Out of Office: Jörn Weisbrodt
Notes for the modern business traveller from Jörn Weisbrodt, artistic director of Toronto’s Luminato festival.
Where to stay
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This recently renovated hotel in the city's shopping district is housed in the old Dominion Bank, which dates back to 1914. You can even catch... Read more
Enjoy breathtaking views of the city can be had from the hotel’s elegant yet comfy Roof Lounge – made all the better with one... Read more
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From the skylit swimming pool to the supremely comfortable rooms, this hotel lives up to its name as an Eden in the heart of downtown Toronto.... Read more
Where to eat and drink
Once a favourite among regulars at the Distillery Farmers’... Read more
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Toronto’s heritage Gladstone Hotel continues its gentrification-sensitive renovations with recent upgrades to its no-holds bar, uncovering... Read more
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There’s a Zen balance at the first-floor Noodle Bar of David Chang’s three-storey Momofuku outpost in Toronto (the wildly popular... Read more
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Designed by Frank Gehry, this shop puts the spotlight on hard-to-find gifts, like the Douglas fir watch (echoing Gehry’s use of vertical... Read more
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From couch potato to contortionist? Not quite, but this trapeze and dance-inspired fitness class was co-designed by Reebok and Cirque du Soleil.... Read more
Health & Wellness
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After a luxurious breakfast at Stock Restaurant Bar & Lounge, midway up 274 metres of soaring granite and glass, step over to the other... Read more
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Pirouetting high above the city and boasting the highest wine cellar in the world, 360 elevates fine dining to new heights. Pan-roasted black... Read more
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Acadia’s menu reinterprets with technical aplomb the messy jumble of rustic French and southern coastal influences. The skillet cornbread... Read more
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Designed by Frank Gehry, this shop puts the spotlight on hard-to-find gifts, like the Douglas fir watch (echoing Gehry’s use of vertical... Read more
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With its bold design and small, tapas-style plates based on the classic staples of Indian cuisine, this bistro is sure to impress. A new venture... Read more
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Amaya features modern Indian cuisine in a chic, modern room. Clever, globe-trotting combinations like Madras edamame, lamb “lollipops”... Read more
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This sleek Italian restaurant has separate bar seating with its own menu, so if you find yourself peckish after a Leafs game or a concert... Read more
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This sleek Queen West shop features goods from socially and environmentally responsible companies such as the French luxury brand Clé... Read more
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This friendly neighbourhood bistro offers simple, fresh Italian fare, such as panini, pasta and gelato. Chef/owner Samantha Biderman learned... Read more
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On a newly happening strip of Dundas West, this dim retro dining room features an ever-changing menu with items such as jerked black cod with... Read more
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BarChef is not your average watering hole. Jars of housemade infusions line the bar, where a 50-pound slab of ice glows, ready to be hand-carved... Read more
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Barque is a barbecue spot, sure, but it’s a sit-down, wine-list kind of barbecue spot featuring tender brisket, smoked chicken, zesty... Read more
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As the name suggests, a meatless establishment this is not. Fleshy dishes include a pig head’s pasta on the dinner menu and pork belly... Read more
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Inspired by the Sylvia Plath novel, the Belljar Café has books aplenty and a retro soundtrack on the record player. Local bakeries,... Read more
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In this Cedarvale resto – dedicated to the stone bowl dish that is bi bim bap – everything, down to the zingy wasabi dressing... Read more
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In an urban fairy tale come to life, this whimsical store made the transition from the Web to Queen West. Owner Paige Boersma hand-picks every... Read more
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Canada’s first women-only spa and restorative water sanctuary boasts a 12-metre Dead Sea salt pool, hot green tea pool, cold plunging... Read more
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Husband and wife John Booth and Arounna Khounnoraj run this home decor and design boutique, where pieces range from ethereal handmade wall... Read more
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Executive chef Bruce Woods creates flavourful Mediterranean-inspired fare. You'll find yourself going back for the spaghettini with Kobe beef... Read more
