Zakkushi Izakaya As the latest izakaya restaurant to venture from Vancouver to Toronto, Zakkushi finds a warm welcome in Cabbagetown. Although there has been an increase in Japanese pub-style restaurants in the neighbourhood since 2008, Zakkushi’s extensive and semi-exotic menu earns them a notable place on Carlton. With meals prepared over authentic Japanese white charcoal, all dishes served are full-flavoured and aromatic. Thankfully, after quite some time without one, Zukkushi has recently attained their liquor license and offers guests a variety of unique alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Due to the dining capacity of the restaurant (only twenty-or-so tables), there is …
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Every once in a while I am afforded a free evening, and when this happens I am always eager to sample an amazing Toronto restaurant. My recent eating adventures led me to The Pear Tree Restaurant in Cabbagetown and a lovely meal with a couple vegetarian friends. The Pear Tree is one of those hidden gems that is a hot spot for locals, generating a loyal following of diners, yet remaining fairly unheard of outside the neighbourhood. Hidden in a quiet stretch of Parliament Street, The Pear Tree is easily passed by, but definitely worth a visit. A Taste of the World The Pear Tree offers …
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I had recently added a new business listing for Winchester Kitchen and finally went down to see the place yesterday. I was pleasantly surprised that they maintained the interiors as close to the original as they were. I was worried that the new owners might try to make the place look something it’s not. Winchester Hotel is a landmark of Toronto and it needs to maintain its persona as a place where Al Capone used to frequent. Here’s my review: A great new spot in Cabbagetown. I’m a big fan on the building (Winchester Hotel) and really wanted to see …
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