Ematei Japanese Restaurant
Ematei is tucked away just off of Queen St. It sits unbeknownst to the foot traffic just steps away from The Rex. Though it does an admirable job on the sushi-related items, Ematei is a real winner for quality cooked items on the menu. Options range from smaller plates like yakitori, fried oysters, grilled fish [...]
Pho Cuu Long Mien Tay
Toronto is laden with Pho restaurants in every neighbourhood. Most are passable and some are keepers, but there are very few Vietnamese restaurants that even attempt family-style dinners. It really isn’t worth the trouble if you can get away with serving mediocre Pho to the masses. I first went into Mien Tay looking for a good bowl [...]
Tita La Guanaca
The menu is simple with such staples as tacos, tamales and chicken dinners. Although the whole menu is solid, it is the pupusas that are the real claim to fame. These fluffy corn tortillas are served with a long list of fillings. Cheese, beans, chorizo, pork and chicken are just some of the options. I’ve [...]
Ed’s Real Scoop
Ed’s Real Scoop has been a fantastic outpost in the east end of Toronto for well over a decade. Everything is absolutely amazing. All homemade deliciousness. A great mix of quality and quantity. I have yet to have anything but only the best ice cream and gelato from here. Come on in and just point at [...]
Horseshoe Tavern
Capacity: 400 This place has been kicking around for over 60 years and it’s still going strong. The talent-to-capacity ratio is just about right for those who love amazing bands, but don’t really like to share with other people. Bands with sold out shows here will quickly rise through the ranks to bigger (though not [...]
Drake Underground
Capacity: 200 Nice little venue tucked under the Drake Hotel. Simple setup with a bar near the entrance in the back of the room and some places to sit around the perimeter. Shows downstairs at the Drake is usually a safe bet despite how you may feel about the clientele upstairs.