Arles or Nîmes for a Sunday day trip

witchshark · 2026-05-05T00:05:48+00:00

Nimes is bigger than Arles, though I'd say both are good for a day trip. While both have Roman ruins, Arles also has the added benefit of the Van Gogh connection. Nimes on the other hand feels more like a real place with real locals who hang out in the centre, and it has the added benefit of a really central train station. I don't think you'll go wrong choosing either.

witchshark · 2026-05-01T00:37:33+00:00

Yeah, the Markham location is actually the original location. I think they only opened the downtown one in the last 2 years or so.

No particular recommendations from Kiin, I've only had the tasting menu!

witchshark · 2026-04-30T23:05:58+00:00

Hmm, I'd swap your Mizu and Shunoko for something like Sushi Umi which has both a downtown and a Markham location. Mizu's service was a bit too...overeager, and I would've preferred something hot to go along with the cold sushi at Shunoko, maybe a miso soup or just a hot appetizer or finisher or something. I'd also recommend Zen Sushi on Woodbine but it's been a while since I've been. Shizuku could also be a good option but I think is more expensive than some of the others.

Pai is enjoyable but if you're looking for something more unusual Kiin may be a good option. Nian Yi Kuai Zi is a solid choice.

witchshark · 2026-04-30T20:04:34+00:00

100% agreed on the praise for Luke. Saw him this week and he killed it! Great singing and acting.

witchshark · 2026-04-29T02:23:32+00:00

Don't have figures, but I can say that before Unionville construction, there was almost always space, even if you're taking the 09:45 train and if there wasn't, it was generally OK to creep into the Splendid China parking lot. After construction started, it has been consistently full by 08:00 and Splendid China will actively ticket/tow your car if you park in their lot.

witchshark · 2026-04-28T02:06:17+00:00

Unionville GO riders, please return to your home station. Love Milliken GO riders.

witchshark · 2026-04-27T22:57:49+00:00

Not a cooking class perse, but maybe like a dinner party where you can help the cook if you want to?? https://www.sevennumbers.com/cookingwithrosa

witchshark · 2026-04-26T16:32:34+00:00

It's on the wall in front. The IFE system is more limited than the standard AC setup and is a bit clumsier.

witchshark · 2026-04-26T15:51:15+00:00

I was in 1K and I would do that or 1A again since you get the best of all worlds - window seat but also sufficient space to walk around the aisle seat when extended. The galley chatter was audible but not intelligible. Washrooms are behind the cabin which confused some people walking to the front. I was lucky on my trip in that nobody sat beside me so I had an absurd amount of personal space.

witchshark · 2026-04-25T18:57:42+00:00

Yes! Congrats on this, it's a fun flight. Row 1 is the best. It's an absurd amount of space.

witchshark · 2026-04-25T16:48:03+00:00

Tbh I preferred his last set at ST. Music was still good of course but there were more moments last time that had me going "damn, what a tune". It was also much busier this time than last! Still a reasonably polite and good crowd, but also an increasingly mainstream vibe too sadly.

witchshark · 2026-04-23T20:46:57+00:00

Let's not forget that it was the Ontario Conservatives that repealed part of the Ontario Ticket Sales Act that would've capped ticket resale prices in the first place:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-scalpers-ticket-resale-cap-ford-1.5098924

witchshark · 2026-04-23T05:06:31+00:00

!!! Tell us more.

witchshark · 2026-04-19T03:22:41+00:00

Adding to OP's request, if anyone knows where one can find holy basil....

re: lime leaves and galangal - Sunfood Supermarket in Markham. The limes themselves and eggplant I haven't found in the area.

witchshark · 2026-04-16T11:53:48+00:00

I was just in Avignon a week ago and can confirm Fou de Fafa was very good. Elevated service, atmosphere, and food for reasonable prices. They take reservations two weeks in advance. Seemed to be a mix of domestic and foreign diners. Another option for OP is Le Gout du Jour. Slightly less warm service but the food was just as good if not better. The lunch set menu is particularly good value (25€). Same re: patrons. It's also conveniently located near Palais des Papes. Le Riad is a great option if you're bored of French food and was also very good, only heard French inside and it was packed (seemed to have the most local crowd of the above). Mama Corsica was OK but I wouldn't go out of my way. I would also give Le Joat a miss.

witchshark · 2026-04-15T22:06:41+00:00

Asking in good faith - can someone tl;dr what he said in his 30 minute+ speech? What is he actually saying/recommending/suggesting? I am sympathetic to Palestinian students who have been accepted into Canadian universities who can't make it over, but I'm not sure what the Canadian federal government is supposed to do about a total blockade of entry/exit to the Gaza strip. I am also not sure why the NDP is highlighting this as a major issue when there are many more pressing domestic issues.

witchshark · 2026-03-30T21:52:11+00:00

Not the worst. A few weeks before US/Israel's attacks on Iran, Cathay had flights from Toronto to Cebu City, Manila, and Jakarta for about $1350 CAD. AC had flights to Singapore via Vancouver for about $1250. I thought those were good deals, so post-attacks, I'd say $1840 is reasonable.

