Powwow: Toronto - Canada
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| So where would you prefer, Sugar Beach or the Distillery? | Jun 3, 2013 |
Both have their advantages.
The Grain (Against the grain) is right on the lake and has outdoor seating, and booking tables in advance is easy and one can make a picnic out of it by moving over to Sugar beach in the afternoon. Parking is a challenge, though, on busy days.
Balzac is lovely, but it can be hard to find seating for a larger group (more than 6-7) and it is further away from the lake (which is fine when it is cool). Easier access to parking (and I believe more transi... See more Both have their advantages.
The Grain (Against the grain) is right on the lake and has outdoor seating, and booking tables in advance is easy and one can make a picnic out of it by moving over to Sugar beach in the afternoon. Parking is a challenge, though, on busy days.
Balzac is lovely, but it can be hard to find seating for a larger group (more than 6-7) and it is further away from the lake (which is fine when it is cool). Easier access to parking (and I believe more transit options).
Please share your opinions!
[Edited at 2013-06-03 13:45 GMT] ▲ Collapse
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Rabea 
Local time: 10:17
English to German
Saturday afternoon sounds great. What time do you suggest? I vote for The Grain.
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Rita Pang
Canada
Local time: 10:17
Member (2011)
Chinese to English
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MODERATOR | TTC accessible | Jun 5, 2013 |
Hi guys,
A location which is TTC accessible will be perfect. I don't have access to a car and would love to meet other translators in the city. Thanks!
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| TTC directions | Jun 5, 2013 |
For Sugar Beach (against the grain): Catch the southbound #6 bus anywhere along Bay Street. Get off at the Queens Quay East stop at Queens Quay and lower Jarvis Street.
For the Distillery:
3 options
Subway. Take Subway to Castle Frank station on the Bloor line. Connect to Bus 65A Parliament. Ride bus straight down Parliament. Exit at Front St. and walk one block south to Mill St.
King streetcar. Take 504 King streetcar. Exit at King and Parliament. Walk two bloc... See more For Sugar Beach (against the grain): Catch the southbound #6 bus anywhere along Bay Street. Get off at the Queens Quay East stop at Queens Quay and lower Jarvis Street.
For the Distillery:
3 options
Subway. Take Subway to Castle Frank station on the Bloor line. Connect to Bus 65A Parliament. Ride bus straight down Parliament. Exit at Front St. and walk one block south to Mill St.
King streetcar. Take 504 King streetcar. Exit at King and Parliament. Walk two blocks south on Parliament to Mill St.
Cherry St. Bus 172 , Front & Bay St. to Cherry Beach via The Esplanade and Mill Street. ▲ Collapse
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Gary Wellman
Canada
Local time: 10:17
Member (2009)
Japanese to English
| Against the Grain sounds good | Jun 6, 2013 |
Hi Hege,
Thanks for organizing again. The patio at Against the Grain looks really nice as long as the weather cooperates.
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Rita Pang
Canada
Local time: 10:17
Member (2011)
Chinese to English
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MODERATOR | TTC directions | Jun 8, 2013 |
Thanks for all the directions, Hege!
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| So the final decision is Against the Grain | Jun 8, 2013 |
Powwow to start at 2:00 on June 15. Let's hope for good weather so we can enjoy the outdoor patio.
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Tania Samsonova
Canada
Local time: 10:17
Member (2007)
English to Russian
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| So, has the decision been made? | Jun 10, 2013 |
Oh, now I see it, sorry! Against the Grain it is.
[Edited at 2013-06-10 02:55 GMT]
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| Thank you to those who came | Jun 17, 2013 |
As usual - great conversation and interesting people.
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