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candice's fave trendy bistro is at The Harbord Room

candice — Mon, 05 May 2008 09:29:03 GMT

candice's fave trendy bistro is at The Harbord Room because This place is delightful. The pink interior, beautiful high top seating, great bistro menu, delicious wine list and fine looking waitstaff make this place a fine choice for a lovely night out . It reminds me of the Beaconsfield yet brighter. I had the burger and it was excellent. Oh yeah - They even make their own ketchup.

candice's fave gourmet poutine is at Bar Mercurio

candice — Thu, 01 May 2008 22:56:07 GMT

candice's fave gourmet poutine is at Bar Mercurio because I finally gave in to temptation and ordered the incredibly decadent lamb, goat chese, pepper jus poutine. With a glass of wine, it tantalizes your taste buds.

candice's fave casual business meeting spot is at Il Gatto Nero

candice — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:36:02 GMT

candice's fave casual business meeting spot is at Il Gatto Nero because The ambience is great. Many creative types have work meetings at this local hang out. The coffee is some of the best in the hood. They also have a great patio in the summer.

candice's fave coffee is at Manic Coffee

candice — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:00:25 GMT

candice's fave coffee is at Manic Coffee because I have to say I have been converted... Manic is the best coffee I have had in awhile. I love Ella's and Le Gourmand but Manic is the apple of my eye right now. Kudos Manic, it is clear you take coffee very seriously.

candice's fave sushi platter is at Oyshi Sushi

candice — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:57:20 GMT

candice's fave sushi platter is at Oyshi Sushi because I often have group meetings and this place makes the best sushi platters I know. Their sushi is always fresh and delicious!

candice's fave dessert is at The Drake Hotel

candice — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:27:08 GMT

candice's fave dessert is at The Drake Hotel because OK I think I had my all time favourite dessert today at the Drake. It was a little bit of all things delicious. A shot of pure chocolate, a cup of creme brulee, a chocolate tart, a lemon tart and to end it off a nut wrapped chocolate icecream bar. Does it get better than this?

candice's fave salmon tartar is at The Spoke Club

candice — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:01:55 GMT

candice's fave salmon tartar is at The Spoke Club because it certainly is different. It was salmom sashimi with creme fraiche and caviar - how fancy! It is visually very attractive. Interestingly enough, they serve it with chopped egg and capers. I would recommend it as a light lunch / appetizer.

candice's fave italian restaurants is at Grazie Ristorante

candice — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 13:20:08 GMT

candice's fave italian restaurants is at Grazie Ristorante because it is consistently amazing food, service and vibe. Always so good! My fav dish is this grilled veal and pasta - a winner every time!

candice's fave dim sum is at Dynasty Chinese Cuisine

candice — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 13:19:33 GMT

candice's fave dim sum is at Dynasty Chinese Cuisine because it reigns supreme! My fave dishes are spring rolls, ha gaw with snow peas, bok choy (baby), steamed rice, shrimp puree stuffed eggplant, chung fung with shrimp, bbq pork buns, and last but not least they validate parking in Yorkville .... you can't get better than that!

candice's fave Dirty Martini is at Hy's Steak House

candice — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 09:45:53 GMT

candice's fave Dirty Martini is at Hy's Steak House because the atmosphere is very old world and the dirty martini is very fitting. It is also made extremely well - very cold and very good olives.

candice's fave Boutique Hotels is at SoHo Metropolitan Hotel

candice — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 23:05:38 GMT

candice's fave Boutique Hotels is at SoHo Metropolitan Hotel because

candice's fave italian bakery is at Riviera Bakery

candice — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 22:56:24 GMT

candice's fave italian bakery is at Riviera Bakery because it has the most delicious things - amazing coffee, excellent fresh breads and cookies baked on the premises

candice's fave oysters is at Rodney's Oyster House

candice — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 22:55:52 GMT

candice's fave oysters is at Rodney's Oyster House because the selection is unbeatable and they are soooo fresh - to this day I have never had a bad oyster. Rodney is the most passionate oyster guy in town and it shows at his restaurant

candice's fave spinning studio is at Quad

candice — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 22:50:48 GMT

candice's fave spinning studio is at Quad because what a crazy workout! 1 hour of heart pumping, sweat loving crazy exercise. The ambience is cool - nothing fancy or pretencious. You feel so great when you leave. It is very efficient - no wasting time. You lock your feet in your bike and you are off. Highly recommend this as a great way to get in shape.

candice's fave Thai Soup is at Thai Princess Restaurant

candice — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 22:48:14 GMT

candice's fave Thai Soup is at Thai Princess Restaurant because wow - so delicious. I am shocked I have never had it there before. Order the noodle soup with lemongrass broth and shrimp. It is so wonderful on a cold day.

candice's fave Mussels is at Delux

candice — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 22:47:01 GMT

candice's fave Mussels is at Delux because delicious moules and frites. The broth has a coconut lime flavour to it. It was piled high with fries. The ambience in the place is nice - cool, warm and minimalist.

candice's fave men's gift is at Simon Carter

candice — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 17:56:44 GMT

candice's fave men's gift is at Simon Carter because they have the nices selection of funky clothing and cufflinks that I have seen.

candice's fave middle eastern restaurant is at Tabule

candice — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 23:52:55 GMT

candice's fave middle eastern restaurant is at Tabule because wow! lebanese know their stuff... amazing falafell, tasty tasty lentil soup, this super cool cauliflower dish...this refreshingly spicy Fatoush salad. Great ambience ... definitely a keeper!

candice's fave bookstore is at Type Books

candice — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 08:47:40 GMT

candice's fave bookstore is at Type Books because the vibe, the selection, the staff.... amazing books. You don't have to sift through a million books to find ones you like. They only stock interesting books which makes it a perfect place to go when you need a gift or a new book to cosy up to.

candice's fave winter wonderland is at Trinity Bellwoods Park

candice — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 08:47:31 GMT

candice's fave winter wonderland is at Trinity Bellwoods Park because it is looks like it is out of a fairy tale when the entire park is covered with fresh white snow, snowmen, snowballs, kids and parents tobogoning.... so refreshing and beautiful.