. "2016-07-02T00:00:00"^^ . "9"^^ . "Since the Tea Shop 168 near Yonge & Gerrard was permanently closed, I was on the lookout for a new place in downtown where I could grab a bite and work on my laptop. My new \"secret hideout\" needs to meet these criteria: free Wi-Fi, comfortable seating, reasonably low noise level, and decent food and drink options. I'm happy to announce that Basil Box perfectly filled that void.\n\nI was greeted with so much enthusiasm, it was heart warming. Since it was my first visit, I was given a brief \"how to\" on how their menu works. I ended up getting the five-spice steak on a bed of rice noodles and a plethora of awesome toppings. The food tasted fresh and the portion was perfect. I can definitely see myself becoming a regular customer."^^ . "4"^^ . . "6"^^ . . "0"^^ .