Toronto Restaurants-Recommendations?

John T. wrote:

> My wife and I are visiting Toronto over the Labor Day weekend and would
> appreciate receiving recommendations for good restaurants that have
> emerged in Toronto over the past two years.  As a reference point we have
> greatly enjoyed North 44 Degrees, Palmerston, Le Bistingo and Opus in the
> past.  Many thanks for your help.  Buzz Toothill, Philadelphia, PA

I'd recommend then, Mildred Pierce, Jump, Left Bank, and Lotus. Lotus is the costliest. The place leaves much to be desired visually, it's actually a converted corner variety store off Queen St. with tables, period. But the food, (and presentation) is without doubt in the top one per cent of the city. A must for serious restaurant-goers.

Jump and Left Bank are in the two year category. Should you need more info, just email me.

Linda

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Try Centro on Yonge St. and Splendido on Harbord St.  Reserve well ahead! Linda in Toronto   [email removed]

John Toothill ([email removed])
wrote:
: My wife and I are visiting Toronto over the Labor Day weekend and would : appreciate receiving recommendations for good restaurants that have : emerged in Toronto over the past two years.  As a reference point we have : greatly enjoyed North 44 Degrees, Palmerston, Le Bistingo and Opus in the : past.  Many thanks for your help.  Buzz Toothill, Philadelphia, PA

Also Boba on Avenue Road!  Linda in Toronto [email removed]

Someone wrote:
: My wife and I are visiting Toronto over the Labor Day weekend and would : appreciate receiving recommendations for good restaurants that have : emerged in Toronto over the past two years.  As a reference point we have : greatly enjoyed North 44 Degrees, Palmerston, Le Bistingo and Opus in the : past.  Many thanks for your help.  Buzz Toothill, Philadelphia, PA

While I agree with one reply that was posted (i.e., recommending Jump, Mildred Pierce, Lotus), let me add a different perspective. Taro Grill - 492 Queen St. West - amazing appetizers, great atmosphere, reasonable prices. They're also on-line [[email removed]] The Tempest - College St. at Markham - small, cozy; the chef is partners with the chef from North 44 in a wine consulting firm. Same price range as Taro. Mercer St. Grill - along the lines of North 44 pricing. Fabulous mains. Cafe Asia - one of the top restaurants in Toronto; rivals Lotus. Higher prices, but not nearly as high as Lotus. Mildred Pierce - great Sunday Brunch.

Field R. wrote:

>
>John T. wrote:
>
>> My wife and I are visiting Toronto over the Labor Day
>weekend and would
>> appreciate receiving recommendations for good
>restaurants that have
>> emerged in Toronto over the past two years.  As a
>reference point we have
>> greatly enjoyed North 44 Degrees, Palmerston, Le
>Bistingo and Opus in the
>> past.  Many thanks for your help.  Buzz Toothill,
>Philadelphia, PA
>
>I'd recommend then, Mildred Pierce, Jump, Left Bank,
>and Lotus. Lotus is  the costliest. The place leaves
>much to be desired visually, it's actually  a converted
>corner variety store off Queen St. with tables, period.
>But  the food, (and presentation) is without doubt in
>the top one per cent of  the city. A must for serious
>restaurant-goers.
>
>Jump and Left Bank are in the two year category. Should
>you need more  info, just email me.
>
>Linda