My Toronto Includes Ron Nurwisah
Ron Nurwisah, Writer
Chilling out on the patio fo I Deal Coffee on Nassau
What is your most favourite place in the city? The patio at I Deal Coffee on Nassau.
What is it that you like about this location? It’s one of the nicest, friendliest, meeting places I’ve ever seen. It’s a nice mix of unemployed layabouts, artists, students and market regulars. It also has killer coffee.
Where is the best place to eat in the city? I haven’t had much money to eat out but those Chilean Empanadas from Kensington Market are AMAZING.
What do you like about living in Toronto? Just how many great neighbourhoods there are in this city. Kensington Market, the Annex, Little Italy, Parkdale, Queen West, Leslieville, the Beaches, Little Portugal.
What do you hate about living in Toronto? The Gardiner and Lakeshore. Have you tried to cross that thing to get to the water?
Where would I find you on a lazy Sunday afternoon in the city? Probably at I Deal Coffee having my fourth Americano just chatting with the regulars.
Who is your favourite Local Celebrity? Jane Jacobs, god bless her soul. I wish I had gotten to meet her. But now that she’s gone probably one of those amazing indie rockers like the boys and girls from Broken Social Scene.
Car, Bike or Transit? Bike unless it’s really cold, or too far.
Favorite personal story or commentary on the city There are so many but riding in Critical Mass the Friday before the pride parade and being cheered on by the throngs of people all over Church Street was pretty awesome.
My Toronto includes more bike lanes, better air and lots more love.
