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The Jack Astor on Front has closed. (Clarification: That's Front EAST)
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narduch
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Wow. I haven't been there in forever but that place was always packed on gamedays.
ShonTron
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I'm surprised too. Of all the corporate food chains, Jack Astors has always been the go-to. Maybe it has something to do with my nostalgia from my teenage days in Brampton, when it was the place us friends hung out. But it still beats ESM, Boston Pizza, Milestone's, Kelsey's and the like - no pretensions (like Earl's and Joey) and decent enough food for what you paid for.
It was always packed during game days, and reasonably busy otherwise. Maybe there's something new in the works.
Northern Light
Superstar
That's a comparison that damns with feint praise! LOL
I can't say I'm a fan of any of the above at all.
Among current chain places.......I don't mind The Keg...steak can be decent'ish.........and the bread is good.........the salads are ho hum and the sides regrettable......but it's passable.
In terms of fondess for yesteryear.......... I always had a soft spot for Mother's Pizza.........and the Olive Garden....though the latter's main dishes were nothing to right home about.....but that soup, salad and breadsticks special was pretty decent.
gregv
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ShonTron
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Ah. St. Lawrence Neighbourhood I remember when that was a Wendy's/Tim Hortons co-location. As long as my go-to in that part of Toronto, C'est What?, is still around, I'll be happy.
narduch
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Don't be a jerk.
thettctransitfanatic
Senior Member
It's a Carribean resturant. A shame to see it go, the people in the area will certainly miss it.
AlvinofDiaspar
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Nevermind the food, which is reliable if unspectacular - the waiters at the Keg are quite distracting.
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grey
Senior Member
The Lavazza-branded cafe in the King Edward Hotel has closed. If you were curious about what the coffee scene was like in 2002 or so, you just lost your chance.
Bayer
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soundmuseum
Active Member
According to the letter posted on the door by We Brew Cafe, the space was sold and another "upscale" coffee shop will be opening there later this Spring.
In other King East restaurant news, Hiro Sushi has closed, as Chef Hiro Yoshida has decided to retire.
Benito
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Tsujiri has opened on the west side of Yonge just north of Wellesley.
AlvinofDiaspar
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Interesting article in the Star on Mmmuffins:
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www.thestar.com
AoD
The rise and fall of the ’90s muffin
Once a mall staple, there are now only two Mmmuffins shops in Canada
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crooked soul
New Member
Interesting article in the Star on Mmmuffins:
The rise and fall of the ’90s muffin
Once a mall staple, there are now only two Mmmuffins shops in Canada
AoD
I remember Mmmuffins.. were everywhere in my teen years..-
I work around Scotia Plaza- and there is a Tim Hortons right beside this spot.. I always go to Mmmuffins ,- their green tea is the real stuff- much better than Timmy's-
and same goes for their beverages..and their muffins are sooo delicious. love their Cornmeal and also Chocolate Chip ones.. they are the best.. and beats Tim Hortons..
it is sad that there are only 2 locations left... should be more... I don't understand-- Tim's sells sweets right?-- so why is it off putting that Mmmuffins sells muffins..