Month: November 2024

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Public Gardens

We were at the King West area trying to find a bar that had a good vibe and served drinks. This definitely was both.

They have a variety of espresso martinis, even a Nutella one! My friend got a decaf espresso martini since it was 10pm, and I thought it was reasonable. I stuck to whisky’s (they had a good assortment). Only complaint is that for one of the servings we specified two oz. But they only served a single oz.

I will say that the mozerella sticks were also not that great (would not order that again).

(FYI below is not my photo)

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Lee Chen Asian Bistro

Went here for lunch since it was near the hotel.

Got a braised beef in egg noodle soup, plus gargle and Siu Mai. Not gonna lie, place was ok, and would probably choose another place since there is so many restaurants around.

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Mott 32

This place was in our hotel, Shangri La, in Toronto.

Went here from happy hour (4pm to 6pm), which drinks and dim sum were half price.

We got one order of Hargreaves, and 1 order of some dumpling dish. Both were great.

For drinks doubled down on the Nashi (vodka based, and 2oz pour). Great choice.

FYI didn’t take either picture below.

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Chotto Matte

We came here from a suggestion from a hostess at a happy hour bar (who was from Netherlands). Great suggestion.

For dinner, got 1 sushi sampler and 1 meat sampler to share between 4 of us. That plus a dragon roll was good enough (didn’t feel too full).

For drinks got an old fashion, plus some slushy based drink.

Also, according to our waiter, apparently on the Fridays it is a different vibe with fire dancers also appearing.

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Civil Works (at Waterworks Food Hall)

We visited this place for after dinner drinks. I liked the loungey vibe.

Ordered a whisky based cocktail, and their version of an espresso martini. They also had Jell-O shots ( it base alcohol was furnet…which was actually ok!).

Also the food hall downstairs would be good to visit during the day (a range of various cuisines, and I like the modern industrial look)

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JaBistro

An excellent sushi place in downtown Toronto. Food and drinks were amazing, and worth the $$$$

We got the Omakase fixed menu (only $125 Canadian). It included a range of sashimi, nigiri, and aburi sushi (torched rolls). It also came with a desert.

We also got some extra dishes on the side like octopus, and a sea bass.

For drinks, tried the washi which was great. They also have a nice selectionof Japanese whisky.

Would 100% come back.