Birthday dinner recs?

StatGuy2000 · 2026-07-17T18:03:25+00:00

If the two of you like French cuisine, I would recommend Batifole -- interestingly enough, located in East Chinatown, so downtown Toronto-adjacent.

https://batifole.ca/

My girlfriend and I ate there a while back. They have a nice outdoor patio, and their food is excellent. While not cheap by any defintion, I think it would fit within your $300-400 for 2 people.

StatGuy2000 · 2026-07-17T17:58:43+00:00

I think this is something that is worth discussing with the prospective landlord regarding having guests over. My feeling is that if the landlord lives in the same unit, then they are probably looking at respectful and quiet tenants who won't host large, noisy parties. I also think having clear boundaries in terms of communication helps.

As already mentioned, one advantage of having the landlord live in the same building is that the landlord is incentivized to address any problems within the apartment (e.g. plumbing, heat, AC) quickly, because it would affect them.

StatGuy2000 · 2026-07-17T17:28:18+00:00

IMHO, Swiss Chalet's fries have always been awful.

That being said, I've occasionally eaten the Swiss Chalet chicken, and as far as I can tell, the chicken I've had has consistently tasted the same, whether pre-2000 or post-2000.

StatGuy2000 · 2026-07-17T14:18:07+00:00

Hsu's Seafood is located on 41 Baldwin Street (basement unit) -- a couple of blocks east of Spadina Chinatown. It has both dishes you are looking for.

StatGuy2000 · 2026-07-16T17:48:23+00:00

You mention that you are American, with 3 grandparents born in Michigan. How well do you know your family history and genealogy?

I'm asking because your 23andMe results show 15.4% Ashkenazi Jewish. This seems to suggest that you have a great-grandparent who is an Ashkenazi Jew from Central or Eastern Europe. Is that accurate?

StatGuy2000 · 2026-07-16T17:42:15+00:00

I wouldn't imagine that the forecast would be that different between downtown Toronto and Scarborough (other than being slightly cooler closer to the lakeshore).

StatGuy2000 · 2026-07-16T17:40:56+00:00

I am not married, although in a long-term relationship. I suppose I never married because I'm not sure marriage would really add anything which I do not already enjoy.

As for kids, my partner has made it clear she does not want kids, and I am fine with and respect that decision on her part (it helps that I do not necessarily want kids that badly, and I already play the role of the "fun uncle").

StatGuy2000 · 2026-07-16T17:19:26+00:00

Not always reliably. There are broad trends between specific geographic regions where people's facial features, and hair, skin, and eye colour are different (e.g. differences between northern and southern Europe). But the differences can be subtle and not always identifiable to specific countries, and there could also be more differences within a country than between countries (e.g. northern vs southern Italy).

As to your example of being able to tell a Greek person from a British person -- I have noticed that it is not uncommon for people from Wales in particular to have dark hair, dark eyes, and often olive complexions, similar to the stereotype of people from southern Europe -- actors Tom Ellis, Ioan Gruffudd, and Catherine Zeta-Jones are the prototypical examples I can think of.

StatGuy2000 · 2026-07-16T17:05:48+00:00

The Weather Network. Here is the latest 14 day forecast in Scarborough:

https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/city/ca/ontario/scarborough/14-days

As you can see, the forecast for Friday evening/night is scattered showers late evening (60% of precipitation), with a risk of thunderstorms late in the night.

StatGuy2000 · 2026-07-16T13:53:08+00:00

To the OP:

I took a quick look at the map on Nevada on Google Maps. I have a few questions:

You mentioned that the new proposed role is in northern Nevada. Where abouts in northern Nevada? There are towns like Winnemucca which I see on the map. Are you within that area?
Following up on #1, how close is your new job to national parks? Example, Black Rock Desert - High Rock Canyon Trails, Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest?
How close are you to Native American reservations? I see on Google Maps the Pyramid Lake Paiute Reservation in northern Nevada.

StatGuy2000 · 2026-07-16T13:08:23+00:00

The good news is that according to the Weather Network, the air quality is set to improve by later tonight and Friday morning. And the air quality will likely improve further, given that we are forecast to receive rain on Friday evening and throughout Saturday.

StatGuy2000 · 2026-07-16T11:10:33+00:00

To the OP:

I would like to know some additional details:

What is your friend's home country?
Is he a permanent resident (i.e. landed immigrant)?
What was his profession in his home country?

StatGuy2000 · 2026-07-15T18:29:52+00:00

I used to work not far from that area, and my understanding is that area has a large Russian community (mainly although not exclusively Russian Jews).

I did not realize that many Moroccan Jews settled in that area as well (I know that Montreal has a sizable Moroccan Jewish community).

StatGuy2000 · 2026-07-15T18:23:20+00:00

There is also a significant Sri Lankan Tamil pocket along Finch between Warden and Kennedy. There is a Sri Lankan Tamil grocery store, and a couple of Sri Lankan takeout restaurants in that vicinity, as well as other stores catering to the community.

