Jamie’s guidebook
Restaurants
The centrepiece of chef Rob Gentile’s downtown Italian triptych is his temple of seafood at the base of Yorkville’s Four Seasons. Four years in, it’s still one of the city’s most dependable splurges and a regular draw for suit-wearing power diners and celebrating couples.
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Buca Osteria & Bar
The centrepiece of chef Rob Gentile’s downtown Italian triptych is his temple of seafood at the base of Yorkville’s Four Seasons. Four years in, it’s still one of the city’s most dependable splurges and a regular draw for suit-wearing power diners and celebrating couples.
To a certain diner, the steakhouse—no matter how clubby or conservative in its decor or bow-tied service—will never go out of style. But this two-storey compound just north of King Street has evolved to dazzle the modern steak connoisseur: it’s a high-end showroom for exquisite cuts of dry-aged beef, each organized not only by geographic origin, but also by breed.
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Jacobs & Co. Steakhouse
12 Brant StTo a certain diner, the steakhouse—no matter how clubby or conservative in its decor or bow-tied service—will never go out of style. But this two-storey compound just north of King Street has evolved to dazzle the modern steak connoisseur: it’s a high-end showroom for exquisite cuts of dry-aged beef, each organized not only by geographic origin, but also by breed.
Chef Brandon Olsen’s foray into French cuisine reliably delivers both expertly rendered Gallic classics and unexpected twists bound to inspire more than a few toothy grins. Forget the muted image of the stuffy bistro: this one springs to life in green, gold and copper, with the ambiance of a nightly New Year’s Eve dinner party, complete with disco tunes and coupes of boozy cocktails like the bourbon-based Banane Banane, spiked with banana liqueur.
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La Banane
227 Ossington AveChef Brandon Olsen’s foray into French cuisine reliably delivers both expertly rendered Gallic classics and unexpected twists bound to inspire more than a few toothy grins. Forget the muted image of the stuffy bistro: this one springs to life in green, gold and copper, with the ambiance of a nightly New Year’s Eve dinner party, complete with disco tunes and coupes of boozy cocktails like the bourbon-based Banane Banane, spiked with banana liqueur.
It’s tiny—just over two-dozen seats, cooks jostling in a pocket-sized kitchen—but it makes a big impression.
The wine list is a treat, featuring gorgeous old-world finds, and nothing currently falls over $160 (which is unheard of in this neighbourhood). Chef Jonathan Nicolaou’s menu, alert to the season and designed for easy pairings, is full of surprises, like a rockfish crudo enlivened by slippery cubes of cucumber-flavoured jelly and a hash of preserved green tomato, or the pleasing crunch of oven-crackled edges of rotolo—wheels of pasta stuffed with spinach and the freshest-imaginable ricotta.
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Brothers Food and Wine
1240 Bay St.It’s tiny—just over two-dozen seats, cooks jostling in a pocket-sized kitchen—but it makes a big impression.
The wine list is a treat, featuring gorgeous old-world finds, and nothing currently falls over $160 (which is unheard of in this neighbourhood). Chef Jonathan Nicolaou’s menu, alert to the season and designed for easy pairings, is full of surprises, like a rockfish crudo enlivened by slippery cubes of cucumber-flavoured jelly and a hash of preserved green tomato, or the pleasing crunch of oven-crackled edges of rotolo—wheels of pasta stuffed with spinach and the freshest-imaginable ricotta.
Arts & Culture
The Royal Ontario Museum is a museum of art, world culture and natural history in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is one of the largest museums in North America and the largest in Canada. It attracts more than one million visitors every year, making the ROM the most-visited in Canada.
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Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens ParkThe Royal Ontario Museum is a museum of art, world culture and natural history in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is one of the largest museums in North America and the largest in Canada. It attracts more than one million visitors every year, making the ROM the most-visited in Canada.
The Sony Centre for the Performing Arts is a major performing arts venue.
