Walking through the doors of 1 Hotel, one might feel as though they’re in familiar territory. Located at the site of the former Thompson Hotel, 1 Hotel Toronto is the first Canadian property by 1 Hotels, a luxury hotel brand inspired by nature. The brand currently has properties scattered across North America, in major cities

Be it for brunch, lunch, dinner or drinks, AGO Bistro will delight museum visitors with its quality fresh ingredients all sourced locally. Prix fixe menus are available for lunch and dinner, and a good time is guaranteed no matter the time or how big the dining party is.

What’s a weekend without brunch? Atai Bistro is making sure you’re starting the day off right every Saturday and Sunday with a specialty brunch menu featuring poached eggs and French toast. Also on the menu is a signature Atai Breakfast with 2 eggs, lamb bacon and sausage, and lyonnaise potatoes. This French-Moroccan-inspired bistro offers platters,

Nothing says weekend-ready like a fruity drink paired with a morning brunch. Aviator Danforth is just the place with specialized weekend brunch menus and afternoon tea. The bistro’s brunch menu offers a variety of large dish meals from smoked salmon to macaroni and cheese to lasagna. Small dishes include nachos and charcuterie. Located on Danforth’s

Dreyfus is a cosy French bistro from Zach Kolomeir, former chef de cuisine at Montreal’s revered Joe Beef restaurant. The brief, ever-changing menu focuses on simple, well-executed French fare, with a few nods to Kolomeir’s Jewish heritage and the culture’s influence on Québécois cuisine. Think dishes like baked oysters, with smoked eel and Parmesan, and

A private social and athletic club founded back in 1875, The Granite Club offers all kinds of recreational services for members, along with a variety of dining options. Members can stop for a quick bite to eat before a tennis lesson, or organize multi-course dining with the club’s internationally-trained executive chef for a special event

Now that summer’s halfway over (sigh), it’s time to take advantage of the outdoors more than ever. A quick ferry ride from the mainland, Ward’s Island is home to the Island Cafe, a charming family-run eatery that got its start years ago as a concession stand. Now a veritable resto, the joint is a hotbed of activity, with islanders and visitors alike chowing down in a pretty garden setting.

Lapinou is a place where fine French dining meets comfort, fun, and hospitality. The new King West location has a powerhouse team behind it, including head chef Jamie Ullrich (Nota Bene, Estia) and Sommelier and general manager Lauren Hall (Terroni, Patria, Byblos). “I think when word gets out in Toronto that there’s a group of

Located on Dundas, Milou Cafe is a Parisian-influenced café-bistro. The changing menu consists of a rotating selection of sandwiches served up on bread from Toronto’s beloved Blackbird Baking Co., including a classic French ham sando with Dijon on a baguette. One step through the doors shows off the French inspiration of this corner-or-the-street bistro. Inside,