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Brockton General is the type of joint that has chicken hearts and smelt on its tiny weekly menu, so it’s no surprise that chef Alex... Read more
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Shadowy and subterranean, Buca is warmed by the glow of its salumeria and its open kitchen, helmed by Robert Gentile, a Mark McEwan alumnus... Read more
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Once a favourite among regulars at the Distillery Farmers’... Read more
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Celeb chef Mark McEwan’s immaculate ode to power is located in the heart of the Financial District. From the immense glassed-in wine... Read more
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Want to create your own vintage bar at home? This Queen West shop offers everything from vintage glassware and ashtrays to refurbished minibars,... Read more
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Chef Corbin Tomaszeski (a Food Network favourite) brings both focus and verve to the restaurant of the Royal Ontario Museum. Highlights include... Read more
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In a city saturated with independent cafés, the owners of Café Novo noticed a lack of such establishments in the High Park area... Read more
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While veal doesn’t occupy much space on fast-food menus, it’s a staple at old-school eateries. And in the circle of serious sandwich... Read more
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Named after a well-known climber hangout in Yosemite Park, Camp 4 is a bar for people looking to casually enjoy a whisky or a mojito in a... Read more
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Craig Harding is part of a wave of young chefs paying tribute to their grandmothers’ old-world cooking. Campagnolo, which roughly translates... Read more
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You can’t miss this stretch of sand dotted with pastel parasols and white Muskoka chairs, designed by landscape architect Claude Cormier... Read more
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At Cava, even the tables are innovate, divided by a slate centrepiece for hot pans and a small hole for a stand to hold finger-food cones.... Read more
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Traces of the building’s past as a bank are evident in the vault that now houses the largely French, affordably priced, wine collection.... Read more
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Homegrown fashion prodigy Erin Swan’s boutique pairs sleek lines with rococo, Marie Antoinette-style wallpaper. It’s the place... Read more
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Nothing beats a good fish n’ chips plate, especially when the fish comes encrusted with a Guinness-spiked batter and with a choice of... Read more
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Chef Claudio Aprile (also chef at nearby Origin) has the confidence to create elaborate dishes that approach but never quite go over the top.... Read more
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Sara Parisotto and Hamid Samad, the designers behind Toronto resto institutions such as Terroni and Colborne Lane, are the co-owners of this... Read more
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Located in the Financial District, the Cosmopolitan offers a 27th-floor penthouse suite with stunning views of the city, courtesy of floor-to-ceiling... Read more
Inspired by turn-of-the-century French bistros, Cowbell offers some of the city’s best tourtière, made with red Angus beef. Chef... Read more
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This King West temple to vinophilia didn’t need a makeover, but it got one anyway, courtesy of famed restaurant designers Giannone Associates.... Read more
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Czehoski manages to cater to the in crowd (hipsters sip Paulaners in the second-floor lounge) and serve delicious bistro fare, inspired by... Read more
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Chef Corinna Mozo’s innovative menu draws from her Cuban heritage while taking cues from her father’s French recipes. The result... Read more
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What makes a five-star lounge? Commissioned Canadian artwork with a Group of Seven sort of cool. Gleaming Berkel slicer for the Pingue Prosciutto... Read more
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Elegant French cooking in a plush, luxurious dining room from one of the city’s most celebrated chefs. Didier Leroy’s flawless... Read more
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The great dim sum available in the ’burbs also delights downtown diners, with servers dressed like French maids, ornate marble columns,... Read more
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Just east of downtown, the Distillery District is made up of restored Victorian buildings now housing galleries, boutiques, restaurants, and... Read more
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Hand-made with the best ingredients, like pure Madagascar Bourbon vanilla, fleur de sel and organic farm-fresh dairy, these cupcakes are baked... Read more
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Everyone’s favourite Queen West hipster hotel has three shops to its name, full of curated Canadiana and quirky gifts (everything from... Read more
