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Puerto Bravo
Mexican, Seafood · Bib
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Blink and you'll miss this quaint little spot on bustling Gerrard. Drawing inspiration from Mexico, the menu is equally compact and leans heavily on seafood in the form of crisp tostadas and generously built tacos. Indeed, this little kitchen doles out bold flavors like the wera tostada, a riot of colors and textures featuring octopus, shrimp and spicy macha mayo. The tuna tostada, meanwhile, leans Asian with soy sauce and sesame oil. For tacos, consider sautéed shrimp jolted with salsa brava or charbroiled octopus tossed with onions and poblanos. Finish with something sweet, like the classic
1.5km
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Ricky + Olivia
Creative · Bib
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If you had to describe Ricky + Olivia in one word, it would undoubtedly be "fun." From the look (think eclectic, with distinct areas and whimsical touches) to the menu (with nods to nostalgic childhood favorites and playful dishes subtly referencing other restaurants), Chefs Ricky Casipe and Olivia Simpson have fashioned a decidedly clever spot. Take the carrot and ice cream, a savory plate of roasted carrot tucked with chickpeas and topped with bay leaf ice cream over a bed of melted brie. It doesn't need to make sense—it's delicious. Whether you tuck into the shareable appetizers like tartar
2.1km
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White Lily Diner
Creative, Bakery · Bib
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Old school diners are rare creatures these days, but ones that smoke their own bacon, make their own biscuits and donuts, bottle their own hot sauce and grow their own vegetables? Even rarer. A culinary unicorn, this bright yellow nook sets the standard not just for diners but for any restaurant that aspires to serve both people and planet. Breakfast is the main draw, but guests will be happy at any hour of the day. Verdant green salads, fantastic sandwiches on homemade bread, and a stunningly light hash brown make for a grand meal that gets all the details just right.
2.6km
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The Wood Owl
Contemporary
$$$
This quaint, wooden shoebox is a welcome retreat in Danforth. Wine bottles line the perimeter of a room that has a pleasant sepia tint. In fact, there’s no pretense at all here, which in part is what makes this restaurant so appealing. The menu is small, nothing extravagant or overly complicated, and offers far more vegetables than one might expect from a wine bar (adobo- roasted carrots with green goddess, anyone?). Beef, though, is still very much welcome at the table, highlighted as a weekly special, usually paired with a superb tangle of shoestring French fries. With or without a reservati
817m
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Tiflisi
georgian · Bib
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East of downtown Toronto in Beaches, the Pkhakadze family delivers some of the city’s best and brightest Georgian cooking. Portions are built to share so bring a friend or two. The cold leek pkhali salad bound in a light walnut sauce is a vibrantly green beginning and especially essential before the Acharuli khachapuri arrives. A celebration of carbs and dairy, this stretch of fluffy bread cradles a pool of melted cheese topped with butter and an egg yolk. There’s more on the way: Large lamb khinkali with warm broth and long skewers of juicy kebabs topped with fried potatoes. Without question,
3.1km
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Enigma Yorkville
Contemporary · ★ Michelin
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With influences and techniques ranging from the Nordics to Nihon, Enigma certainly lives up to its name. Dishes are delicate, poised and detailed creations. Fortunately, the flavors are always complementary, as seen in dishes like Atlantic halibut with sunchoke cream and PEI mussels, and 24-day-cured trout with a delicate citrus beurre blanc. Desserts, like raspberry and yuzu with puff pastry, are often the highlight. The wine pairings are also thoughtfully composed.
4.4km
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Aburi Hana
Japanese · ★ Michelin
$$$$
Note: Temporarily closedThe air is charged, and as you descend underneath Yorkville, you sense that your evening is headed somewhere interesting. Minimalist in design, Aburi Hana saves the drama for the plates, using handmade Arita pottery that has a history tracing back to the 1600s.Chef Ryusuke Nakagawa presents a modern take on the history-steeped Kyō-Kaiseki menu. His cooking is personal and intricate, weaving multiple techniques and colors into every dish. The signature maguro flower, a rose made from pieces of akami and chutoro, is stunning, as is the duck breast meatball with foie gras,
4.5km
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aKin
Asian, Contemporary · ★ Michelin
$$$$
Chef Eric Chong has set out to do what few others in the region dare to. Drawing inspiration from across Asia, he taps into his own heritage and delivers a modern tasting menu that reimagines what is possible using top-shelf ingredients sourced from Nova Scotia to British Columbia. Tables run down the length of a stylish room framed with gold-leaf finishes, and an intimate, four-seat chef’s counter offers an even closer look at the refined excellence coming out of this kitchen. Past highlights include a single raw PEI oyster with rice wine vinegar foam; jellyfish complemented by a tableside po
4.6km
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