Originally Posted by
mvtm
I'm female and i'm not really into seeing a Hockey Hall of fame museum... really.. it's not my cup of tea, i think i will skip that one but thanks.
Thanks so much for the tips.
If i stay at the Chelsea (i will know this week), what are some good places to eat nearby the hotel? Also, i forgot what you guys recommend me for the Toronto metro passes? Can i get a good value public transportation ticket or day passes are best?
Lots of girls like hockey and lots of them play the game quite well.
But hey - understand if it's not your cup of tea. Like I said though, do go to Brookfield Place and admire the Galleria. You'll very likely be down in that area anyway if you're touring YYZ.
Good places to eat - you'll need to give us a little more to work with. Toronto has everything. Canada is a nation of immigrants and we get people from everywhere settling here. As a result, the food choices are generally wider vs other cities of similar size. Do you have a particular ethnic food choice you're yearning for? Do you have a budget?
In no particular order:
Richmond Station - reservations are a good idea
Salad King - Thai place around the corner from the hotel
Barberian's - Steak pace across the street from the hotel
Mercatto - chain of Italian restaurants. Various locations all pretty close to the hotel
Chinatown around Spadina & Dundas - look for anywhere with meats hanging in the window / crammed full of Chinese people.
Lai Wah Heen - upscale, somewhat expensive Chinese restaurant in the Double Tree Hilton. Chestnut St just south of Dundas. Area looks a little dodgy but it's perfectly safe.
Bosk - in the Shangri-La. Refined and priced accordingly.
Toca - in the Ritz Carlton. Also refined and also priced accordingly.
Anywhere on King St between John & Blue Jays Way.
Ja Bistro - blowtorch sushi. Quite yummy. The chef there studied under
Jiro.
Copacabana - Adelaide St at Duncan. Brazilian BBQ place with over-the-top portions of yummy meats.
Korean Grill House - various locations a couple of which are close to the hotel.
La Maquette - Italian place near St. Lawrence Market. Cool neighbourhood.
SoCo Kitchen - in the (new) Delta hotel. Close to Roger's Centre & Ripley's Aquarium.
Patria - on King St just west of Spadina. One of my faves. Patria is a tapas place. Hard to find it though. Walk on north side of King St. If you go by the Patagonia store, you've gone too far.
Jacques Bistro - small French place in Yorkville. Reservations recommended as it fills up quickly.
A bit further afield:
Gerrard St E between Greenwood and Coxwell is home to many Indian and a few Pakistani restaurants. The 506 streetcar from College St will get you there.
Queen St E around Kew Gardens - this area is known as "The Beaches". It's a nice area to wander through. The Queen streetcar (501) will take you there from downtown.
And more ...
For public transit, you'll be here 5d so probably best to get
a weekly pass.