Enjoy an outdoor movie in the grass at Riverdale East Park on the last Sunday of each summer month, at sundown. Proceeds from each screening go to the Kiwanis Boys and Girls Club. Read more.
At Aquila, the staff welcomes you like old friends, complete with a colourful and eccentric room. Smoked Salmon Wrapped Scallops and the Veal Provimi Chop are great, although a tad pricey. Read more.
Creole food is a favourite of ours, and the Clam Chowder is certainly a gem. Sadly, some of the other dishes are just confusing. Read our full review. Read more.
Just like any good sausage hall, it's crazy loud fun in here. Choose your style, choose your sausage, choose your booze and treat yourself. Golden crisp Duck Fat Fries are a must. Read more.
Uncle Betty's has a cute name, alright, but sadly the drab room feels more like a novelty chain than a charming neighbourhood resto. All Day Breakfast is tasty, but nothing new. Read more.
What this place lacks in seating, it more than makes up for in flavour and fresh ingredients. Hard to be unhappy with the city's best take-out sushi, though. Click the link for our full review. Read more.
You don't often get such a lush setting for a $6.95 lunch special. Be sure to get the crispiest Samosas you'll ever have. Read more.
Great spot for worker bees in search of healthy lunch options. Try the mixed beans with avocado or the quinoa salad. The bland kale and broccoli could use a flavour boost, though. Read more.
No foxes, fiddles or firkins here: Try the Devilled Lamb’s Kidneys & Dripping Toast for authentic British comfort food, or the soothing Cheddar & Smokey Tomatoes. Don't forget to order a pint. Read more.
Unholy goodness! The Priest keeps it straight-forward and simple — plain white buns, fries, few gourmet frills. Go for "The Option," with panko-crusted, cheese-stuffed portobello. Read more.
Great lunch spot: lots of options (rice, noodles, soup, meat, seafood or vegetarian), filling, inexpensive. Try the House Special Vermicelli — tender, sweet pork, flaky spring rolls, delicious shrimp. Read more.
We love the old tyme feel of this shop, which opened in 1930. Try the Eat-In Only House Special, with halibut, chips, coleslaw, bread, and a drink. Fresh, light, crispy, greaseless, and oh so tasty. Read more.
Anglophiles should head to the Windsor Arms for high tea, where you can sip sparkling wine, nibble smoked salmon sandwiches, discuss the weather, and practice your Queen Mum impression. Read more.
If you prefer your literature rare, out-of-print and NOT on a Kindle, you'll love the treasure trove/museum that is Steven Temple Books. Read more.
This urban paradise of wildflower meadows, cobble beaches and coastal marshes are home to birds, deer, and even coyotes (just don't feed the latter). Read more.
A real Italian mamma (the Mad Italian's mother) churns the gelato here. The favourite's the pistachio, but true gelato lovers will appreciate the authentic Stracciatella. Read more.
This laid-back Kensington spot is perfect for extended lunch. Vegetarians will love the Piquillo Pepper, Cheese and Spinach tortilla. The Flank Steak, with veg and salsa verde, calls to meat lovers. Read more.
Try the Arugula Salad — lightly dressed with tons of walnuts, Piave cheese and thin, crisp pear slices. Read more.
The steaks are good (but not stunning) and the veggies great, but between the raucous crowd at the bar and the tiny pub-like tables, it's clear this is not a steakhouse. Read more.
Nothing new or revolutionary here, but it's a handy dining option if you're in the mood for inexpensive sushi on the Danforth. Try the Curry Shrimp, a small but dazzlingly flavoured dish. Read more.
A beautiful loft-like space worth visiting. Try the fall-off-the-bone Short Rib Roast or the intoxicating Classic Mildred Burger — pillowy bun, piled with crisp onion and tomato relish. Read more.
Great modern vibe, with great Indian food: Start with Vegetable Pakora, then Macher Jhol (mahi-mahi in a fiery sauce) and the sweet and spicy Mango Chicken. Service needs improvement, though. Read more.
Try unusual items like caviar-laden Black Pearl Roll, Seafood Soup in a Tea Pot, followed by the GS3 combo. Unlike the 1000's other cheap sushi spots, the fish here is tender, silky, and well-priced. Read more.
This hidden spot in a laneway is a great spot to unwind after a day of work on Bay Street. Stick to what they do best: the apps and drinks. Try the oysters or the swoon-worthy tuna tartare trio. Read more.
If you don't mind cramming into communal picnic tables, this place has excellent pupusas, burritos, enchiladas and more. Read more.
They've got a whole new menu, courtesy of Former Four Seasons Sous Chef Eglon Walker. Try the Trane Ja Style Pepper Shrimps served with plantain chips. Read more.
Start with the Matahari Platter for Two (spring rolls, veggies, chicken/beef satay), deep-fried wonton & keropok shrimp crackers. Follow with the sweet Red Chili Chicken or fiery Casbah Cashew Prawn. Read more.
Go for the smoky fennel and orange salad and the lamb and shiraz fig tagine. Quiet, cozy atmosphere in a lovely brick-walled space — but go on a quiet night to ensure best service. Read more.
Some of the best Thai in Toronto. Start with the beef and papaya salad, then the thick, silky green curry chicken spaghetti (a strange but delicious match) or the transformative basil eggplant. Read more.
Meat-eaters or not, everyone will enjoy the Avocado Tempura, with sides of kimchi and ginger reduction. Try the hearty Tempeh “Crab Cakes” — no substitute for the real thing, but it's divine. Read more.
If you're at the King Street Social Kitchen & Bar, try the plump, tender Angus NY Strip Steak or fiery Indian Lamb Korma. Even the lowly Caesar surprises with lemony dressing and garlic croutons. Read more.
Weird layout here, but the other standout is the food: Chicken Xacuti is a complex blend of 25 spices with heavy heat. Lively and rich Lobster Tail is lavished with red pepper and coconut. Read more.
Nice space — too bad about the food and service. Antipasto Block superb, but Grilled Rib-Eye and smashed potatoes leave us queasy. Chefs leave halfway through our meal, staff practically shoo us out. Read more.
Many reasons to love Harlem: Fun 1920s vibe w/ live music; creatively executed, perfect comfort food — Southern Fried Chicken, Collard Greens and Mac & Cheese — and great apps (Beet and Mango Salad). Read more.
Try the Slow-Cooked Rabbit. It's swathed in parpadelle, cooked to a decadent softness, and is spectacular enough to sway a timid meat eater. Read more.
Try the Roasted Pork Knuckle, it's superb. Crackling, roasted root vegetables, smashed new potatoes and apple-cranberry sour beer chutney make it almost a Thanksgiving feast. Read more.
Assorted Maza for two is a welcome distraction from the freezing cold dining room. Try the Shawarma or Montfort Chicken, the restaurant specialty, a surprisingly succulent dish with grilled pineapple. Read more.
Try the Du Puy Lentil Salad (crunchy lentils are surprising at first, but work with the walnuts and spritely dressing) and Carpaccio of Seabream (a thin translucent, transcendent delight -- stunning). Read more.
Try the Fresh Snapper Ceviche. It's fresh, firm and rich. The Baja Fish Tacos are also delicious, but messy! Read more.
