Woodbine Mall, 500 Rexdale Blvd, Toronto, ON (2021)
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Nashville Restaurants
Nashville staples
Jimmy Kelly’s – Steakhouse near Ellison (it has a very Southern vibe, which might turn off some people - i.e. feels a bit like a plantation?)
Pancake Pantry on 21st – Too small for the crowds that go there
Loveless Café in Bellevue, near the trace – I think the food is overrated, but a staple for people visiting the Natchez Trace (tourists taking pictures at the sign)
Hot Chicken Places – Prince’s originated this (original location burned down), Bolton’s is very traditional, Hattie B’s popularized Nationwide, and many in the scene rate 400 degrees the best. Helen’s is more a mix of Nashville and Louisiana Hot Sauce, Pepperfire uses Cumin for a unique flavor, and Slow Burn is great if you are going over to Yazoo to try some of the beers from their funkatorium (they are 2 blocks away).
Arnold’s Country Kitchen in South Nashville – Quintessential meat and three (days only)
Farmer’s Market near Germantown – The restaurants have changed over the years, but there are always some unique places in here. Jamaica way has always been one of my faves in here.
Unique and/or Notable
Pfunky Griddle in Berry Hill – Cook your own pancakes (tables are griddles)
House of Cards – Magic themed restaurant. Also higher end, but show included (not as high end as Catbird)
Chauhan and Tansuo (upper Gulch) – Tansua does a Peking duck for 4 with 48 hours notice and has cooking classes (Maneet Chauhan teaches the classes, unless something has changed)
Mangia (not sure where now, but I have heard he moved over to Franklin road (check)) – A multi-hour, multi-course dinner and a “show” (the chef does interactive singing) – this is a lot of fun to take a group out to
Mafiaozos on 12 South – Get the Godfather booth for a group (6 if I remember) – Food is good, not out of this world, but the booth in the wall is an experience
Monells – Family style service (will seat with others when non-COVID) Germantown location best for food
Biscuit Love (Gulch or East Nashville) – Day only; kitschy breakfast
Cory’s Dog House near Centennial Park – Hot dog joint, nuff said?
Blue Moon Grill in the Rock Harbor Marina – Food is so so, but it is set up in the Marina (west side of town end of Robertson road left on Basswood)
Shipwreck Cove at the Nashville Boat Club (Percy Priest) also in a Marina
Higher end foodie
Rolf and Daughters in Germantown – Love sitting on the patio here and eating when the nights are more temperate
Etch in So Bro – I love the creations this chef run restaurant puts out; They have a happy hour, as well, to try a few of their items
Catbird Seat on Music Row (above Patterson House) – Feels like Iron Chef as the chefs cook in the middle of the seating area
Bastion in Chestnut Hill – Another place to try a tasting menu
Josephine on 12 South – High end menu (some items very unique) or tasting menu; a bit pricier than the 2 above
Husk in Rutledge Hill (near So Bro) – Southern Fine dining in a historic building
Folk in East Nashville - Great Italian in a nice spot (one of our best)
Burgers
Pharmacy in East Nashville – Some interesting choices and a bier garten out back
Gabby’s in Wedgewood – Ask about the “secret” menu; a bit pricier, but very good (he also treats his employees excellent)
Brown’s Diner on 21st – Greasy spoon/diner style
Rotiers on Elliston – Has been around forever
Burger Up (multiple locations) and Burger Republic – I think they are fine, but have friends in love with them
M.L. Rose – not my personal fave (good, just not awesome), but good beer selection, as well, so often where I end up with friends. All locations are nice to sit down with friends.
Steak As with most cities, we have the standard steakhouses, like Ruth's Chris,Del Frisco's, Flemings, and Morton's. I used to enjoy the Peddler on 2nd (CLOSED), but largely for their gimmicky way they would cut the steak at your table (charged by the ounce). There is still one in Gatlinburg, I think.
Kanye Prime in the Gulch - One of my favorite in the area.
Bourbon Steak in the Marriott downtown - Steak is great, but the real reason to go is to view the city at night from the top of the Marriott.
Sperry's in Belle Meade - This one is closer to where I live and my wife enjoys it.
Others that have been recommended (have not tried): Jack Ruby's, Oak Steakhouse, and the Standard.
