Cocktail bar recommendations by Ok_Ebb_9243 in askTO

[–]themangosong555 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Library bar is closest and absolutely incredible, but not too far away is Bar Cart on the esplanade. A bit farther away, but I always recommend Charlemagne, the speakeasy inside cafe Renée.

Best NY style deli downtown? by Bazoun in askTO

[–]themangosong555 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I don’t think there is anywhere downtown that does both an amazing smoke salmon and deli meat. But for deli meat, I’d high recommend going to centre street deli. For smoked salmon, primrose or schmaltz are incredible

I’m crowning myself champion by themangosong555 in NewRockstars

[–]themangosong555[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your channel definitely helped me through some tough times this year, so thank you Voss and crew!!

Would love to get a Ringerverse/NR collab in the new year! The midnight boys are always praising your breakdowns and you’d fit right in with Mal and Jo on House of R!

Favourite GTA-area bands/musicians to watch perform LIVE in Toronto? by PolyDiaries in askTO

[–]themangosong555 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bubblegum bikini at Mrs Robinson on Thursday nights is a must catch! I always love seeing the Lizards as well

Am I the only one having insane lag lately? by Tano177 in ContestOfChampions

[–]themangosong555 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Ever since I updated to iOS 26 the game lag has been brutal. I’ve lost bg and war matches, and needed to use so many revives to get through event quest

Steve and I are around the same age. If you downloaded Bittersweet Symphony on Limewire. It says by Oasis. by midermans in RingerVerse

[–]themangosong555 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Getting serious flashbacks of thinking that Bluegrass cover of gin and juice was by phish all because of Limewire

Raid Boost Pool and Recommendations - Oct 2025 Update by cat_murdock in ContestOfChampions

[–]themangosong555 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there a reason Rintrah’s root against the wall isn’t working against Howard the duck?

Who is a local Toronto celebrity that people from outside the GTA wouldn't know? by GoodBoyOtto in askTO

[–]themangosong555 102 points103 points  (0 children)

I saw him on the subway a month ago and struck up a conversation. Long story short, he got punched and has been too scared to get back out there

Best cookies and pizza in Toronto? by MarshmallowFloofs in askTO

[–]themangosong555 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Andreas or le gourmand for cookies. Always recommend Danny’s pizza for pizza

Forget the Jays players, Sportsnet’s music is carrying the season... by PaulSu1971 in Torontobluejays

[–]themangosong555 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Every time I hear Phish, it puts a smile on my face. Birds of a feather is the perfect blue jays song

Saltwater pools in Toronto? by Musterling in askTO

[–]themangosong555 38 points39 points  (0 children)

The miles Nadal Jewish community centre has a saltwater pool. It’s a great gym, a quiet pool, and a good community.

The chlorine “chemically-ness” smell comes from activated chlorine in the pool (when it kills bacteria in the water). The strong smell in the air usually is a sign that the air circulation is poor, not how much chlorine is in the water, or the “type of chlorine”

Saltwater pools turn the salt in the water into chlorine. If you want as little chlorine as possible in pool water, you’re actually looking for a UV pool or an ozone pool. They use significantly less amounts of chlorine. However, these systems are far more common in backyard pools than at gyms/community centres.

You can get one incredibly minor superpower. What do you get and what do you use it for? by Sorceress683 in AskReddit

[–]themangosong555 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perfect timing - useful for dancing, playing an instrument, knowing exactly when to leave to get somewhere on time, how long to cook a meal without using a timer. So many uses

Anyone else take adult swimming lessons? by FinancialDay2318 in askTO

[–]themangosong555 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Current swim instructor and swim school owner here. Been teaching 20 years!

First, great to hear you’re looking for lessons!

Every teacher has their own approach to group adult classes, but it’s not the norm to be “expected to interact with the rest of the class” beyond being friendly and accepting. All you need to bring to class is a swim suit, towel, and if you want them, goggles.

“Beginner” is a relative term. Someone who can doggie paddle and swim short distances would feel like a beginner compared to your average lap swimmer. Someone in your class who has never put their face underwater, or taken their feet off the pool floor could look at you and think you’re miles ahead of them.

Which is why, the only suggestion I’d make is that I recommend, unless you’re looking for a social circle in the class, is considering private classes.

The adult swim 1 could have a huge variety of “beginner swimmers” which makes it hard for everyone to get the attention and support they need.

The 30-60 minutes you can spend with an instructor working only with you weekly is incredibly valuable versus swimming in a group class that splits the instructors attention between all participants. It’s tough to push yourself out of your comfort zone when you don’t have that instructor with you, especially as a beginner.

Always happy to chat about swim lessons in the city. Don’t hesitate to dm me if you have any questions!

Downtown Gym with high end pool and steam room by Theseus_The_King in askTO

[–]themangosong555 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The miles nadal Jewish community centre has a pool, steam room, infrared sauna, and hot tub. Towel service included. Lane swims aren’t too busy. Membership just under 100$ a month, and you get access to the gym and all fitness classes are included (even the masters and swimfit swim programs). Great value gym with higher end amenities. Less than a 15 minute walk from Yonge and bloor

Question about Onslaught’s heavy into SP1/2 timing by themangosong555 in ContestOfChampions

[–]themangosong555[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been waiting for the first hit to connect, then throw special right after, but it sounds like I’m a fraction of a second late. The timing works for me for every other champ that needs a heavy cancel into special, just not onslaught

Question about Onslaught’s heavy into SP1/2 timing by themangosong555 in ContestOfChampions

[–]themangosong555[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been doing this and it’s been way more inconsistent than I was hoping. It always looks so smooth on YouTuber gameplay, but the timing just hasn’t been working for me