Photo by Vik Pahwa in the blogTO Flickr pool

Photo by rollingspoke in the blogTO Flickr pool

Photo by Ben Roffelsen in the blogTO Flickr pool

The best Caesar salad in Toronto makes me wonder if it's possible to classify greens as comfort food. While there's something to be said for the refined take on this classic that you'll find at upscale restaurants, my favourites are the less fussy versions that somehow transform a bunch of romaine lettuce into something as satisfying as a grilled cheese sandwich. And, is there anything better than the tableside preparation that you get to enjoy at some of the city's better steakhouses? There's a certain spectacle to it all that's both nostalgic and entertaining.

Everyone has their own preferences, of course — be it for extra garlic or the absence of anchovies (which aren't actually a traditional ingredient depending on who you talk to). With tableside preparations, you typically get a say in how your dressing is prepared, but even in the absence of this option, given the sheer variety of interpretations of the dish found across Toronto, there's sure to be one to please all manner of tastes.

Cheap wine lists in Toronto are not something you'll find in abundance, but with a little digging there are deals to be had various restaurants around the city. Truth be told, if you're really looking to save on wine costs, it's best to take advantage of a free corkage deal — of which there are plenty to choose from. That said, sometimes one wants to choose from a restaurant's list, which often feature wines that aren't stocked by the LCBO. In such instances, the restaurants below are a good bet. While I'd say that only one has a truly cheap list altogether, the others offer weekly specials that are worth taking advantage of.

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All the rules and fine-print can be found in the original announcement post on the blogTO Flickr page. One thing to add, however, is that the voting period ends at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, after which the winner will be contacted with the good news.