Guidebook for Toronto

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Guidebook for Toronto

Food Scene

French food - out of this world (cote de boeuf is just one of the best things I've ever eaten) and the staff are so friendly. Make a reservation! Tell the owner (Eric) I sent you!
50 locals recommend
Jules Bistro
147 Spadina Ave.
50 locals recommend
French food - out of this world (cote de boeuf is just one of the best things I've ever eaten) and the staff are so friendly. Make a reservation! Tell the owner (Eric) I sent you!
Amazing, amazing Indian roti. Butter chicken to die for. http://www.desiconnection.ca/webmaster2/motherindia.htm
29 locals recommend
Gandhi Indian Cuisine
554 Queen St W
29 locals recommend
Amazing, amazing Indian roti. Butter chicken to die for. http://www.desiconnection.ca/webmaster2/motherindia.htm
Tacos, tacos, tacos! A little on the pricier side but totally worth it. Amazing Margaritas, a wicked selection of tequila, and a super cool setting. Make a reservation! http://www.elcatrin.ca/home
121 locals recommend
El Catrin Destileria
18 Tank House Lane
121 locals recommend
Tacos, tacos, tacos! A little on the pricier side but totally worth it. Amazing Margaritas, a wicked selection of tequila, and a super cool setting. Make a reservation! http://www.elcatrin.ca/home
Authentic Napoli pizza. So, so good. Call ahead! http://pizzerialibretto.com/
384 locals recommend
Pizzeria Libretto
221 Ossington Ave
384 locals recommend
Authentic Napoli pizza. So, so good. Call ahead! http://pizzerialibretto.com/
Chicken and waffles. Chicken and waffles.
29 locals recommend
AAA Bar
138 Adelaide St E
29 locals recommend
Chicken and waffles. Chicken and waffles.
Really cool atmosphere, delicious food and amazing service.
155 locals recommend
Le Sélect Bistro
432 Wellington St W
155 locals recommend
Really cool atmosphere, delicious food and amazing service.
Delicious green curry, delivers to the condo - always faster than they estimated :)
8 locals recommend
Anchan Thai Kitchen
934 King St W
8 locals recommend
Delicious green curry, delivers to the condo - always faster than they estimated :)
Delicious dumplings in Chinatown http://www.mothersdumplings.com/
81 locals recommend
Mother's Dumplings
421 Spadina Ave.
81 locals recommend
Delicious dumplings in Chinatown http://www.mothersdumplings.com/
Steaks and ghost stories. https://www.kegsteakhouse.com/en/locations/on/toronto/mansion-keg/
63 locals recommend
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Thunder Bay
735 Hewitson St
63 locals recommend
Steaks and ghost stories. https://www.kegsteakhouse.com/en/locations/on/toronto/mansion-keg/
A little pricier but absolutely the best sushi I've ever had. Ranked in the top 10/20 restaurants in TO. Make a reso and make sure you get the salmon oshizushi! http://www.jabistro.com/menu/
48 locals recommend
JaBistro
222 Richmond St W
48 locals recommend
A little pricier but absolutely the best sushi I've ever had. Ranked in the top 10/20 restaurants in TO. Make a reso and make sure you get the salmon oshizushi! http://www.jabistro.com/menu/

Drinks & Nightlife

Karaoke on a Thursday night? Check! http://www.theofficepub.ca/
27 locals recommend
Shark Club Sports Bar & Grill
10 Dundas St E
27 locals recommend
Karaoke on a Thursday night? Check! http://www.theofficepub.ca/
Greatest place to watch a game you're really excited about. So many TVs. Call ahead to make a reservation. http://realsports.ca/BarAndGrill/Toronto/
200 locals recommend
Real Sports Bar & Grill
15 York St
200 locals recommend
Greatest place to watch a game you're really excited about. So many TVs. Call ahead to make a reservation. http://realsports.ca/BarAndGrill/Toronto/
Kensington Market is a cool place to hang out in general, but Sunday night at the supermarket is open mic night. So much talent. http://www.supermarkettoronto.com/
23 locals recommend
Supermarket
268 Augusta Ave
23 locals recommend
Kensington Market is a cool place to hang out in general, but Sunday night at the supermarket is open mic night. So much talent. http://www.supermarkettoronto.com/
Good food, cosy atmosphere inside, patio outside....what more could you want out of a 2 minute walk to the pub?
84 locals recommend
Brazen Head Irish Pub
165 E Liberty St
84 locals recommend
Good food, cosy atmosphere inside, patio outside....what more could you want out of a 2 minute walk to the pub?
If you feel like spending your evening dancing but don't want to walk far to do it, Williams Landing is perfect for you. Good times every weekend. Also shows tons of games if you're into sport.
102 locals recommend
Williams Landing
120 Lynn Williams St
102 locals recommend
If you feel like spending your evening dancing but don't want to walk far to do it, Williams Landing is perfect for you. Good times every weekend. Also shows tons of games if you're into sport.

