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Restaurant prices in Toronto can vary significantly depending on where they’re located. For instance, dining in upscale neighborhoods such as Yorkville or in restaurants with a waterfront view like at Harbourfront may come at a premium price.
Wine should always be easygoing and approachable, at least according to Grape Witches owners Nicole Campbell and Krysta Oben, who opened their bottle shop and bar (including a seasonal patio) in the west end of the city. They offer parties and workshops with an aim to stimulate conversation and educate palates in the process, aided by their quirky yet handy “Badge” guide, a litmus test to determine how “wild” you want to go outside your usual tasting comfort zone (based on variables like acidity, minerality, savoriness, bitterness, sweetness, and more).
Choose from steamed, boiled or pan fried and fillings that range from the simple pork and chives to more interesting combinations like melon, tofu and vegetable noodle.
Remember to also tip your delivery drivers – they only get a cut of the delivery fee and work hard to get your food to you!
We don’t need to tell you how desperately we all need some cheap eats right now. And we definitely don’t need to tell you about rising grocery bills or the inflated menu prices at some of our favourite spots — we’re all feeling the pinch.
Anyone with the app can now purchase a "Surprise Bag" of read more food at one-third of the retail price from any participating local restaurants, bakeries, cafes, stores and other food sellers.
What this fast food joint lacks in frills, it more than makes up for in flavour, with its delicious and authentic Caribbean fare. For about $10, their small meals come with a protein like spicy jerk chicken, crispy fried chicken or (our favourite) oxtail, and a side of rice and peas — and even their small sizes are quite filling. Round out your meal with add-ons like coleslaw, dumplings and fried plantain.
Beaumont Kitchen does half-price bottles of wine on Wednesday and Thursday. They also do weekend brunch drink specials of Caesars, mimosas and bellinis for just $5. For dinner on the weekend, get Beaumont sangrias and negronis for $oito.
Duck confit wraps utilize potent gochujang sauce tempered with pickled cucumber, while halibut is bathed in butter and enhanced with fibrous English peas, smoked mussels, and effervescent chardonnay cream. Open in Google Maps
Entertainment District Illstyl3 Sammies does epic sandwiches like Philly cheesesteaks for under $10, and they do hoagies and breakfast sammies for similar prices.
Kor moo yang (grilled pork jowl blessed with a generous fat belt) also leaves a tingling buzz on the lips, thanks to its ample endowment of red chiles. For those who can’t stand the heat, pad woon sen cha-om is a tame yet solid choice: Springy glass noodles are tossed with crumbled egg and garlic, then finished with bitter acacia leaf that’s strewn across the stringy landscape. Open in Google Maps
Hopefully you’re able to use one or more of these sweet discounts, and there’s likely even more at smaller shops and businesses around the city. Have fun while saving and exploring!
Craving the satisfying crunch of fried chicken? PG Clucks has got you covered. This fast-casual spot combines affordability with irresistible flavours, with most items priced between $oito and $14.