http://www.chow.com/boards/23 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:53:21 GMT Keep track of the lastest threads on Chowhound http://www.chow.com/topics/634048#4830901 If you're familiar with the icing from Huntz Bakery, please check out the thread on Home Cooking: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/633976#4830057 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:56:16 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/634048#4830901 http://www.chow.com/topics/634004#4830881 Thanks sweetie. Yes, the dan dan mien at Asian Legend is somewhat similar, but nowhere near as good. Here's a picture of what I'm looking for: http://www.flickr.com/photos/seasnowlet/2450731592/ Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:42:40 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/634004#4830881 http://www.chow.com/topics/101375#4830794 Weren't there two veg restaurants that were both called Madras Durbar? When I hadn't been the Little Indian in awhile, I'd get confused about which place was the one we knew... Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:51:06 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/101375#4830794 http://www.chow.com/topics/634030#4830781 The Jester's Court has perfectly fine pub food. And a ghost for entertainment purposes. :) Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:44:44 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/634030#4830781 http://www.chow.com/topics/552519#4830780 That is a real shame. I really took a liking to this place. Yeah, the beer list never got any better but the service greatly improved, as did the food. Th epatio was good and weekend brunch was quite cheap and very tasty. Damn, another one bites the dust. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:44:42 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/552519#4830780 http://www.chow.com/topics/634035#4830759 Hiya folks. Just wondering if any of you know a place where I can buy chicken butts (also known as "Pope's nose") in the GTA preferably in Mississauga. You know, those tasty uber fatty behinds of the chicken. Any suggestions / ideas would be much appreciated. Thanks! Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:32:37 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/634035#4830759 http://www.chow.com/topics/633748#4830758 Have you looked Globe's Summerlicious menu? I think you will be able to find something you can eat on that menu. Summerlicious Menu $20 Lunch plus taxes and gratuity New Farms Beet Gazpacho (vegetarian) Kozlik’s triple crunch chantilly, compressed cucumber, white balsamic jelly or Organic Baby Carrot Salad (vegetarian) Parsley leaves, chili cashews, ginger raisin coulis or Dry Aged Ontario Beef Carpaccio Smoked cocoa rub, herb salad, Fifth Town Fellowship goat’s cheese Cumbrae’s Twice Cooked Skirt Steak Smoked haystack potatoes, pickled shallot, grape tomato, organic spinach, Geai Bleu butter or Seared Arctic Char Double smoked bacon, haricots verts, tomato concassé, aged sherry vinaigrette, lemon long pepper dust or Northern Woods Mushroom Tart (vegetarian) Eggplant caviar, Quebec chèvre, filberts, scallion baby arugula salad, orange essence “Eton Mess” (vegetarian) Ontario strawberries, baked meringue, Grand Marnier cream, black pepper soup or Dark Chocolate Torte (vegetarian) Meadowview honey, smoked chili mousse or Crème Fraiche Panna Cotta (vegetarian) Niagara apricot compote, pistachio dust -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $35 Dinner plus taxes and gratuity New Farms Beet Gazpacho (vegetarian) Kozlik’s triple crunch chantilly, compressed cucumber, white balsamic jelly or Organic Baby Carrot Salad (vegetarian) Parsley leaves, chili cashews, ginger raisin coulis or Dry Aged Ontario Beef Carpaccio Smoked cocoa rub, herb salad, Fifth Town Fellowship goat’s cheese or Maple Smoked Lake Erie Whitefish Fresh pea dandelion slaw, Niagara Ice Wine vinaigrette Cumbrae’s Twice Cooked Skirt Steak Smoked haystack potatoes, pickled shallot, grape tomato, organic spinach, Geai Bleu butter or Seared Arctic Char Double smoked bacon, haricots verts, tomato concassé, aged sherry vinaigrette, lemon long pepper dust or Northern Woods Mushroom Tart (vegetarian) Eggplant caviar, Quebec chèvre, filberts, scallion baby arugula salad, orange essence or Crusted Ontario Duck Breast Thunder Oak celery root gratin, zucchini, purple basil shoots, Cherry Avenue Farms cinnamon cherry relish “Eton Mess” (vegetarian) Ontario strawberries, baked meringue, Grand Marnier cream, black pepper soup or Dark Chocolate Torte (vegetarian) Meadowview honey, smoked chili mousse or Crème Fraiche Panna Cotta (vegetarian) Niagara apricot compote, pistachio dust Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:32:34 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633748#4830758 http://www.chow.com/topics/624558#4830712 I went to Globe Bistro on Friday, and they offered duck with cherry sauce as a main on their Summerlicious menu. I was super impressed with the service, and the every dish we tried (including all four available apps) were delicious and good value. