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The Best Places to Eat in Toronto
"The Chase feels like you’re dining in a swanky Manhattan penthouse, without any of the pretentiousness. Instead, chef Tyler Shedden, a former protégé of Michelin-star chef Daniel Boulud, offers polished fare with an emphasis on sustainable seafood and plant-based options. Begin your meal with the opulent Diamond Platter, which arrives with tiers of fresh ocean Fogo Island snow crab, Nova Scotia lobster, prawns, oysters and more, and then – if you have any room left – tuck into shareable indulgences; the most popular is the roasted halibut with creamer potatoes in tarragon butter, with toasted brioche crust and finished with a beech mushroom sauce."
"This rooftop restaurant takes upscale dining to the next level — quite literally!. With stunning views of the city, seafood platters, and creative cocktails, The Chase could totally end your search for “The One.”. Address: 10 Temperance Street, TorontoPhone: 647-348-7000"
"This rooftop restaurant offers gluten-free, vegetarian-friendly and vegan options. The Chase serves gourmet French cuisine. Although it is at a higher price range than the rest of the restaurants it is a great place to eat from at least once."
"The restaurant is quiet about it, but the food here is entirely vegan. Rather than trumpet the politics of its choice, the kitchen modestly prepares food without animal products, surprising the palate with foraged moss, obscure grains, seaweed-extracted umami, and fermented vegetables. The menu also boasts wood-fired flatbreads, fancy mushrooms, and soup so creamy that it’s hard to believe it’s not made with butter."
"This vegan establishment has made a name for itself largely due to its team of creative, innovative chefs. Using their respective backgrounds, this group of restaurateurs is cooking up some of the most exciting vegan fare in the city. Expect dishes like artichoke barigoule ravioli and seedling salad with za’atar; porcini mushroom and cauliflower soup; and charcoal gnocchi."
"Avelo Restaurant, formerly called Awai, is an innovative, vegan, fine dining restaurant in Toronto. Avelo offers tasting menus in multiple courses (three, five, and eight courses) that continually rotate with the seasons. At the restaurant, they bake their own bread, make their own vinegars and preserves, and create their own vegan cheeses."
"Thornhill, Chinese Cuisine, Chinese, Restaurant With Delivery Services, Restaurant With Party Services, Restaurant With Live Entertainment, Take-out, Restaurant With Catering Services, Reservation. by staff dressed in traditional Imperial robes, in a beautiful dining room adorned with elegant Oriental decor... Seafood Restaurants, Caterers"
"7700 Bathurst St Unit 51, Thornhill, Vaughan, Ontario L4J 7Y3 CanadaChinese, AsianLunch, DinnerTakeout, Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service, Delivery[email protected]+1 905-882-8887http://www.cynthiaschinese.com"
"Thornhill, Chinese Cuisine, Chinese, Restaurant With Delivery Services, Restaurant With Party Services, Restaurant With Live Entertainment, Take-out, Restaurant With Catering Services, Reservation"
"Fine Dining, Lounge, French, Italian, Restaurant With Private Rooms, Bring Your Own Wine, Restaurant With Live Entertainment, Restaurant With Party Services, Extensive Wine List, Wheelchair-accessible Restaurant. facade, Blu is an Italian restaurant based on authentic classic cuisine created by executive chef Massimo Callovini... French Restaurants, Italian Restaurants"
"Sometimes going out for Italian food seems counterintuitive. How hard is it for you to stay at home and boil some pasta?. Blu gives you Italian food you cannot make yourself at home unless you have ample time and have studied under masters (or grandmothers) in Italy."
"From truffled beef carpaccio to pan-seared ribeye, this place knows how to wine and dine. Speaking of wine, right now you can take advantage of their incredible promo to enjoy takeout bottles at 30% off!"
"This super cute patio set is more for aesthetics than eating, and you don’t even have to go inside the restaurant to get this shot. Come dressed in your summer best for the perfect European-esque summer photo opp!. LOCATION: 17 Leader Ln."
"Think Global. Eat Local!" Globe Bistro takes their motto seriously, sourcing ingredients locally then preparing them with creativity and flair. With a passion for the local movement, menus change frequently, but you might find maple tahini Brussels sprouts in a grain bowl, pan seared cod with potato gnocchi or elk loin with sake kasu marinade. Choose a wine from the restaurant's extensive list of local VQA selections - premium bottles are half-priced on Sundays - or bring your own wine for a modest corkage fee."
"A drop-in class is perfect, especially when you can enjoy a pint of beer after your efforts. The Danforth’s Black Swan pub has some of the best beers on tap, which is definitely the kind of carrot you want dangling in front of your nose before or after a performance. Classes are 90 minutes long every Saturday from 6 to 7:30 p.m."
"Enter through what appears to be a church gift shop to get at the Neapolitan-style pizzas and cocktails hidden inside Toronto’s hottest new bar in Leslieville."
"Located at the foot of the Scarborough Bluffs on the east side of the city, Bluffer’s Park Beach is one of the most scenic in the city thanks to those towering bluffs that create a dramatic backdrop. The soft sand beach here is popular for its length, the beautiful views you have while you’re here and the access to nearby hiking trails and bike paths. Facilities include drinking fountains, change rooms, washrooms, and a picnic site."
"Located at the bottom of Brimley Road (one of the steepest hills in the city), the beach at Bluffer's Park is one of the nicest in the city. Bounded by the Scarborough Bluffs to the north, the park is both scenic and well-manicured (as far as Toronto beaches go). Arrive early on summer weekends if hoping for a parking spot."
"Bluffer’s Beach is about a half hour drive east of Toronto, located at the bottom of the Scarborough Bluffs. Bluffer’s beach has a nice sandy beach that leads to sparkling blue waters that are Blue Flag certified. There are also picnic spaces, so make sure to bring some snacks!"
"It is somehow is super relaxing and quiet while also being in the middle of a bustling waterfront. Sugar Beach has white sand and cute pink beach umbrellas with white wooden chairs that are very instagrammable. However, seating is limited so you might want to bring your own towel to lie on just in case!"
"Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, you can’t swim at Sugar Beach, but it’s a great spot to spend the day relaxing outside. With pink umbrellas and white wooden chairs, Sugar Beach has a whole vibe that simply screams summertime!"
"A post shared by Nissa Mounichy (@nissavirginie) on Apr 24, 2019 at 3:45pm PDT. This sweet spot is known for its white Muskoka chairs, pink umbrellas, and amazing skyline views. Definitely worthy of an Instagram selfie this spring."
"Although not a certified eco-friendly beach, water levels at Sunnyside Beach near Lakeshore Boulevard are tested daily so you will know if it’s safe to swim here and if the water meets provincially established safety standards. It’s typically not too busy here, which makes it a grandiose destination. If you go exploring, you will likely notice cyclists and rollerbladers zooming along the nearby Martin Goodman Trail, which is part of the Waterfront Trail System."
"On the West End of Toronto, on the shores of Lake Ontario, is a lakefront district that was the "bee's knees" in the 1950s. Although it no longer has the amusement park that made this area hopping back in the day, it does have a beach and park area around Ontario's Humber Bay. The waters of Humber Bay are popular for boating and dragon boating clubs are a popular past time with Torontonians."
"Spend some time at the waterfront, enjoying the stunning views at Sunnyside Beach this summer. Whether you want to walk the boardwalk, go for a jog, play some volleyball, take a quick dip or even rent a kayak — Sunnyside has it all."