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163 Spadina Ave., Toronto
Stylish yet serene space from highly regarded chef Patrick Kriss. The restaurant features a tasting menu (generally five courses, with163 Spadina Ave., Toronto
Stylish yet serene space from highly regarded chef Patrick Kriss. The restaurant features a tasting menu (generally five courses, with1454 Dundas St. W., Toronto
Chef Michael Hunter has both the name and the (cooking) game for his, well, game meat–focused restaurant. Menu focuses on797 College St., Toronto
In this cozy restaurant, noted chef Grant van Gameran offers a long menu of mainly meaty tapas-style dishes inspired by287 Roncesvalles Ave., Toronto
A full-service butcher shop by day; protein-powered snack bar by night. Small plates menu boasts meaty bites ranging from jerk176 Dupont St., Toronto
Behind trendy diner Rose & Sons, this open-air (though roofed during inclement weather) barbecue joint evokes memories of backwoods campfires.4 Crescent Rd., Toronto
Black and white tiles welcome you into this simple sandwich shop, complete with an old fashioned blackboard proclaiming the wares.812 Queen St. E., Toronto
French-style bakery and one of Leslieville’s most popular breakfast/lunch stops. Tiny dining area (only nine tables) and very busy on1727 Dundas St. W., Toronto
Stylish Dundas West restaurant offers up a well-curated menu of Argentinian-inspired grilled dishes—skirt steak, beef short ribs, Ontario leg of67 Front St. E., Toronto
Comfortable brew pub with a wide selection of local craft beer (35 taps), wine and whiskies. Multi-ethnic menu served until2489 Yonge St., Toronto
House-roasted beans make for a perfect cup of siphon coffee, espresso and much more at this stylish midtown café. Excellent169 Niagara St., Toronto
Owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Michael Caballo and Tobey Nemeth, this restaurant exudes intimacy—from the shareable small plates to5 Brock Ave., Toronto
As its name implies, this boisterous snack shack is anything but dull. Take a seat at the bar or one120 Lombard St. , Toronto
Excellent little corner coffee shop where the baristas really know their stuff—and are more than happy to educate curious customers.115 Yorkville Ave.
A luxurious setting in which to enjoy upmarket interpretations of Japanese fare, including a number of shareable dishes, robata-grilled options669 Queen St. W., Toronto
The kitchen dishes out contemporary versions of Filipino fare such as grilled squid with adobo dressing and steak with plantain620 Queen St. W., Toronto
Ex-Charlottetown chef Dave Mottershall funded his first full-fledged Toronto restaurant via a hugely successful Kickstarter campaign. Features stylized small-plate takes onFirst Canadian Place, 100 King St. W., Toronto
From Michelin-starred French chef Armand Arnal comes this modern-rustic oasis within the Financial District’s First Canadian Place building. Offers café1690 Queen St. W., Toronto
Cozy Brazilian restaurant and bar in Parkdale serves up modern interpretations of South American fare that’s meant to be shared.12 Oxley St., unit 101, Toronto
An offshoot of the owner’s popular Kensington Market creperie, this bright and airy sweet shop specializes in delicate French desserts815 Bloor St. W., Toronto
This café and cocktail bar fusion serves classic drinks alongside snacks like pastries and cookies, crisps and dip, pickles and