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:03:02 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/624558#4830712 http://www.chow.com/topics/633944#4830687 Yes! Truffles, depending on the current chef, can be quite inconsistent at times. When they are good, they can be very good! but when they are off?! ...... No comment! Ha! Kind of a shame for a Fourseasons flagship restaurant. Too many chef changing hands IMO. Its not like that elsewhere?! Hong Kong, Tokyo, NYC etc Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:52:09 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633944#4830687 http://www.chow.com/topics/632951#4830650 I got mine at Reither's for $4.99, so I guess I overpaid. They also carry other brands like Hengstenberg and Kuehne. They used to sell my all-time favourite, Mautner Markhof tarragon mustard, but that was years ago. Now I order it online from Austria, and the postage is absolutely brutal. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:24:48 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/632951#4830650 http://www.chow.com/topics/633895#4830637 I've seen it at Blue Banana on Augusta Ave. in Kensington Market. It's $6.99 for a 4-pack - is that a bit high? I've noticed Black Cherry there, but I don't think it was diet - the words "sweetened with cane sugar" were stamped on each bottle. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:18:41 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633895#4830637 http://www.chow.com/topics/491022#4830636 In another thread, someone suggested that the large Loblaw's at Yonge and 16th Ave in Richmond Hill that converted to a No Frills might have good quality stuff initially, but then go downhill. I was there last week, and I have to say, everything looked great. Huge selection of food products - even more than Great Canadian Superstore, since they're not selling furniture, clothes, etc. The produce looked superb, the fish tank was full of lively looking fish, the meat selection was huge (what do you do with a beef heart anyway?! Give to a captain?), and the selection of Asian products rivaled T&T's. It's been a year, and I don't see any slippage in quality or selection. If it's convenient to you, I recommend it. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:16:49 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/491022#4830636 http://www.chow.com/topics/634028#4830627 I just grabbed a blueberry scone from the cafe at Drake hotel. It is the best I have had in TO. Fluffy, light, buttery. It is still warm so I guess it just came out from the oven. It is much lighter than the ones from Hank's and School. It is full of blueberry. You can taste the fruit but there is no sour taste. The only one that I find can be comparable in texture is the ones from Wagamama. However, they don't have the fruit favour. If you love scone with fruit, Drake is the place to go. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:06:50 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/634028#4830627 http://www.chow.com/topics/633924#4830626 Surprisingly, while I had a great deal of food on my fingers (they *REALLY* need to provide wetnaps to diners) I spilled none on my dress. Though that was primarily because I spent much of the meal bent over my plate, shoveling food in in a manner that would have seemed uncouth had anyone been able to see it. I don't think you could replicate this experience at home, unless you have an interior basement room with no windows and a blanket over the door -- and even then I suspect you'd find that your non-load bearing walls don't actually attach to the ceiling quite as cleanly as you might have previous guessed. The "can't see my fingers even as I'm practically touching my eye" feeling of total blackness isn't the same as casual darkness. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:06:32 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633924#4830626 http://www.chow.com/topics/633824#4830612 There was a Magimix booth at the home show last year, at Direct Energy Centre. I can't remember the time of year the home show is, perhaps spring and fall? Sun, 05 Jul 2009 13:54:52 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633824#4830612 http://www.chow.com/topics/633589#4830606 I'm tired of that mendacious little Weston twerp prattling about "local" food when his meat cases are full of USDA-labeled product, some of it tainted. At least the Maple Leaf Listeria was home-grown! Sun, 05 Jul 2009 13:50:25 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633589#4830606 http://www.chow.com/topics/633964#4830582 I was refering to the cocoa bsv is looking for and the black cocoa as being the same, not the black cocoa and the dark dutch. The brand the I took a picture of and that is available in our area I believe is the same as Black cocoa. