Peterson meets with the owners and their children in this episode to learn about the establishment's history and the tale behind its name.
Metro Whether you’re looking for a quick pre-made meal to eat in between classes or your groceries for the week, the Metro (external link, opens in new window) on campus at 89 Gould Street has 10% off of groceries for students every week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Just bring your OneCard and show it to the cashier when you’re checking out.
We’ll now be restricting our drinking at the city's best bars to certain hours of the day: happy hours. And if you can forgo the frills of fancy décor, well-dressed waitstaff and elaborate plating, there’s an abundance of no-fuss joints serving delicious and cheap eats — just try not to look at the fluorescent lighting.
After a long day in the gym training clients and working out, there’s nothing better than having pre chosen foods to cook up for dinner
The College Street location is just a takeout window, while the Queen Street spot has a small counter you could theoretically eat at. But we say, order on their website in advance and plan to eat elsewhere.
Rachel Adjei is a Ghanaian Canadian chef and food justice advocate who celebrates much of the underrepresented African diaspora in Toronto. She founded the Abibiman Project to support Black food sovereignty initiatives via a range of pantry products, pop-up dinners, and catering — all in the hopes of challenging people’s perceptions of African foods and the narratives surrounding them. At her staple pop-up location at the Grapefruit Moon in the Annex, her ever-evolving dinner menus offer deep-dives into specific African regions, which Adjei contextualizes with information about the corresponding culture.
Go for the Pulpo a la Mexicana with grilled octopus or their famous Gobernador with smoked blue marlin and grilled shrimp. (They have non-seafood options, too.) And if you can’t get a table, take your tacos to nearby Bellevue Square Park.
Located all over Toronto, the best happy hours will ensure you can have your cake and eat it too. From deals on signature cocktails to bar rail, beer, wine, food and more, you and your pals can dabble into a little bit of everything without having to break the bank.
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Kensington Though the tacos at Seven Lives are filled with high-end seafood like grilled mahi mahi, spicy shrimp and smoked tuna, they’re still only $5 each.
There are deals to be had and cheap food to be found, if you know where to look. While the Ossington strip has become pricier in recent years, Kensington Market has retained its cheap and cheerful charm.
For nearly 20 years, this Iranian restaurant has been a humble darling of Queen Street West. Co-owned by executive chef Amir Mohyeddin and his sisters, Salome and Samira, Banu — a term of endearment for their mother, loosely translated to “lady” or “dame” — offers a considerate take on the home cooking of Tehran. The food speaks volumes about the power of slow cookery. Roasted eggplant emerges creamy, a touch pungent, and nutty thanks to several stages of peeling, frying, and low-and-slow cooking to extract every ounce of flavor.
The Momo House is a hidden gem for food adventurers, offering Himalayan cuisine at affordable prices. With dishes ranging from $seis to $12, it’s the place to enjoy steamed momos filled with delicious flavours and served with tangy sauces.
The surprise bags feature items that the restaurants or stores would’ve thrown out, so you’re saving perfectly good food from going into the landfill!