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At this European-styled auberge fermière... Read more
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This large, airy shop displays a dizzying array of European-made children’s furniture, toys and strollers. Much of the merchandise is... Read more
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Book ahead at this popular Italian wine bar. Executive chef Rocco Agostino describes his culinary philosophy as “simple, flavourful,... Read more
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A former brick-making factory set in the lush Don Valley ravine, the Brickworks is now an urban sustainability hub with a 16.5-hectare park,... Read more
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Located in the Shops at Don Mills, Fabbrica serves traditional Italian cuisine in a space inspired by postwar Italian pop culture. Chef Mark... Read more
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The Four Seasons brand began in Toronto in 1961, and in 2012 the city got a new hotel worthy of jet setters, foodies and film fest attendees.... Read more
Mediterranean-and-Asian-inspired tapas – lamb and duck prosciutto dumplings, sea bream ceviche with yuzu and shiso leaf – are... Read more
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Frankly, the AGO’s restaurant, FRANK, is an effort to cash in on its architect’s cachet. Executive chef Anne Yarymowich collaborated... Read more
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Frank Parhizgar’s popular College Street room exudes low-key luxury. Richness is on the menu: old-timey oysters Rockefeller on a two-tiered... Read more
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Chef Lorenzo Loseto is a star, and one visit here will show you why. One of our Best New Restaurants in 2005, George continues to be a popular... Read more
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There are several different buses and shuttles that run to and from the airport around the clock to different points in the city. To get downtown, expect travel time to be about 45 minutes. A taxi will get you there for a flat rate of around $40.
This classic late-night snack spot is located under the Bloor Cinema. It’s a little deli counter corrider, but it’s the best nocturnal... Read more
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If you enjoy peeking behind the scenes, you’ll love the open-kitchen concept at this Jamie Kennedy resto tucked away in a former office... Read more
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Housed in a restored Victorian hotel, the Gladstone is a hotspot for creative types. No two of the hotel’s 37 rooms are alike –... Read more
The GBC offers quick, affordable and delicious burger creations. It nails the tricky Aussie burger with fried egg, bacon, braised beets and... Read more
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Grand Electric is doing for Mexican what the isakaya scene did for Japanese. It’s exciting, fun, affordable, quality late-night food... Read more
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This izakaya import from Vancouver serves Toronto’s best Japanese pub food (think jellyfish, cucumber and daikon salad or creamy octopus... Read more
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Harry Rosen’s flagship Yorkville store has long been the clothier of choice for Toronto’s Bay Streeters, but an expansion –... Read more
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Like squirrels? You’ll love High Park. With 161 hectares of hilly, forested land, this West End park also has two deep ravines running... Read more
Landmarks
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At this sparse, dark room on Roncesvalles, chef Hopgood serves up nouveau Scotian cuisine that’s equal parts nostalgia and now. There... Read more
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Toronto’s original boutique hotel, Hôtel Le Germain is located in the heart of the King West theatre scene. Note: The see-through... Read more
This brand-new Le Germain outpost may be metres from the Air Canada Centre (home of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors), but the... Read more
The calm in this 24-seat room is contagious. On the dining side, customers (who wait weeks for reservations) unwind with complimentary amuse-bouches... Read more
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Iyashi Bedrock Spa is the only spot that offers ganbanyoku (rock bathing) in North America. But don’t be misled by the name; there’s... Read more
Health & Wellness
Beauty junkies flock to this Queen West emporium, stocked with niche finds including the Paul & Joe beauty line, Marvis toothpaste in... Read more
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Manicure, shoeshine, shave and a haircut. Located in the Hudson’s Bay flagship store, this upscale men’s club has it all. With... Read more
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Located in the heart of hipster enclave Ossington Avenue, this über-stylish clothing shop stocks threads, shoes and jewellery for men... Read more
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From couch potato to contortionist? Not quite, but this trapeze and dance-inspired fitness class was co-designed by Reebok and Cirque du Soleil.... Read more
Health & Wellness
