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The New York Daily News encourages its readers to visit Toronto, "a glitzy, fast-paced, world-class city that pulses 24-7." Among other things, Toronto is lauded for its diverse restaurants, choice hotels and general affordability.

"Sure, every New Yorker knows how to enjoy his or her hometown without credit card burn, but it's often hard to find steals and deals in a new city. That isn't true in Toronto. Its best attraction is bargains."

"Even a cab into town is cheap. As Porter flies to the City airport, which floats on an island in the water near the heart of downtown, it's a five-minute, $8 cab ride to almost any hotel."

"The best place to start on a foodie tour in Toronto is also arguably the cheapest. Wrought-iron two-story St. Lawrence Market is a South Street Seaport without any of the artificial gloss or jacked-up price tags. Produce stands jostle for space with lunch counters serving up fish and chips and piled-high sandwiches to an eclectic crowd of office workers and a few savvy tourists."

"Don't miss the endorsement-covered Carousel Bakery (416-363-4247, South St. Lawrence Market, upper level), whose owner is clearly a master at managing the press � a rave from Emeril is pasted by the register. Its specialty is the oddly named but irresistible Peameal sandwich: a soft roll filled with pork loin crusted in cornmeal and topped with spicy mustard for less than C$5."

"Around town, look for the blaring graphics of Hero Certified Burger (heroburgers.com), a local chainlet that's like a Chipotle for hamburgers. The 100% free-range, grass-fed beef makes giant, belly-filling patties, again for less than C$5."

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