The Boundaries:
Scarborough: Victoria Park to the west, Steeles to the north, Lake Ontario to the south, and Pickering & Scarborough townline/Rouge River/Port Union.
Northwest: Victoria Park to Markham; Steeles to Highway 401
Northeast: Markham to Rouge River; Steeles to Highway 401
Southwest: Victoria Park to Markham; Highway 401 to Eglinton Southeast: Markham to Port Union; Highway 401 to Lake Ontario
Supersouth: Victoria Park to Markham; Eglinton to Lake Ontario
GSA: Greater Scarborough Area
So, what are you looking for?
FOOD
o "Western"
o Caribbean
o Chinese
o Hakka
o Indian
o Japanese
o Korean
o Thai
PARKS
Western:
SW Cafe Mirage(x2) at Kennedy and Highway 401 in Kennedy Commons
o As excellent date and dessert place, Cafe Mirage is good for a nice lunch or a latenight meal.
o *** / ****
SW Coffee Culture at Markham and Ellesmere
o A chill coffee shop with lots of seating and nice pressed sandwiches.
o *** and a half / ****
NW Cora Breakfast & Lunch at McCowan and Milner
o I love breakfast, what can I say?
o *** and a half / ****
NW Markham Station at Markham and Sheppard
o A greasy sort of 24-hour breakfast/simple food place.
o *** and a half / ****
NW Remezzo Italian Bistro at Warden and Sheppard
o As a fine dining experience, Remezzo isn't up to par. But as a restaurant in Scarborough it's excellent--good food, good prices, good atmosphere, & complimentary bread.
o *** / ****
SW St Louis Bar & Grill at McCowan and Town Centre Court
o An inventive bar with lots of seating. Fairly good food at fairly good prices.
o *** / ****
SW Wild Wing at Kennedy and Highway 401 in Kennedy Commons
o Not the best service. Good wings with excellent flavours, but nothing much else.
o 0 / **** for a vegetarian and ** and a half / **** for meat-eaters
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Caribbean:
NE Roti & Pelau at Lapsley and Sheppard
o I don't know much about roti and pelau, but I find this place excellent! Limited seating; more of a take-out place.
o **** / ****
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Chinese:
NW Best Friends Chinese Seafood Restaurant at Sheppard and McCowan-ish (Now is operated under a different name.)
o Just a regular dim sum serving restaurant. No carts, good food, and cheap.
o *** / ****
o Dining Ease for Non-Chinese Speakers = Mediocre
NW Go for Tea at Midland and McNicoll
o A dimly-lit, romantic large establishment that serves all sorts of drinks (bubble tea, slushies, etc) and snacks (noodles, toast, etc). It's a tad pricey, though.
o *** / ****
o Dining Ease for Non-Chinese Speakers = Easy
GSA Graceful Vegetarian Restaurant at Kennedy and Steeles
o A lovely, but pricey, restaurant that is chock full of mock meat and vegetarian/vegan dishes.
o **** / ****
o Dining Ease for Non-Chinese Speakers = Easy
NW Mongolian Hot Pot at Midland and Finch
o You select your ingredients buffet-style. Expensive but very tasty!
o *** / ****
o Dining Ease for Non-Chinese Speakers = Manageable
NW The Royal Chinese Restaurant at Birchmount and Sheppard
o A busy, nicer Chinese restaurant with some really enticing dishes.
o *** / ****
o Dining Ease for Non-Chinese Speakers = Mediocre
NW Star Walk Buffet at Midland and Steeles
o A good buffet with lots of choice and "authentic" Chinese dishes. The food isn't excellent, though.
o ** and a half / ****
o Dining Ease for Non-Chinese Speakers = Easy
NW Szechuan Legend at Midland and Finch
o "Authentic" Szechuan/Sichuan cuisine. I love the food here!
o **** / ****
o Dining Ease for Non-Chinese Speakers = Difficult
NW Very Fair at Kennedy and Sheppard
o My favourite dim sum place. It has a mix of carts and menus.