This small, multicultural neighbourhood is arguably Toronto’s liveliest. A national heritage site, the market borders Chinatown and... Read more
Landmarks
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Keriwa’s seasonal-minded menu draws First Nations techniques and unspoiled tastes of the Canadian landscape into an urban context. For... Read more
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The definitive power restaurant for the 21st century. Instead of steak and martinis, the menu features makimono and shochu cocktails. Sharing... Read more
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The sprawling space houses a sleek bar on the ground floor, a vast dining area on the second and an intimate private room on the third. The... Read more
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La Bettola, helmed by the Terroni family, loosely translates to “tavern,” but it also has a “hole in the wall” kind... Read more
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This Queen West edition of the Kensington Market favourite has the same French flavour but in a brighter, airier space. The tin ceiling, exposed... Read more
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Taking something familiar to another level completely, Lai Wah Heen may be the city’s most refined Chinese restaurant, and its dim sum... Read more
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Impeccably presented tapas-style dishes – the eclectic list includes orzo sauté with crab, Mexican goat-cheese tart, salmon ceviche... Read more
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East-enders pile into this gas station and barbecue joint to lunch on beef brisket sandwiches, corn fritters and hand-cut fries. Chef Judson... Read more
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A self-defined bar, resto and “party place,” LeVack Block sits on prime real estate: a corner lot along Ossington, Toronto’s... Read more
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Local is a likeable place. The people who work here like it so much they can barely contain their enthusiasm. There are lots of exclamations!... Read more
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Nestled between a Portuguese grocery and a hardware store, this boutique and coffee shop radiates cozy style. A small but sturdy selection... Read more
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Leather wallpaper and heavy crimson drapery suggest a kind of specialist bordello, but one that caters to a more familiar kind of appetite.... Read more
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“Not fine dining, but refined dining.” That’s how Justine Fowler describes the bistro she owns with partner Angus Bennett.... Read more
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A showcase for young, cutting-edge Canadian designers, Made features home decor items crafted from the most Canadian of materials: wood. The... Read more
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The upscale sports bar is an oxymoron no more. This one, right next door to the Hockey Hall of Fame and owned by former NHL goalie Wayne Cowley,... Read more
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Toronto’s heritage Gladstone Hotel continues its gentrification-sensitive renovations with recent upgrades to its no-holds bar, uncovering... Read more
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A wine bar for people intimidated by wine bars – that’s the basic premise behind Giuseppe Anile and sommelier Christopher Sealy’s... Read more
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Looking for wardrobe staples for the toddler or infant set? Mini Mioche, an eco-friendly children’s clothing line with a Queen West... Read more
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Multidisciplinary artist Tiffany Naval offers up her studio for local art shows and workshops on everything from makeup application to fine-art... Read more
Arts & Culture
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There’s a Zen balance at the first-floor Noodle Bar of David Chang’s three-storey Momofuku outpost in Toronto (the wildly popular... Read more
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Following the customs of Parisian chocolate makers, this dessert oasis makes heavenly homemade chocolate and sinful macaroons. For an indulgence... Read more
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The city’s deep-cut ravines, particularly in the Don and Humber Valleys, offer terrific mountain-bike paths. Companies like ... Read more
Health & Wellness
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The reflecting pool in front of Toronto City Hall becomes an ice rink in November, complete with its own locker room, rink staff and Zamboni.... Read more
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Nestled under the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto, this gallery-cum-cosmetics counter carries cult beauty products and accessories, including Erno... Read more
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Chef David Lee and his business partners have created a restaurant that is both democratic and elite. Taking a cue from roadside diners, their... Read more
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The name (pronounced “nude”) refers to the simplicity of the cuisine, where executive chef Dan Duckett (formerly of Centro) chooses... Read more
