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| - Every time I go to Toronto for work, I end up here to unwind after a long day and night of, well, working.
Maybe I am just a creature of habit, but there's more to it than just mindlessly defaulting to what I know. Mill Street has won over my heart for a few reasons (listed in order from least important to most important):
1. The food is good enough. Actually, the weekend breakfast (I refuse to say the 'unch word') is quite amazing. I've had a burger, which was good; fish & chips, which were very good; and the wings, which were just short of excellent, especially for Canada.
2. The beer is fantastic. They're really doing amazing things with their brewing. A top notch IPA and even beer styles that I typically don't care for are done so well that I can't help but love them - see Organic Lager. Also, watching the stout settle is one of the most beautiful and relaxing things I have seen in my entire life.
3. The staff is just absolutely lovely. While I only make it up to Toronto once every few months, I am often greeted with a jovial and booming Irish, 'Mr. Riley, how have you been?' by the ever friendly Eamonn. Being treated like a regular at a place you visit infrequently just warms your soul. Marianna is also a joy behind the bar. I don't know the names of some of the other bartenders, but they've all been amazing. The last time I was there, the petite blond girl, who I had seen working but never had as an actual bartender was amazingly nice to us all night long and I feel bad that I can't call her out by name for her excellent service. Similarly, there is a guy who works days (taller and bald) who has always treated me amazingly when I've been there early and I wish I could give him his props. He's one of the most attentive bartenders I've ever had.
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