Ediblethoughts commented 6 years ago

I have the same sort of issue. I have found the buffet at Bombay Palace to be ok for the child in question. (We went to Banjara, which I love, and after getting the very mild--as opposed to merely "mild"-- I was disappointed that the curry flavour didn't really survive the experience... sigh.)

Ediblethoughts commented 6 years ago

Any new ideas on this one for this year? My google searches seem to indicate even fewer options this year compared to last except for King Eddie and other very high end options.

Ediblethoughts commented 6 years ago

I've tried all of those except Coquine Express. I'm trying to remember what happened at Mello--either they could only offer an Americano or I didn't like the coffee... can't recall which it was. And Gold Star, did not like the coffee. Rachel's---not like.

Maybe there is something wrong with me!

Ediblethoughts commented 6 years ago

Obviously. I spoke with a few other red wine lovers who were also surprised.

Ediblethoughts commented 6 years ago

Also I like Harbord House. Cosy upstairs and good specials including comfort food.

Ediblethoughts commented 6 years ago

I guess so. I will still go with the category of "not well known wine facts"...

Ediblethoughts commented 6 years ago

I don't know a lot about Hungarian wine but I've never heard of it being known as... well, good! ... Did I miss that it's the next great wine destination?

Ediblethoughts commented 6 years ago

I should have also asked for great dessert places nearby too...?

Ediblethoughts commented 6 years ago

Both noted! Made a reservation at Yew... Thanks!

Ediblethoughts commented 6 years ago

Nota Bene is good (though I haven't been there in awhile) for dinner. Depends on how far you want to go.

Burrito Boyz is my favourite burrito place (very little seating though) for the haddock burrito.

Ediblethoughts commented 6 years ago

Fat Pasha looks very good! I have never noticed this place in my trek up and down Dupont. Thanks for the tip!

This is where Indian Rice Factory used to be?

Ediblethoughts commented 6 years ago

I like Magic Oven on Dupont near Spadina. There is a reasonable space to eat at that location.

Ediblethoughts commented 6 years ago

I tried the Kensington market location and I really enjoyed it. It's the only white dough pizza I think is worth it (I'm otherwise all about the whole grain). The sauce is so flavourful and the dough is just addictive. (I usually find most white pizza more exciting in theory that in the eating.)

We had a salad special (arugula based) and the eggplant parmigiana app.

All very good.

Ediblethoughts commented 7 years ago

Menu looks interesting. Far away from me but noted!

Ediblethoughts commented 7 years ago

I was with a large group so it was hard to know how to evaluate the slow service. Frozen huh?

Ediblethoughts commented 7 years ago

I suppose. I think the entire party was happy with their food. I don't eat schnitzel much (and eggplant isn't as absorbent as chicken or pork so that may have factored into my experience).

Ediblethoughts commented 7 years ago

They have a back room you could ask for at the Schnitzel place on Yonge near St Clair. A number of people (including me) in our party had veg dishes (we had the double eggplant schnitzel instead of the meat/eggplant mix as well as veg pierogis--and the salads were also good---other veg sides we didn't try). It was a bit greasy but then, it's schnitzel!

Ediblethoughts commented 7 years ago

I tried King's this weekend and I'd say a mixed back of like not like but yes, the veggie beef was better than the veggie chicken at Green's. I couldn't figure out which the veggie meat on the hot griddle was so I didn't order it, sadly.

Ediblethoughts commented 7 years ago

I just re-read your post and I realized I misunderstood your "something else" above: I thought you meant you had it somewhere else and not at that place! Now I get.

Ediblethoughts commented 7 years ago

Good to know! No driving long distances for me without GREAT reviews!

Ediblethoughts commented 7 years ago

I will go back to 668... but what is it then about Gourmet Vegetarian that makes it worth the drive to RH?

Ediblethoughts commented 7 years ago

Their menu also looks good (though I do not see much of greens except peas and green beans). I still might try it, particularly since it is closer than the Dundas West group of places. Which dish is the hot griddle veg meat?

Ediblethoughts commented 7 years ago

If the pepper steak place had a name, I'd consider the trip. But I so rarely get Out There, I'd need a sure-thing destination! If anyone else figures it out, I might try.

I've been to Cafe 668 some years back. I liked it.. I think they even had wine (which is very nice since most of these veg places do not). They also had great greens. Was the hot and sour soup really hot and sour? I found the Buddah soup disturbingly sweet, if I recall correctly.

Ediblethoughts commented 7 years ago

Those all sound good! I will try the Buddha's next. I did try it years back but all I remember is really bad hot and sour soup... Greens does greens very well but not so much the mock. Do all of these do greens well?