A little about me…..

• If I am going out for a drink – I visit Martiniboys, Blogto
• If I am going out to eat – I visit Chowhound ,Tasteto
• If I am going to see a movie – I visit Rottentomatoes
• If I am looking to do a little shopping – I visit I want I got or Redflagdeals
• If I am looking for something to do in the city – I visit – Now Magazine, Toronto, blogto and Torontoist.com
• If I am looking for health-related info I visit – Healthboards
• If I am looking for a new band – I visit The Hype Machine
• If I am looking for advice on practically anything – I ask Twitter or Facebook.

Honestly, I cannot go anywhere without Googling it first or asking for other’s recommendations.

It’s a habit – and it’s not always a good one – I know that because of this habit I have there are many places in the city that I will never ever go to. Take the Sultan’s Tent for example - I have never been but have thought the concept was a neat idea - but have read horrible reviews and therefore will never go same goes for Sushi Train - never will go there either. Also places that don’t have an online presence – forget about it – unless I randomly stumble upon it – or have a friend recommend it – I will never go.

I know it really limits my experience, and well everyone has to go to that crappy restaurant and well, see for themselves first hand. But I’d rather not – I’d rather go off other people’s recommendations and not have to waste time and money on an experience that I would not be happy with. Does this limit me? Am I missing out on a lot of hidden gems? Probably - so If I am, tell me about them! =)

SIDE NOTE - If someone had told me that the Paranormal Show playing now at the Diesel playhouse was as horrible as it was – I certainly would not have paid the $40 I did and wasted 2 hours of my life – I thank Breakfast Television for that recommendation! - now there’s a recommendation from me - Don’t see it - well unless you want to A) get called up on stage ( I did) B) Be up on stage and still not be shocked (YUP!) C) Be part of an audience where the highlight of the show is guessing who has the “black ball” in their hand and who has the “white ball” very exciting - if you were in kindergarten - harsh words? yup. it was just that bad.

Anyone else face a similar problem? Is it even a problem?

Kudos – to this guy – for the inspiration behind this post