Deli
51st Street Deli in the Nations (51st and Centennial) – Also good tacos (skip the fries, as they sit too long)
The Southern Engine Deli [North Gulch] – I think this is owned by the people that own the Southern restaurant
BBQ
Martin’s (various – my fave is down in Nolensville, the town)
Edley’s (various – all locations a bit loud due to décor)
Honeyfire in Bellevue – Rather plain in approach, counter service (order and they deliver). Owner Shane also big on bourbon, so one of the better bourbon selections in a very casual spot.
Jack's BBQ on Broad (downtown) - I have not been in years, but the comments suggest I should put this in. In general, I try to avoid downtown, esp. during the tourist season.
Cajun
Bros on Charlotte – was the most bayou down and dirty place in the area. CLOSED Bro retired recently
Papa Boudreux’s on Highway 7 (between the Trace and Columbia) – A long hike out there, but if you are going down the trace, exit on 7 and try this hole in the wall. Cash only, unless something has changed. It is in BFE, so plan ahead.
The Lost Cajun (Hendersonville and Mt. Juliet) – This one is a chain, but it is cajun without driving really far
All the rest are casual dining, like Voodoo Gumbo in Bellevue (too tame for my tastes), and J Gumbos (chain out of Louisville, arcade only now)
Irish
McNamaras in Donelson – Old Irish staple
The Lost Paddy on Spence Lane – One I recently found that has great Irish food (owner is Irish and likely in the place when you go)
Italian
Mama Mia’s – Experience more than the food. You can bring your own bottle (cork fee), but no wine or alcohol on premise. The experience is you will see the old Italians there that look like mafia
Coco’s in the Nations – Very casual in a “grocery store”
Café Nonna in Sylvan Heights – Very simple, but great food
Pizza
DeSanos (midtown only, Bellevue location kind of meh) – Fire oven pizza
Sky King (Kingston springs) – Even better fire oven. During the winter, sit at the bar and watch your pizza being made
Joey’s – Greasy NY style, but Joey was known as the pizza nazi (see a trend?) NOTE: Manny’s (Mall downtown) is Joey’s brothers. Manny’s daughter Dana owns a place down in Spring Hill (There is also Sal's which I had heard was a brother, so correcting here). Sal's, near Percy Priest, is also good pizza.
Five Points in East Nashville and on Charlotte – More modern NY style; great crust
Nicky’s Coal Fire in the Nations – Unique oven style pizza (next to Southern Grist brewery)
Pizza Perfect (Vandy and Bellevue) - Unique, as they use some middle eastern spices on some of the pizzas (Hunter's Choice comes to mind).
Mexican
Los Compadres (convenience store with a line in the back) – Very authentic tortas and tacos – you might be the only English speaker in the place as far as customers
Rosepepper Cantina in East Nashville (Eastland Ave) – Nice location and okay food, great margaritas (EDIT)
Tacos (to segregate from Mexican)
Mas Tacos Por Favor in East Nashville (across from Pharmacy) – Cash only, great tacos at a great price
Taco Mamacita – Neat location, great tacos
Carniceria Y Taqueria Don Juan on Nolensville Road – Almost a little stand of a place
Bar taco in 12 south – A chain, but flexible in how you build the tacos (great for picky people)
Ethiopian
Awash on Murfreesboro – No menu, as she cooks Ethiopian homestyle
I have heard Abyssianian on Thompson is also good, but have not tried it
EDIT: This area of town is more a lunch destination, as it is not our best area (Madison also has issues, as do places near public housing) Mongolian BBQ
Khan’s on 4th – Pretty straight forward. Pick your items, they cook it
Japanese
Black Dynasty in South Nashville – Only Ramen place I know. Used to do popups until they got this location (Have also heard Two Jack Ten is good)
Shabu Shabu Hot Pot and Grill on West End – I waited a long time for a Shabu Shabu place in Nashville
Sushi
Samurai on Elliston – I think they have excellent sushi
Ken’s Sushi – More about Ken, who worked in Green Hills years ago before opening his own place
Sam’s Sushi – in Acme Feed & Seed on 2nd. More the experience. We used to call Sam the sushi nazi
For higher end, I would go to Virago in the gulch
Thai
Siam Cuisine on White Bridge – Always one of my favorites
King Siam in Edgehill - Closer
I have also heard Thai Ni Yom in the L&L Market on Charlotte is good (open within the last year)
Smiling Elephant in the Waverly Area (8th south) - Added per user comment and good reviews
Korean
Korea House on Charlotte – Limited menu, but very authentic
Hai Woon Dai in Antioch (off I-24) – Also very authentic, but a hike for me
There are a few Korean BBQ places I have not tried, like Seoul Garden on Harding (used to have a great one on West End, but shut down years ago)
Vietnamese
Kien Giang on Charlotte – Cash only, great pho and bahn mi (VN Pho and Miss Saigon are also in this area of town – VN is more pick up IMO; Miss Saigon a bit more sit down)
Vinh Long on Murfreesboro – Also a good Pho spot, closes early
East Side Banh Mi in East Nashville – Focused on Banh Mi (thus the name?)
