CHEAP EATS AT FMO Folk Music Canada supports the Canadian folk music community in many ways. For the 2014 Folk Music Ontario conference, we’re happy to provide this handy list of places to eat on a budget in the area around the conference hotel. Note, there are many obvious franchise options near the hotel. For the most part, we’ve skipped those as you can easily find them on your own. Happy conference! Less than 20 min walk/ 5 min drive Tim Horton’s, 648 Dixon Road., ☎ ( (416) 242-6097. Not 24 hours, but close. Airport Gate Café (see below) has take-out coffee and light fare. Sido Shawarma , 936 Dixon Road., ☎ (416) 213-8047 Open daily 10am-10pm Dinein/Take-out Straight up shawarma and Mediterranean fare. Possibly cheapest (nonfranchise) eats within walking distance. Veg selection good. Airport Gate Café & Grill ☎ (647)748-2233 Could be the most budget-friendly breakfast ($6.99) near hotel (all-day but w surcharge after 11am wkday/2pm wknds). Closest thing to a diner – also has lunch and dinner. Website has menu. Mr. Greek Bar+Grill, 221 Carlingview Dr ☎ (416) 675-6000 Open daily 11am-10pm Technically a franchise, but one that is small and based in Toronto. Menus on website and delivery. Relatively healthy and cheap option compared to others close by. SushiYa Japan, 621 Dixon, ☎ (416) 249-9666 Open for lunch + 5-10pm M-Sat A good assortment of sushi (boats, rolls) in a good ambience. Good reviews. Menu on website, free delivery with $40+. Grand Chinese Cuisine, 655 Dixon, International Plaza/Double Tree Hotel ☎ (416) 2499666 Not your average Chinese place. Dim Sum on the weekends. Pricy, but well reviewed. Often host to big banquets and weddings for Chinese Community. Please be sure to phone ahead to double check location and hours www.folkmusiccanada.ca @folkmusiccanada 20-30 min walk/ 10-20 min drive Mr. Jerk, 3417 Derry Rd E ☎ (905) 673-5627 Authentic Jamaican. Strictly take-out. Zets Souvlaki, 6445 Airport Rd. ☎ (905) 678-1114 OPEN 24 HOURS cash only All-day breakfast, amazing burgers, excellent souvlaki. Close-by, if you have a car. Pho Pho Pho, 1135 Derry Road, ☎ (905) 461-1717 call for hours Solid, reliable pho restaurant. Cheap and cheerful! Zen Garden, 6980 Maritz Drive, #6., (Derry and Hurontario) ☎ (905) 354-4440 call for hours. Vegan and vegetarian, very good reviews. Martingrove Fish & Chips, 5 Lavington Drive, ☎ (416) 244-7630 Call for hours (could be closed on weekends). Hidden gem worth finding, cheap and simple fish & chips. Find out more about Folk Music Canada Folk Music Canada has plenty more tips and information to share with you. Sign up for our e-newsletter and get the latest folk scoop delivered straight to your inbox. And keep up with all the happenings – find Folk Music Canada on Facebook and twitter! @folkmusiccanada Where is the closest… Liquor Store - LCBO 211 Lloyd Manor Rd (416) 244-1179 Beer Store – 1735 Kipling Ave (416) 244-8522 Grocery – Food Basics 1735 Kipling Ave Metro 201 Lloyd Manor Pharmacy – Shoppers Drug Mart 1735 Kipling Ave Health food store –Nutrition House 270 The Kingsway (15 minute drive) Music Store – Long and McQuade 900 Rathburn Road W ☎ 905 273-3939 Copy Centre – 557 Dixon Rd., #131 (416) 246-9803 Office Supply – Staples 2625E Weston Rd. (416) 245-3091 @folkmusiccanada @#FMO2014 Fri Oct 17 10:30am Borders & Work Permits Pl aza A Fri Oct 17 12-2pm Folk Music C anada showcase Pl aza B Sat Oct 18 2:30pm 5 Good Ideas: Festival $ Generation Carl yle Friday & Saturday 4-6pm Exhibit Hall B ri stol B Fri & Sat Showcase rms # 347 & #354 11pm -3am