Restaurant critic for Metro London; Expert in marketing in the beverage industry; entrepreneur
Ethiopian cuisine is most known for shared plates and eating with your hands, but it is Addis Ababa’s lovingly prepared food that I will remember most for my last Lunch Rush review. The owner, TG, provides me with a friendly … Continue Reading
Kambie Chinese Restaurant 375 Horton St. E. 519-434-8787 Rating. 4/5 Price range. $6.95 – $12.95 Client negotiations. No Social lunch. Yes Quick solo lunch. Yes After hearing good things about the Cantonese and Szechuan fare at Kambie, I reserve my … Continue Reading
Symposium Café Restaurant & Lounge 620 Richmond St. 519-667-7000 Rating. 4/5 Price range. $8.95 – $18.95 Reservations. No Business lunch. Yes Lunch with co-workers. No Social lunch. Yes It is difficult for a restaurant to be all things to all … Continue Reading
Boss Hog’s Smokin’ Chophouse 450 Wharncliffe Rd. S. 519-663-1111 Rating. 4/5 Price range. $8.99 – $14.99 Reservations. No Business Lunch. No Lunch with co-workers. Yes Social lunch. Yes Quick solo lunch. Yes Well-seasoned from years on the road at barbecue … Continue Reading
Richie’s Family Restaurant 1673 Richmond St. 519-660-0650 Mon – Sat (7 a.m. – 10 p.m.), Sun (8 a.m. – 10 p.m.) Rating. 3.5/5 Price range. $3.95- $15.95 Reservations. No Licensed. Yes Lunch with co-workers. No Social lunch. Yes Quick solo … Continue Reading
Early Bird is not for the faint-hearted. It is a glorious gastronomical assault of calories, ideally suited for a rock-and-roll state-of-mind. More retro diner than café, the decor screams punk with brightly coloured walls, shiny vinyl banquets, and vintage rock … Continue Reading
The Bag Lady Variety & Take-Away 474 Pall Mall Street (at Maitland) 519-642-4222 Rating: 4 out of 5 Price range: $5.95 – $9.25 Reservations: No Client negotiations: No Lunch with co-workers: No Social lunch: Yes Quick solo lunch: Yes Licensed: … Continue Reading
Soo Dam Korean Kitchen 79 Wharncliffe Rd. S. 519-204-7011 Rating. 3.5/5 Price range. $6.95 – $14.95 Reservations. No Business Lunch. No Lunch with co-workers. Yes Social lunch. Yes Quick solo lunch. Yes Many Asian restaurants combine several distinct cuisines when … Continue Reading
Thai House Restaurant 715 Wellington Rd. (between Wilkins & Southdale) 519-690-0758 Rating. 3.5/5 Price range. $4.95 – $15.95 Co-worker lunch. Yes Social lunch. Yes Tucked into a small plaza, Thai House might be overlooked if it were not for its … Continue Reading
Massey’s Fine Indian Cuisine 174 King St. 519-672-2989 Rating. 3.5/5 Price range. $4.75 – $14.99 Licensed. Yes Client negotiations. Yes Lunch with co-workers. Yes Social lunch. Yes Serving up contemporary Indian fare in its large, smartly decorated dining room, Massey’s … Continue Reading
