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| - The Mugshot is my favorite spot in Toronto. Here's why:
-The staff rules! They are super friendly, attentive without being smothery, quick with a pint, and go above and beyond to make everyone (including American tourists) feel at home.
-The food rules! Their barbeque pork sandwich is phenomenal (I grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, so I know a thing or two about BBQ) and I have actually considered booking a Porter flight from CHI to TO just to have their macaroni and cheese fritters. And the few times when I have felt the need to order a healthier meal, I have really enjoyed their salads and curry specials.
-The drinks rule! When I travel, one of my favorite things to do is sample the local beer offerings. And The Mugshot has local brews in droves! Bonus: They always seem to have some kind of cool, obscure cask option. Double-bonus: If you're on the fence about a particular beer, the bartenders are great about offering up a sample taste. Triple-bonus: Order "The General"....just do it.
-The people rule! When I came to The Mugshot for the first time, I was a total stranger. When I left, I felt like it was my hometown pub and that the staff and the regulars were my TO family. I know the Cheers reference is totally overused, but it totally applies here, down to the sassy but sweet cocktail waitress and the bartender with the impressive head of hair!
-The location rules! Right off the Keele train station, just at the end of High Park, within stumbling distance from 7-Eleven (in case you get a desperate late-night craving for Canadian delicacies like WineGum candies and All-Dressed chips). If you're too impatient (or cold) for the train, it's super easy to hail a cab on Bloor.
I love The Mugshot and I'll never make a trip to Toronto without stopping there for a pint and a meal. My only complaint is that I need a passport to get to it!
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