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This holistic yoga and therapy centre is housed in an expansive West End space that includes two airy studios, services like shiatsu and Thai... Read more
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Thanks to a recent wave of boutique openings, the Queen West strip is now a haven for haute menswear. British brand Oliver Spencer is among... Read more
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“Is that who I think it is?” If you’re at One, the answer’s probably yes. Red-hot from the moment it opened, the sleek... Read more
This high-concept decor store offers an array of exotic items seemingly torn from the pages of Wallpaper*. The daring – and wealthy... Read more
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This recently renovated hotel in the city's shopping district is housed in the old Dominion Bank, which dates back to 1914. You can even catch... Read more
The world according to chef Claudio Aprile. Fans of Colborne Lane will sense his soigné approach here, too, while enjoying a DIY multicultural... Read more
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This venture by Cosimo Mammoliti, the man behind Toronto’s well-loved Terroni, brings its older sibling’s authenticity to a casual... Read more
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For denim aficionados, nothing compares to shopping for the perfect pair at Over the Rainbow, home to 250 brands – the largest selection... Read more
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Enjoy breathtaking views of the city can be had from the hotel’s elegant yet comfy Roof Lounge – made all the better with one... Read more
This Mediterranean and rustic Italian restaurant is located on a bustling stretch that boasts Queen West landmarks like Swan and Oyster Boy.... Read more
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The Parkdale-style posse recasts a hardware store as restaurant, with a countercurrent music venue in the basement and a garden on the roof.... Read more
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Located in posh Rosedale, this Parisian-inspired event and lifestyle boutique offers a sweet mix of services and products: custom event planning... Read more
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Rosedale natives flock to this jewel-box bakery, the brainchild of chef Marc Thuet. The vibe is classic Parisian and the handmade cakes and... Read more
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The wood oven was built by a third-generation oven maker in Naples. The tomatoes in the sauce were grown at the foot of Mount Vesuvius. And... Read more
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The main thing on the menu is a pork shoulder marinated for 24 hours, wrapped in prosciutto and then pork belly, and roasted for a crackling... Read more
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The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is undertaking a massive project to update and extend the streetcar system that will be known as the Light Rail Transit (LRT) to allow better access to the north, west and eastern parts of Toronto. Regular fare is $2.75 and the current U-shaped subway line will generally get you within walking distance of anywhere centrally located. Maps and schedules are available online.
Owner Salvatore Mele, also responsible for popular Capocaccia, is no stranger to the Rosedale neighbourhood. Here, the specialty is Italian... Read more
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After a luxurious breakfast at Stock Restaurant Bar & Lounge, midway up 274 metres of soaring granite and glass, step over to the other... Read more
Health & Wellness
Authentically English (soccer paraphernalia, potted duck, cask ales), cozy (cushy armchairs, mismatched floral china, working fireplaces)... Read more
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With 150 whiskies to choose from and over a dozen draft beers, Quinn’s attracts an after-work crowd, who flock here for a hearty dinner... Read more
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Downtown cool meets upscale style at Rac Boutique. Stocked with emerging designers, local labels (Greta Constantine) and international finds... Read more
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Rawlicious offers mainly raw, mainly organic and 100-percent fresh, nutritious ingredients. What sets this restaurant apart from other vegan... Read more
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This luxury heavyweight sits in the middle of the city’s downtown core, a stone throw away from the CN Tower. Gorgeous, posh and proper... Read more
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At Rooftop Lounge, the Thompson Toronto makes it equally appealing to drink by day as by night – or straight on through. The 360-degree... Read more
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The Rosedale Diner’s eclectic vibe and backyard patio – not to mention consistently delicious homemade comfort food like moules... Read more
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Among Canada’s most outstanding museums, the ROM is home to more than six million objects. Where to begin exploring? The impressive... Read more
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Under the direction of chef Lynn Crawford – former executive chef at the Four Seasons Hotel and reality TV star (Food Network’s... Read more