Sightseeing

Beautiful old buildings, coffee shops, bars, restaurants, the christmas market in december (mulled wine!), stores.....a great place for a wander. Streetcar from King & Strachan westbound to Parliament
1704 locals recommend
Distillery Historic District
55 Mill St
1704 locals recommend
Beautiful old buildings, coffee shops, bars, restaurants, the christmas market in december (mulled wine!), stores.....a great place for a wander. Streetcar from King & Strachan westbound to Parliament
Didn't know Toronto had beaches? A great place to chill out, wander around, eat great food...
424 locals recommend
The Beaches
424 locals recommend
Didn't know Toronto had beaches? A great place to chill out, wander around, eat great food...
Take the ferry across for beautiful views of the city... http://www.torontoislands.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=33
1035 locals recommend
Toronto Islands
1035 locals recommend
Take the ferry across for beautiful views of the city... http://www.torontoislands.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=33

Everything Else

Sports! Raptors (basketball), Leafs (hockey), Rock (lacrosse) (no really!)...Music! All kinds of music. Check out ticketmaster for listings.
600 locals recommend
Scotiabank Arena
40 Bay St.
600 locals recommend
Sports! Raptors (basketball), Leafs (hockey), Rock (lacrosse) (no really!)...Music! All kinds of music. Check out ticketmaster for listings.
Outdoor concert venue - check out ticketmaster for listings. Also Echo Beach is in the same complex, has a smaller stage but faces the city. Amazing venues for summer concerts.
146 locals recommend
Budweiser Stage
909 Lake Shore Blvd W
146 locals recommend
Outdoor concert venue - check out ticketmaster for listings. Also Echo Beach is in the same complex, has a smaller stage but faces the city. Amazing venues for summer concerts.
Amazing Khao Soi.....be prepared for a lineup! http://www.khaosanroad.ca/
199 locals recommend
Khao San Road
11 Charlotte St
199 locals recommend
Amazing Khao Soi.....be prepared for a lineup! http://www.khaosanroad.ca/
If you're looking for extra info on Liberty Village, check out blogTO's liberty village section: http://www.blogto.com/libertyvillage
140 locals recommend
Liberty Village
140 locals recommend
If you're looking for extra info on Liberty Village, check out blogTO's liberty village section: http://www.blogto.com/libertyvillage

Arts & Culture

A Toronto Institution. Live Music every night. http://www.horseshoetavern.com/
133 locals recommend
Horseshoe Tavern
370 Queen St W
133 locals recommend
A Toronto Institution. Live Music every night. http://www.horseshoetavern.com/
A whole movie theatre for just documentaries! Bloor & Bathurst is a great area to explore too, tons of restaurants, pubs, bars, and used book stores!
161 locals recommend
Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema
506 Bloor St W
161 locals recommend
A whole movie theatre for just documentaries! Bloor & Bathurst is a great area to explore too, tons of restaurants, pubs, bars, and used book stores!

Essentials

24 hour grocery store, 3 minute walk from the apartment
100 Lynn Williams St
100 Lynn Williams Street
24 hour grocery store, 3 minute walk from the apartment

Shopping

If you're visiting from outside Canada (or Ontario) - plan ahead for liquor purchases - our licensing laws are crazy and if the LCBO and beer store are closed you'll have to go to the bar for a drink!
957 locals recommend
LCBO
49 Spadina Ave.
957 locals recommend
If you're visiting from outside Canada (or Ontario) - plan ahead for liquor purchases - our licensing laws are crazy and if the LCBO and beer store are closed you'll have to go to the bar for a drink!
All the beer you could want, plus occasional beer tastings!
30 locals recommend
Beer Store 2377
120 Lynn Williams St
30 locals recommend
All the beer you could want, plus occasional beer tastings!
Cheap books!
33 locals recommend
BMV
Spadina Avenue
33 locals recommend
Cheap books!