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 13:27:51 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633964#4830582 http://www.chow.com/topics/633947#4830553 Last weekend their plumbing burst and they had to close while it was fixed.. maybe why they did not open early... Sun, 05 Jul 2009 12:58:43 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633947#4830553 http://www.chow.com/topics/634016#4830490 Does anyone know where I can find Boylan's soda for sale in 6 or 24 packs in grocery store? Thanks Sun, 05 Jul 2009 11:34:31 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/634016#4830490 http://www.chow.com/topics/633657#4830403 YESSS! I want nankotsu! Sun, 05 Jul 2009 07:06:38 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633657#4830403 http://www.chow.com/topics/633940#4830326 The drive will be closer to 90 minutes, more if there is traffic. I would suggest August in Beamsville. It is just 5 munutes from the QEW. Make sure you exit at Ontario St. Beamsville (exit #64) not to be confused with the Ontario St. exit for Grimsby. NOTL is about 20 minutes from Beamsville. www.augustrestaurant.ca Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:57:55 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633940#4830326 http://www.chow.com/topics/359000#4830312 ok i have been on this search for the perfect butter chicken for a while. Having had it many places all over india, the closest best i can say is in brampton ironicallly in a south indian restaurant called anjappar chettinad at hway 10 and steeles. Pl try it and let me know if you agree Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:25:00 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/359000#4830312 http://www.chow.com/topics/633845#4830264 Here is my duckling and hen , marinaded in Grace's jerk, and slow cooked over charcoal, with Grace's jerk seasoning, about 4 hours, with rice and peas. The duck is Brome Lake, frozen, from T&T. The Grace marinade and jerk seasoning were superb, although there may be scotch bonnet hot spots. The rice and peas were spiced with Cool Running, and that was too strong for me. Not nearly as subtle as the Grace. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 03:34:42 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633845#4830264 http://www.chow.com/topics/633633#4830247 Thanks so much Cyberveg!! Sun, 05 Jul 2009 03:13:37 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633633#4830247 http://www.chow.com/topics/626136#4830213 Any time. I'm up here now. Dial-up sucks. I think we'll go to Westside on our way back to TO tomorrow. You're right, the halibut and chips are great. And the coconut cream pie is the best I've ever had. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 02:45:19 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/626136#4830213 http://www.chow.com/topics/633487#4830201 Today I picked up a Pide at Pizza Pide on Gerrard, and asked the guy behind the counter where the person that I used to originally see at Pizza Pide had gone as I hadn't seen him since last fall. He said that he sold the place and opened Alara on Sheppard Ave. I posted this so people know that he's the one who opened Pizza Pide. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 02:39:34 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633487#4830201 http://www.chow.com/topics/621567#4830188 I've been to Fin twice now, and am very pleased. I really enjoyed the unagi don and the blowtorched saba. The sake and wasabi marinated octopus starter is also delicious. The ika sushi is phenomenally tender, and only on a very small bed of rice. I have tried a couple of the rolls, and have enjoyed them immensely. I will avoid the one with cheese on top (?!), however. I've also been pleasantly surprised by the bill at the end of the meal. I consider this a pretty nice spot. Service is very friendly, and they seem to be super customer-oriented. My second time there, I was mistakenly given two things I didn't order - which they knew at the time they presented the dish, and could simply have removed without me even knowing - and was cheerfully told they were on the house. As for the plinky shamisen, I'm pretty convinced they had one song on repeat, rather than the whole CD. The first time, yes, the same piece played repeatedly the whole time. The second time, there were multiple different pieces. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 02:31:52 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/621567#4830188 http://www.chow.com/topics/622852#4830173 Awesome! Thanks for the info. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed Domus; I have yet to try it but will make a point of it sometime after I hit the Wellington Gastropub. I'm headed to Sweetgrass this week and am very excited to be returning. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 02:15:44 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/622852#4830173 http://www.chow.com/topics/633981#4830113 There have been references to Rocky's scattered through various threads. I have also heard good things locally about it. Today we finally had lunch at Rocky's, four of us, and will gladly return. The room seats just over thirty with no crowding whatsoever and there are a few additional spots at the bar. Casual - for lunch at least. The owner/chef is Nepalese, his partner local, and both very engaging and humorous I'm told. The room is very, very comfortable - there is a full sense of complete fun and relaxation. There were tables with kids - no problem - very child friendly. Decor. Is there such a thing as Buddhist funky? Very entertaining prints and decorative Eastern items. Now the funky: there must be hundreds, if not thousands, of salt and pepper shakers on display shelves lining pretty well every available wall in the place. Amazing. Today the establishment was stretched. 