Motang’s guidebook
Restaurants
So much of what makes Edulis exceptional is its steadfast adherence to serendipity: Michael Caballo and Tobey Nemeth so often change their offerings to reflect what’s in season that there’s not even a printed menu to be studied. No matter, of course: the execution is flawless, or never far from it.
51 habitants recommandent
Edulis Restaurant
169 Niagara StSo much of what makes Edulis exceptional is its steadfast adherence to serendipity: Michael Caballo and Tobey Nemeth so often change their offerings to reflect what’s in season that there’s not even a printed menu to be studied. No matter, of course: the execution is flawless, or never far from it.
To say that chef Justin Cournoyer obsesses over local, seasonal food is to understate his passion. The unassuming dining room has the feel of a local restaurant, but aspires to, and achieves, so much more: this is the pinnacle of contemporary Canadian cuisine right now.
60 habitants recommandent
Actinolite Restaurant
971 Ossington AveTo say that chef Justin Cournoyer obsesses over local, seasonal food is to understate his passion. The unassuming dining room has the feel of a local restaurant, but aspires to, and achieves, so much more: this is the pinnacle of contemporary Canadian cuisine right now.
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.
138 habitants recommandent
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.
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.
48 habitants recommandent
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.
Gusto (pronounced Goo-sto) means tasty in Italian. Since opening its doors in 2012, Gusto 101 has been serving up modern takes on Southern Italian classics.
395 habitants recommandent
Gusto 101
101 Portland StGusto (pronounced Goo-sto) means tasty in Italian. Since opening its doors in 2012, Gusto 101 has been serving up modern takes on Southern Italian classics.
Essentials
Loblaws
585 Queen St WLarge grocery store
Sightseeing
Ascend the CN Tower to enjoy amazing panoramic views of the entire city. You can also have dinner reservation at the 360 Restaurant or check out the EdgeWalk!
3509 habitants recommandent
Tour CN
290 Bremner BlvdAscend the CN Tower to enjoy amazing panoramic views of the entire city. You can also have dinner reservation at the 360 Restaurant or check out the EdgeWalk!
Casa Loma is a Gothic Revival style mansion and garden in midtown Toronto that is now a historic house museum and landmark.
1217 habitants recommandent
Casa Loma
1 Austin TerraceCasa Loma is a Gothic Revival style mansion and garden in midtown Toronto that is now a historic house museum and landmark.
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.
1704 habitants recommandent
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.
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.
2332 habitants recommandent
Musée royal de l'Ontario
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.
133 habitants recommandent
Centre Sony pour les Arts de la Scène (bientôt Meridian Hall)
1 Front St EThe Sony Centre for the Performing Arts is a major performing arts venue.
Drinks & Nightlife
There’s no formal menu at this Bloorcourt cocktail bar, marked with a plump pineapple—the international symbol of hospitality—but customers can wager on some of the finest drinks in the city, mixed to individual specifications and preferences by bartenders, who are always happy to throw a twist (figurative or literal) into your drink.
56 habitants recommandent
Civil Liberties
878 Bloor St WThere’s no formal menu at this Bloorcourt cocktail bar, marked with a plump pineapple—the international symbol of hospitality—but customers can wager on some of the finest drinks in the city, mixed to individual specifications and preferences by bartenders, who are always happy to throw a twist (figurative or literal) into your drink.
Cibo Wine Bar King St West
522 King St WA truly authentic Italian wine bar.
Hip nightclub with leather banquettes, concrete floors and a rooftop patio, plus eclectic DJ'd tunes.
88 habitants recommandent
EFS
647 King St WHip nightclub with leather banquettes, concrete floors and a rooftop patio, plus eclectic DJ'd tunes.
Entertainment
Long-time stand-up comedy club that boasts many famous alumni, hosting rising and established stars.
89 habitants recommandent
Club de comédie Yuk Yuk's à Toronto
224 Richmond St WLong-time stand-up comedy club that boasts many famous alumni, hosting rising and established stars.
Shopping
Huge array of shops, clothiers and restaurants in a soaring, historic mall with a glass ceiling.
2460 habitants recommandent
CF Toronto Eaton Centre
220 Yonge StHuge array of shops, clothiers and restaurants in a soaring, historic mall with a glass ceiling.
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.
1698 habitants recommandent
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.