o *** and a half / ****
o Dining Ease for Non-Chinese Speakers = Manageable
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Hakka:
SW China Cottage at Pharmacy and Ellesmere
o Fresh ingredients but the food needs more flavour and spice. It has a nice classy atmosphere and it also serves Thai food.
o *** / ****
SW Federick Restaurant at Bellamy and Ellesmere
o Though Federick's is the original Hakka restaurant in Scarborough, the food is kind of bland.
o ** and a half / ****
SE Lucky Chinese Restaurant at Scarborough Golf Club and Lawrence
o My Hakka favourite! Spicy, greasy, giant portions, excellent price.
o *** and a half / ****
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Indian:
NE Samosa King (Embassy Restaurant) at Middlefield and Finch
o A beautiful, delicious array of Indian treats, snacks and dishes. I want to go back!
o *** / ****
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Japanese: http://clara-jean.blogspot.com/2010/07/ten-ichi-teppanyaki-restaurant.html
NW Le Cafe Michi at Pharmacy and Sheppard
o A cozy and fresh Japanese restaurant. Authentic food and delicious desserts!
o **** / ****
NW Nikada Sushi Robata at Middlefield and Finch
o This place is closed.
o *** / ****
NW Ten-Ichi Japanese Restaurant at McCowan and Sheppard
o An expensive AYCE sushi and teppanyaki place. Excellent food and a classy atmosphere.
o *** / **** (The Scarborough in me gave it a low score because it's pricey.)
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Korean:
NW Seoul Korean BBQ at Midland and Finch
o Fairly good! Would recommend broadening the menu, though, from a vegetarian point of view.
o ** and a half / ****
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Parks will be rated according to my own scale called the ScarPark Scale.
10 = Rugged park.
5 = Good for trails and picnics.
1 = Paved and grassy.
In which region are you looking for a park?
o Northwest
o Northeast
o Southwest
o Southeast
o Super South
o Greater Scarborough Area
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Northwest:
Milliken Park at McCowan and Steeles
o Posts:
>>Milliken Park in May, 2011
o Points of Interest = A pond; a fountain; hills; grassy field; picnic tables; a playground; wooded area with trails.
o Interesting Fact = There is no kite-flying allowed in this park.
o 5 / 10 on the ScarPark Scale
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Northeast:
Rouge Park at the eastern border of Scarborough. There are various points of entry.
o Posts:
>> Mother's Day Trilliums in May, 2011
>> Spotted: A Deer in Rouge Park in April, 2011
>> A Snowy Day in Rouge Park in January, 2011
>> And Then the Mosquitoes Chased Us Away in July, 2010
o Points of Interest = Creeks; wetlands; railroad tracks; forests; dirt paths; valleys and ravines; grassy fields; bluffs.
o Interesting Fact = It's becoming a national park.
o 9.5 / 10 on the ScarPark Scale
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Southwest:
I haven't visited any parks in this region. Do you any suggestions?
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Southeast:
Morningside Park at Morningside and Ellesmere
o Posts:
>> Morningside Park on a Wednesday Afternoon in March, 2011
o Points of Interest = Morningside Creek; paved paths good for biking; wooded ravines and hills; grassy field; a playground.
o 6.5 / 10 on the ScarPark Scale
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Super South:
Bluffer's Park
>> Ducks at the Scarborough Bluffs in December, 2010
>> From Ashbridges Bay to the Scarborough Bluffs in June, 2010
>> A Nice Day for the Beach in May, 2010
o Points of Interest = Bluffs; beach; rocks; picnic tables; restaurants.
o 7 / 10 on the ScarPark Scale
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Greater Scarborough Area:
Alex Robertson Park in Pickering
Posts:
>> Pickering Nuclear Generating Station
o Points of Interest = A grassy field; paved paths; boardwalk; a big hill; a windmill; Aboriginal statues; benches.
o 3 / 10 on the ScarPark Scale
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