{"id":34048,"date":"2018-03-14T09:58:06","date_gmt":"2018-03-14T13:58:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/lifeatuoft\/?p=34048"},"modified":"2018-03-13T16:00:44","modified_gmt":"2018-03-13T20:00:44","slug":"some-great-food-around-campus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/lifeatuoft\/2018\/03\/14\/some-great-food-around-campus\/","title":{"rendered":"Some Great Food Around Campus"},"content":{"rendered":"Can you believe it\u2019s already March? Seems as if yesterday it was Christmas, and now things are really picking up with assignments and midterms\/exam preparation. For me, this means spending more time on and around campus (as my phone\u2019s data usage will attest to) and therefore eating out with more frequency\u2014with my bank account weeping softly in the background.\r\n\r\nI\u2019ve been to a few really great places for lunch, dinner or even just to sit and drink coffee, and I\u2019ve compiled a list of a handful of them for anyone else trying to decide where to have their next meal\u2014either alone or with some friends!\r\n\r\nMother\u2019s Dumplings<\/strong>\r\n\r\n
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Here's a picture of some of those beautiful dumplings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n421 Spadina Avenue<\/em>\r\n\r\nChinese food\r\n\r\nSydney\u2019s star rating: *** .8\r\n\r\nMy first visit here I knew I would have to return, and I have 3 times since September. The authentic Chinese cuisine is so savoury and comforting, and the soothing jasmine tea they provide each table really continues that vibe. It\u2019s nice for small groups because you can get a bunch of stuff and share all of it, but I\u2019ve also come here alone to catch up on readings and have lunch and had an equally pleasant experience. They take cash and debit, and are often busy\u2014though I\u2019ve only had to wait for a table once. You have to try the green onion pancake and the pork dumplings!\r\n\r\nKinka Izakaya<\/strong>\r\n\r\n
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super tasty squid balls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n559 Bloor St W<\/em>\r\n\r\nJapanese, Tapas\/small plates, drinks\r\n\r\nSydney\u2019s star rating: ****\r\n\r\nAh, Kinka! I would recommend coming here for dinner with some friends. The atmosphere is super friendly and also l o u d. All the servers greet you when you walk in, and if you order the sake bomb, get ready for everyone to scream at you while you slam your fists on a table. The food is creative and flavourful as heck, 100% recommend the carbonara udon. It\u2019s more pricey than Mother\u2019s Dumplings, but the vibe and fun drink selection makes up for it.\r\n\r\nLevetto<\/strong>\r\n\r\n
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The savoury Patate and WHITE TRUFFLE OIL!!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n382 Spadina Avenue <\/em>\r\n\r\nPizza, Italian, Salad<\/em>\r\n\r\nSydney\u2019s star rating: ***.5\r\n\r\nSporting an innovative selection of pastas, pizzas and salads, this delicious Italian restaurant near Kensington has something for any kind of person to enjoy. The prices are great, and it\u2019s perfect either alone or with a few friends. A review from yelp puts it perfectly: \u201csimple fresh ingredients combine together to create unique meals bursting with supreme flavours.\u201d I suggest the arugula salad (goat cheese and dried apricots!) and patate pizza (white truffle oil makes me cry tears of joy). Another small thing that I appreciate is that they give you a whole pitcher of water for the table, and the staff are casual and kind.\r\n\r\nSTAY Cafeteria<\/strong>\r\n\r\n
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look at these brilliantly colorful desserts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n388 Spadina Avenue<\/em>\r\n\r\nAsian Fusion\r\n\r\nSydney\u2019s star rating: ****\r\n\r\nOkay, so maybe I come here more often than I\u2019d like to admit. The food is just so delicious, and there\u2019s the kind of variety of yummy-sounding options that keeps me coming back to try that thing that I saw someone order last time that was BEAUTIFUL. They have all kinds of unique desserts and entr\u00e9es, and WIFI!!! I spend about two hours here each time I come, it\u2019s the kind of place you can settle down and do homework while you sip a fancy tea latte and nibble on some cake.\r\n\r\nPi and Co<\/strong>\r\n\r\n
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look at that wonderful chewy pizza crust-- my favourite cheese for topping: ricotta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n1200 Bay Street (and other locations around the downtown area)<\/em>\r\n\r\nPizza\r\n\r\nSydney\u2019s star rating: ***.4\r\n\r\nClose to Victoria College campus and down the street from the ROM. Not really a place to sit down and have a meal with more than 2 friends, I mainly love this one for it\u2019s build-your-own-personal-pizza style with UNLIMITED TOPPINGS. There are a whole bunch of great options for cheese, veggies and protein. The service is super fast, right next to the subway, and relatively inexpensive. This is great to grab on the way home or before spending a few hours in Goldring catching up on assignments.\r\n\r\nLet me know if you visit any of my favourite spots, what you ordered and if you liked it!","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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