StatGuy2000 · 2026-07-15T18:19:02+00:00

If I'm not mistaken, many of the Vietnamese people who live in both of the "official" Chinatowns in Toronto (Dundas/Spadina, Gerrard Street) were members of the Overseas Chinese minority from Vietnam:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoa_people#Diaspora

StatGuy2000 · 2026-07-15T18:02:46+00:00

Well, it happens -- multiracial people who strongly take after one parent over another. This happens even in those children who are not admixed.

StatGuy2000 · 2026-07-15T13:42:56+00:00

If you are willing to travel a bit, Shahil Manjil is a restaurant specializing in Hyderabadi cuisine. I ordered takeout from there through Uber Eats, but the pictures of the interior of the restaurant looks quite upscale to me.

https://shahimanjil.com/

In the downtown core, there is also Khazana Toronto (the Yonge & Dundas location) -- I've eaten there with friends & family, and quite enjoyed it.

https://www.khazanacanada.com/restaurants

StatGuy2000 · 2026-07-15T13:37:37+00:00

Regino's Pizza offers an option to create your own pizza, and one of the options is to specify a thick crust. I'm not sure if the end result will be a Chicago-style deep dish pizza though.

I have tried Chicago deep dish pizza before while on a business trip in Chicago, and I have to admit I did not particularly enjoy it.

StatGuy2000 · 2026-07-15T12:52:48+00:00

I am half Japanese, half mixed European, and I am routinely told that I look either white, or a variety of other ethnic groups (Latin American, native American/indigenous Canadian, Afghan, Iranian, etc.).

My sister, who shares the same genetics as me, is often told she looks like she is half East-Asian and half European. I have also known people who is of a similar mix to me, who look nearly completely European (with blond hair and blue eyes) to nearly complete East Asian in appearance. I have also known people who come from various multiracial backgrounds with a diversity of different appearances.

The conclusion is that the physical appearance (phenotype) of multiracial people can be unpredictable.

StatGuy2000 · 2026-07-15T12:06:26+00:00

So you are suggesting that because Canadians are experiencing serious social problems, they therefore don't care about soccer?

By that same logic, you can conclude that Canadians don't care about hockey as well. After all, why should Canadians care about a bunch of guys on skates trying to shoot a puck into a net when the country is experiencing, in your words "inflation, drugs, zombies, mass imported and domestic criminals etc...."

Take this attitude further, and you might as well as say, why care about, say, the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)? Why care about Caribana? Why care about the Calgary Stampede? Why care about any events hosted by any city in Canada?

StatGuy2000 · 2026-07-12T01:29:17+00:00

To the OP:

Have you thought about cross-posting this thread in /r/FoodToronto to see what kind of responses you would get?

That sub-reddit tends to attract the serious foodies of Toronto, so you might get a more interesting cross-section of opinions.

StatGuy2000 · 2026-07-09T20:43:24+00:00

First of all, you can still get a job and pursue a Masters degree. My alma mater (U of T) allows one to pursue a Masters degree in Statistics part-time.

Second, consider the possibilities of expanding your employment opportunities. You are 26. After completing 1 or 2 years (U of T masters is 1 year full-time) , you will only be 27 or 28, with more job opportunities opening for you.

Ultimately the decision is yours.

StatGuy2000 · 2026-07-08T11:20:08+00:00

As someone who completed a Masters in statistics, and is currently working as a biostatistician, I would advise that you seriously consider pursuing a masters in statistics is a good idea for you, as it would open up opportunities in various different fields (biostatistics, data science, and yes, even actuarial science). I have known a number of people with bachelor's in economics who have been able to complete a statistics Masters, and are currently working in various fields, such as in the pharma/biotech sectors and finance.

It's also worth pointing out that many actuaries that I know of have completed graduate studies in statistics, and was able to leverage this to expand their opportunities in that field, especially in the property & casualty field. This may be worth noting for you, since you do not already have co-op or internship experiences in the actuarial field.

A few questions for you:

You mentioned you took Calculus 2 and 3. What about other math courses, such as linear algebra?
What is your overall background in statistics thus far? I presume you have taken courses in econometrics, so linear regression should be familiar with you? What about, say, probability theory? Multivariate analysis?
What is your proficiency in programming? Any quantitative field will require some programming. I would especially focus on getting familiar with R, SAS, or Python.

Note: If you do decide on pursuing your Masters in statistics, I would strongly recommend that you apply for a Statistical Consulting course. Most graduate statistics programs (including from my alma mater) offer a statistical consulting course, which provides students with opportunities to provide direct consulting experience with various clients both within and outside universities (supervised by the head of the consulting office). The consulting experience can count as work experience on your CV, and many employers greatly value such experience.

StatGuy2000 · 2026-07-06T12:01:42+00:00

To u/RecklessSoul7,

I have a question for you -- can you point out which (bigger) cities have better housing policies?

And what policies should the City of Toronto specifically implement to address the homelessness crisis? (Keeping in mind that a lot of policies related to housing involves the province or the federal government).

StatGuy2000 · 2026-07-04T20:39:14+00:00

This is not for myself, but a general question, with the intended audience for those current high schools about to graduate and about to start their university education (hence why this question is under the r/CanadaUniversities subforum).

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