2nd Ave (Owen Sound's main street) was closed off for a sidewalk sale. The restaurant had a serving station in front of the shop and it was super busy. The inside menu was cut back and the buffet was cancelled. No big deal. A single waitress served a half full house for lunch including several four-seaters or better and newbies like ourselves with questions. She had to explain the truncated menu and the items to most of us and we never noticed her absence. Our water, refills, silly requests and questions were answered with grace on a "bad" shift. Full tip with great pleasure. Normally there is a buffet @ $15 per. Items I recall were: rice; samosas; spring rolls; vegetarian curry; beef curry; curried cabbage; butter chicken, and venison vindaloo. Plus a few others i can't recall. Our "emergency" a la carte choices included: samosas; "momos (sp?)"; vegatarian curry; beef curry; various salads &tc. Beer was also on short supply. Two of us opted for "Headstrong", an English style bitter brewed in Guelph - very robust and a fine counterpoint to the heat - no better pairing than beer and curry. A round of samosas, one for each (2 per order.) I was surprised by the potato mixture. Rather than cubed the potatoes were a mash. The peas were there but less heat than I'm used to in a vegetarian samosa. Very tasty filling, but the sauce made it - I would like to say tamarind but it carried a good deal of heat that made a nice nibble. One order of momos(sp?), which I was told by staff, was the "fast food" equivalent of a hamburger in Nepal. Eight steamed dumplings containing a seasoned, spicy (not hot) beef filling. These are served with a mildly hot, spicy tamarind(?) dip and a chutney of coriander and chili pepper. The momos were for me the best part of the meal because their flavour came back to me hours later on the drive home. Crude as it is, that's my test. Mains. My wife and I are small lunch eaters. We had some apps and split the vegetarian curry. Green and red peppers, zucchini tomatoes. The kids opted each for beef curry. The curries. They came with: choice of curry; basmati with toasted coconut and (?) - oh, very good - and cabbage, probably braised in creamed coconut or coconut milk (use your spoon for the sauce) and also very good. Guests had beef curry with same sides as the veggie stuff. Rocky's doesn't play games with heat. There is ranking of one to ten - your server will ask you. Max at our table was eight and some agreed that 10 would be fine. Lunch for 4 was $73 with tip and items above. I studied the dinner menus and the mains are int he $22 range. Now, there you have a choice of curries and each has a sub-listing: Nepalese; Vietnamese; Iindan, or Thai. Allservings including apps are very generous. http://www.rockyraccooncafe.com/ Sun, 05 Jul 2009 01:33:34 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633981#4830113 http://www.chow.com/topics/633614#4830093 Yes, when I was young and foolish I invited new friends over for dinner and tried a new recipe, in new cookware in an oven I hadn't used before..... total disaster!! I took my client to Nota Bene and she loved everything except the fierce chill of the AC - we took turns going to the bathroom where it's warm! But I will try Forte one of these days - I like the menu and the room looks so nice. Sun, 05 Jul 2009 01:07:51 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633614#4830093 http://www.chow.com/topics/630681#4829983 I agree with everyone on this chain, I had a number of issues with the place: 1.I had bought two: mine: caramel topping, by the time I got it home (which was about ten plus minutes) it was rock hard and I swear I saw him put topping on it but I could not taste any of it. the other: apple and cinnamon, the person who had it said it was nice. 2. the price stupidly expensive 3. the server, when I paid by credit card the waiter had given me the credit card machine since it was take out I did not give a tip but as soon as he saw there was no tip, he had no interest in having anything to do with me (I am sorry but that sort of attitude makes me never want to come back) 4. the menu, I found the description written in cursive was hard to read. I might be to picky, when I got mine home and added some dulce de leche and more icing suger, it was tasty but for the price I rather go to wonderland at least I get to go on the ghoster coaster that way Sat, 04 Jul 2009 23:27:42 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/630681#4829983 http://www.chow.com/topics/628117#4829937 Oh, HOW IS WISH our Cold Stone Creamery in Las Vegas has a Tim Horton's with it!!*LOL* Actually, CSC can be good, but it's rich and quite sweet. My fave is the sweet cream, mixed in with graham cracker crumbles. Delicious! Sat, 04 Jul 2009 23:02:47 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/628117#4829937 http://www.chow.com/topics/617110#4829907 What is Jonathan's like these days ? Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:42:03 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/617110#4829907 http://www.chow.com/topics/633933#4829855 Here's a recent thread that should help: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/619709 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:11:36 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633933#4829855 http://www.chow.com/topics/579708#4829819 people in the hospitality industry who never accept responsibility for making mistakes (not to mention become hostile with patrons) are clearly not looking to be in biz for the long term. such terrible treatment you had. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:44:50 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/579708#4829819 http://www.chow.com/topics/610853#4829709 Yeah, we just went to Toula for summerlicious, managed to get a lake view, which was nice, and had an extremely so-so meal. Lamb was good, but the sides were meh. Wife was unimpressed with her surf and turf. The desserts were blah. the wine list is joke. Service not bad. And no it doesn't rotate: apparently new owners took over the space about 8 years ago, and wanted to put a bar where a generator was. No more rotation. I wouldn't have been impressed had I been stuck on the city side. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:47:37 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/610853#4829709 http://www.chow.com/topics/324617#4829702 I have not been to the theme park, but have eaten the pie. A friend purchased one for take-away and was raving about it. We had said pie for dessert and it was nothing to rave about. I would and I will avoid. And FYI - they seem to have opened an outlet on Hwy 11. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:42:54 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/324617#4829702 http://www.chow.com/topics/632772#4829645 I don't know for sure, but the King of the Kings ramen I had tasted really good today. I would agree the service is a little muddled, (not bad, but it's day 2), and that the kitchens are super slow. I'd wait a bit before visiting or bring your DS/newspaper/whatever along with you. It's not a quick meal right now. I would think these are new-resto woes though. --- http://www.foodpr0n.com/ -- food. is. love. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:16:46 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/632772#4829645 http://www.chow.com/topics/633906#4829599 Yum2MyTum- although I like the chicken roti better, it comes down to whether you want a drier dish- jerk chicken is a type of bbq chicken (forgive me anyone from the West Indies for simplifying it like this), whereas roti is a curry served wrapped in a roti skin ( a flatbread). If you like moist dishes with sauce, roti is they way to go, but if you like grilled/bbq chicken/ribs, go with the jerk :) If you like moister dishes with lots of sauce, I'd recommend going with roti or curry chicken. It's also possible to order a side of jerk chicken ($5), which would give you an idea what jerk chicken can be like, so you get an idea of whether you'd want to seek out a better version another time at another place. There's also several combos on the menu, if you want to try curry chicken and jerk (as well as other combos) at the same time, to figure out which suits you better. I also would recommend a side order of plantain (pronounced planten) :) http://www.therealjerk.com/menus.html Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:42:18 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633906#4829599 http://www.chow.com/topics/633902#4829564 Saskatoon berries (Amelanchier alnifolia/Western Serviceberry) are serviceberries, which do grow all over Ontario. Trees and bushes are readily available at any garden centre. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:23:10 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633902#4829564 http://www.chow.com/topics/628037#4829540 After reading a favourable review of Bamburger in the Village Post I thought I would give this place a try. Arrived at 6pm on a Sunday night and there where three tables filled with families. The menu mentioned the Turkey Burger which was described as "Lean and tender turkey meat" I ordered this and my wife ordered the spinach salad with light dressing. Burger arrived with a small portion of fries looked good. My wife's salad was covered with dressing...I guess light means different things to different people. It also was missing apples as described in the menu. Overall she was disappointed by the salad. Once I bit into the burger I could tell it was not freshly made there...conjured up images of the frozen burgers from the grocery store. Not a great meal for $25 wont be returning anytime soon. I will say the decor was great. