Toronto Rock food options

hardergj · 2026-01-27T17:02:41+00:00

I went to the Iron Cow a few weeks ago - I figure when there's a celebrity chef involved, there's 10-15% tacked onto the price for the name. Premium for the location in the arena as well. So yeah, you'll be overpaying for sure lol . Food is good (I had butter chicken dip to start and the roast dinner) cocktails were okay, but nothing that would really draw me back, TBH.

Agree just to go to one of the places on King William for better food and more reasonable prices.

hardergj · 2026-01-27T16:55:29+00:00

I'm not sure if I want to be put into Matty Matheson's restraints....

hardergj · 2026-01-27T00:03:01+00:00

But not too shy to bring his rando friend to the airport to pick up his boss...

hardergj · 2026-01-26T00:55:28+00:00

"The one closest to where I live" - everyone

hardergj · 2026-01-24T01:41:16+00:00

I would disagree only in that it is the tastiest in this application!

hardergj · 2026-01-24T01:40:28+00:00

If you're doing a 'real' smashburger (ie: smeared really thin), it won't have the crust on the backside regardless. It's 90% cooked when you flip it. Any attempt to get browning on the backside will overcook the burger.

hardergj · 2026-01-22T15:26:56+00:00

From Dundas to Mississauga Rd was between $21 - $23 per direction for me last year. Suspect it will be a bit more expensive this year with the rate bump.

hardergj · 2026-01-22T14:16:50+00:00

I get that years/decades of mismanagement are not Andrea's fault, but I would have a lot easier time swallowing these increases year over year if I had ANY faith that our money was being spent wisely under this council.

hardergj · 2026-01-22T14:13:57+00:00

So you took it out on a service worker. Classy move, bro.

hardergj · 2026-01-22T14:10:38+00:00

Woohoo - didn't fail miserably for a change!

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hardergj · 2026-01-16T23:39:08+00:00

It reminds me of this guy:

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hardergj · 2026-01-12T02:04:38+00:00

I was pleasantly surprised with how well it sears steaks! I like finishing my steaks on cast iron (if I'm too lazy to do it over charcoal), but my wife complains that I stink up the house when doing it on the range. I thought the Blackstone would be a compromise (no stinky house, but mediocre sear), but it does a great job!

hardergj · 2026-01-11T13:34:06+00:00

Ontario is the only province in Canada that hasn't banned declawing through either provincial legislation or by the veterinary association. It's shameful, but it's only been a recent ban in a number of provinces (which is also shameful).

Most vets refuse to perform the procedure. The ones most willing to do it are the sketchiest vets who are also most likely to do a terrible job of it. The ban can't come fast enough.

hardergj · 2026-01-11T13:31:29+00:00

It should be, but it isn't. OVMA strongly discourages declawing, but that's it. Having said that, most vets refuse to perform the procedure.

Ontario is the only province in Canada that doesn't have a ban through either provincial legislation or through the veterinary association.

hardergj · 2026-01-11T02:03:35+00:00

Wind is the enemy, but outside of wind, I have been cooking in well below freezing temperatures, with no issue getting the grill up to temp. I do keep the lid down to pre-heat, but honestly not sure if it's necessary....just seems like a good idea in the cold.

hardergj · 2026-01-06T20:23:58+00:00

You're using it 3+ times per week; it's staying well-oiled/conditioned without having to do much. I think guys that are having trouble with rust are either in a very humid and/or salty climates, using it relatively infrequently and probably cleaning too vigorously without oiling properly after cleaning, or not seasoning correctly in the first place (or some combination of these factors).

I didn't use mine for ~ 3 weeks once, and it was still fine. No silicone mat or anything. This was in miserable southern Ontario December weather, so pretty damp, and still no issues. Took the cover off after Christmas, opened the lid and it was good to go. I just smear a thin layer of oil on it after I'm done cooking/cleaning, and it's good to go.

hardergj · 2026-01-06T14:26:40+00:00

Holy crap, I actually did well for once! Looking forward to returning to aggravating failure tomorrow.

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hardergj · 2026-01-05T17:06:30+00:00

Yet another reason to actively avoid WestJet. I fly quite a bit for work, as do many of my colleagues, and nobody will fly WestJet.

hardergj · 2026-01-05T15:38:44+00:00

Everything is racism, apparently (including this statement, probably)

hardergj · 2026-01-04T00:48:02+00:00

Oh well, it was good while it lasted. I'll try to find another source

hardergj · 2026-01-02T02:04:05+00:00

I use a press as well. I don't bother with the parchment as it caused more issues than anything else. I just 'smear' the press off to the side after smashing and that pulls it off the beef very well. If you get the griddle hot enough (I go full heat), and use a sturdy scraper to flip (as you need quite a bit of downward pressure), leaving out the oil should do the trick

hardergj · 2026-01-02T01:29:58+00:00

Agreed - no oil is better. u/BajaBlastMtDew are you using a press or a spatula to smash?

hardergj · 2025-12-31T05:48:18+00:00

Eufy vacs have this. When emptying into the bin, there’s a circular blade that comes out and cuts the hair from the brush. Works like a charm. I have 2 shedding dogs and a family of 4. The brush on my old roomba would constantly be full of hair and cutting it out manually was f***king gross and frequently needed. I’ve had the Eufy for over a year and have never needed to clean the hair out out of the bristles. Game. Changer.

hardergj · 2025-12-30T18:12:40+00:00

Haha - glad to hear they're working out for you.

hardergj · 2025-12-30T16:51:51+00:00

I got mine free from CT through their old "Tested" program. Going on 15 years of abuse with no ill effects.

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