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Celebratory Dinner in Toronto
I'd like to take my best friend and her fiance out to dinner to celebrate their engagement. We'll be in Toronto (where her fiance is from), and I'm staying in Yorkville. I'd like to stay fairly near to Yorkville, but am willing to take a cab ride of reasonable length. Any great suggestions?
Eating in Seattle, Vancouver, and in between
So the annual trip this July will be to Seattle, then driving up to Vancouver, BC. I'll be with some not-so-hot-about-seafood people (their loss!), and our budget is more paper napkin rather than cloth napkin.
What and where should we eat?
Au Pied De Cochon - Montreal - Must order ____?
I've never tried foie gras (because let's face it, I'm a little afraid to) and I thought if I was going to try it, I should try it somewhere it is very well prepared. So I'm going to Au Pied De Cochon and I am very undecided about what to order. Suggestions? Thoughts?
Dining in Quebec CIty
I am heading to Quebec City for the first time in late Feb. Anyone have any recommendations for good french rest. or bistros? I like quaint, cozy atmosphere with good food.
Authentic Mexican - help!
My partner is a HUGE Chicago Cubs fan. In the first few years of our relationship, whenever we went to Wrigley I noticed a little Mexican burrito joint next to the L station. After a few years of longingly passing it by, I insisted we try it. Now it is a pre-game tradition (and sometimes we just head over to Wrigleyville to shop and eat a burrito). The problem is that we live in Toronto where there are some okay burritos but nothing like the Chicago ones that I crave all the time. So I need a recipe. Please!
I know it is just "simple" street food but man, oh man do I crave it and I don't know how to replicate it. Someone out there has to have a recipe.
T & T Supermarket Chain
My aunt has recently suggested an outing to the Canadian supermarket chain, T&T. I'd never heard of it. Has anyone here gone? Is it worth the trip?
Toronto - Where to eat?
I'm heading to Toronto on a random weekend trip with some friends. Recommendations for eats/nightspots are appreciated. We'll be looking for more of cheap eats than fancy eats.
Thanks!
Thanksgiving! (In Canada, It's This Weekend)
How are all of my fellow canadians celebrating thanksgiving this upcoming weekend? I'll be having two dinners with family and friends, and going the fair!
Restaurant suggestions in Montreal?
Am going up to Montreal in a couple of weeks--would love a bunch of restaurant recommendations. It's been a few years since I've been & there's such a buzz about the place now! Funky cheap international food and traditional good French food recs too (not too expensive). Don't like ze poutine..Thanks very much!
Back from Banff: Food tips
Just back from a family trip to Banff in the Canadian Rockies. Here are some food tips.
Food: Forget about Greek Night at the Balkan Restaurant, so often mentioned as a visitor highlight. The food was mediocre (at best) and some dishes so salty as to be inedible. But, even worse was the belly dancing accompanied by the host pouring ouzo down the throat of a randomly selected patron. And, most painful to sit through was the line of ten customers who offered to try the line dance ending in the smashing of cheap porcelain plates. Really, if this is your idea of a good night out then by all means go for it. But at least go forewarned.
I'm glad to say it was our only bad meal during the week. Banff chefs appear to be breaking from some long-time menu standards for this mountain resort, and are exploring some very creative dishes highlighted with local ingredients. They don't always work completely, but it is interesting and often delicious. Muck-a-muck, Bison, and the easily overlooked Cafe Soleil fit in this category. None of it was inexpensive, but all were well worth trying if the budget allows. Bison also has a small deli with great picnic supplies.
There were others too, that we didn't have time to try. We also had a no better than average Japanese dinner at the much advertised Sukiyaki House.
Also, plan to ski or hike at least a day at Lake Louise and enjoy a beverage or light food at the Chateau in the cafe overlooking the lake and glacier. It's a spectacular setting.
And, since you're likely to be in Calgary (nearest airport) on one end or the other, visit the River Cafe for similar creative dishes. It's on an island, so you'll need to plan a short walk through the city park to get there.
Keep in mind: All of Banff and Lake Louise are inside the National Park, so you are required to purchase a day or annual pass before reaching your hotel, the slopes, or hikes. For more than a week, it's cheaper to get the annual pass which is good across Canada and costs about C $120.
What are the best restaurant picks for downtown Vancouver?
I'm staying in Vancouver Saturday night and have never been to the city. I live in NYC, so I feel like I have access to a lot of good restaurants, but I'd love something that's unique to Vancouver, a local favorite. Simple-but-good or not-fancy-but-delicious are both great traits.
