There is always more to explore here in the 海角社区官网culinary scene. 416 Snack Bar owner Adrian Ravinsky sticks to the west end, mainly, given that he lives and works there, but once he鈥檚 exhausted his usual spots, the world awaits. 鈥淲e can go to the east side, we can go to St. Clair, where I grew up, and we can go to any of the food-rich inner suburbs and end up finding something wicked,鈥 he says. 鈥淲ith an open mind and a Presto card, bike or willingness to sit in traffic, the options are endless.鈥
The options are endless at Ravinsky鈥檚 own establishment, given how adventurous the team is in adding new delicious treats to the menu alongside many legendary faves, from the reuben and eggplant double-down to the spicy tuna handroll and steamed buns. (And yes, they鈥檙e still open seven days a week, with full menu available until 2 a.m. every day.)
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Fourteen years after opening, Ravinsky is just as dedicated to their no-cutlery policy, too; guests don鈥檛 usually mind, given how fun the hands-on vibe is. 鈥淲ho doesn鈥檛 enjoy popping into the fridge, grabbing something tasty and having a couple cheeky bites? Snacking is the best,鈥 he says. 鈥淓ating with your hands: the way of our childhoods and the way听of the future. Not having cutlery does annoy a small cohort of guests, but it’s how we keep things genuinely snacky. They can bring a spork.鈥
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Here, Ravinsky shares the places he makes a pilgrimage to when he鈥檚 feeling particularly snacky himself.
Best baked good
,听859 College St.
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Current obsession
, 669 King St. W.
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Last best thing I ate
,听8384 Woodbine Ave.
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Fancy dinner
,听169 Niagara St.
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Best takeout
,听113 Jarvis St.
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Comfort food
,听319A Oakwood Ave.
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Best brunch
,听72 Ossington Ave.
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Best cocktail bar
, 19 Lawren Harris Square
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Place I鈥檓 dying to try
,听176 Ossington Ave.
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Hidden gem
, 1576 Dundas St. W.
An assortment of sake at Sakai Bar.听
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Briony Smith writes about culture, entertainment and
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