Best shoe stores for ladies' walking shoes and ladies' boots?

I'm mostly interested in Canadian-made or European-made shoes and boots.

I'm less interested in Simon's and chain stores, and more interested in independent shops.

Thanks for your thoughts.

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u/superbprimrose — 12 days ago

What is happening Oct 20-23, 2026? Why are most hotel rooms booked those 3 nights?

Hi, is it a conference or a concert causing most hotel rooms to be booked Oct 20th-23rd?

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u/superbprimrose — 18 days ago

Mabel's on College St in Toronto, large $14.99 bag

A large lemon tart, mac and cheese (aka Dinner Tonight), 2 pretzels, 2 danishes, a muffin, a savoury scone and a loaf of bread. Very happy with this surprise bag.

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u/superbprimrose — 2 months ago

OMG Café and Tapas on Dovercourt in Toronto, $6.99 plus tax

2 chocolate almond croissants, a custard tart, an almond tart, some Brazilian candy. I'm happy with the contents. I already was a customer of this café and tapas bar.

u/superbprimrose — 2 months ago

ISO: South American Varieties of Seed Potatoes in Ontario, planning for next year

Has anyone seen South American varieties of seed potatoes available at garden centres in Ontario, or sold online through Ontario garden centres?

I'd be buying them in the spring, for next year.

I've found many types of Canadian, American, and European seed potatoes sold at garden centres in Toronto and southwestern Ontario. Many have been Florissa brand.

I can't remember seeing any South American types.

I realize seed potatoes are highly regulated. It's possible there are none being sold in Ontario.

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u/superbprimrose — 2 months ago

In search of a nice somewhat upscale Saturday brunch or lunch, and schnitzel

I had mentioned checking out Vincenzo's to a friend who will visit Waterloo and the St Jacobs Farmers' Market.

I am not a fan of the restaurants in St Jacobs, and I'm out of the loop re: lunch and brunch in Waterloo since I don't visit often.

Thanks for any ideas.

I mentioned Seven Shores to my friend. I don't like the food at Solé that much. I haven't had lunch at Solé. I have eaten dinner there 3 times.

I like Bhima's. I'm not sure it's open at lunch and it probably isn't what my friend is seeking out for a Saturday lunch or brunch.

Are there any other good schnitzel options in Waterloo Region, in addition to Metro and Veslo in Kitchener?

For schnitzel, do you prefer Metro or Veslo more?

Are there any other restaurants, not restaurants run at Clubs like the Concordia Club or the Schwaben Club, serving German food in Waterloo Region these days?

Thanks for any tips.

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u/superbprimrose — 2 months ago

Mabel's, College St location, $9.99 Medium Sweet+Savoury Bag

9 bagels, 3 scones, 1 almond danish, and a loaf of bread for $9.99 before tax. I haven't tried any of it yet. Generous. It looks like some things will need to be toasted.

u/superbprimrose — 2 months ago

Best Sunday Roast? Best Yorkshire Pudding?

Which Sunday Roast and Yorkshire Pudding do you like the most?

I've tried the Oxley. Wondering about the other options. TIA

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u/superbprimrose — 2 months ago

AD Café, Sweet +Savoury Bag, Davenport West of Ossington, TO

AD Café is an upscale Italian café that offers sweet baked goods bags, savoury bags, pizza slice bags, and a sweet and savoury bag.

My $5.99 before tax sweet and savoury bag included a good tuna and arugula sandwich and an almond croissant. Everything was fresh at 6 pm, not day old.

It's not a massive amount of food, for people looking for a lot to eat.

It was a nice sandwich.

It's very good quality food. The pizza is small squares, flat crust. I tried a full price square of mushroom pizza which cost 7 bucks.

I bought a square pf

I will be back.

u/superbprimrose — 3 months ago

Favourite coffee shops on Danforth between Coxwell and Main

Which coffee shops do you like most?

I would prefer a coffee shop that has a few seats outside, or a bench outside, since my friend is bringing her dog.

Thanks for your recs.

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u/superbprimrose — 3 months ago

Greek Frappe / Greek Iced Coffee made with Greek Nescafé

521, Athens Pastries, and some Scarborough and Danforth Greek restaurants make good Greek Frappes.

I wasn't impressed with the Greek Frappes made at Agora, Kafe Daki, or Filosophy.

I have not tried the Greek frappes at the coffee shops on Pape that serve them, including El Greco, Goat Coffee Co., Cafe Serano and Phyllo Café. Which of these do you like?

Where else would you recommend in Toronto?

Thanks for any suggestions.

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u/superbprimrose — 3 months ago
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Re: biohazard cleaning company for a wild animal-related clean-up

My friend has a rain barrel, filled with filthy water, after he found a dead raccoon inside the rain barrel.

Does anyone know of a cleaning company that can handle this? I'm not sure if some cleaning companies specialize in this, that would be separate from the cleaning companies that clean up crime scenes and sites where people have passed away.

My friend cannot empty the rain barrel himself.

Another company removed the dead raccoon already.

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u/superbprimrose — 4 months ago

Dealing with theft

Last fall, right as my pears were almost ripe to pick, someone picked every single pear off my tree in the middle of the night.

This week, I discovered someone dug up an entire rhubarb plant, after picking about half the rhubarb growing in my rhubarb patch. That plant that was bigger than what a garden centre sells for $25, and it had been grown from a plant that was given to me by an elderly neighbour who passed away.

I have looked at No Trespassing signs online. I'm guessing most garden thieves ignore them anyhow.

How do you deal with thieves?

Should I post reminder that it's private property, and that I'm the one putting the time, effort and money into to maintaining the garden?

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u/superbprimrose — 4 months ago

Best Shish Tawook in a Saj/ Pita / Laffa east of Roncy and west of the Don River?

Which Shish Tawook in a Saj / Laffa/ Pita do you like best?

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u/superbprimrose — 4 months ago

Brunch or Lunch near the 401, near Milton, Puslinch, or Campbellford

What is a good place to stop for brunch or lunch? Thanks for any recs.

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u/superbprimrose — 4 months ago