People are naturally fascinated by someone who eats for a living, so I’m most often asked, “What’s your favourite restaurant?” It’s impossible to answer, because, of course, I can’t have just one. That’s like asking which child or painting is … Continue Reading
The Fuzzbox 1246 Danforth Ave. (near Greenwood) 416-769-1432 thefuzzbox.ca Rating. 5 out of 5 Licensed. No Lunch with co-workers. Yes Quick solo lunch. Yes Business lunch. No Lineups ’til the wee hours, people boasting about their visit like it was … Continue Reading
Stack 3265 Yonge St. (north of Lawrence) 647-346-1416 facebook.com/STACKsmmmoked Rating. 2/5 Price range. $10-15 Business Lunch. No Lunch with co-workers. Yes Social lunch. Yes Quick solo lunch. No Reservations. Yes Stack, a new burger/sandwich/barbecue restaurant at Yonge and Lawrence, is … Continue Reading
This End Up 1454 Dundas St. W. (near Dufferin) thisendup.ca Rating. 3.5/5 Business Lunch. No Lunch with co-workers. Yes Social lunch. Yes Quick solo lunch. Yes Are you staring down at yet another soggy sandwich? With plenty of choices in … Continue Reading
The Big Fish 406 Queen St. W. (at Spadina) 416-603-8102 Rating: 5/5 Reservations: No Licensed: Yes Fish and chips is no mere meal. Instead, it’s a deep and highly personal relationship that differs from person to person. The batter, method … Continue Reading
Ramen houses are the current hot trend. And with this one, run by the same folks as cult fave Guu, it’s no wonder there are lineups and long waits. Despite the sweltering heat (a combination of massive pots constantly at … Continue Reading
The Chickery 130 Spadina Ave., #102B (near Queen St. West, entrance off Camden) 647-347-2222 thechickery.com Rating: 2 out of 5 Reservations: No Licensed: Yes Business lunch: No Lunch with co-workers: Yes Social lunch: Yes Quick solo lunch: Yes Happy, healthy … Continue Reading
Cha Lau Dim Sum 476 Yonge St. (near College) 647-344-6578 Rating. 3.5/5 Business Lunch. Yes Lunch with co-workers. Yes Social lunch. Yes Quick solo lunch. No Making the deft move from Yonge and Eglinton, Cha Lau changed its name (from … Continue Reading
McGugan’s Pub 1058 Gerrard St. E. (at Jones) 416-901-9859 Rating. 4/5 Reservations. Yes Licensed. Yes Haggis is an acquired taste — similar to Brussels sprouts, liver and ciltantro. I’ve certainly never been enamoured by it. But the Grand Scottish Platter … Continue Reading
The Commissary 889 Queen St. E. (at Logan) 416-477-3393 thecommissary.ca Hours: Weekdays from 11 a.m. Weekends from 10 a.m. Rating: 4/5 Reservations: Yes Licensed: Not at the time of writing, but any day now The Commissary is worth visiting. Its … Continue Reading
