Upsides

There are lots of reasons to like Kingston, and I'm sure we could all come up with a little list of our own if we put a little thought into it. Let me try:

1) Les Amis: Above all else, Kingston acted as a venue for the genesis of some of the deepest friendships that I will ever have. It's funny how people from such varying backgrounds can become such great friends (possible blog topic!).

2) The 20 Minutes or Less Phenomenon: Ask anyone how long it will take to get from point A to point B in Kingston, and you can bet that their answer will be 20 minutes or less. Things are considered FAR if it takes longer than 20 minutes to walk to it. Where else would everything that you need be within a 20 minute walking distance?

3) Sex on a plate: Kingston is the best place in the world to get fat. The proof is in the pudding:

• Stooley's: The best kept secret in Kingston. Try ordering a California Club next time you're nearby (see reason #2).
• Toucan: Can anyone say wings!? Soooooo good! Order double-sauced Hot/Honey Garlic wings! They'll blow you away!
• The Kitchen: In reference to the delicious restaurant at 2-126 Collingwood. If you were lucky enough to enjoy a "joint" effort (sure, i guess there's a double meaning there), you probably haven't eaten as well since. NOTE: Moved to Markham (Wait for Reasons to like Markham coming to a blog near you).

(originally posted in response to http://poetikzone.blogspot.com/2005/05/encomium-to-ktown.html.)