King Market on Haywood Lane (East 24) – Also some Laotian items
Chinese
Lucky Bamboo on Charlotte – Authentic Szechuan food
Greek
Sam’s Kabab Gyro in Bellevue – Large portions and a few of the employees entertain people
Chicago Style Gyros – Only the Harding Place location is great IMO
Middle Eastern
Epice in 12 South – Lebanese restaurant
House of Kabob on Thompson – Have not been since they moved and became more casual, however, so not sure if they dumbed down the menu (Persian)
Persi Kabob on Nolensville Road – Have not tried, but here they are excellence (very ethnic and casual - Persian)
Anatolia on White Bridge – traditional Turkish
Edessa Restaurant – Turkish and Kurdish food, very tasty
German – we are a hole (Bavarian Bier Garden in the Opryland mall is what most people say, but it is meh to me) French
Marche in Five Points – Bistro style (same owner as Margot) CLOSED
Margot in Five Points – A bit more upscale (same owner)
Miel on Charlotte – French inspired high end (well plated)
Once Apon a Time in France – Newer bistro, have not tried, but have heard good things
Other
Peachtree Drive In in Woodbine – Try the Lamb Dip (unassuming place)
Papuseria Lucy’s on Nolensville – Salvadoran restaurant (there is also Honduras restaurant on Murfreesboro, but not as good in my book)
Anitjitos on Donelson south of Airport – Venezualan casual restaurant
Back to Cuba Café on Harding near I-65 – Only authentic Cuban I know of in Nashville
I visited the Woodbine Mall in Toronto a few years ago, and didn't have my camera on me, so I didn't take any good photos. The few I took on my phone are bad, but will be linked below. The place is just unsettling, with a lot of empty storefronts, including one when I visited that just had empty cardboard boxes piled floor to ceiling. This is accentuated by things like mismatched carpeting and the weird Christian frescos on the ceilings. The real highlight, however, is the Amusement park. Inside the mall is a miniature amusement park, that has a combined fantasy/dinosaur theme. This includes a few rides, anamatronic/statues of animals, and a few now-closed themed store facades The whole place has a very strange feel, and it's definitely worth a look once Ontario is out of lockdown. Things may have changed considerably, since my visit was in 2019, but it'll almost definitely still be worth a visit. Imgur album of old phone photos
I don't really have a point of this post other than to admire the shear number of car lots and to opine the evolution of the corridor. I live off of Nolensville Pike behind Plaza Mariachi and drive up and down it every day. I've always known it to have a lot of used car lots, but I never knew how many. Yesterday I did a very unscientific analysis on Google Earth and came up with about 75 used car lots between the Fairgrounds and OHB, or ~11.5/mile. That's pretty amazing. There are a couple more under construction, though I'm sure there are a few more about to close up shop as the turnover seems high in that business. I assume most of these places occupy the niche of serving the local immigrant community in their automotive needs. Then you have all the mechanical support and loan businesses that accompany such car lots intermixed with a plethora of international groceries and hookah lounges. It's a very unique part of town and still somewhat affordable to live if you know where to look. Metro is in the considering a corridor design overlay from the zoo to the county line. In the words of councilman Elrod,
" As Nolensville Road changes and sees new investment, this will greatly increase the design requirements for new buildings including signage, landscaping, and building materials. The great things that are going on up and down Nolensville Road will shine, while helping the things that the community doesn’t want move on from Nolensville Road. "
Then there was a story posted last week about rents rising in Woodbine, and this new overlay will require more investments for new business south of the zoo. That puts a squeeze on the stretch between Thompson Ln south to the Zoo. I think you'll start seeing the entire corridor really change. I know that's not a new take, but we are think we are seeing the development bell curve start to steepen. I'm not one to say whether that's good or bad. I think it it what it is, to use a trite saying. I've see that corridor change once 25-30 years ago when it went from a corridor with a popular mall, a newish hospital, and various other suburban amenities to a vibrant urban immigrant community. Now it appears to be entering its next phase of life. Anyways. Like I said at the beginning, so real main point to this post. Just my thoughts.
