It’s no big secret, I have an affinity for Withrow Park. It’s a great hideaway from the bustling city, and no wonder, at 21 acres, this public space is equipped with an ice rink, tennis courts, soccer field, baseball diamond, it’s a playground for many dogs in the neighbourhood and from Carlaw Avenue the park has great views of the city’s skyline. But just south of this serene environment lies something that is unknown to most people outside of the Riverdale area — Riverdale Perk, a laid-back cafe/restaurant serving up… Read the rest
August 11, 2010 – 7:48 am
By Eddie
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Also posted in Blog, Discover Toronto
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Tagged Brunch, Cafe, Dog-friendly, Food, patio, Restaurant, Riverdale, Riverdale Perk, Withrow, Withrow Park
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I often stumble across great restaurants through recommendations from friends or colleagues, but the weekend of the World Cup final had something else in store for me.
I crossed paths with Ravi Kanagarajah, owner and chef of RaviSoups. As the conversation ensued, I learned of his two restaurants in downtown Toronto. I admitted to him and his wife that I had never heard of their establishments before, but both ever so humble, just smiled and invited me to stop by.
Over the next couple of days, I mentioned RaviSoups to… Read the rest
By Eddie
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Also posted in Blog, Discover Toronto
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Tagged Adelaide West, backyard, Food, patio, Queen West, Ravi Kanagarajah, RaviSoups, Restaurant, soul food, soup, wraps
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I have a few favourite brunch places in Leslieville, but Lady Marmalade makes my top 3 list.
This restaurant is known for their very yummy eggs benny (this one has brie, avacado and bacon) and tasty Mexican fusion dishes. The eclectic decor, rockin music and hip patrons add to the experience.
Just make sure you get there early to avoid the line up.
