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Old 10-20-2011, 07:27 AM   #19
LChoy
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Originally Posted by Hemi-Cuda View Post
Metropolitan Hotel on Chestnut St. i'll likely be taxi'ing everywhere since i can expense that

Mac here pretty much posted all of my recommendations

CN tower I think is something you can avoid. It's a taller version of the Calgary tower, nothing special in my opinion.

Kind of random, but I taken friends and family to check out Union station (the Southernest train station in downtown Toronto). It is Toronto's version of NY grand central station. From Union, you can walk to see the Fairmont York hotel, ACC, and CN tower

imo, I wouldn't say that Toronto is known for a particular type of cuisine (ex. Calgary you would want to get steak for example), but rather the sheer variety of cuisine you can get. For Greek, you go to Greek town which is along the Dansforth (Bloor - Chester area). There is little Italy and little Portugal. For Chinese food, realistically the best food is in Markham and Richmond Hill where all the Asians live but that might be too far to cab. Toronto has 2 Chinatowns, but honestly not that much different from Calgary's, just bigger.
In general, because there is so much competition between restaurants that most restaurants are quite good. The bad ones go out of business

If you are interested in high end shopping, or want to pick up something nice for a SO, the fanciest street is along Bloor and Avenue road (Yorkville district). It's where all the high end shops for clothese and other luxury items are located (ie Tiffany's). There is also a nice raw bar/French bistro across from the Hermes there that's pretty good.

I'll post more when I think of anything else

Also be warned, Toronto is pretty high about their team right now. There is a lot of leafs talk around town. Making me jealous
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