Richtree Restaurants at College Park Toronto

Of course Richtree is not the most exciting place in the city but when the weather is crap and you don't feel like you want to go anywhere too far or you just don't want to think about anything complicated Richtree does the job:) You can go anytime, either for breakfast, lunch or coffee, I don't think it ever gets crowded and there is plenty of space for strollers. What I liked about the one at College Park, located just outside the food court (at least you don't get that annoying onion ring smell) is the tables on the "fake" patio.... You get to see the day light which is priceless in a mall and it almost feels like you are having a drink outside:)
However they have no private washrooms so if you have to change your little one you will have to go the public washrooms on the same level where there is no changing tables (a small shelf right at the entrance can be used as a changing station though).
These days I am not sure we want to spend too much time in malls or other indoor public spaces but once all this is over Richtree might be a place to remember on a snow storm day...
For locations in Toronto, menu or photo gallery go to their website at http://www.richtree.ca/

Roof Lounge at the Hyatt Downtown Toronto

You remember that age where you were nervous about not getting into the latest trendy night club? That happened to my husband and I yesterday when we wanted to go for a martini at the Roof Lounge, located on the 18th floor of the Toronto Park Hyatt... We couldn't even get to the bar and we were stopped on the main floor because it was passed 4pm and children are allowed in th elounge from noon to 4pm ONLY. So when you are a parent you are compeled not to be fancy and get back home after 4pm where you can drink as many martinis as you want:) So not much to say about that place, sorry guys! But don't waste your time going there with your little monkey:) Too bad it is warm and cosy in there!!! So if you can get rid of your baby for one crazy night more info at http://www.parktoronto.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/entertainment/lounges/index.jsp#4225737

Foggy Dew Irish Pub

Yesterday with a bunch of people from the Papas and Mamas meetup group I went to the Foggy Dew Irish Pub at 803 King St. West in Toronto. Get together was scheduled for 3.30pm and at that time of the day the place seems to be pretty quiet and not too crowded. It is large enough to park lots of strollers and they even have smaller rooms that you can reserve for your private party or event. Drinks and food are what you can expect. It almost felt like a cosy and family environment to me so I was not suprised to see, when I looked at their website, that they are part of the Toronto's best Irish pub family and that they also have a kids' menu. And last but not least appetizers cost $5 each between 4pm and 7pm on Mondays.
A good address to get that flavour of Ireland and for those addicted to pubs it is probably a good place to get your fix!!
More details at http://www.foggydew.ca/index-2.html