Chef Taro Akiyama’s shop more closely mirrors the reserved fish markets of Osaka than the frantic ones of Tokyo. Offering serenity while you shop, Taro’s sells Japanese groceries to make your own sashimi, maki, uramaki, and nigiri at home.
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If you’re hankering to carb load, try the Mac & Charlie, a franken-grilled cheese stuffed with mac and cheese. And if you must consume a vegetable of some kind, check out the deep-fried Brussels sprouts massaged with a balsamic-honey reduction. Open in Google Maps
Whether you forgot to make your lunch, didn’t have time or just hate doing it altogether, these are some places you can head for lunch that are both yummy and easy on the wallet.
For raucous and lovable celebrity chef Matty Matheson (you may have caught his turn on a little show called
Basil Box is a restaurant that serves Southeast Asian-inspired food in a modern, fast-casual setting. Their prices are affordable, ranging from $nove to $14. You can even create your own customized bowl with a variety of ingredients inspired by the region’s cuisine.
A post shared by The Wolff Girl (@erikawolfff) This popular eatery is a staple of Queen West and for good reason. The munchies are always tasty and the prices are right at just $5 for a classic grilled cheese, $4.
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If pitchers of sangria or margaritas are more your speed, indulge in one for $20; they will pair beautifully with their yuca fries and house-made tortilla chips.
Grocery shopping, or even just going out for a meal, can be a financial burden. This past summer, Statistics Canada reported that “prices for food purchased from stores” have increased at the fastest rate since August 1981, spiking at an increase of 10.8 per cent in August.
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And if those adventures happen to lead you to Toronto, you’re in for a treat! But, as you mull over the menu, you’re also likely contemplating the cost.
At its three locations in the city, the restaurant enchants with staples like fluffy ricotta served with rosemary-studded focaccia and finished with sunflower seeds and chile; paunchy octopus with downy tentacles that have been bathed in fermented garlic honey, served here with Japanese eggplant; and naturally leavened sourdough pizzas, such as the Sweet Hornet: a smoldering whirlwind of fior di latte, spicy soppressata, and black olives, all finished with hot honey. Open in Google Maps
They have discounts of up to 10% on select devices for students. Students can also get Office 365 for free, which will definitely come in handy during your university years.