It’s All Greek to Me was one of my favourite Metro restaurants. After its sudden closing, it has been reborn as Blue Olive Greek Taverna with much the same lovely ambiance and menu. It’s quiet on this day. We are … Continue Reading
Jincheng Chinese Cuisine 1569 Dresden Row 431-8588 jinchengchinesecuisine.ca Rating. 3/5 Price range. $$ Business lunch. No Lunch with co-workers. Yes Social lunch. Yes Lunch specials for $10 are irresistible, especially from a new Chinese restaurant already creating a buzz. But … Continue Reading
Curry Village 1569 Dresden Row, 2nd floor 429-5010 Rating. 3/5 Price range. $$ Business lunch. Yes Lunch with co-workers. Yes Quick solo lunch. Yes Social lunch. Yes I haven’t been to Curry Village since it moved from Brenton Street. I … Continue Reading
The Blooming Café 355 Herring Cove Rd. 407-8835 Rating. 3.5/5 Price range. $$ Business Lunch. No Lunch with co-workers. Yes Social lunch. Yes Quick solo lunch. Yes The Blooming Café has been in Spryfield for four years, and I finally … Continue Reading
The Grill at Five Fishermen 1740 Argyle St. 422-4421 Rating: 4/5 Price range: $$ Client negotiations: Yes Lunch with co-workers: Yes Social lunch: Yes Quick solo lunch: Yes Below the venerable Five Fishermen is The Grill, with an oyster and … Continue Reading
Crossing leads me to Woody’s Bar-B-Q, a large, casual space with that packaged, chain restaurant look. We sit in the open window and are warmly welcomed. My pal orders the Angus Burger ($9.99). It arrives well done with a nice … Continue Reading
Cantina Mexicana 1551 South Park St. 492-0530 cantinamexicana.ca Hours: Monday to Friday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Saturday to Sunday: noon – 6 p.m. Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Price range: $$ Lunch with co-workers: Yes Social lunch: Yes Quick … Continue Reading
Papa Mario’s 6954 Mumford Rd. 421-2121 Mon – Tues (10 a.m. – midnight); Wed (10 a.m. – 1 a.m.); Thurs (10 a.m. – 2 a.m.); Fri – Sat (10 a.m. – 3 a.m.) Rating. 3/5 Price range. $$ Finding somewhere … Continue Reading
The Mindful Mango 7071 Bayers Rd. 455-9686 Rating. 3.5/5 Price range. $$ Business lunch. No Co-worker lunch. Yes Social lunch. Yes How can you not like a café called the Mindful Mango? Located in the food court in the bustling … Continue Reading
Shiraz Restaurant 1240 Hollis St. 404-3300 Hours: Every day (11 a.m. – 9 p.m.) Rating: 4/5 Price range: $$ Client negotiations: No Lunch with co-workers: Yes Social lunch: Yes Quick solo lunch: Yes Shiraz is tiny, the aromas are alluring … Continue Reading
