Sophistication in a burger

Grindhouse Burger Bar - Toronto, Ontario
Review rating: 2 out of 4 = Very good
 
Competition is a good thing, especially in the restaurant world. It brings out the best in products and services. The King West neighborhood (between Peter and Bathurst) has plenty of competition for anyone willing to spend $10-$15 for a decent meal. Craft Burger, Reggies Old Fashioned Sandwiches, Burrito Boyz, Lou Dawg’s and the list goes on. Now there is a new competition in town, and it is a very good one too.

Izakaya – often Ematei’ed but never duplicated

Ematei japanese Restaurant

Review rating: 0 out of 4 = You won't miss anything

As much as I enjoy eating otoro and uni sushi (which I love dearly, by the way), izakaya is probably my favorite type of Japanese dining. After researching various sources, Ematei seems to be the most recommended place for izakaya in Toronto (although options are quite limited anyway).

Swimming with the fishes at Zucca Trattoria

Zucca Trattoria - Toronto, Ontario

Review rating: 1 out of 4 = Good

No, I don’t mean it in the Sicilian way. But Zucca Trattoria, an Italian restaurant near the Yonge and Eglinton neighborhood, does produce one dish that is quite common in Sicily and is a star of their restaurant menu - the grilled whole fish. Now, if you haven’t eaten a whole fish before, shame on you. There is something special about cooking and eating fish with its head, tail and bone intact. Flavor is much more intense, not to mention you get to eat the best (my favorite) part of the fish – the cheek.

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Who are you?
My name is Paolo and I love to eat. The purpose of this blog is to share my passion and dining experience with you, so hopefully it'll guide you to your next amazing meals. Although I live in Toronto, Canada, some of my reviews will be on restaurants that are located across the USA and Canada.