Whether for the holidays or to celebrate the New Year, dining with friends and family during the holidays is most likely in your plans. Luckily the city has many great places where dining is fun for the entire family. The Old Spaghetti Factory There’s lots to keep everyone eating and your kids interested at The Old Spaghetti Factory. Originally a blacksmith shop built in the late 1800s, the large warehouse was converted in 1971 and now houses antiques, an old streetcar, original stained glass windows and an old carousel. A large menu is also sure
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Every once in a while I am afforded a free evening, and when this happens I am always eager to sample an amazing Toronto restaurant. My recent eating adventures led me to The Pear Tree Restaurant in Cabbagetown and a lovely meal with a couple vegetarian friends. The Pear Tree is one of those hidden gems that is a hot spot for locals, generating a loyal following of diners, yet remaining fairly unheard of outside the neighbourhood. Hidden in a quiet stretch of Parliament Street, The Pear Tree is easily passed by, but definitely worth a visit. A Taste of
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It’s only been around for six months, but Toronto’s Uncle Betty’s Diner is quickly becoming a popular family-friendly dining destination near Yonge and Eglinton. Inspired by the diners of New York, Uncle Betty’s opened with the idea of providing good food in a relaxed setting that kids will enjoy
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As Canada’s largest pedestrian only neighbourhood, Toronto’s Distillery District is a great place to take the kids. Developed in the former Gooderham and Worts distillery, the historical charm of brick walkways and Victorian architecture is unmatched anywhere in the city. Don’t miss these top 4 family-friendly places! Balzac’s Coffee Roasters Quench your need for caffeine at Balzac’s Coffee. The decor alone is worth the visit. Breathtaking cathedral ceilings, an immense and funky chandelier, and a second floor loft that gives an impressive view of diners below. Not to mention the awesome coffee. Balzac’s micro-roasts their
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