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Chodang Soon Tofu in Etobicoke
If you enjoy tofu, especially tofu that is made fresh daily on site, you have to pay a visit to Chodang Soon Tofu in Etobicoke. They make their creamy silky smooth tofu every morning. The menu is traditional Korean and the tofu stews come with lots of tasty savoury sides including fried fish, bean sprouts,…
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Cava at Yonge and St. Clair
UPDATE: Cava has permanently closed. Andorra is a tiny little country nestled between France and Spain in the Pyrenees mountains. Escudella is often referred to as Andorra’s national dish. Typically eaten in winter, this dish is a big meaty hearty stew. We wanted to try traditional escudella and found the perfect place to make it…
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Guu Izakaya in Parkdale
It’s SO MUCH FUN here! You really get the authentic izakaya experience at Guu on Queen West in Parkdale, which is all about eating, drinking and loving the vibe in your community. Expect a hearty welcome from the entire staff when you come in and a warm boisterous farewell when you leave. It’s awesome. Also…
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Richmond Station in Downtown Toronto
Carl Heinrich, winner of Season 2 of Top Chef Canada, opened Richmond Station in 2012. It’s downtown in Toronto’s financial district at 1 Richmond Street West. He has turned his restaurant into a winner exactly like he won Top Chef- by focusing on the ingredients and keeping it simple and delicious. Every year during Nuit…
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Merlot in Etobicoke
This restaurant is an escape to southwestern France right in the Kingsway. The ambience feels like you’ve truly left the country. Merlot has been an Etobicoke dining destination for decades- the food is fantastic. The fragrance of the white wine, garlic, shallots and butter in the escargots Bourguignonne was a perfect way to start the…
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Buca on King Street West
Finally! Buca. Sensational. The salumi is cured onsite and the cheese and preserve selection is outstanding. Highlights include the wild boar and the ricotta di bufala. Lamb’s brains alla saltimbocca and fried pig ears to start. The signature pastas are handmade. While the menu changes regularly, the bigoli is a staple and always available. The…
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Momofuku Noodle Bar in Downtown Toronto
UPDATE: After 10 years on University Ave, Momofuku Noodle Bar in Toronto has permanently closed. David Chang’s happy noodle heaven has arrived in Toronto in a gorgeous floor-to-ceiling glass walled space. Start with pork buns, which have hoisin, scallion and cucumber, then order the momofuku ramen with pork belly and shoulder, fish cake and egg.…
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Rhum Corner in Dundas St. West
This is Black Hoof owner Jen Agg’s Haitian restaurant, Rhum Corner. She came up with the name from her husband Roland, who would make rum and cokes at her other restaurant Cocktail Bar and then serve them up for friends in the corner. To start, accra and griot (a popular Haitian dish of fried pork…
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Grand Electric in Parkdale
UPDATE: After 11 years on Queen St. West, the Parkdale location of Grand Electric closed in August 2022. Best tacos in the city hands down. Yes, it’s noisy and the wait for a table can be long. But it’s worth it. Pictured below, Muskoka shrimp, pork belly, beef cheek, Baja fish and scrapple tacos. Just…