Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
Even when it does open, it might be a better idea to wait a bit if you're coming from Ottawa just for that.
Line ups for new popular things here are always insane.
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Line ups for new popular things here are always insane.
In the process of looking for an apartment/condo to rent somewhere along the subway line south of Eglinton or not too far east/west of the downtown core.
Last time I did this was back in 2013 and good fucking lord, the rental market is a mess right now. Everything is a good $3-500 a month more than it used to be.
Thankfully I'm single and make decent money w/ an okay amount of savings, but the entire process is depressing. Finding anything that's not your typical cookie cutter bright parquet floor unit is rare. Really hoping to find something more modern, but the last I did that would have been perfect I was outbid for (was their 2nd choice).
Bah.
Last time I did this was back in 2013 and good fucking lord, the rental market is a mess right now. Everything is a good $3-500 a month more than it used to be.
Thankfully I'm single and make decent money w/ an okay amount of savings, but the entire process is depressing. Finding anything that's not your typical cookie cutter bright parquet floor unit is rare. Really hoping to find something more modern, but the last I did that would have been perfect I was outbid for (was their 2nd choice).
Bah.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
A few years ago I would have said go out west, but even that's not really cheap anymore.
I almost feel like it's that "cheap/good/fast" trifecta where picking two means you lose the other, except of course it's quality/price/location at this point.
Yeah I work in Oakville so I was looking west...but the prices are no better. I'd be taking the GO train to work most days anyway and can work from home 1-2 days a week, so I'd rather be closer to downtown for social life reasons.
The entire experience is pretty awful, even worse when you finally find the perfect spot and don't get it.
StrangeRoboMemory
Member
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170912005798/en/
I might be able to get the SNES classic and maybe the NES classic.
Yay, this gives me hope! I'm so on these if this actually works out.
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
One more final summer weekend. :'(
Junior Mint
Member
More ramen coming to North York.
Walked by the NYCC area and spotted Konjiki Ramen opening soon. Bunch of posters plastered on the windows saying it's featured in the Michelin guide or something (not sure if it has a Michelin star).
Walked by the NYCC area and spotted Konjiki Ramen opening soon. Bunch of posters plastered on the windows saying it's featured in the Michelin guide or something (not sure if it has a Michelin star).
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
Yeah walked by it when I went to pick up Yakuza from Quad.
I dunno how much more can be done with ramen to give it a Michelin star. It also wouldn't refer to that location since Michelin are dicks and don't give stars in Canada.
Sansotei has a North York branch, try that one next!
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
There can never enough ramen places. NEVER!
Sansotei is my personal favourite. Definitely recommended.
.Detective.
Member
Yo, people need to watch American Vandal on Netflix
lol
lol
Don't tell me what to do!
.Detective.
Member
Fine! Don't watch it! Here I am, clearly telling you not to watch it! You will be obeying me if you don't watch it! So don't!
... hehehehehe
chaobreaker
Member
I watched this video on counterfeit fashion culture in S. Korea and now I'm wondering if all the trendy looking 20 somethings I see hang out in North York Centre were wearing fakes all along.
BigJonsson
Member
Nah, they spend way too much money for t-shirts that look like they should cost 30 bucks tops...........but at least most of them look better than Kanye West stuff =/
But I don't understand fashion anyway
Interesting video.....I'll stick with Roots
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
Yes, they're counterfeit.
Noted.
A video on counterfeiting made by counterfeit Vice.
It's about to be cold and gloomy for a good 6 straight months how do you have a problem with this!?
Zombie James
Banned
I haven't been able to open a window in my house for almost a week and looks like it'll be at least another week of this garbage. We had such a nice September going.
It was transitioning to Fall nicely, but Summer just couldnt let go. I shouldnnt need A/C in the fall
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
The Elite
BOSS
It was a bunch of binders in a box.
StrangeRoboMemory
Member
Weather so confusing...no idea how to dress in the morning. :/
Zombie James
Banned
Dress like you'll be swimming through a humid airmass of unbreathable shit.
Quite the accomplishment considering the state of Gaming Deals thread..
I was there daily for 4 months. It's seriously depressing. Who thought that was a good idea?
Johnny Cage In The Shower
Member
For someone who has been living in the GTA off and on for over 20 years, I honestly don't knwo what's appealing about TO...
I attend to my boring watering holes on Friday nights with mates... other than that, my life is lame and I have no idea what's special about the city..
WHAT I AM GETTING AT IS... A friend of mine is visiting me from Australia in two weeks....
She is a free spirit type, 30 year old woman, that loves to have fun, travel and discover cool things about cities ( kinda the opposite of me)
She's staying with me for three days and I am in panic mode, I don't want to be a shitty host...
How would any of you guys impress an adventurous tourist in Toronto...Where would you guys take her? what's a good "Show off" spots in TO?
Thanks in advance.
I attend to my boring watering holes on Friday nights with mates... other than that, my life is lame and I have no idea what's special about the city..
WHAT I AM GETTING AT IS... A friend of mine is visiting me from Australia in two weeks....
She is a free spirit type, 30 year old woman, that loves to have fun, travel and discover cool things about cities ( kinda the opposite of me)
She's staying with me for three days and I am in panic mode, I don't want to be a shitty host...
How would any of you guys impress an adventurous tourist in Toronto...Where would you guys take her? what's a good "Show off" spots in TO?
Thanks in advance.
Introduce them to TorontoGAF. We'll take care of her
on a more serious note, the more generic answers being:
- Casa Loma
- St. Lawrence Market
- CN Tower
- Toronto Island
- Kensington Market
- Distillery District
- Ontario Place
- Chinatown
- Harbourfront
- Leafs / Jays game
firehawk12
Subete no aware
If you grab a copy of Now, there's also basically infinite music/theater/live show options every week too.
Johnny Cage In The Shower
Member
Thanks guys, this helps! gonna need to exercise my "good host/tourist guide" muscles this next two weeks.
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
I'd strongly recommend St Lawrence Market, Kensington Market, and Distillery District in particular.
Eaton Centre area is a lot nicer now and has a bunch of Japanese places. Yorkdale is ok though Yorkville is worth a walk through at least once even if I would've recommend buying anything there. You can also walk through UofT, Trinity Bellwood Park, High Park, and maybe even Pacific Mall though I don't recommend it.
The Elite
BOSS
Ontario Place in 2017?
Ontario Place?
BigJonsson
Member
I wanna wear my new coat dammit.
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
Below 20 isnt cold you goddamn polar bear.