[Moderators please make this a sticky or add it to the side panel.] . The more people that report the same area with bad signal or no reception, the sooner they'll send someone to deal with the issue. You can submit your reports via:
401 between Warden and Victoria Park (huge spot takes pretty much the whole area from victoria park to warden)
Elgin Mills between Warden and Victoria Square Boulevard (it's a small area right in the smack center between the 2 towers, the black spot is literally just a few meters apart, it's near the area with the river going under the street.)
York Mills and Upjohn Road (small area, just within the intersection, you walk a few meter to either side and you get reception again.)
Walmart at Copper Creek Drive
John Street (between Bayview and Leslie)
IBM offices at Steeles Ave East (outside is great, is only inside the building that sucks, is okay if you are near the windows)
Front & Cooperage
Milner Ave. & Woodbine (small area only the section closer to Woodbine side has signal problem, the rest of Milner Ave. towards Rodick Road is fine.)
Costco and Walmart at Dundas & Dixie in Mississauga
Toronto premium outlets indoors at Halton Hills
Canada's Wonderland in Vaughan (no signal in some areas of the park, the areas further from the streets.)
Humberwood and Rexdale Blvd (right off the highway 427 rexdale exit. There's these two large tridel buildings on Humberwood Blvd and as you approach them, the signal just dies off. It's also really bad around the nearby houses in that area.)
University of Toronto campus (Engineering buildings)
Highland Farms at Hurontario St. & Matheson Blvd W. in Mississauga
Costco at Heartland Town Centre in Mississauga
Leslie and Elgin Mills in Richmond Hill (terrible signal penetration specifically the residential neighbourhood south of Richmond Green Park)
Port Union Waterfront Park in Scarborough (spotty service by the lakeside)
Yorkdale Mall. Especially where the TTC/GO transit walkway is located
Exhibition grounds, CNE in downtown Toronto during the events.
Inside Ricoh Coliseum.
Inside Food Building, the Enercare Centre, and the Arts, Crafts & Hobbies Pavilion.
Trillium Health Partners Hospital on Hurontario and Queensway
Walmart at Box Grove Bypass and Donald Cousens Parkway in Markham
401 eastbound, between Warden to Kennedy, it has pretty big gap with no reception, signal comes back when you are almost reaching Progress / Brimley exit ramp.
401 East bound from Warden Ave. all the way to just before Morningside Ave. have horrible horrible connection, or no connection at all.
The center stretch along Reesor Rd. between Steeles Ave. and Old Finch Ave. have no connection.
The area of Meadowale Rd. and Plug Hat Rd. no reception at all
Plug Hat Rd. and Beare Rd. also no reception. (have to go all the way north to Steeles & Beare before you get signal again)
The intersection of Islington Avenue & Steeles Avenue West (at the border of Toronto and Vaughan)
Rutherford Rd & Confederation Pkwy.
Warden Avenue / Eglinton Avenue East area specifically Eglinton Town Centre at Lebovic Avenue (west of Warden Ave)
Toronto General Hospital
Toronto Western Hospital
Known bad reception areas around Ottawa
Costco in Ottawa Barrhaven
Small Strip Mall at 1950 Merivale Rd in Ottawa (has no reception at all, goes straight to No service)
Known bad reception areas around the rest of Ontario
Costco in Kitchener
Oshawa Hospital (is basically no signal once you walk in the door. Maybe 1 bar on an upper floors/near windows.)
Elliott Ave. at Lyons Street in Kingston, ON (after a new school went up service went down to 1 bar for the past year.)
King Street E. and Highway 8. (Down river, past the waterfall, close to Homer Watson Park, but on other side.)
