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Shanghai Cowgirl

Reviewed by Toronto Life
  • 538 Queen St. W. (at Bathurst) • View on map »
  • 416-203-6623
Editorial Review

If the sun is shining, skip right through the main dining hall to the relaxed back patio. The menu is heavy on comfort foods and classic pub fare. Take the always satisfying gooey grilled cheese, for example: a triple-decker, it comes traditional or with such 21st-century toppings as havarti, jalapeño and avocado. The exponential options continue with a long list of side dishes and toppings, including everything from standard french fries to salami to a zingy wasabi mayonnaise.

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