kiki's Faves in Toronto

Balsam Restaurant
2343 Queen Street East
Toronto

they are pan seared, served with divine red pepper sour cream - YUM... and the cocktails are great at Balsam as well..

faved on 7/3/2008 11:39:03 AM

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mojito

Sidecar Bar & Grill

1 will make you giddy, two and you're under the table. Could it be the 151 proof rum? But seriously - super yummy mojito, perfectly muddled with a splash of raspberries

faved on 7/3/2008 11:36:31 AM

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Resto/Bar Washroom

Asian Spice Route

you can feel like an exibitionist, even though no one is watching.. and the sinks are GORGEOUS

faved on 6/19/2008 3:05:35 PM

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LCBO

LCBO Summerhill

of the amazing variety of wines from around the world.

faved on 6/18/2008 7:16:34 PM

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Flower Shop

Bouquet on Mercer Florists
7 Mercer St.
Toronto ON
M5V 1H2
p: (416) 596-7181

their arrangements are stunning, unique and very modern. A bit pricey, but worth it.

faved on 6/18/2008 7:15:44 PM

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cheese shop

Alex Farm Products
Multiple Locations

of the variety of cheeses they sell. As well, they thoroughly encourage taste testing.

faved on 6/18/2008 7:15:17 PM

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market

St Lawrence Market

of the abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables. And if you go early in the morning, the farmers market is great for organics

faved on 6/18/2008 7:14:20 PM

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Adult Shop

Come as You Are
701 Queen Street West
Toronto ON
M4M1G9
p: (416) 504-7934

they carry tons of female friendly adult toys, books + videos. Great place to buy bachelorette gifts.

faved on 6/17/2008 3:35:22 PM

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Enviro-Friendly Shop

Big Carrot Natural Food Market
348 Danforth Ave.
Toronto ON
M4K1N8
p: (416) 466-2129

they carry a large number of organic beauty products. For those of you with skin conditions (eczema, etc) you'll be plenty pleased with their product lines.

faved on 6/17/2008 3:35:22 PM

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arugula salad

Veni Vidi Vici
650 College St. W.
Toronto ON
M6G 1B8
p: (416) 536-8550

they serve it with prosciutto wrapped asparagus, aged balsamic vinegar and much love..

faved on 6/16/2008 11:51:29 AM

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doppio espresso

Riviera Bakery
576 College
Toronto ON
M6G1B3
p: (416) 537-9352

they serve it to you like you're in Italy.. and the cute little old Italian men hanging out there.. I could spend hours listening to their stories of the old country

faved on 6/16/2008 11:50:00 AM

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French Restaurant

Le Select Bistro
432 Wellington St. W.
Toronto ON
p: (416) 596-6405

of their $1MM decor, great service (perfectly French), and the best steak frites in town

faved on 6/13/2008 9:58:21 AM

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Diner

Vesta Restaurant & Banquet
1315 Steeles E
Brampton ON
L6T4N9
p: (905) 457-1900

of the cute old men working behind the counter - their stories.. oh and their burgers at 3am

faved on 6/13/2008 9:58:21 AM

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Romantic Restaurant

Kalendar
546 College Street
Toronto ON
M6G 1B1
p: 416-923-4138

of it's intimate atmosphere, great mood lighting, great wine list, share plates and more... and the candles are gorgeous

faved on 6/5/2008 4:29:09 PM

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afternoon espresso

Il Gatto Nero
720 College
Toronto ON
M6G1C3
p: (416) 536-3132

it brings back memories of lazing in Trastavere on any given afternoon, people watching and just relaxing with friends

faved on 6/5/2008 4:27:15 PM

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jazz event

Beaches Jazz Festival

tons of great acts - especially at night during street fest!

faved on 5/26/2008 5:31:56 PM

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red wine menu

Le Select Bistro
432 Wellington St. W.
Toronto ON
p: (416) 596-6405

they have a very extensive menu of gorgeous French (obviously) wines (Cotes Du Rhones yum!)

faved on 5/26/2008 5:30:37 PM

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tiramisu

Mercatto
15 Toronto
Toronto ON
M5C2E3
p: (416) 366-4567

generous portions, perfectly moist, served with a (hot) smile

faved on 5/26/2008 5:24:16 PM

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prosciutto panini

Tutti Matti
364 Adelaide W
Toronto ON
M5V 1R7
p: (416) 597-8839

it has fresh figs and balsamic reduction, serviced on fresh homemade bread.

faved on 5/26/2008 4:25:44 PM

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steak frites

Le Select Bistro
432 Wellington St. W.
Toronto ON
p: (416) 596-6405

the steak is cooked to perfection - and the staff don't scoff at you when you ask for ketchup - which by the way is a must for steak frites.. in case you were wondering.

faved on 5/26/2008 4:24:51 PM

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Sunday brunch

Cafe Vert

of their freshly squeezed blood orange juice with a twist.. and other yummy stuff

faved on 5/21/2008 5:05:13 PM

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Web 2.0 Conference

mesh

great panels, great keynotes, great minds.

faved on 5/21/2008 5:04:14 PM

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organic butcher

The Healthy Butcher
565 Queen Street West
Toronto ON
M5V2B6
p: 416-674-2642

great steak.. great meat all around.. with no drugs... check our Per Se next door while you're at it - for condiments and organic treats (way cheaper than from the healthy butcher)

faved on 5/21/2008 5:03:35 PM

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pilates studio

Core Studio
553 Queen Street West
Toronto ON
M5A1V2
p: 416-878-2673

it's clean, calming - and the staff is pretty amazing... and sooo in shape (don't you hate a gym where the staff is less in shape than you?) ... it's bad if they are less in shape than me ... just saying

faved on 5/13/2008 9:53:12 AM

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Calamari

Pan On The Danforth
516 Danforth Ave.
Toronto ON
M4K1P6
p: (416) 466-8158

It's fried to perfection without being overly greasy... reminds me of the calamari the local restaurant used to make in my village in Greece.

faved on 5/12/2008 10:50:51 AM

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