Canadians or anyone familiar with Toronto, help!

Brent's Groove · #1 01-07-2008, 01:18 AM

So I'm leaving for Toronto in a couple of days to study jazz; I'm pretty excited about it. However, I only have one concern about going to Canada for the first time...

Are the mixed drinks different?

Seriously, would any given bartender know how to make an Alabama Slammer? Or a Dixie Stinger? Long Island Iced Tea? I know it sounds kinda funny, but I'm dead serious about it. I'd appreciate any insight anyone has to give.

Also, if anyone could reccomend some good nightclubs/lounges, It'd be awesome.

Geoff St. Germaine · #2 01-07-2008, 06:03 AM

I can't really recommend any good clubs in TO, but the bartenders should be able to make all of those drinks. The only one I'm not familiar with is the Dixie Stinger, but my mixed drink consumption consists only of dark rum and coke.

Jiggybass · #3 01-07-2008, 06:06 AM

In general, yes, they should.

I'm like 30 minutes from Toronto, what area are you going to be living in?

**Mark Wilson** · #4 01-07-2008, 06:37 AM

If he's coming to a school to study Jazz, it's either Humber or York. Maybe UofT.

Most bartenders will know that.
Also, if you're here on Thursday, goto The Rex. It's "THE" Jazz bar in Toronto. It's Chris Tarry's CD release party.

Phalex · #5 01-07-2008, 06:52 AM

The only notable difference is that Crown Royal will be referred to as "Rye". As far as things to do, go to the Second City. You'll laugh your arse off!

Brent's Groove · #6 01-07-2008, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiggybass

In general, yes, they should.

I'm like 30 minutes from Toronto, what area are you going to be living in?

Actually, I'm just visiting for about a week. I'm going to the International Association for Jazz Education conference, and this year it's in Toronto.

With a little luck, I might just run into Geddy Lee somewhere on the street. LOLZZZ

**Mark Wilson** · #7 01-07-2008, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brent's Groove

Actually, I'm just visiting for about a week. I'm going to the International Association for Jazz Education conference, and this year it's in Toronto.

With a little luck, I might just run into Geddy Lee somewhere on the street. LOLZZZ

Hey man. If you have a cell phone, text message me. I'll PM you my number.
I'm volunteering at the conference!

**Thor** · #8 01-07-2008, 03:52 PM

You will only be served an 'Alabama Slammer' if you can
order it in both English and French.

fraublugher · #9 01-07-2008, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Thor

You will only be served an 'Alabama Slammer' if you can
order it in both English and French.

not many french folk in Toronto

Have a bloody ceasar , Canadas answer to the bloody mary.
You can thank me later.

Jiggybass · #10 01-07-2008, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brent's Groove

Actually, I'm just visiting for about a week. I'm going to the International Association for Jazz Education conference, and this year it's in Toronto.

With a little luck, I might just run into Geddy Lee somewhere on the street. LOLZZZ

For real! I hope you have fun then

Bob Lee (QSC) · #11 01-07-2008, 06:10 PM

You just need to translate them.

Alabama Slammer = Alberta Flirter
Long Island Iced Tea = Prince Edward Island Iced Tea
Dixie Stinger = Portage and Main

May I recommend the Hockey Hall of Fame, eh?

iamlowsound · #12 01-07-2008, 06:37 PM

You can order them, if they don't know what it is, just tell them what is in it and they will make it for you. Also, hit up the restaurant "Spring Rolls" on Front street. Just off of Young by the rogers center. You wont regret it.

lowsound

**Mark Wilson** · #13 01-09-2008, 12:36 AM

I set up for the IAJE conference today. Put together a bunch of drums, music stands, moved a bunch of amps and pianos.

This is gonna be one hell of a conference!!

bmc · #14 01-09-2008, 02:15 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqOI7KejIng

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5Ilx...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtIl0...eature=related

Good luck. Don't expect to hear about hockey. Toronto doesn't have a team.

Barfly · #15 01-09-2008, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by bmc

Good luck. Don't expect to hear about hockey. Toronto doesn't have a team.

+1000

**Mark Wilson** · #16 01-10-2008, 03:38 PM

If you're able to check TB tonight, goto "The Rex" on Queen St. W.
At 9:30, Chris Tarry's CD release party. i'll be there. I'll be the idiot in a black dress-shirt and long brown hair. haha

If you don't know Chris Tarry, go. He's amazing.

Bob Lee (QSC) · #17 01-10-2008, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmc

[Good luck. Don't expect to hear about hockey. Toronto doesn't have a team.

That's what my Montréal friends tell me.

Aaron Saunders · #18 01-10-2008, 06:01 PM

Republik is a decent club with mostly people <21.

Mink has a slightly older crowd (mid-20's.)

There's also Inside night club...never been there.

There's a billion pubs and clubs, and there's a bunch clumped together downtown.