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| - I've been to my share of kid-friendly restaurants. In fact, I look for them. I've been to many and for the most part, they are exactly what you expect. (If you are a parent, you know what I mean)
Sadly, as kid-friendly as some restaurants are, their food most likely lacks in taste, the atmosphere isn't very interesting for grown-ups, and let's face it...dining out with your kids isn't always fun.
Alas, people have to eat. Even "fake-foodies-who-don't-like-cooking" people. Like me.
My boys and I were in the area, so we popped into Sushi 2 Go at 872 The Queensway in Toronto. Jeremy and I have been craving sushi anyway. (It looks as though all of their locations are in Toronto's west end)
Thank goodness there was only one table occupied, albeit by 2 gorgeous city girls who looked like they were just waking up from a great night of partying last night. (a.k.a. "Girls who wouldn't be into hearing and seeing kids while they recap the previous night's events.") But they looked like they were almost ready to leave, so we'd have the place to ourselves. (a.k.a. "We wouldn't offend anyone by bringing our 2 kids in the restaurant.")
We were seated by a lovely young lady who brought a basket of crayons to the table, standard practice in a family-friendly joint. She was super friendly and really attentive to both my kids, offering them water in plastic Power Ranger cups. (My Kids: Sold. The cups matched the little plastic plates she brought with Power Ranger forks and spoons. I wonder what licensed characters she would have brought had my boys been girls?)
I'm very thankful that there are options here for my kids. I know that for a lot of families, sushi and seafood are pretty risky, if they are even eaten at all. We ordered the kid's favourites: a big bowl of udon noodle soup, a basket of tempura veggies and shrimp, a teriyaki salmon bento box and a large green dragon roll for Jeremy and I.
Yes, not only was this place kid-friendly, but I'd also say kid-welcoming. They put a whole row of Pocky in the glass case right in the entrance way. (Smart, actually, since we left with a newly-purchased $3.00 box upon leaving, but whatever, we were all happy) I also noticed part of their wall with some children's art made from the paper placemats. Also, a decal in the window that said they were "Breastfeeding-friendly."
It was a little pricey for a weekend lunch, but to us, it was worth it. We were impressed at how they welcomed our kids. Perhaps I just never noticed these things at other restaurants, but for some reason, we were really liking Sushi 2 Go. I recommend you "2 Go" too. With your kids.
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