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Crazy 8's at Destiny Tea & Cafe
Last night, finding myself along the outer limits of Toronto (literally hovering around the "Welcome to Toronto" sign) I was, frankly, quite out of my element. In the land of single sidewalked roads and vast parking lots, what is one to do on a Tuesday night?
Destiny Tea Cafe & Lounge... that's what. Being the nearest spot open at such a late-night hour of 10:30pm, my 3 friends and I figured we'd go for some bubble tea.
Walking in, we realize the place is much bigger than it looked and styled like a wonderfully woodworked oldschool Chinese bar. Looking around at the tables, I realize it's actually a lot like an oldschool Italian bar back home -- all the folk are playing cards!
We're seated, and after 20 minutes, we've deciphered the symbol-ized ordering system. I scribble down a series of numbers, a + sign, a couple * symbols, a 2 with a box around it and a few minutes later... 4 drinks and a couple of finger food dishes. Amazing.
Then, my buddy Paul grins and says, "Guess what I've got?".
I fight the urge to cheekily reply, "Herpes?" and thankfully he answers his own question by pulling a deck of cards out of his pocket.
What the heck he was carrying them around for, I have no idea, but now we really fit right in.
The rest of the night is spent playing cards, chugging tapioca balls, and enjoying the friendly and ultra laid back space. Close to 2am, we pack it in, and head back to the core having had a taste of what an evening in suburban Chinatown can be.
We'll be back.
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Destiny Tea & Cafe Lounge -- International Gourmet Street, Unit 115, 633 Silver Star Blvd. Scarborough. (416) 222-7799.
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Posted by: Amy at May 11, 2006 11:37 PM
RE: AMY'S COMMENT
Thanks, i agree, they don't make it as good as they used to, even their snacks. cheap quality for such a high price. I would like to try GO 4 TEA, can u tell me where it is??
--jenai-29@hotmail.com Thanks a bunch!
I ordered a small hot chocolate # 1207 and a free side order of two huge cockroaches. At first I took a couple of sips before the cockroaches surfaced, I just wanted to puke right there and then (two of the people I was with actually did puke). When I asked our server for the manager she not only gave me attitude but the manager was nowhere to be found. It seemed to be that even if the building burnt down to the ground they wouldn't know about it until the next day when they come in for work. Like come on what kind of business are they running here? At first, they offered us 13% off our bill, that means that I still had to pay for my cockroach infested hot chocolate, how ridiculous is that? We had a huge argument over it and they still wanted us to pay for part of the bill excluding the drinks. To top it off one of the people with me was feeling sick and the server told us that if he's feeling sick to bring him to the hospital, such great manners and care this server had. There is no way in hell i will ever go back to this place and I don't recommend this to anyone (unless you want a special surprise with your order). Let's just see if the manager will come through and actually contact me tomorrow.
Again, NEVER EVER EVER go to DESTINY!
and enjoy!
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o rly?
dirty place, cockroaches all over the place.
dirttty
Also, if you don't speak Cantonese they will pretty much treat you like crap until you get the hint and leave.
after I read about the cockroach story I am for sure never going back there...
is this cockroach story true?
Bottom line: go to destiny if you want just want good decore, and is willing to consume above average food and beverages, but don't expect ANY service.