448284 Sat Oct 06 08:52:15 -0700 2007 7 23 Ontario (including Toronto) 0 3010308 In restaurants I'm the king of doggie bags. I enjoy all kinds of food, but in small portions. That's why I like tapas, dim sum, sushi etc. But I have two questions. What other foods come in portions you can order in small quantities? And - What restaurants, prefererably in the Beaches or Scarborough Southwest serve small portions? Thanks for any suggestions. Sat Oct 06 08:52:15 -0700 2007 71460 Bob Catt 1 3010343 Although I can't answer your question directly, I believe that many restaurants would accommodate your request for a smaller portion. Is this something you've tried in the past? Sat Oct 06 09:03:12 -0700 2007 3010308 13175 xtal 1 3010360 I'm like you. I'd rather have a taste of a lot of different items than one big honking pile of one thing. And I get full fast, so big portions, as well as all-you-can-eat buffets, are a waste for me. Ordering a few different appetizers and splitting an entree works well sometimes, although can also be problematic, see this thread - http://www.chowhound.com/topics/430696 I don't have any suggestions for alternatives but thought I'd mention Relish, a tapas place just outside your criteria at Woodbine and Danforth, but which a friend recommended to me and has received some positive mentions on the board (although I haven't been myself). http://www.relishbarandgrill.com/ Sat Oct 06 09:10:29 -0700 2007 3010308 98493 JamieK 2 3010591 If you don't mind all the food being vegan, i suggest Fressen, but it is out of your area. It is pretty much just a vegan tapas bar. every plate is $9. Sat Oct 06 10:51:16 -0700 2007 3010360 98562 rindinella_k 1 3010624 Bob Catt If you are ok with leftovers, you can do what I often do. I eat the appetizer and salad along with whatever complimentary table offering and/or bread is presented. If I am too full to tackle the entree, I'll have it wrapped to go. I will then often have room for dessert. Makes for an enjoyable and economical alternative to overeating at one sitting. Sat Oct 06 11:10:26 -0700 2007 3010308 20921 Tay 1 3010661 Mezzetta on St. Clair west is a mediterrean tapas (mezzes) resto that does stunning dips, marinated veggies, kabobs, fallafel, salads etc. Sooooooo good. Sat Oct 06 11:30:31 -0700 2007 3010308 70876 LemonLauren 1 3013805 Thanks, all of you, for the useful answers. For one thing I didn't notice Relish, the tapas bar at Danforth and Woodbine, even though I often drive past there. The door is still open for other suggestions. For convenience here's a repeat of my original post: "In restaurants I'm the king of doggie bags. I enjoy all kinds of food, but in small portions. That's why I like tapas, dim sum, sushi etc. But I have two questions. What other foods come in portions you can order in small quantities? And - What restaurants, prefererably in the Beaches or Scarborough Southwest serve small portions? Thanks for any suggestions." Mon Oct 08 06:14:27 -0700 2007 3010308 71460 Bob Catt 2 3014615 Relish is relaxed, reasonably priced, and has great food. Couldn't recommend it more as an east end option. Honestly I think you've exhausted the style choices for small portions. Since my girlfriends and I are also small eaters, we typically just split everything. One of each course split between two small eating women does the trick every time. Mind you we seldom dine on steak when together. Anyway I guess I'm saying go where you like and bring a friend. Mon Oct 08 10:30:46 -0700 2007 3013805 12072 Googs