Torontoist: Snappy Answers: Donair, Donair (Sung to the Tune of the Jordin Sparks Hit)

labenge

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:42:16 -0500

A recall a place selling Donairs just off Yonge St downtown... maybe on Elm (or thereabouts)

Astin

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 09:47:40 -0500

Fit For Life (BCE Place basement food court, near Bento Nouveau and Mmmmuffins)also claims to sell Donairs, but I'd be willing to bet that they're incredibly sub-par. There's always the Mojito too, but it's hard to find a really good one in Toronto. Usually they skimp on the mint, use non-Cuban rum, and go easy on it too... let's not even speak of the places that use bar lime mix instead of real lime juice. In fact, forget the Mojito in Toronto unless you're making it yourself. Vodka-soda with a citrus wedge is easy to drink and about as low-cal a drink as you can get.

AnarchX

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:43:50 -0500

"Chris Brothers pepperoni" oh dear god! when i first moved to ontario in '95 i thought i'd go crazy without their pepperoni. best stuff on the planet. and NO: donairs and gyros aren't even close. there is a difference, really. there was a place in london that had donairs (heard they came from N.S.) but they didn't quite ive up to the real thing. many a late post-bar evening was spent eating at King of Donair at pizza corner in halifax. ahhh, the good ole days!

Ryan L

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 22:46:43 -0500

I think most people searching for Nova Scotian Donairs are aware how similar gyros are, but still prefer their variation.

ksars

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 14:40:30 -0500

Look for "gyros" instead of "donairs". Basically the same mystery-meat-in-a-pita, but using tzatziki instead of that sweet drippy donair sauce. Make sure it's top quality tzatziki though - real garlic, real pressed yogurt, real cucumber ... no sugar, no sour cream, no f'ing powdered garlic!! Ugh!

Ryan L

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 08:12:59 -0500

There is a chain of pita places called Pita Pizzaz. I don't know if they all carry it, but the one in the Cateraquai Town Centre in Kingston used to serve Donairs, and despite it being a chain they weren't half bad. I don't think there are any in Toronto however.

Ryan L

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 08:10:13 -0500

You guys talking about Nova Deli?

tyrannosaurus_rek

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 01:20:10 -0500

sloanbuller - I've been there!

matty

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 23:15:46 -0500

Also if you like beer ask for a Shandy. Can't be too hard to find in an Anglo city like TO

matty

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 23:15:19 -0500

Campari and Soda. Can't be beat.

Wade Vroom

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 19:58:18 -0500

Yes, a Greco or Pizza Delight would be nice. Another thing I miss, are fiddleheads. I have seen some around at my local fruit stand, but man, did they ever look sad. If sloanbuller can't find a donair place, it doesn't exist.

sloanbuller

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 18:49:36 -0500

Those donairs at College and Ossington didn't really do it for me. To be honest, the only place in !Ontario! I was ever able to find one was a place in Belleville. It was run by some guy named Danny from Dartmouth and he also sold Chris Brothers pepperoni. If you are ever driving east on the 401 (and it sounds like you might be) I recommend stopping in.

chriskayTO

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 18:43:53 -0500

There used to be an honest to god Greco located, strangely, inside a dollar store at Bloor & Bathurst. It closed about 5 years back, sadly. However, I've seen signs showing you can get Greco donairs at the small donut shop at Adelaide St W & Sheppard St (across the street from First Canadian Place). I've never checked it out, though.

beth maher

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 16:35:47 -0500

Another great gin-tinged summertime drink - Pims. It's a British summertime classic - and perfect for when you feel like something refreshing and fruity - but not sweet and girly.