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  • Le Violon

    Le Violon, a neighbourhood restaurant nestled in Montréal’s Plateau, highlights seafood and seasonal ingredients from Quebec. By Tara O’BradyPhotography by Johnny C.Y. Lam Restaurant Le Violon City Montréal, QC Address 4720 Rue Marquette Learn More & Book Le Violon Reserve for Tonight Reserve with DINR The applauded new restaurant at the corner of rue Marquette…

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  • Mystic

    At Mystic, guests choose between two multi-course journeys, Fauna or Biota, each offering a distinct expression of place and season. By Tara O’BradyPhotography by Johnny C.Y. Lam Restaurant Mystic City Halifax, NS Address 1723 Lower Water St Restaurant Website Mystic Reserve for Tonight Book with DINR From a certain angle—say, mid-squall, looking out from the…

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  • Pasta Pooks

    At Pasta Pooks, the team channels years of pop-up energy into a permanent home that’s loud, confident, and completely devoted to the art of pasta. Editorial by Tara O’BradyPhotography by Johnny C.Y. Lam Restaurant Pasta Pooks City Montréal, QC Address 6704 Clark St Learn More Pasta Pooks Pasta Pooks is dialled in. Pumping out all…

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  • aKin

    At aKin, Chef Eric Chong reimagines tradition through storytelling and experimentation, blending Chinese roots with contemporary technique to create a dining experience that feels both familiar and entirely new. Editorial by Tara O’BradyPhotography by Johnny C.Y. Lam Restaurant aKin City Toronto, ON Address 51 Colborne St Learn More & Book aKin Reserve for Tonight Reserve…

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  • Sumibiyaki Arashi

    At Sumibiyaki Arashi, chef Peter Ho brings together Japanese precision and Taiwanese roots in a lively omakase experience centred on yakitori and binchōtan charcoal. Editorial by Tara O’BradyPhotography by Johnny C.Y. Lam Restaurant Sumibiyaki Arashi City Vancouver, BC Address 363 E Broadway Learn More & Book Sumibiyaki Arashi Reserve for Tonight Reserve with DINR The…

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  • Maven

    At Maven, Chef Shauna Godfrey honours her grandmother Rose’s legacy through a heartfelt menu that blends Polish-Jewish roots with modern technique, creating a dining experience that feels both nostalgic and new. Editorial by Tara O’BradyPhotography by Johnny C.Y. Lam Restaurant Maven City Toronto, ON Address 112 Harbord St Website Maven Reservations Reserve for Tonight with…

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  • Niwa

    At Niwa, the team has built a serene, ingredient-focused restaurant that values balance, community, and care, creating a dining experience rooted in respect for both people and place. Editorial by Tara O’BradyPhotography by Johnny C.Y. Lam Restaurant Niwa City Vancouver, BC Address 1875 Powell St Learn More & Book Niwa Reserve for Tonight Reserve with…

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  • Sushi Hyun Omakase

    At Sushi Hyun, chef-owner Ju Hyun Lee transforms the precision of omakase into something deeply personal, meticulous in craft yet disarmingly warm, where ceremony meets genuine joy. Editorial by Tara O’BradyPhotography by Johnny C.Y. Lam Restaurant Sushi Hyun Omakase City Vancouver, BC Address 795 Jervis St Learn More & Book Sushi Hyun Omakase Reserve for…

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  • Yan Dining Room

    At Yan Dining Room, Chef Eva Chin channels her multicultural roots into what she calls neo-Chinese cuisine, weaving memory, storytelling, and sustainability into a deeply personal dining experience. Editorial by Tara O’BradyPhotography by Johnny C.Y. Lam Restaurant Yan Dining Room City Toronto, ON Address 195 Dundas St W Learn More & Book Yan Dining Room…

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