erika00's Reviews

Satisfying Dim Sum!

Before I go any farther, the name of this restaurant has been changed to Laolee Beef Seafood restaurant, so if you're trying to find this place that's its new name.

I only go to this restaurant for Dim Sum, which if you don't know is basically Chinese brunch. There are women who push carts around the restaurant that have various food items on them. You tell them yes or no when they come to your table, and they mark it down on your sheet. The sheet has items which are rated Small, Medium, Large and X-large. The dishes range in price, but I think the most expensive dim-sum item is around $5 dollars. For two people we never really pay more than $25 and we leave stuffed.

My favourite items are (pardon the spelling!): sticky rice dumplings, har gow, su mai, crab claw (which is a deep fried ball of shrimp and crab mmm!), deep fried har gow, and shrimp chow fun (or shrimp rice noodle roll, and black pepper ribs. This usually costs us around $25 for two!...

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By: erika00

Laolee Beef Seafood House

Thornhill, ON

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By: ERIN23

hmm definitely not stuff i would eat but nice review!!

By: JENNIFER

I'm not big on dim sum but I'll take your word for it.

Touch and Go

Hockey Sushi is a good place to go for dinner when you want to stuff your face. The atmosphere isn't too amazing,and I've been to nicer sushi places.

It's always really busy, and waiting for over 20 minutes isn't unusual. I'm pretty sure they take reservations, but I actually have never considered doing it, because we always go when we have a craving.

One time we went for lunch which has an all you can eat menu for about $15. Don't go unless you don't like sashimi. Sashimi isn't on the menu for lunchtime. We actually didn't even stay.

The all you can eat menu is $19.95 and is usually worth it if you fill up on expensive items like sashimi. The chicken teriyaki is pretty good, along with the mushroom beef rolls, fried chicken u-don, and shrimp tempura.

The main problem here (like the other menu) is that some of the servers do not speak English very well. I sometimes ask 3 times for something before getting...

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By: erika00

HOCKEY SUSHI

Thornhill, ON

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By: ERIN23

The one time I went here with you we did have to wait a while but the food was actually really good! I loved the chicken teriyaki and even some of the sushi...which is adventurous for me!

By: KAT

i am forced to wonder where they got the name Hockey Sushi...

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Who doesn't love a mechanical bull?

The first time I went to Dirty Dog was for my 19th birthday. It is a great place to go if you're going with a bunch of people. The main features of this bar are that there are 3 poles for pole dancing, along with a mechanical bull (which was broken until recently). The bartenders also dance on the bar, and hold many contests for pole dancing and bar top dancing. The barstools are even little saddles!

The drinks here are super reasonable, and are a good size. The bartenders are ALL female (for the guys) and they're really friendly. On my birthday I got a free drink, and they dedicated a song to me.

A plus to this bar is that it plays different music to the typical hip hop. Country, oldies, and classic songs that I'm sure everyone has played on Guitar Hero (like Poison, Black Sabbath etc.) If that's not your scene, it connects to another bar, Seventyseven, which is more hip-hop and R'nB, and on Fridays you can get into 77 without paying cover...

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Dirty Dog Saloon

Hamilton, ON

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By: ERIN23

Sounds fun! I'm definitely going to check this place out when i go visit my Mcmaster friends!

By: JENNIFER

Classic Rock.. love it! :)

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Amazing service with a personal touch!

Barkley Opticians has been around in this location for a long time. It primary caters to the crowd that lives around Bathurst and Steeles, but has many options for everyone.

I have bought two pairs of sunglasses and one pair of glasses there, and have been completely satisfied every time.

There are only two employees here; Henry and Lina. Henry is the certified optician. He constantly updates his credentials, as is obvious by his numerous certificates on the wall. He is an expert at fixing glasses and lenses, and has just recently updated his equipment, so that he can do an even better job. Their lab work is very professional and quick.

Lina is an expert at customer service and I have never met anyone with such an eye for eye fashion. She picked out all of my frames, and did an amazing job each time. I constantly get comments on them, and I owe it to her.

They have market fair prices here, and you will not find a better deal. There are no...

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Barkley Opticians

North York, ON

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By: ERIKA00

also i forgot to mention that one time i sat on my oakley sunglasses and they fixed them free of charge, and they look brand new.
my juicy sunglasses had a piece fall off and they sent them in for me and got them replaced as well, and gave me a new case!

By: ERIN23

Wow they sound amazing there! I always recommend getting glasses from smaller places as they are always nice and fair. Lenscrafters is such a rip off!

A tanning salon that really works!

There is nothing worse than going to a tanning salon that doesn't seem to tan!
Tan 7 actually works, is quick and affordable.
The staff are occasionally on the phone when you go in, but otherwise they are pretty helpful when it comes down to recommending how long to go in for, and which bed.
Most of the time they remember what you like to go in for, and recognize your face.
There is never really a long wait, except maybe around prom season or something like that.
I see them frequently cleaning the beds, so I assume they're fairly clean.
The main negative is that sometimes there is a sign on the door saying "Will be back in ___ minutes", but I suppose that is necessary when only one person is ever working.

