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artyboy123
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What's on the menu at Café BluBlu, an adorable French bistro on the outskirts of Kensington Market
Including a surprising early fan favourite: cod tongues
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artyboy123
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Working from cafes in Toronto is totally out of control
With working from home being more of a norm since the beginning of the pandemic, it seems like more people are using Toronto cafes as their workspace…
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I don't know why people make a big deal out of this!
evandyk
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It seems like the market will sort this problem out pretty effectively. Cafe owners will decide if they want their cafe to be a coworking space, a social space, or something in between. I go to a lot of coffee shops, and they're mostly not that different than 5-10 years ago. Maybe a little more people talking on the phone/zoom/teams than before? (Which is on the rude side of the spectrum, but not inexcusable.)
artyboy123
Senior Member
here are some suggestions...
1-hour free wifi limit, shrink the table size to fit 2 coffee cups, no laptop policy from certain hours of the day, no loud voices...again cafe owners are at the mercy of customers and any bad experience will cause loyal customers never come back. Given Toronto has so many cafes it's not hard to find a new replacement one.
Towered
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Who wouldn't want to work in a cozy cafe if they can?? Beats the stuffing out of a soul sucking fluorescent tube lit corporate cubicle...Working from cafes in Toronto is totally out of control
With working from home being more of a norm since the beginning of the pandemic, it seems like more people are using Toronto cafes as their workspace…
I don't know why people make a big deal out of this!
artyboy123
Senior Member
What's on the menu at And/Ore, a whimsical new Queen West restaurant with a cave
Including all kinds of champagne by the glass and a cotton candy cocktail
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All-you-can-eat caviar, an early bird cocktail party and 10 other ways to spend New Year's Eve at Toronto restaurants
For those who prefer to do the countdown outside the comfort of their home
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What's on the menu at the recently revamped Old York Tavern
The 50-year-old spot now skews French
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Towered
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I'll agree to an extent - holiday music by modern top 40 "artists" is unlistenable trash. Classical is the way to go.
Towered
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And/Ore's "Mystery tasting menu" - only $150! What a bargain! The decor honestly looks stunning and I'd love to chill in a spot like that (preferably in the booty shorts), but what the hell would I order there?What's on the menu at And/Ore, a whimsical new Queen West restaurant with a cave
Including all kinds of champagne by the glass and a cotton candy cocktail
All-you-can-eat caviar, an early bird cocktail party and 10 other ways to spend New Year's Eve at Toronto restaurants
For those who prefer to do the countdown outside the comfort of their home
What's on the menu at the recently revamped Old York Tavern
The 50-year-old spot now skews French
And the "new' Old York Tavern - 16 bucks (plus tax and tip!) for small handful of friggin' potato chips. CHIPS. I can't even with this level of silliness.
Do these restaurant owners believe with a straight face that they'll survive long term beyond the initial novelty period??
Richard White
Senior Member
I miss the days where Starbucks had actual furniture, not this commercial seating that we have now. Nothing quite like a latte in a proper leather Chesterfield chair.
The 1990s cafe vibe was so much better than this commercialized crap we have now.
Towered
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The only Starbucks that I sort of miss is the one in the Junction - it even had a fireplace!
Richard White
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The one at Yonge and Bloor (Britnell Bookstore) was amazing. It had that old-school charm that made it so amazing for dates.
The former location at Christie and Dupont was in a former bank which gave it its own charm.
Towered
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And that's a Popeye's now...ugh.
artyboy123
Senior Member
You hit the nail on the head! In addition, the prices in restaurants are just too damn high now!
gabe
Senior Member
You're paying for the high quality ingredients. Those tiny sandwiches are made from Wonder Bread handpicked form the shelves of Dollarama.
A former mining engineer with no restaurant experience, what could possibly go wrong?
This woman's dream will soon be a nightmare when the bills start coming in and you have to pay all those "owners" plus all the staff and food costs. (Too many cooks in the kitchen!)