Restaurants

For fresh seafood and fine dining, it doesn’t get much better than Yaletown’s Blue Water Cafe. Crisp white linens and impeccable service set the stage for a meal to remember in this warm and inviting restaurant. On the menu, guests can choose from a host of fresh seafood that’s prepared in a multitude of ways.

163 SPADINA AVENUE, THIRD FLOOR, TORONTO, ONTARIO ALORESTAURANT.COM 416-260-2222 THE ALO EXPERIENCE BEGINS WITH A DISCREET DOORWAY ON A GRITTY STRETCH OF DOWNTOWN TORONTO. Then, a slow and suspenseful elevator ride. The doors open on the upper-floor oasis of a chic bar and lounge, home to a commendable selection of cutting-edge cocktails. After that, make

Now in its third regime, this quartercentury- old institution is for the first time being run by a locally bred chef-patron: Victor Barry, from Niagara-on-the-Lake. As expressed in his exuberantly rambling tasting menus, Barry’s idea of Canadian cooking is as multicultural as can be. A recent 24-course extravaganza featured Northern Divine caviar from BC served

Until five short years ago, speaking the words “St John’s” and “fine dining” in the same sentence would inspire a smirk, if not outright laughter. Then came Raymonds, elegantly ensconced in a former bank building on Water Street. The setting is formal. And the cooking exceptional. At its simplest, culinary finesse is delivered in the

Since opening in 2009, Buca has shifted local parameters of Italian dining. Salume is now something made lovingly in house—and it’s no longer all about pork, but includes goat and lamb and sometimes even a local spin that extends to bison. The in-house prosciutto might be a culatello or even a foreleg, rather than the

Conventional restaurant wisdom has it that a chef should never put his or her surname on the sign outside until that chef has arrived at an identifiable personal culinary style. And in 2011, chef David Hawksworth made an elegant case for getting that timing exactly right. The cooking that had originally brought him to national

When Toqu! opened in 1993 it stood local haute cuisine tradition on its head, replacing old pretentions with a sense of fun. The idea endured because in the kitchen, chef Normand Laprise was also busy hatching a new culinary stylewhat he calls une cuisine de produitsingredient-driven cuisine helped along through intense collaboration between chef and

2 Lakeview Ave. (Get Directions)   The 30-seat restaurant is compact, housing both an open kitchen and dining room. It’s been stripped down to raw brick and is furnished with salvaged pieces from Han’s personal collection. This place, like Han’s other restaurant, deals in dirty, greasy snack foods – mind you, not snack-sized foods. Unlike

1454 Dundas St. West (Get Directions) 647.345.8300 Antler is a rustic restaurant in the space formerly occupied by This End Up. The focus here is on foraged ingredients and game meats. It’s the newest effort from the serendipitously named chef Michael Hunter and Jody Shapiro who channel a lifelong love of hunting and gathering to

2 Lakeview Ave. (Get Directions)   The 30-seat restaurant is compact, housing both an open kitchen and dining room. It’s been stripped down to raw brick and is furnished with salvaged pieces from Han’s personal collection. This place, like Han’s other restaurant, deals in dirty, greasy snack foods – mind you, not snack-sized foods. Unlike

Mon–Tues Wed–Sun Food until 12 Brunch Sat-Sun Closed 6–2 10–3 Now taking reservations. Please be advised we leave the bar and window seats open for walk in customers. Book here. 416-537-1265 1265 Queen St. West (Get Directions)

French Gastronomy 911 Sheppard Ave West, NORTH YORK DISTRICT, Toronto Gastronomy: Between Rafine & Fine Dinning classification: 4 stars Le Montmartre offers an authentic French experience, exuding the essence of France. Enjoy modern and traditional French cuisine prepared to perfection by our chef. Our friendly, attentive, and prompt service ensures a memorable visit. Immerse yourself

Classification: 4 stars 7 Elm street (Between DOWNTOWN DISTRICT and GARDEN DISTRICT), Toronto House aged-meat Between 15 000 to 30 000 Selection Bottel of Wine. Many types of rooms: cellar, magnum mezzanine room & more…

THE FIFTH PUB HOUSE GASTROPUB 221 Richmond Street West Toronto, Ontario M5V 1W2 Tel: 416.979.0390 Serving global fare created using the weekly harvest of local farmers when seasonally available, together with carefully selected artisanal ingredients, including both sustainable and organic, this gastropub offers food unlike any other in Toronto’s Entertainment District, at reasonable prices. LOCATION

75 Jarvis St, Toronto, Ontario M5C 2H2, Canada 416-792-1761 At G for Gelato, we strive to bring you the tastiest, freshest and finest Gelato in Toronto. We are not afraid to explore new flavours while also keeping true to the classics. When in season, we source our fruits and vegetables from local farmers and markets.

424 Parliament St., Toronto, Ontario M5A3A2, Canada 416-961-9425 The Local Gest brings “from the farm to your fork” eating to the heart of Cabbagetown, on Parliament. Enjoy fresh local produce – growing vegetables and herbs at “The Local Farm, part of the Elm Grove Collective. A small piece of paradise located just south of the

Socialoffice: 2323 Yonge street suite 303 8 brands of Restaurants: * Bannock          * Luma          * Oliver & Bonacini Canteen * Biff’s Bistro    * Canoe         * Jump          * Auberge du Pommier * O. & B. Cafe Grill Yonge/Front street

938 College St. Toronto, ON, M6H 1A4 (647) 348-1116   Our elegant and comfortable space is perfect for a night out with family and friends, for large private functions or for an intimate romantic occasion. Via Norte stands on the corner of College and Dovercourt, as the winner of Top Portuguese Restaurant in Toronto for