Six gourmet meals to enjoy over the long weekend in Toronto

With the Victoria Day long weekend on the horizon, it’s high time to take a well-deserved break from balancing Zoom meetings and virtual spreadsheets. What better way to enjoy the extra time off than by ordering some gourmet eats by takeout or delivery? You can stock up for a weekend of cooking or grab prepared meals to cut down on the prep work and inevitable cleanup that follows.

There are a host of gourmet options in Toronto that’ll let you soak up the extra downtime with a rave-worthy meal.

 

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A post shared by The Burger Cellar (@theburgercellar) on Apr 18, 2020 at 1:40pm PDT

As the weather finally begins to warm, many of us start to think about burgers, beer and wine to enjoy on the patio. You can order from a selection of gourmet patties for takeout or delivery from Burger Cellar through Uber Eats and SkipTheDishes.

 

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A post shared by Mason’s Fine Foods (@masonsfinefoods) on Apr 21, 2020 at 9:57am PDT

For those who are craving smoky barbecue, Mason Fine foods has introduced BBQ boxes for pick up and delivery. They’re offering a wide selection of steak, lamb chops, pork chops, and chicken. There are also plenty of sides to add to your order. Pre-order by calling or emailing the shop.

 

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A post shared by L-eat Catering (@leatcatering) on Dec 31, 2019 at 3:01pm PSTL’Ea

L-Eat Catering has you covered whether you want to cook or not. From fresh veggies to dairy products to marinated raw fish and meat, they have everything you need to stock up for a gourmet weekend. They also offer prepared meals if you’re looking to take some time off cooking.

 

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A post shared by Satay on the Road Bayview (@sataybayview) on Feb 7, 2020 at 2:19pm PST

If you’re craving some Thai, try takeout from Satay on the Road Bayview. They do an excellent pad Thai and basil tofu amongst other favourites. They’re also doing 10 per cent off orders right now.

 

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A post shared by Rahier Patisserie (@rahierpatisserie) on Mar 13, 2020 at 8:54am PDT

For those who love their baked goods, Rahier Patisserie makes fresh bread, pastries, and quiches for a memorable breakfast. For sweet treats, they have an array of macarons, cakes, and cookies that will satisfy your sweet tooth. Contact the bakery for pick-up.

 

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A post shared by C’est Bon – Chinese Restaurant (@cestbontoronto) on Feb 18, 2020 at 9:26am PST

C’est bon offers up a feast with their wide selection of authentic Chinese dishes. If you have a sweet tooth you may want to try their honey garlic ribs or try the shrimp in lobster sauce. Takeout and delivery are available.