Woodruffe Ave. between Baseline Rd. and West Hunt Club Rd. (ironically while you pass a freedom store)
Along 417 between Bayshore Dr. and Eagleson Rd. (data extremely slow loading and have had a few calls disconnect while going over the hill into Kanata)
Elliott Ave. at Lyons Street in Kingston, ON
Mainway & Burloak Dr, Burlington, ON (anywhere inside of Bronte Creek Provincial Park is a dead spot)
Known bad reception areas in the Vancouver / Richmond and surrounding areas
Costco in Downtown Vancouver
190th street and 70th ave in Surrey, BC. (The area has zero reception. There's a school right there)
Along 24 Ave, between 124 St and 144 St
Along 28 Ave, between 128 St and 140 St
Back end of Walmart in South Surrey
Superstore in South Surrey
Along Hwy 99 right before the tunnel driving into Richmond (one bar sometimes)
Along Canada Way between Burnaby City Hall and Imperial (service is sketchy, data drops constantly)
Along 29th Ave. Station and Nanaimo Station
Known bad reception areas in Calgary
No Signal within University of Calgary
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Known bad reception areas in Edmonton
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. Thank you to everyone that has contributed so far. Please keep the reports coming in. With more people reporting these troubled areas, we can bring these to Freedom's attention and hopefully to improve our service with a new tower, a repeater, or just adjusting the signal strength of their existing equipment in the area.
Here's some backstory. My dad just got out of the hospital after being there for a whole month, needing heart surgery. He is finally back home and can only eat certain foods, such as no dark green veggies, white rice, white bread, and also other foods that are not good for your heart, such as fried foods. He has no energy to make anything himself, so I am the one needing to make food or pick up food. But here's the thing; I just started a very stressful job and I work 10 am till 6 pm pretty much everyday, and I've tried making stuff for him with this specifications in mind, but I'm getting way too exhausted doing this every night and finding recipes that he is allowed to eat. So I want to get take-out, because I am just too damn tired to make something every night, but I am not sure of the good restaurants or take out places that are healthy and also without too many dark greens. I have gotten stuff like Swiss Chalet, and stuff from hot food sections at like Metro or Loblaws or whatever, but it's getting kind of expensive doing this every night. So I come to you guys. Do you guys have any ideas of where to go get food for us, that's also not too expensive? Probably no more than $10 per person. We live in Mississauga and almost borderline Etobicoke, so close to Cloverdale and Sherway and malls like that, and I work at Woodbine Racetrack, so something close by there would be ideal but I don't mind travelling maybe 20 minutes out of my way. I don't mind going to Square One area, thats not too far. Hopefully you guys can help us out! Thanks :)
The last Sears closed in January 2018, but it's still on the sign... Shauna Chan April 10, 2011. ... 500 Rexdale Blvd. (Woodbine Centre Mall) 6.0 "Great place for a rainy day!" Brian Reavely. Rainbow Cinema Woodbine. Movie Theater. 500 Rexdale Blvd. (at Hwy 27 (Woodbine Centre)) 5.4 The president of the union representing workers at Casino Woodbine called for its immediate closure in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and the recent decision by Toronto officials to close ... Woodbine Mall. Monday to Friday 10am - 9pm. Saturday 9:30am - 7pm. Sunday 11am - 7pm. Woodbine Mall Statutory Holidays: We are closed on the following holidays: New Year's Day - closed. Family Day - closed. Good Friday - closed. Visit Woodbine Mall for some great deals and selections or just drop in to grab-and-go from one of our many food court tenants. 10/29/2020 Whether, you're staying home or going out this Halloween, make sure to get your costume and accessories, from our pop-up Halloween store. As per the Provincial Government’s announcement on November 20, 2020, Woodbine Racetrack is temporarily closed to guests and the 2020 Thoroughbred season has concluded. To learn more about our remote betting options, please click here . T. he 34-year-old Woodbine Centre and Fantasy Fair, a popular spot among University of Guelph-Humber and Humber College students, is struggling to maintain shops and customers despite ongoing renovations. “When I first started working here, it was a busy mall. It was better than Sherway,” says Susan Azeez, who’s been working as an optometrist at LensCrafters in the Etobicoke mall for ... Further to the City of Toronto announcement on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 that certain businesses, including casinos, will be required to remain closed, Casino Woodbine will remain temporarily closed until further notice. 42 reviews of Woodbine Centre Mall "Woodbine Centre is by far the worse mall in Toronto and if it weren't for my dentist being in this mall I would honestly never go! I used to work in this mall many moons ago and although it wasn't exactly a fashion mecca, it still had basic stores like Gap, Tristan & America, and La Senza. Flash forward 8 years and one by one retailers have been pulling out ... Woodbine Mall was opened in 1985 by developer Cadillac Fairview. As you might now, Cadillac Fairview is one of the well-known real-estate agencies in Canada which develops and manages all types of commercial complexes across the country.
