ALUMNI CONNECTIONS
Many alumni have fond memories of "Phil the Ice Cream Guy".
RSGC’s Legendary Lunch Haunts RSGC, especially my year, had a great connection with Pizzaiolo on Bloor. The older fellow who runs it knew many of us by name and our favourite types of pizza. It was pretty neat and never mimicked at any other establishment. —Ben McLaughlin ’12 There used to be a burger restaurant called Blueberry Hill. You’d have to leave your name with your order and they’d call it out. We used to give ever-crazier names with each visit and they never batted an eyelid. Of course, there was also Stan’s Variety – the sketchiest convenience store in Toronto! There was also a running conversation in my class about who served the superior falafel – Aida or el-Basha. I had my first-ever falafel at Basha at the urging of a classmate. I’ve since been to both many times. I don’t know if either exists anymore. —Colin Watson ’94 I remember spending far too much time at what was JJ Muggs at Albany and Bloor across from Pizza Pizza. I must have been there at least once a week during morning spare or lunch with all sorts of different guys. Dana, a Rogers sports announcer, was always our server. —Michael Barnicke ’98 George’s, Acme Burger and Pizzaiolo were the Class of 2012’s top three hangouts for lunch. If I had to pick one, it would have to be ACME Burger for its hot-off-the-grill patties, freshcut fries and cleanliness. Although it can be slightly pricey for a 6 oz. combo, it’s well worth your money. What makes it unique is the acme sauce they put on your burger. A lot of people from my year loved going there for a nice burger before dozing off during fourth period. —Anthony Mariano ’12 The Tarmac and The Lunch Truck. We weren’t allowed off school property back in the 1980s. —David Bourne ’89 George’s. It’s a staple! I even try to go there now – the burgers are amazing!! The great thing about being on Bloor is that every day you can go somewhere different. —Kevin Marthinsen ’08 Burrito Bandidos because they serve Toronto’s best burrito! —Mack Horton ’13
George’s. It’s cheap and delicious. —Iain Bryant ’13 JJ Muggs. The restaurant has closed and is now Aroma, but you used to be able to get a grilled cheese and fries for $5. —Alex Edmison ’02 Once a week, Chris D’Arcy would collect orders from students and staff as part of “sushi club”. Whoever had a spare before lunch would run down to Sushi on Bloor to pick up the food. We’d all eat together in Chris’ office. A real equalizer – staff and students eating together. There was also Annapurna, a vegetarian restaurant on Bathurst near Dupont. A couple of us were preachy vegetarians/vegans back in those days and this holein-the-wall restaurant operated by Hare Krishna devotees was a favourite. I also have to mention JJ Muggs, formerly on the corner of Bloor and Albany, and Dana the eccentric radio announcer waitress. —Jesse Parker ’01 Al Ghazal. Still open today and was always the best for those who had depleted their pocket money and/or were vegetarians. —Micheal Fountain ’99 At one time, there were three Hungarian Restaurants on Bloor St. between Brunswick and Albany. Country Style is the only one that remains. What I recall is the incredible deal you could get at any of these spots. A huge bowl of thick, homemade soup along with an enormous wedge of bread cost under $3. We could head down for Hungarian and still have enough money left for Stan's or Tony, the popcorn guy. —Stephen Beatty '86
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