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With standing room only, this tiny space serves espresso-based beverages made on their La... Read more
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The Toronto version of the Thompson Hotel offers three culinary ventures, including Scarpetta, chef Scott Conant’s trademark restaurant.... Read more
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At this downtown standout, executive chef Vincent Leung showcases an inspired take on East-meets-West. Ginger-and-soya-glazed steamed grouper... Read more
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Welcome to the total coffee experience. Choose from four blends to personalize your Americano. One has hints of chocolate, cherry and nuts,... Read more
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Some bars look good, some sound good – Senses actually feels good. Sipping champagne across from us, the well-heeled woman reclined... Read more
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From the skylit swimming pool to the supremely comfortable rooms, this hotel lives up to its name as an Eden in the heart of downtown Toronto.... Read more
Those hoping to see and be seen have plenty of options at this bar, while those looking for a little more privacy are likely to be tucked... Read more
Toronto’s first board-game café, Snakes and Lattes rejects the prescribed Internet-and-coffee formula in favour of a more playful... Read more
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Part of the pioneering wave of Toronto’s boutique properties, the SoHo Met has kept its intimate feel on the quiet edge of Toronto’s... Read more
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This C-suite customization results in an ultra-personalized formula that incorporates specific boosters like the self-explanatory Redness... Read more
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Spuntini’s offers excellent Italian cuisine served in a warm décor. Head to this Italian restaurant for their extensive wine... Read more
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Housed in a grand brick hall on bustling Front Street, this award-winning market offers superlative local and international fare. Try the... Read more
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If bivalves are an obsession of yours, obsess no more. Patrick McMurray, once the world champ in oyster shucking, cracks open a variety of... Read more
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Located on the 31st floor of the new Trump International Tower in Toronto, Stock boasts prime views of Toronto’s sparkling skyline and... Read more
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There’s no Stella here! But then, this pub is anything but typical. Beer lovers will be pleased to find 20 taps and 30 bottles of local,... Read more
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Sweetgrass, on the edge of Toronto’s power core, is essentially Atlantis for the city’s alpha females. Located beneath the Verity... Read more
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Specializing in books on graphic design, advertising and architecture, Swipe Books shares a restored factory space with other like-minded... Read more
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Taxis are easily hailed anywhere in the city and abound in the downtown core. If you’re on a strict timeline, though, be sure to call in advance. Base rates hover around $4.00.
416 Taxicab: 416-829-4222
Beck Taxi: 416-751-5555
City Taxi: 416-740-2222
Staff at this eclectic framing and print shop will just as happily chat about homegrown talent (Doublenaut, Alanna Cavanagh) as show you illustrations... Read more
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The city’s premiere artistic destination, the AGO is a work of art itself, thanks to a major renovation by legendary architect Frank... Read more
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Joining the hustle and bustle of Toronto’s entertainment district, The Ballroom is an enormous boutique bowling alley (and sports bar,... Read more
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A happening bar in a happening neighbourhood, the Beaconsfield draws a young crowd with its ample beer list and its great take on comfort/pub... Read more
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This Junction-area organic café and market serves all-natural teas, smoothies, beer and wine. The selection of prepared foods, sourced... Read more
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Best known for its excellent cured meats (all made in-house), The Black Hoof also offers superlative fish options. The cocktail list is also... Read more
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The choices aren’t wide-ranging. You want a burger? Okay. A cheeseburger? Sure. They’ll even do you a veggie burger – a... Read more
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With more than 20 years of combined baking experience, owners Erez and Keren Hadad are committed to making the best product possible. Handcrafted... Read more
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World-champion shucker Patrick McMurray offers a wide selection of oysters, including Irish oysters, which are large and delectably briny.... Read more
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Located on Queen Street West, the Drake is Toronto’s hipster hotel, complete with a sushi and raw bar, café, lounge, private... Read more
