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Ashleigh's fave After Dinner Drink is at Olivia's Place

Ashleigh — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:04:01 GMT

Ashleigh's fave After Dinner Drink is at Olivia's Place because the back patio is stunning with comfy seats and romantic lighting strung through the massive tree that covers the area. The literary geek in me loves that the specialty martini's are all named after authors.

Ashleigh's fave Mussels is at Tati Bistro

Ashleigh — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:57:45 GMT

Ashleigh's fave Mussels is at Tati Bistro because The restaurant is adorably decorated and the mussels were perfectly cooked.

Ashleigh's fave pain au chocolate is at Ezra's Pound

Ashleigh — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:54:21 GMT

Ashleigh's fave pain au chocolate is at Ezra's Pound because they make them fresh everyday and the pastry is perfect. If you get there in the morning, the chocolate will still be warm and gooey.

Ashleigh's fave Shoe store is at Spank

Ashleigh — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 12:54:14 GMT

Ashleigh's fave Shoe store is at Spank because the store carries very classic shoe styles with the twist of unexpected colours and details. They have brands like Seychelles, Jessica Simpson, and Marc Jacobs. They also have a line of clothing stores.

Ashleigh's fave Clothing store is at Spank

Ashleigh — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 12:53:39 GMT

Ashleigh's fave Clothing store is at Spank because The store is filled with modern, affordable clothes. They also have a chain of shoe stores.

Ashleigh's fave Clothing store is at The Barefoot Contessa

Ashleigh — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 12:42:01 GMT

Ashleigh's fave Clothing store is at The Barefoot Contessa because very feminine and vintage-inspired clothing and accessories by local designers.

Ashleigh's fave Sushi is at Asa Sushi

Ashleigh — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:49:01 GMT

Ashleigh's fave Sushi is at Asa Sushi because it's excellent quality sushi at affordable prices- the salmon was the best I've ever had. They also have an extensive list of tasty fusion rolls.

Ashleigh's fave Mexican is at Lolita's

Ashleigh — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:14:46 GMT

Ashleigh's fave Mexican is at Lolita's because the cocktails were fantastic, and the service was amazing. The highlight for me was the queso fundido - Mexican Fondue. It's hard to go wrong with melted cheese.

Ashleigh's fave Americano is at Caffe Artigiano

Ashleigh — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:06:03 GMT

Ashleigh's fave Americano is at Caffe Artigiano because I have pretty high standards from some of the fantastic independent coffee shops around Toronto - but even I was blown away by the flavour and artistry at Caffe Artigiano. If I were Starbucks, I'd be afraid of this chain.

Ashleigh's fave Cupcake is at Fratelli's Bakery

Ashleigh — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:03:05 GMT

Ashleigh's fave Cupcake is at Fratelli's Bakery because they're made fresh and have a custard filling.

Ashleigh's fave jewelry is at Sweet Somethings Gallery

Ashleigh — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:27:45 GMT

Ashleigh's fave jewelry is at Sweet Somethings Gallery because the shop is an adorable and unexpected find on galliano island full of Canadian designed t-shirts, jewelry and gifts.

Ashleigh's fave carribean food is at The Reef

Ashleigh — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:08:23 GMT

Ashleigh's fave carribean food is at The Reef because their rotis are amazing. It's rare nowadays that 'hot' actually means hot - The Reef gets it right. The flavour in the hot sauce and Jerk marinade is fantastic.

Ashleigh's fave coffee is at Manic Coffee

Ashleigh — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:16:50 GMT

Ashleigh's fave coffee is at Manic Coffee because they have perfected the Americano and spoiled me from enjoying most other coffees.

Ashleigh's fave Decor is at The Drake Hotel

Ashleigh — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:00:01 GMT

Ashleigh's fave Decor is at The Drake Hotel because I love the damask/rorschach inkblot pattern on the walls of the lounge.

Ashleigh's fave Patio for Drinks is at The Drake Hotel

Ashleigh — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:59:12 GMT

Ashleigh's fave Patio for Drinks is at The Drake Hotel because there is lots of comfy seating and the bar is big enough that you don't have to fight your way to the front to get served.

Ashleigh's fave Major Concert Venue is at Massey Hall

Ashleigh — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:58:26 GMT

Ashleigh's fave Major Concert Venue is at Massey Hall because it has great acoustics and charming architecture - leave the stadiums for the sports games.

Ashleigh's fave Place to Take the Kids is at Ontario Science Centre

Ashleigh — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:58:26 GMT

Ashleigh's fave Place to Take the Kids is at Ontario Science Centre because it's lots of fun for grown ups too! The sports arcade is the best place to challenge your friends - throw baseballs, race wheelchairs and bikes, and see who can jump with the least impact. They also have a great educational music exhibit.

Ashleigh's fave Thing to Do at 3 a.m. is at Karaoke at XO Karaoke

Ashleigh — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:53:50 GMT

Ashleigh's fave Thing to Do at 3 a.m. is at Karaoke at XO Karaoke because it's nice to have your own room embarass yourself in front of just your friends - and to not have to wait for strangers to embarass themselves in between.

Ashleigh's fave Free Thing to Do is at Harbourfront Series Free Events

Ashleigh — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:53:50 GMT

Ashleigh's fave Free Thing to Do is at Harbourfront Series Free Events because every weekend they always have fantastic festivals and concerts on - be sure to check out the art gallery inside as well!

Ashleigh's fave Way to Prove You're a Torontonian is at Knowing Which Side The Doors Will Open on The Subway at Any Stop

Ashleigh — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:53:50 GMT

Ashleigh's fave Way to Prove You're a Torontonian is at Knowing Which Side The Doors Will Open on The Subway at Any Stop because extra points awarded for knowing which subway car to get on that will give you optimal proximity to the right exit that you'll want upon arriving at your destination.