It's a safe choice
recommending the Chick "N" Deli as Toronto's leading "live entertainment
nightclub". For over 10 years this Toronto institution has attracted
lineups. They were the first restaurant which attracted huge crowds
in for their Tuesday half-price chicken wings (they also offer these
wings Mondays). Their secret is really quite simple. They offer well
priced foods and cocktails with excellent musicians performing Rock
and Jazz cover songs.
Their crowd is more
mature (than the 18 to 25 entertainment districts dance club crowd)
with ages ranging from about 25 to about 55. This is not the most
stylish club by any stretch, more similar in layout to a neighborhood
pub than a downtown club. The atmosphere is very informal with dress
ranging from after work business suits to casual attire. People visit
this club for many reasons ranging from the Monday and Tuesday
half-price wings to the great entertainment to meeting people. This
is not necessarily a place to see can be seen but rather a place where
the entertainment is first-rate, the prices are reasonable and you
just might happen to meet some interesting people. If you find the
lineups to large, then an excellent second choice is the St. Louis
located on the west side of Young Street between Davisville and
Eglinton Avenue.
How could the chicken
deli be improved:
Perhaps the Monday
and Tuesday half-price wings could be extended past nine o'clock This
should be an easy act for other restaurants to follow but competitors
have trouble with the execution.
Chick "N" Deli
744 Mt Pleasant Toronto (416)
489-3363Rating:
Food: 2 1/2 stars
Entertainment:
3 1/2 stars
