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).