But be warned: as Peterson learns in this episode, when it comes to Gandhi Roti's spice levels, there's a big difference between medium and hot.

At this unassuming Dundas West joint, you can get a meal that will fill you up (and then some) without breaking the bank. Chef Jerome Robinson’s fried chicken sammies are next level when it comes to flavour and size.

A cheap lunch in Toronto isn’t just fuel to keep you going, it can be a midday oasis that improves your whole outlook on the rest of the afternoon.

Copy Link Pitmaster Darien List has staked his regional barbecue claim in Toronto, offering diners Central Texas-style meats. Relish in signatures like marbled brisket that’s cooked indirectly over pecan wood and licked with just the perfect amount of heady smoke.

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Her three-tiered, frosted cakes are also wonders. The Pistachio and Olive Oil Birthday Cake is like a childhood confetti slice given a glow-up, while an entire summer romance is encapsulated in the Vanilla Sorrel and Raspberry Cake: a towering vanilla sponge cake offering bright mouthfuls of tangy sorrel buttercream, along with a tasty tango of vanilla pastry cream and raspberry coulis. Open in Google Maps

Enjoy a “hands-on” feast as the dynamic performance unfolds before you. A sweeping musical score and brilliant here lights provide a fabulous backdrop for this spellbinding experience that blurs the boundary between fairy tale and spectacle!

It’s easy to enjoy a feast here for two for less than $50 — meals, with three pieces of chicken served on a bed of purple rice, go for about $15 each.

Mandarin: If you sign up for their email list at least one day before your birthday, you’ll receive a coupon for a free buffet meal (as long as you’re accompanied by three paying adults.

Ritual is a Toronto-based app that allows you to preorder food at restaurants ahead of time, so you can save time and skip the lines.

Entertainment District Illstyl3 Sammies does epic sandwiches like Philly cheesesteaks for under $10, and they do hoagies and breakfast sammies for similar prices.

Located all over Toronto, the best happy hours will ensure you can have your cake and eat it too. From deals on signature cocktails to bar rail, beer, wine, food and more, you and your pals can dabble into a little bit of everything without having to break the bank.

In our efforts to provide good-er meals to our Goodfoodies, we have introduced alternative meat protein options on our weekly menu, including organic meats on certain recipes. While we source organic whenever possible, we prioritize sourcing our ingredients from Canadian farms because we know that local food is fresher.

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