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Sony Centre for the Performing Arts (soon to be Meridian Hall)
1 Front St EThe Sony Centre for the Performing Arts is a major performing arts venue.
With a collection of more than 90000 works of art, the Art Gallery of Ontario is among the most distinguished art museums in North America.
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Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WWith a collection of more than 90000 works of art, the Art Gallery of Ontario is among the most distinguished art museums in North America.
Sightseeing
Visit the CN Tower to get amazing panoramic views of the city. You can also make a dinner reservation at the 360 Restaurant or check out the EdgeWalk!
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CN Tower
290 Bremner BlvdVisit the CN Tower to get amazing panoramic views of the city. You can also make a dinner reservation at the 360 Restaurant or check out the EdgeWalk!
Since 2000, Kajama has provided Toronto with a spectacular day and evening sunset sailing experience.
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The Tall Ship Kajama
235 Queens Quay WSince 2000, Kajama has provided Toronto with a spectacular day and evening sunset sailing experience.
The pedestrian-only Distillery District, set in quaint 19th century buildings that once housed a large whiskey distillery, draws crowds to its cobblestone streets lined with hip indie restaurants, bars and boutiques. Art lovers come for the galleries, outdoor sculptures and dance, music and stage performances at the area's several theatres.
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Distillery Historic District
55 Mill StThe pedestrian-only Distillery District, set in quaint 19th century buildings that once housed a large whiskey distillery, draws crowds to its cobblestone streets lined with hip indie restaurants, bars and boutiques. Art lovers come for the galleries, outdoor sculptures and dance, music and stage performances at the area's several theatres.
Essentials
Shoppers Drug Mart
388 King St WLarge drug mart with all the essentials.
Shopping
With a striking glass galleria and iconic "Flight Stop" geese, CF Toronto Eaton Centre is a celebrated Canadian landmark. Home to over 250+ best-in-class stores.
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CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge StWith a striking glass galleria and iconic "Flight Stop" geese, CF Toronto Eaton Centre is a celebrated Canadian landmark. Home to over 250+ best-in-class stores.
Kensington Market is a walkable bohemian neighbourhood that draws artists and tourists to its indie shops, vintage boutiques and arts spaces. The Market is also home to a wide array of specialty grocers, bakeries and cheese shops. Hipsters frequent trendy bars, cafes and international restaurants that range from casual to fine dining.
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Kensington Market
Kensington Market is a walkable bohemian neighbourhood that draws artists and tourists to its indie shops, vintage boutiques and arts spaces. The Market is also home to a wide array of specialty grocers, bakeries and cheese shops. Hipsters frequent trendy bars, cafes and international restaurants that range from casual to fine dining.
Drinks & Nightlife
Chic Soviet resto-bar offering an eclectic menu with Russian touches, plus happy-hour specials.
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Pravda Vodka Bar
44 Wellington St EChic Soviet resto-bar offering an eclectic menu with Russian touches, plus happy-hour specials.
Expansive, swanky rooftop complex with a modern French eatery, bars and a massive outdoor pool. Also, great views of the CN Tower.
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Lavelle
627 King St WExpansive, swanky rooftop complex with a modern French eatery, bars and a massive outdoor pool. Also, great views of the CN Tower.
Buzzing haunt with diverse menu of pub grub, plus a patio, pool table and plenty of TVs.
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Belfast Love Public House
548 King St WBuzzing haunt with diverse menu of pub grub, plus a patio, pool table and plenty of TVs.
Parks
Large park in downtown Toronto with lots of green space, tennis courts, an outdoor hockey rink and a dog park.
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Trinity - Bellwoods
Large park in downtown Toronto with lots of green space, tennis courts, an outdoor hockey rink and a dog park.
The Martin Goodman Trail is a 56-kilometre multi-use path along the waterfront in Toronto. It traverses the entire lake shore from one end of the city to the other.
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Martin Goodman Trail
The Martin Goodman Trail is a 56-kilometre multi-use path along the waterfront in Toronto. It traverses the entire lake shore from one end of the city to the other.