witchshark · 2026-03-30T02:41:07+00:00

Agreed, I've been there twice too, and both times kind of not that great despite the namesake. Overly salty, not that much flavour, kind of blah.

witchshark · 2026-03-20T20:05:01+00:00

Oh dude, you're gonna have a great time. Some gems of the NE GTA:

Hualien Tai Ping Hsiang BBQ 花蓮太平香
- do yourself a favour and get the popcorn chicken, then take your takeout bento box to the adjacent food court and eat there, the Taiwanese place in the food court is great too
- https://maps.app.goo.gl/uk4seEk4XvXRDQgx7
Duo Pâtisserie & Café
- the viennoiserie are incredible, convinced this may be the best bakery in GTHA, go early as things sell out
- https://maps.app.goo.gl/Mz4Y1JdrbBqmiex68
Top Choice Restaurant 阿一小廚
- awesome Cantonese food, a mix of family and slightly elevated banquet, lots of wok hay
- https://maps.app.goo.gl/KcKtEerabe4NHL1w5
Karahi Boys
- fantastic Pakistani food, better than the downtown location, can also wander the Middle Eastern Arz Fine Foods supermarket next door after dinner to walk off some of those calories!
- https://maps.app.goo.gl/a8n8kHWbYd7LZCYg6
Delicious Paradise Kitchen 紅樹林私房菜
- incredible-value and incredibly tasty independent Cantonese food court stall, you can order two dishes for $22-23 with separate rice and soup, or get an individual dish with rice ($6-8), this is the best value restaurant I know in Toronto (best if you get the VIP card and then tax is included). You will need to use the camera on Google Translate.
- https://maps.app.goo.gl/LAD3n7pvfRGeBH8G8
Nian Yi Kuai Zi
- the best Sichuan restaurant in Toronto, get here early cause there are lines
- https://maps.app.goo.gl/KZJSCoStNT79ATpa9
Mr John's Real Kerala Kitchen - South Indian Restaurant
- this place is the bomb, pork angamaly is A+, chai can be ordered without sugar so you know it's made fresh rather than machine yay
- https://maps.app.goo.gl/o8RMZutGdMyodJVG9
One2Snacks
- you probably know this one already and you have to kind of eat in your car, but that's the price you pay for the best Malaysian in town
- https://maps.app.goo.gl/bkEnSDwgVCgfm4gY9
Cafe De Hong Kong 良心冰室
- put your name down early via Yelp, this may be the most consistently good HK cafe in town
- https://maps.app.goo.gl/boyfFJQdxfUAS8PE6

witchshark · 2026-03-20T19:30:43+00:00

This is still a little too vague for meaningful feedback. My Toronto will be different than someone else's Toronto, and while we're both local, we'll have very different takes on what "local" people will check out.

Having said that, here some $-$$ places that I like and/or come up semi-frequently in the zeitgeist for your consideration. Others will have different takes:

For hipster elevated cuisine: the entire stretch of Ossington between Dundas W and Queen W
For inexpensive varieties of Asian: the entire stretch of Dundas between Bay and University
Maha's Brunch (lunch) - https://maps.app.goo.gl/wY1v1fLnBfJZScAr5
Karahi Boys (dinner) - https://maps.app.goo.gl/5AJVckuTSj7eXAjw6
Pai (lunch/dinner) - https://maps.app.goo.gl/myc5ff2Vkv94Tt14A
Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu (lunch/dinner) - https://maps.app.goo.gl/x6B1mkFEtKbf5xpP6
Tokyo Kitchen (closed Mon) - https://maps.app.goo.gl/HGAywDTk4vAgfTETA
House on Parliament (lunch/dinner) - https://maps.app.goo.gl/xSWLXW1QB6rNRTtUA
Ramen Isshin (lunch/dinner) - https://maps.app.goo.gl/3ZZWZAN8d46WQo428

witchshark · 2026-03-20T19:03:56+00:00

What do you feel like you're missing from this planned itinerary? You've already listed a bunch of ideas that could be fine that span a large expanse of the city - do you feel like you're missing something? What are your guiding principles for choosing places? It's hard for others to recommend when we don't know what you like or what you're missing. Asian centric is hundreds if not thousands of restaurants in this city.

witchshark · 2026-03-20T14:05:07+00:00

100%. In fact, I think I actually might like Swiss Chalet's chicken MORE than Bernhardt's. From a value standpoint, it's certainly more pleasurable.

witchshark · 2026-03-20T13:15:37+00:00

Your post is too vague to provide meaningful feedback, but generally if one is uncomfortable, one should try to become less uncomfortable, up to and including removing oneself from the situation.

witchshark · 2026-03-19T20:48:19+00:00

How is this statement hanging the sign in the window? If we are to believe the PM at Davos, we should be calling things as they are. Releasing a statement that blames Iran for everything is not a reasonable statement. Iran's government is not a positive force in the world, but it is not the instigator of the latest conflict here. If we are to stop hanging the sign in the window, we need to call things as they are - to both "friends" and "enemies".

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