416 967 1078
ONE STEP UP TO RESTAURANT
SMALL TOILETS ON GROUND FLOOR DOOR TO MALE TOILET DIFFICULT TO OPEN.
POOR VENTILATION WHEN FRONT DOOR CLOSED.
MON-SAT 10AM- 2 AM
SUN 10 AM - 1 AM
CHICKEN SOUP WITH MATZO BALL - TASTELESS 5
BRISKET 7OZ WITH POTATO SALAD - PLENTY OF GRIZZLE. 15
COFFEE 2.75
PERRIER SMALL 3.75
AMATEUR STAFF.
SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET 23 INC ORANGE JUICE /TEA COFFEE KLEZMER BANDS
416 967 1078
ONE STEP UP TO RESTAURANT
SMALL TOILETS ON GROUND FLOOR DOOR TO MALE TOILET DIFFICULT TO OPEN.
POOR VENTILATION WHEN FRONT DOOR CLOSED.
MON-SAT 10AM- 2 AM
SUN 10 AM - 1 AM
CHICKEN SOUP WITH MATZO BALL - TASTELESS 5
BRISKET 7OZ WITH POTATO SALAD - PLENTY OF GRIZZLE. 15
COFFEE 2.75
PERRIER SMALL 3.75
AMATEUR STAFF.
SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET 23 INC ORANGE JUICE /TEA COFFEE KLEZMER BANDS
Thursday, 27 April 2017
EAST TORONTO ASTORIA SHISH KEBOB HOUSE 390 DANFORTH
GREEK WITH ASIAN CHEF
BARE TABLES; SMALL THIN PAPER NAPKINS HARD CHAIRS
TOILETS ON BOTH GROUND FLOOR AND BASEMENT
TARAMASALATA LARGE PORTION WITH PITA 8
SOUVLAKI BEEF,, CHICKEN, LAMB PORK, 12-17 INC SALAD
PERRIER ON REQUEST
OK FOR QUICK LUNCH IF IN THE AREA.
STREET PARKING
BARE TABLES; SMALL THIN PAPER NAPKINS HARD CHAIRS
TOILETS ON BOTH GROUND FLOOR AND BASEMENT
TARAMASALATA LARGE PORTION WITH PITA 8
SOUVLAKI BEEF,, CHICKEN, LAMB PORK, 12-17 INC SALAD
PERRIER ON REQUEST
OK FOR QUICK LUNCH IF IN THE AREA.
STREET PARKING
Tuesday, 11 April 2017
EAST TORONTO ; GREEK GRILL
128 O'CONNOR DRIVE
OUTDOOR PARKING
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS LARGE TOILETS ON GROUND FLOOR
LOWER MIDDLE CLASS CLIENTS
BARE TABLES. PAPER NAPKINS
LARGE PORTIONS. WELL COOKED
BRIAMI - OVEN ROASTED VEGS INCLUDED IN MEALS
TARAMOSALATA WITH PITA 6 LARGE PORTION
AVGOLEMONO LEMON-EGG CHICKEN SOUP 6
SALT COD WITH BRIAMI, ROAST POTATOES, MASHED POTATOES. AND GREEK SALAD WITH FETA 18
METAXAS BRANDY 7
MINERAL WATER SMALL 2
COFFEE 2
USEFUL IF IN AREA. TAKE-OUT RECOMMENDED.
OUTDOOR PARKING
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS LARGE TOILETS ON GROUND FLOOR
LOWER MIDDLE CLASS CLIENTS
BARE TABLES. PAPER NAPKINS
LARGE PORTIONS. WELL COOKED
BRIAMI - OVEN ROASTED VEGS INCLUDED IN MEALS
TARAMOSALATA WITH PITA 6 LARGE PORTION
AVGOLEMONO LEMON-EGG CHICKEN SOUP 6
SALT COD WITH BRIAMI, ROAST POTATOES, MASHED POTATOES. AND GREEK SALAD WITH FETA 18
METAXAS BRANDY 7
MINERAL WATER SMALL 2
COFFEE 2
USEFUL IF IN AREA. TAKE-OUT RECOMMENDED.
Thursday, 2 March 2017
NORTH EAST TORONTO WESTIN PRINCE HOTEL; SEASONS' RESTAURANT
TABLE CLOTH AND CLOTH NAPKIN
TOILETS TIGHT FOR WHEELCHAIR
INEXPERIENCED STAFF WITH LIMITED ENGLISH./
EXPENSIVE TASTY FOOD WITH LAUGHABLE LAPSES
HEINZ TOMATO KETCHUP SUPPLIED IN SEALED 57ML BOTTLES.
PRIME RIB BURGER AND SMALL SALAD `17
TEA 5
PERRIER SNALL 4
TOILETS TIGHT FOR WHEELCHAIR
INEXPERIENCED STAFF WITH LIMITED ENGLISH./
EXPENSIVE TASTY FOOD WITH LAUGHABLE LAPSES
HEINZ TOMATO KETCHUP SUPPLIED IN SEALED 57ML BOTTLES.
PRIME RIB BURGER AND SMALL SALAD `17
TEA 5
PERRIER SNALL 4
Friday, 27 January 2017
TORONTO FACULTY CL;UB
NOT OPEN TO PUBLIC. MEMBERS OF FACULTY CLUBS HAVE RECIPROCAL MEMBERSHIP
A MANSION ON NORTHERN FRINGE OF CHINATOWN. WAS PREVIOUSLY THE JEWISH PRIMROSE CLUB. FINE ADAM CEILING IN DINING ROOM.
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS AND DISABLED WC.
TABLECLOTH AND CLOTH NAPKINS.
WALDORF SALAD 9
COQ AU VIN 14
SORBET 6;50
BEER 6;50
COFFEE 2.75
AJTO 15% SERVICE 5.82
TAX 5/79
TOTAL; 50.36
DINERS INFORMALLY DRESSED;;ONLY TIE WORN BY A VISITING DANISH PROFESSOR.. LOWER MIDDLE-C,LASS AMBIANCE. AVOID FOR BUSINESS MEETINGS
BEST TO ORDER CHEAPER SIMPLE DISHES WHICH NEED LITTLE COOKING.
A MANSION ON NORTHERN FRINGE OF CHINATOWN. WAS PREVIOUSLY THE JEWISH PRIMROSE CLUB. FINE ADAM CEILING IN DINING ROOM.
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS AND DISABLED WC.
TABLECLOTH AND CLOTH NAPKINS.
WALDORF SALAD 9
COQ AU VIN 14
SORBET 6;50
BEER 6;50
COFFEE 2.75
AJTO 15% SERVICE 5.82
TAX 5/79
TOTAL; 50.36
DINERS INFORMALLY DRESSED;;ONLY TIE WORN BY A VISITING DANISH PROFESSOR.. LOWER MIDDLE-C,LASS AMBIANCE. AVOID FOR BUSINESS MEETINGS
BEST TO ORDER CHEAPER SIMPLE DISHES WHICH NEED LITTLE COOKING.
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