Seize the moment to secure a reservation (while you still can) at a new crop of Toronto restaurants. On Wednesday, the esteemed Michelin Guide added 12 new Toronto restaurants to its 2023 edition. Among these additions is Alder, the Mediterranean eatery at the Ace Hotel, spearheaded by acclaimed celeb chef Patrick Kriss. Last year, Kriss received Michelin stars for not just one but two of his restaurants — Alo and Alo Bar. “We’re honoured to have earned a spot in the prestigious 2023 MICHELIN Guide,” Alder captioned a story on Instagram.
The complete Michelin selection will be disclosed in another month during the ceremony on September 27 at History in Toronto.
Alder
A stay at Toronto’s recently opened Ace Hotel would not be complete without dining at Alder, another knockout from Michelin-starred chef Patrick Kriss. The restaurant features a Mediterranean-inspired menu that celebrates seasonality and, at its core, a signature wood-fired hearth and grill infusing flavour into each dish.
Working with Alder’s chef de cuisine JJ Dingcong, Ace Hotel Toronto’s executive chef Moto Nishimura and pastry chef Victoria Ammendolia, Kriss oversees all dining menus at Ace Hotel Toronto, which also includes the hotel’s community space and the Lobby, which offers a menu of pastries and coffee in the morning followed by alcoholic bevvies and small plates later on.
Among the menu highlights are the half grilled chicken with harissa jus; big eye tuna with charred poblano aïoli; and for dessert gluten-free coconut cream pie. The restaurant also boasts a full bar program, featuring classically inspired cocktails, local craft beers and an eclectic selection of wines from both established and emerging vintners. With the aim to be an all-day hangout for Toronto, the lofty space is warm and inviting and features an open kitchen surrounded by concrete walls, brick floors and rich wood accents. 51 Camden St.