By: erika00

Tan 7

Richmond Hill, ON

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By: ERIN23

The place I used to go never actually tanned me and I know it's because they never changed their bulbs so I've been looking for a new place. Tan 7 sounds great I think I'll go there today!

By: ERIN23

The place I used to go never actually tanned me and I know it's because they never changed their bulbs so I've been looking for a new place. Tan 7 sounds great I think I'll go there today!

Only Suitable For The 30+ Crowd

Luba Mera Spa is a clean, nice looking facility, which is located right near McMaster University.
With that in mind, one would assume that they would cater to the 18-25 year old demographic. They definitely have not done this.

The prices are average for a spa of this type, but they are not appropriate for the people who would be coming here.
A basic manicure is $26 plus tax and tip. They increase in price, going up to $53. They have a nice range of procedures available, including massages (which I am told are nice).

My problem with the facility is the over attitude of the staff. When I went to get my manicure they seemed surprised that my friend and I, who are both 19, had come in. The manicurists seemed to have nothing to say to us, and basically sat in silence. It was pretty relaxing though. The available colours were only neutral browns and pinks, nothing overly exciting.

My friend went there to get a wax of a personal nature. It cost her...

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Luba Mera Spa

Hamilton, ON

Going down the tubes.

I originally started to go to Static when I was 12 years old and I had my hair and makeup done for my bat mitzvah. At the time they did a wonderful job and I returned there for many more haircuts that often were perfect. I did, in fact, get my best hair cut in my life there when I was 15.

However, two horror stories have made me never go there again.
Besides being slightly pricey ($60 plus tax and tip for a cut and style), the treatment I received from my hairdresser (Ali) was horrible.

The first occasion was when I was 17 and decided to get my hair cut in the fashionable trend of the straight across bangs. Ali refused to part my hair in the side (which is the only way I wear it), but would only part it in the middle. After cutting my hair in an unflattering style, I told him I didn't like it. He told me I'd get used to it. It was the first and only time I've ever cried over a hair cut. I still was made to pay.

The second harrowing...

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Static Studio

Thornhill, ON

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By: JENNIFER

It's awful when they won't give you what you want!

By: ERIN23

Hmm i'm going to have to agree and disagree on this one. I've never noticed the sexual comments but one thing that REALLY bothers me is when I come in holding a cup of coffee and that guy there asks me if I want something to drink. CLEARLY I already have a drink! I go there for eyebrow waxing (done by Ali's wife...both who own Static) and I love her and she has never messed up my eyebrows once and I've gone to her since I was 12. I'm going to agree with your Ali comments though. I went to him for prom as well and just as he started my hair he had a panic attack and left. I was stranded an hour before prom with a wet mess of hair. After a while like 10 other hairdressers came over and did my hair so it all ended up ok. Also it pricey but not TOO bad. I still continue to go there like every week and I would definitely recommend Annie (Houri) the owner who does waxing/make-up/nails.

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Pricey, but worth it.

Last April I went to Bymark with a friend to celebrate my birthday. It is located in the TD centre, so it is easy to access through the PATHWAY system that is attached to the subway.

The ambiance was lovely. It was very sleek and modern, without being pretentious. It was mostly lit by candle light.

Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable, and was able to advise us on certain wines, which ended up being good choices.

For our appetizer we shared the pan seared fois gras ($25.95). It looked to be a small portion, but was more than enough for two. It was probably one of the most delicious things I have ever eaten. Crispy and sweet as well as salty, and tender. It was absolutely wonderful.

For our entrees we ordered the 8 oz. Bymark Burger with porcini mushrooms, brie, pancetta and onion rings ($36.95) and the seared day boat scallops with dungeness crab ravioli ($39.95). The burger was moist and flavourful, and extremely filling. The onion...

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Bymark

Toronto, ON

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By: ERIN23

Oh my...all this food sounds so delicious! I definitely will try this out for my next special occasion...hopefully someone else will be treating though..it's expensive!!

By: JENNIFER

ohh! the food sounds delish!

Good, not amazing.

Last weekend I went to Trevor Kitchen and Bar to eat dinner before going out to a show.
We made reservations for 6pm and were taken right away. The ambiance was nice and dim. I thought there could have been a bit more light as it was hard to read the menus.

The tables were also very close together, which was a bit awkward when you could completely overhear the next tables conversation.

Our server was friendly at first, but a bit slow. She also didn't seem very knowledgeable. The owner and executive chef, Trevor Wilkinson also came out to talk to the table next to us, but didn't even bother to ask us if we were enjoying our meal or anything like that, which I thought was rude.

For our appetizers we got the ahi tuna tartare ($15) and the soup of the day, which was butternut squash with beet mascarpone ($12?). Both were wonderful. I liked the soup better, and my boyfriend like the tuna better. Our server did not ask us how we were enjoying our...

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Trevor Kitchen and Bar

Toronto, ON

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By: ERIN23

This doesn't sound like a great place. I don't understand when waiters don't even try at their jobs, don't they want tips??

By: JENNIFER

Nothing worse than a bad glass of wine.. I would have sent it back!