So, as luck would have it, I'll be in Toronto immediately after PAX'07. My flight comes in around 4:30 PM ET, and that evening I'll be free to meetup with you readers. Unfortunately, Red Robin isn't as widespread as originally thought. It turns out there are only 18 in Canada, and much to my surprise, 14 of them are in British Columbia, which would explain how commonplace I thought they were. The other four are in Alberta which doesn't really help matters.
What does this mean? This means I need your help figuring out a good place to wine and dine. As the people from the local meetup would recall, I'm a fan of good burger joints (and bottomless fries wherever possible). Any suggestions? Also, feel free to start "signing up" now, so I can organize an RSVP list. Either leave a comment with your attendence or eatery suggestion, or shoot me an email at david [at] xbox360fanboy [dot] com with the subject heading [email protected]. I look forward to seeing you there.
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8-18-2007 @ 1:40PM
Nico said...
X3F is coming to the T-Dot?
w00t!
I live in Markham and me and my gang - Markham Azns - always meet up outside the Tim Hortons @ McCowan & Hwy 7. If the meet was there my mom would let me come for sure!
I love Hip Hop & basketball.
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8-18-2007 @ 1:52PM
Jeff said...
Not sure how much you wanna exactly 'wine' per chance, but I know a great little burger joint here... Awesome burgers indeed...
No bottomless fries though. :|
But this of course, depends on how many people are planning to come. It's a small place after all...
But yeah, very happy to know that X3F is coming here. :D We need more stuff like this.
Me and a few friends would come for sure.
- Dauss
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8-18-2007 @ 1:53PM
Dauss said...
My bad, how could I forget the Tara Inn? Local place, huge, awesome pub food, and the chili fries are to die for.
That's my suggestion anyways.
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8-18-2007 @ 1:54PM
mike said...
the markham azns huh. Your gang must be impossible to recognize since 95% of markhams population is asain.
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8-18-2007 @ 1:54PM
Nico aka C0NTHEM0N on XBL said...
What better place for a Canadian meetup than Tim Horton's? I can get EVERY azn in the t-dot to come!
Markham azns baby!
I love Hip Hop & basketball.
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8-18-2007 @ 1:57PM
Nico aka C0NTHEM0N on XBL said...
Hey mike,
Don't be a douche. Just bc Markham Azns run the BUILDING doesn't mean 95% of the city is azn.
I love Hip Hop & basketball.
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8-18-2007 @ 2:13PM
Steve said...
The Purple Pig at Richmond and Yonge. Best BBQ in the city. The ribs are to die for.
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8-18-2007 @ 2:50PM
DjDATZ said...
Fucking eh.
The one time Knuckles or any of the X3F crew is coming to T.O, I'M not here. FUCK.
Markham Azns, you don't run shit in Markham. But yes, there are A LOT of you. (Btw, no one says T-Dot anymore except for the wannabe "gangstahs". Just thought I should let you know. And Kardy is allowed to say it.)
Second, if you read Knuckles' post he says he wants BURGERS not DONUTS. BC has Timmie Hoes, as do parts of the US, so Knuckles knows how they taste already.
Knuckles, I sent you an email about the Burger joints.
I would LOVE to be able to make it, but I just can't. Sorry bro.
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8-18-2007 @ 3:54PM
Thomas said...
Harveys isnt bad and they are pretty common. They make the burger in front of you and you tell them what you want on it.
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8-18-2007 @ 4:05PM
Viridium said...
Why no west side love? :(
Not likely I could make it anyways, got my 10 month old to take care of.
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8-18-2007 @ 4:53PM
Ender said...
The correct answer is "Licks Homeburgers & Ice Cream"
http://www.lickshomeburgers.com/
NOW (an underground and free arts and entertainment) newspaper regularly poles and Licks usually wins for best burger joint.
http://www.nowtoronto.com/issues/2005-10-27/cover_story17.php
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8-18-2007 @ 5:44PM
mike said...
it has nothing to do with asian running the building. Take a look around town. Markham has pacific mall, the largest chineese mall in NA. I have lived in markham my whole life and im white. Every single one of my friends are asian. Everyone knows this is the majority population of markham, ESPECIALLY, anywhere south of 16th ave.
Seeing as you need your moms permission for stuff, im sure your just a kid. Lighten up and dont get offended because theres a majority of asians in markham
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8-18-2007 @ 7:18PM
Aaron B said...
Yeah I would definitely say Lick's is the place to go to in Toronto. I haven't been there in a while but i know those burgers are top notch with shredded cheese.
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8-18-2007 @ 7:20PM
DanMan said...
I second Purple Pig, awesome food and awesome service, near the downtown core easy for everyone to commute. I'm In!
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8-18-2007 @ 8:52PM
Adam said...
I vouch for the sheer tastiness of Czehowski's burger:
"An Exercise in Bourgeoise Decadence (the second most expensive - but most ridiculous - burger in town) Organic sirloin beef and bison mixed with green peppercorns and topped with Italian black truffle, porcinis, dijon, rosemary and espellette pepper, braised organic short ribs, endive, tomatoes, smoked bacon, fairly secret sauce (saupiquet with foie gras), capers, pure gold, and foie gras on a toasted sesame seed bun."
You need to give them 24 hours warning that you want it so that they can get the ingredients.
I've never had Dangerous Dan's ridiculous burger, but it reads nasty:
"Quadruple C - Collosal Colon Clogger Combo
24oz burger served with a quarter pound of cheese, a quarter pound of bacon, and 2 fried eggs. Also comes with a large shake (flavor of your choice) and a small poutine."
Lick's is a good choice for cheap-ish decent burger (but no wine). Purple Pig is probably good too, and I keep meaning to go there. Betty's pub near King and Parliament also makes a really good burger, and not too expensive. And their draught Guiness is good.
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8-18-2007 @ 10:30PM
Keadin said...
Awexome. e-mail me more details. I will be game for sure!
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8-18-2007 @ 11:10PM
Irwin said...
I WANA COME! :D
another one for Lick's, its the shit. huge juicy burgers and a shit load of fries.
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8-18-2007 @ 11:14PM
Henry said...
Damnit! The first time X3F has ever come to Toronto and I'm in the U.S. Oh well just please do this more often it'd be sick to meet up and talk shop lol.
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8-18-2007 @ 11:17PM
Duo said...
I'm glad this is on the 27th. One day later and I'd be flying out to Vancouver.
As for a place to wine & dine, I suggest the Duke of York pub on Prince Albert St.
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8-19-2007 @ 1:23AM
EMaster said...
I can't fucking believe this!!!! The one week where I am going to Quebec on Vacation ( I never take vacations) and I am going to miss this.... FUCK!!!!!!!
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