Ethiopian House, Toronto

Ethiopian House is a colourful spot for exquisite and authentic East African food, Ethiopian dishes & share platters, plus a coffee roasting ceremony. As per Ethiopian customs, the meals are eaten using only the right hand with no cutlery. Both meat and vegetarian options are offered.

Ethiopian House
4 Irwin Ave, Toronto

Wayne Gretzky's, Toronto

Named after the hockey great Wayne Gretzky, Wayne Gretzky's Toronto is a casual restaurant & sports bar with a large rooftop patio. The place is decorated with Gretzky's personal collection of memorabilia and features 40 HDTV’s showing all sports, all the time.

Wayne Gretzky's
99 Blue Jays Way, Toronto

Horseshoe Tavern, Toronto

Open since 1947, Horseshoe Tavern contains a front bar with a pool table and a historic back room  where local and touring music acts perform.  Past acts have included Willie Nelson, The Band, Bruce Cockburn, The Ramones, The Police, Matchbox 20, Bryan Adams, The Rolling Stones and more.

Horseshoe Tavern
370 Queen St W, Toronto

Out of Business Restaurants - Toronto

Over the years, I have collected photos of some really interesting and elaborate bathroom signs for restaurants that have since closed and gone out of business.  Nevertheless, the bathroom signs are too good to not include in my blog, so here are some of the best ones:

Matignon French Restaurant

35 Elm Street Restaurant

Aielli Italian Restaurant

Al Ai La Italian Restaurant 

Autogrille Restaurant

Mildred Pierce Restaurant

Rangoli Indian Restaurant

Quigleys Pub

Magic Wok 

Takara Sushi

Tequila Sunrise

JJ Muggs

Ocean 

Taste of Japan

Big Daddy Bourbon Street Bistro & Oyster Bar

Didier

Corner House

419 Music Bar & Steakhouse

Pomegranate Persian Restaurant, Toronto

Pomegranate Persian Restaurant features Iranian fare that specializes in richly spiced stews.  Persian art decorates the establishment including handmade textiles, tablecloths, lush rugs, minakari (copper enamel work), lanterns, paintings depicting Iranian legends and heroes, and turquoise and blue tiles of Persian poetry and calligraphy


Pomegranate Persian Restaurant
420 College St, Toronto

Hugh's Room

Hugh's Room is a A 200-seat club for famous & emerging folk, jazz, blues & roots acts, plus an eclectic dining menu including ala carte appetizers, entrees and desserts, as well as a 3 course concert special.  There is a cover charge for the live music performance on top of the price of the meal.

Hugh's Room
2261 Dundas St W, Toronto

Quiznos Sandwiches

Quiznos Sandwich Restaurants offer toasty sandwiches, fresh salads, and delicious soups.

Quiznos
Various Sites

Lee, Toronto

The self-named Lee is Susur Lee's high-end Asian fusion restaurant blending epicurean traditions of China with the classical techniques of French.  Sharing plates featured on the menu.

Lee
601 King St. W

Wylie's Pub, Toronto

Wylie's Pub is a neighbourhood gathering spot for a casual dinner or pint of Steamwhistle.  Interesting combination of traditional pub food as well as pretty good Thai food.

Wylie's Pub
1234 Yonge St, Toronto