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EXPLORE TORONTO | | | | | | | 301 Front St W
Toronto,
ON
M5V 2T6
416-362-5411 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. Upscale dining is a pleasure at 360, which is located in the CN Tower and boasts some of the most spectacular views in the city. The restaurant also revolves slowly while you dine, so you get more than just a single, fixed vista of Toronto. Lunch and dinner menus offer elegant choices, such as blackened quail, scallops in the shell, and rack of lamb. A la carte and prix fixe menus are both available for dinner. Reservations are essential. The ordinary elevator fee (Adult CAD21.99, Senior CAD19.99, Child CAD14.99) is waived with the purchase of an entree.
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| 640 Dixon Rd
Toronto,
ON
M9W 1J1
416-243-7912 | | | | | Description: AIRPORT. This cozy 70-seat hotel restaurant is popular for its well-executed traditional Continental favorites. A breakfast of eggs, bacon, sausage and pancakes is available every day. At lunch you can enjoy penne with grilled chicken and wild mushrooms in a basil rose sauce, herb crepes with mushrooms, spinach, leeks and mozzarella with an asiago Mornay sauce, or a tasty Thai chicken wrap. For dinner, try fusilli with grilled chicken and peppers in pine nut ginger sauce, or grilled salmon on buttered baby potatoes with mango bourbon BBQ sauce.
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| 2537 Yonge St
Toronto,
ON
M4P 2H9
416-487-4897 | | | | | Description: MIDTOWN. North 44 is fine dining at its absolute finest. The menu changes frequently, of course, but starters might be oxtail ravioli with scallops and pancetta, or seared foie gras with Riesling braised apples, toasted brioche, chocolate veal reduction, sage fritters and praline. Mains show an international influence: roasted bison tenderloin with truffle risotto and roasted beets, or grilled yellowfin tuna with crisp sesame noodle cake. To end on a sweet note, opt for the Canadian butter nut tart with caramelized bananas, or chocolate torte with orange scented crème fraiche. The extensive list of wine and spirits includes 20+ grappas, and a broad selection of ports, cognac and brandy.
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| 37 Prince Arthur Ave
Toronto,
ON
M5R 1B2
416-921-3105 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. Set in a former townhouse, Opus offers an intimate dining room with wood floors, original art, fresh flowers and mood-enhancing lighting against a backdrop of light jazz. Its crowning glory is an extensive wine list, stretching to some 1600 selections from around the globe, without doubt one of the best in Ontario. Don't discount the food though quite impressive in its own right. The menu changes frequently, but you may find pan-seared scallops in chive buerre blanc with a dollop of Canadian sturgeon caviar, miso-kissed sautéed snapper resting on fresh asparagus, and tuna tartare with black sesame seeds and lotus chips.
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| 1 Benvenuto Pl
Toronto,
ON
M4V 2L1
416-961-8011 | | | | | Description: MIDTOWN. This elegant, well-established restaurant remains a Toronto favorite. The chic, two-level space in a hilltop apartment building adds to the romantic ambience. Chef Keith Froggett, through his imaginative use of ingredients and innovative accompaniments, creates an ultimate dining experience. The wine list is extensive and spectacular. A pasta bar downstairs serves equally wonderful dishes in a less formal surrounding.
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| 601 King St W
Toronto,
ON
M5V 1M5
416-603-2205 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. World renowned chef Susur Lee creates truly stunning seven-course tasting menus comprised of a delightful variety of Asian-Continental dishes. The menu changes daily and is completely dependent on what fresh ingredients are available at the local markets, so every dining experience here is an adventure. You may be served spicy pork with tamarind sauce, Chinese ham with apricot glaze, mahi-mahi satay, soy-marinated bass, seared foie gras with Japanese plum and foie gras reduction, apple chiffon cake, or chocolate-hazelnut pot de crème. The vegan menu is equally elaborate and impressive.
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| 2315 Bloor St W
Toronto,
ON
M6S 1P1
416-767-1315 | | | | | Description: WEST TORONTO. Sleek and contemporary, with a few artistic touches to add interest. The menu is equally contemporary, focusing on inventive combinations of traditional comfort foods. You might start with a spinach and pear salad or a sweet pea tart. Main course dishes have included a fine veal striploin with cauliflower and goat cheese fondue, Chinese-glazed ribs, and sea scallops with cracked wild rice. Save room for dessert the lemongrass-white chocolate crème brûlée is a revelation.
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| 90 Avenue Rd
Toronto,
ON
M52 2H2
416-961-2622 | | | | | Description: MIDTOWN. Dining is an event at this elegant eatery, set in a Victorian house with a bright, bold color scheme. In the middle of the restaurant, an enormous fresh flower arrangement offers a lovely focal point. The menu promises a variety of innovative taste combinations, and specialties include lamb, beef, and duck. Make sure to leave room for the chocolate-pudding cake (a house specialty) or the lemon trio, which features lemon ice cream and a chocolate wedge with homemade wafers.
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| 1855 Dundas St E
Mississauga,
ON
L4X 1M1
905-625-5490 | | | | | Description: MISSISSAUGA. Nautical themed decor and a casual but service-oriented atmosphere ensure busy mealtimes at By the Wharf. Along with a full bar, you'll find an expansive menu of seafood and beef. Seafood stuffed mushrooms are a fabulous starter, as are the steamed mussels in garlic-white wine sauce. For the main course, a combination platter is the way to go. There are several surf and turf options, or if you're dining with a partner, try the 'Wharf Splendour' for two it's heaped with filet mignon, crab legs, broiled shrimp, scallops, lobster tails, oysters Rockefeller and vegetables.
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| 66 Wellington St W
Toronto,
ON
M5K 1J3
416-777-1144 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. Chef Mark McEwen (of North 44° fame) has a loyal following one meal here, and you'll be joining the fan club. The space itself is attractive: uncluttered, with smooth lines and a muted color palette, it's a nice foil for McEwen's contemporary Continental cuisine. Foie gras is pan-seared and paired with the acidic tang of rhubarb compote and crunch of onion tempura. The signature Bymark Burger is topped with brie, pancetta, grilled porcini, shaved truffles and crisp onion rings. USDA Prime steaks, scallops with crab ravioli, whole roasted sea bream with fennel confit it's all good. Each dish on the menu has a by-the-glass wine suggestion. Dinner is undeniably pricey, but lunch is just as good with less wallet impact.
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