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by Duncan Rowland
Mon Jun 22, 2009 8:10 am
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: The 3 Brewers
Replies: 45
Views: 18407

Had lunch there yesterday (Sunday the 21st). Their pizza oven was temporarily down so the food took a while, but they comp'd us a pint for waiting, which was much appreciated. I tried the Wheat, Red and Dark and liked each one. I sincerely hope that it is a success.
by Duncan Rowland
Thu Mar 12, 2009 12:44 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: Pub Crawl column on Taste T.O.
Replies: 34
Views: 12058

Great writing Greg, and thanks for putting the word out about these places. I'll have to catch a Lee "Scratch" Perry night this spring.

...and why can't there be any decent places in Lawrence Park!!???
by Duncan Rowland
Thu Mar 12, 2009 12:34 pm
Forum: Beer Events & Festivals
Topic: Stout Stand-Off at The Abbot on the Hill - Tue Mar 17
Replies: 8
Views: 2245

Sorry, but 20 bucks for 2 half pints and a bowl of stew doesn't sound like a great deal. And what a great pay-off: the winner is on tap for the next year. Woohoo! Start printing the t-shirts.
by Duncan Rowland
Wed Aug 06, 2008 10:02 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: The Star: Best Beer Bars, Bar None
Replies: 16
Views: 9314

SJ's

Just my $0.02: I was at Joe's this afternoon after work and sat at their patio. The Konig Weiss on tap was pretty good, and I had no complaints about the Cameron's draft as well. I still like the place and go there any time of the year for the ambiance, food and service. Probably a sign that I'm agi...
by Duncan Rowland
Thu Apr 17, 2008 10:04 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: The Star rates beerbistro the best pulled pork in the city..
Replies: 21
Views: 10224

Cluck Grunt and Low on Bayview is worth a visit. Portions were big, food was fine, and they had Tankhouse and St-Ambroise on tap. There are worse ways to pass an evening. Those folks who are within walking distance of the Bayview strip between Eglinton and Davisville have a great array of bars and r...
by Duncan Rowland
Fri Mar 28, 2008 12:46 pm
Forum: Good Pubs, Brewpubs & Beer Bars
Topic: New lounge at the King Edward Pub
Replies: 10
Views: 6789

I have to admit, I thought this was referring to the King Edward Hotel on King Street East in Toronto. I'm such a putz.