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elizzio's fave movie theatre is at The Carlton Cinema

elizzio — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 18:06:19 GMT

elizzio's fave movie theatre is at The Carlton Cinema because I've seen some great movies here. I think that it's the perfect size for watching a documentary or foreign film. It has the feel of an independent cinema, and they play small and large-release films. The theatres spaces are small and intimate.

elizzio's fave Tamales and Pupusas is at Latin American Emporium (243 Augusta)

elizzio — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:53:05 GMT

elizzio's fave Tamales and Pupusas is at Latin American Emporium (243 Augusta) because I've been eating there for a few years. Although it's a bit of a wait to get served, has little eating space, and gets chilly in the winter, it's still my favourite. Although you can get the same foods at two or three other stores on the block, I find these taste the best. While I wait, I love browsing the unfamiliar ingredients on the shelves...

elizzio's fave Panzerotto is at Bitondo Pizzeria

elizzio — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:43:38 GMT

elizzio's fave Panzerotto is at Bitondo Pizzeria because It contains so much cheese that you feel like you're going to choke with every bite. The place has pasta e fagioli on the menu. To me it feels like I imagine Little Italy did when it was still Italian.

elizzio's fave Pizza slice is at MASSIMO'S, college street

elizzio — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:41:52 GMT

elizzio's fave Pizza slice is at MASSIMO'S, college street because It's simple and delicious. Extra greasy and extra thin, the Margherita is my slice of choice. Before the restaurant makeover, it had oldschool "Italian" charm with newspaper articles framed on the wall (I never figured out why Susan Aglukark was so prominently featured) and checkered plastic tablecloths. I haven't been in since they got their new look, but if the pizza tastes the same, I'll definitely go back.

elizzio's fave fine dining - Japanese is at Kaiseki Sakura

elizzio — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 17:37:24 GMT

elizzio's fave fine dining - Japanese is at Kaiseki Sakura because They use high-quality ingredients, and they present the dishes artistically. Their 5 course vegetarian tasting menu was incredible. Panko shrimp with yuzu foam, whole wasabi root, adzuki-green tea cheesecake and too many other delicious ingredients and garnishes to mention. A great place for a special occasion.

elizzio's fave Japanese Restaurant not serving Sushi is at Okonomi House

elizzio — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:30:52 GMT

elizzio's fave Japanese Restaurant not serving Sushi is at Okonomi House because Okonomiyaki are an underappreciated, simple Japanese dish. This restaurant has the look and feel of a small family restaurant or bar in Japan. The okonomiyaki are delicious and can be made vegetarian, the green tea is delicious and cheap. A great place to go before a matinee at the varsity or cumberland.

elizzio's fave Pho is at Pho Hung Vietnamese Restaurant

elizzio — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 01:11:53 GMT

elizzio's fave Pho is at Pho Hung Vietnamese Restaurant because Their soups are huge, their fried veggie spring rolls taste like chicken wings, and they have frog and knuckle on the menu.

elizzio's fave bar is at Embassy

elizzio — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 01:06:53 GMT

elizzio's fave bar is at Embassy because I've had some great conversations there, listened to deejays and live acts there, watched world cup soccer there, met a ton of strangers there, and they have modest but delicious selection of food and drink.

elizzio's fave vegetarian breakfast is at get real ossington

elizzio — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:56:56 GMT

elizzio's fave vegetarian breakfast is at get real ossington because Although I don't know if it's still open, I had several wonderful vegetarian brunches there over the summer. It's decorated in light colours, has a serve-yourself coffee bar and does a great scrambled tofu.

elizzio's fave Veggie burger is at Utopia Cafe & Grill

elizzio — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:54:10 GMT

elizzio's fave Veggie burger is at Utopia Cafe & Grill because I haven't been disappointed with any of their vegetarian sandwiches. They do a great veggie chicken club, substituting the bacon for grilled eggplant. Their veggie souvlaki and veggie burger are hard to beat, and portions are huge.

elizzio's fave coffee shop is at Moonbean Coffee Company

elizzio — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:50:23 GMT

elizzio's fave coffee shop is at Moonbean Coffee Company because I feel comfortable there. They make a decent soy latte, and it's a great place to read a book or meet a friend on a quiet day.

elizzio's fave bookstore is at Ten Editions Books

elizzio — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:48:49 GMT

elizzio's fave bookstore is at Ten Editions Books because I can spend quite a while in the back of the store looking at their children's books and canadiana, and leafing through the card catalogue of old postcards, photographs and buttons.

elizzio's fave japanese grocery store is at Sanko Trading Co.

elizzio — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:47:13 GMT

elizzio's fave japanese grocery store is at Sanko Trading Co. because They have an automated greeting machine at the door that makes you feel just like you're in Japan. They have quite a few delicious fresh and frozen sweets and ingredients as well as a few different flavours of onigiri for a quick snack.

elizzio's fave asian market is at P.A.T.

elizzio — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:45:29 GMT

elizzio's fave asian market is at P.A.T. because it's a great place to get Korean and Japanese treats and mysterious icecream bars.

elizzio's fave Fine Dining is at Susur Lee's restaurant

elizzio — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:40:47 GMT

elizzio's fave Fine Dining is at Susur Lee's restaurant because Everything was perfect. They offered a 7 course vegetarian tasting menu in which each diner recieved a different dish for each course. So 14 different stunningly presented fusion dishes between a pair of diners. My first, and still favourite fine dining experience.

elizzio's fave Moroccan Food is at Boujadi Moroccan Restaurant

elizzio — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:36:53 GMT

elizzio's fave Moroccan Food is at Boujadi Moroccan Restaurant because The food was wonderful, and it was beautifully presented in traditional cookware. There was sweet mint tea poured from up high in a silver server, and the staff were very kind.

elizzio's fave portugese custard tarts is at Caldense Bakery

elizzio — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:34:45 GMT

elizzio's fave portugese custard tarts is at Caldense Bakery because They're bloody delicious. Plus while I wait to order I get to ogle all of the other beautiful, shiny pastries behind the counter.

elizzio's fave Ethiopian Food is at Queen of Sheba

elizzio — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:32:18 GMT

elizzio's fave Ethiopian Food is at Queen of Sheba because They have a reasonably priced vegetarian plate to share, the atmosphere is relaxed, the menus are entertaining, and the staff are very friendly.

elizzio's fave Vegetarian Chinese Food is at Buddha's Vegetarian Foods

elizzio — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:30:23 GMT

elizzio's fave Vegetarian Chinese Food is at Buddha's Vegetarian Foods because Anyone that can make food as addictive as this without garlic or onions must be holy. I almost threw up with happiness when I ate an entire order of fake duck to myself.

elizzio's fave dance club is at The Boat

elizzio — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:28:30 GMT

elizzio's fave dance club is at The Boat because It's dark and cozy and just the right size. I've been there for shows and dance parties of all types, and everything seems to fit there. The bartenders are sweet and it hosts a few interesting evenings.