Directly across from Union Station, this regal hotel, which opened in 1929, is within walking distance of many top Toronto attractions, such... Read more
Industry veterans Katherine Rodrigues and Alison Mackenna helm this chic comfort-food hub, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu... Read more
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Across from the ROM, this museum covers a broad range of ceramics, one of the oldest art forms. It showcases everything from ancient Mayan... Read more
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A bastion of upscale modern cooking on a strip best known for generic Greek restaurants, the Globe prioritizes local ingredients like Norfolk... Read more
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This Leslieville spot features naturally raised and locally sourced meat, and the beef, lamb, chicken and veggie burgers are served on locally... Read more
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Co-owners Dave Mitton (Czehoski) and chef Cory Vitiello (the Drake Hotel) bring a taste of Queen St. West cool to the Harbord strip. The menu... Read more
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Though you’ll be situated in the thick of Toronto’s best shopping and dining, you may not want to leave the comfort of this boutique... Read more
Housed in a restored 1850s chocolate factory and with only four rooms, The Ivy, located in Toronto’s historic Queen Street East district,... Read more
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The visual centrepiece of this Parkdale café – home to the best coffee in the neighbourhood – is the huge wooden bar, built... Read more
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Sydney Wills and Marissa Buchkowsky had years of styling, retailing and buying experience under their fashionable belts when they opened this... Read more
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The Red Door, located in the full-service Che Bella Spa, is devoted exclusively to the foot massage. Open Thursday through Saturday in the... Read more
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The Distillery District’s first nightclub, the Stirling Room boasts an undeniably chic space. The pre-Victorian exposed brick walls... Read more
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This contemporary hotel caters to the King West crowd: young, beautiful and wealthy. Rooms are decked out with iHome docking stations, floor-to-ceiling... Read more
The headquarters of the Toronto International Film Festival are open year-round, offering cinephiles a spot to see films rarely viewed beyond... Read more
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Chef Tom Brodi serves up modern Canadiana-influenced cuisine (hint: the name is a combination of “Toronto” and “Canada”)... Read more
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Escape the city for an afternoon and take a 15-minute ferry ride across Lake Ontario to the lovely Toronto Islands. With its amusement park... Read more
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You couldn’t find a better spot to play king in Queen City than at this hotel, which is right at home in Toronto’s financial district... Read more
Chef Alida Solomon’s love letter to Tuscan cuisine, Tutti Matti offers a menu spanning rustic, earthy dishes (pasta with stewed wild... Read more
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This cozy bookshop – possibly the world’s only store with a plotless fiction section (think Samuel Beckett) – is the brainchild... Read more
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In this grey cinder-block room, beneath a constellation of bare LED bulbs, the modern food psyche is playing out: political concerns about... Read more
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A creative retail space, V showcases a series of monthly thematic concepts, exhibited like art but fit to wear. Owner Kealan Sullivan –... Read more
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At Vertical, in the heart of the Financial District (yes, you can have your own private wine locker), chef Giacomo Pasquini offers a menu... Read more
Restaurants
Photo: Julie Boulet
Voulez-vous some coffee, art, furniture and organic composting? If so, you’re in luck. Husband-and-wife team Julie Boulet and Sean Lacey... Read more
Bakeries / Cafés
This eponymous restaurant and bar may be a shameless shrine to the hockey god – serving up family recipes like Grandma Gretzky’s... Read more
A limb of the sprawling Williams-Sonoma retail tree, this contemporary home furnishings chain has been solving the design dilemmas of chic,... Read more
Shops
A favourite of the swish set, the Windsor Arms boasts a prime location and top-notch personalized service. Built in the 1920s, the hotel still... Read more
Artisanal bakery by day, pioneer kitchen by night, Woodlot offers both a meat-heavy and a vegetarian menu. Its wood-fired oven, which is shaped... Read more
Restaurants
Burrito lovers now have a place to unburden themselves of Burrito Boyz breakup traumas while they savour their favourite cylindrical meal.... Read more
Restaurants
Notes for the modern business traveller from Jörn Weisbrodt, artistic director of Toronto’s Luminato festival.
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Michael Caballo and Tobey Nemeth of Edulis share their favourite meal for two.