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:11:26 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/628037#4829540 http://www.chow.com/topics/633926#4829516 Since Turffles will be closing down once the Four Seasons moves to its new location - I figured I should give this old school favorite a try. It had been a LONG time since I'd been - not exactly on the hot list these days. Once I found out about the $39 for 2 course or $49 for 3 course special....in was in and we went on Thursday. The room is still elegant - if a bit dated. Felt like I was in a resto that was once grand but was now just old. But it was nice to be in a resto that wasn't blasting music so you could hear each other and whose tables were spread out enough that you weren't on top of each other. When we arrived they had the air conditioning cranked WAY up and my goosebumps had goosebumps. I asked them to turn in down and they were VERY accomodating. Took care of it immediately and them came back to make sure I was warmer. This high level of service continued throughout the meal. So...the meal. Bottom line is that my meal was great. My husband's was ok. I had the kampachi crudo which was lovely. The fish was very flavourful and the pairing with the mild grapefruit and radish was perfect. My main was the scallops with violet artichokes, baby potatoes and clams. I had them leave out the chorizo as I don't eat meat. The dish was amazing! One of the better scallop dishes I've had in a long time. My husband started with the wild mushrooms and taglietelli (sp?) which was good but not great. He then had the lamb which was also good but not great. Also - they add $9 to the price of the lamb ....not sure why. We each had a glass of wine and I had a glass of sparkling wine. No desserts. So our bill came to $144. Do I think it was worth it? Sure. The food was good. The service was good. To try once before it is no longer...sure. But if it were going to stick around - I can't say I'd retrun. It feels dated and old without an attractive vibe and the food seems to be a bit hit or miss. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:57:15 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633926#4829516 http://www.chow.com/topics/633829#4829482 My favourite birthday cake for the past couple of occasions has been Dufflet's "Lemon Parfait". Delicious and light (in texture - not calories!) and wonderfully lemony. Perfect for spring or summer. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:29:14 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633829#4829482 http://www.chow.com/topics/633883#4829434 The tazo brand - the one starbucks uses - is available at Loblaws stores. I have seen the carton of this chai mix at the store in the lakeshore/leslie area. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:05:21 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633883#4829434 http://www.chow.com/topics/633710#4829251 The lounge at the Intercontinental hotel on front has $1 oysters during blue jays games. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:29:22 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633710#4829251 http://www.chow.com/topics/542731#4829245 Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it blinknoodle. It is definitely good for value. Next time try out the delicious rice dessert... if you like rice pudding, you'll definitely be pleased! Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:25:58 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/542731#4829245 http://www.chow.com/topics/633177#4829241 i was looking forward to eating that teen ha di yat bau, i tried to order it but the hapless waitress had no idea what i was talking about, i even showed them this post on my bb, they couldn't help me. in any case lunch yesterday was good, went after a round of golf in the am so was hungry. as rec'd by Charles Yu and Skyline I ordered the abalone puff which was piping hot, flaky with excellent abalone flavor, not to mention generous chunks of abalone. the crust was very filling however, i can't imagine how much shortening/lard is in it! har gow and shiu mai were also well above average, as were the steamed pork ribs. the 5-spice deep fried chicken wings were gigantic, juicy and very flavorful. we also got the deep fried pumpkin which was a pleasant surprise (i.e. good!) booked for my bday dinner in 2 weeks as they have a set dinner with the maggi lobster and pigeon, really looking forward to it. corkage is free if negotiated, so will be bring some wines from my cellar waiting for a worthy meal! i think will bring a rose champagne for the lobster and a nice burgundy for the pigeon. can't wait. and thanks for the recs btw i had lunch and dinner at Yang's recently, both very good. haven't dined chinese in a while in toronto, so was pleasantly surprised at the calibre.... recall the glory yesteryears of fondly departed Grand Yatt and Bayview Garden. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:24:04 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633177#4829241 http://www.chow.com/topics/633147#4829129 Maybe order two lobster at Maple Yip ? Yes, agree that the steamed fish there is excellent too. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:24:58 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633147#4829129 http://www.chow.com/topics/633880#4829047 We were talking about hungarian food the other night and this place was mentioned. It's on Bathurst, just south of Wilson and has been around for a number of years. Just curious if anyone has been? Apparently it's pretty good and very reasonable. Might be added to my winter list. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:38:27 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633880#4829047