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Listings resTauranTs Thyme Ristorante 347 Lakeshore Rd. E., Mississauga 905-271-8871 www.thymeristorante.com Voted best Italian restaurant in Mississauga. Great tasting, freshly prepared gourmet food. Specializing in pasta, gourmet pizzas, risotto, chicken, veal and seafood. Entrées $15-25. Trattoria Sotto Sotto 116A Avenue Rd. (Lower Level) 416-962-0011 www.sottosotto.ca Immerse yourself in the romance of Italy and be captivated by the charm of an intimate dining room bathed in pools of candlelight. Authentic regional dishes harmonized with wines from an intelligently composed wine list. Vagabondo III Italian Ristorante 32 Wellington St. E.; 416-862-1999 www.vagabondo.ca A unique spot with multiple seating areas, a great patio and an incredible authentic Italian menu, Vagabondo is perfect for celebrating with friends or a few drinks after a long day. Verona Ristorante 335 King St. W.; 416-593-7771 www.toronto.com/verona Patrons’ pick as Toronto’s favourite restaurant – authentic northern Italian cuisine. Located in the heart of the Theatre District. Vertical 100 King St. W., First Canadian Pl. 416-214-2252 www.verticalrestaurant.ca Conveniently located at King and Bay Streets, this upscale southern Italyinspired restaurant will amaze you with their simplicity and freshness and passion for exquisite dining. Superb wines are also available. Iron Chef 4920 Tomken Rd., Unit 5, Mississauga 905-212-9998 www.ironchef.ca Mississauga’s only teppanyaki and sushi restaurant. An ultimate dining experience, whether the food is made in the kitchen at the sushi bar or teppanyaki, each dish is made to perfection. ki modern japanese + bar 181 Bay St., Brookfield Place 416-308-5888 www.kijapanese.com At ki, chefs prepare dishes in both the open principal kitchen and at the sushi bar. Dishes are meant to be shared, with a sensation of flavours brought steadily to the table throughout the meal. Mikado Japanese Steakhouse 901 Dixon Rd. (Toronto Airport Marriott); 416-674-1954 www.mikadosteakhouse.com Entertaining teppanyaki style dining. Newly renovated Japanese-themed décor including handmade designer wall lighting fixtures, Japanese kimono-dressed serving staff. Non-smoking and wheelchair accessible. Individual, group and private party seating. mediTeRRaNeaN Arriba – Renaissance Toronto Hotel Downtown One Blue Jays Way; 416-341-5045 www.arribarestauranttoronto.com Toronto’s new culinary and entertainment destination, Arriba delivers a dynamic high-energy atmosphere combined with Executive Chef Mark Ezrin’s innovative menu, featuring familiar foods with a fresh-inspired Mediterranean twist. Blacksmith’s Bistro 166 Main St., Unionville 905-305-0503 www.toronto.com/blacksmithsbistro Charming historic building featuring outstanding cuisine with a strong Mediterranean/northern Italian influence. Elegant service, extensive house and cellar wine lists, formal dining room, casual main floor, three patios and onsite corporate meeting room. Magic Oven www.magicoven.com A healthy alternative pizza chain. Local, organic, gluten-free, vegan and delicious. Friendly service and warm ambiance to make your visit complete. Organic beverage selection available. 798 Danforth Ave.; 416-462-0333 6 Wellesley St. W.; 416-929-7888 Sultan’s Tent & Café Moroc, The 49 Front St. E. 416-961-0601 www.thesultanstent.com Experience a four-course French Moroccan Sultan’s feast while dining on plush divans under shimmering lantern-lit tents, sipping cocktails and mint tea, admiring the charms of the belly dancers. Crocodile Rock 240 Adelaide St. W.; 416-599-9751 www.crocrock.ca Great for an after-work party or late-night dancing. A nightly DJ spins retro, classic rock and dance music. A great new menu is ideal for the 25+ crowd. Fifth Social Club, The 225 Richmond St. W., Ste. 501 416-979-3000 www.thefifth.com The Fifth Social Club bar/nightclub with its upscale clientele remains a continued favourite after 10 years. The Fifth restaurant has been twice rated number one in Toronto. Great venue for private events. Gladstone Hotel 1214 Queen St. W.; 416-531-4635 www.gladstonehotel.com Touted as one of the top 10 bars in the world (Conde Nast, May 2007), the Gladstone’s Melody Bar has been rockin’ the hood since 1889. Lively crowds enjoy bands, local DJs and legendary karaoke. Live @ Courthouse 57 Adelaide St. E.; 416-214-9379 www.liveatcourthouse.com Live @ Courthouse is Toronto’s newest home for great live music. Continuing in the tradition of the city’s great clubs Live @ Courthouse will present the best in local and international entertainment. Maro 135 Liberty St.; 416-588-2888 www.maro.ca Blending cosmopolitan dining, dancing and cocktails, Maro is a fusion of design and cuisine. Housing an event management team with more than a decade of experience, this space provides endless possibilities. Muzik 15 Saskatchewan Rd., Exhibition Place 416-595-9998 www.muzikclubs.com Providing guests with an unprecedented degree of luxury and service; from the sumptuous design and private VIP lounges to specially trained staff and attentive hostesses. Located on the grounds of Exhibition Place. Newly renovated. Polson Pier Entertainment Inc. 11 Polson St.; 416-461-3625 www.sound-academy.com Featuring indoor/outdoor venues and the largest waterfront patio in North America. Activities include pool, beach volleyball, soccer, driving range, billiards, drive-in, team building and more. Spectacular lakeside dining and world-class nightclub. koSHeR Marky’s Deli & Restaurant 280 Wilson Ave., North York 416-638-1081 Glatt kosher family deli-restaurant since 1969. Casual. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Sun. to Fri. (closed for Fri. shabbat). Casual. Entrées: $8.99-18.99. louNgeS & BaRS Absolute Lounge 8500 Warden Ave., Hilton Suites Toronto/Markham, Markham 905-470-8500, 1-800-668-8800 www.torontomarkham.hilton.com A luxuriously relaxing spot to meet and mingle. With daily martini features and live entertainment every Wed. and Sat. nights, Absolute Lounge is the coolest hot spot in Markham. Roc’n’Doc’s 105 Lakeshore Rd. E., Mississauga 905-891-1754 www.rocndocs.ca Enjoy live music, blues and rock ’n’ roll every night, 7 days a week. Homestyle cooking, great steaks and homemade burgers. Rooftop patio opening soon. Spice Lounge & Tapas 52 Lakeshore Rd. E., Mississauga 905-891-8463 www.spicelounge.ca Specializing in exotic sangrias and the finest quality Spanish-style tapas, this lounge is surrounded by a warm décor that redefines the word ambiance. NigHTliFe Brant House 522 King St. W.; 416-703-2800 www.branthouse.com Brant House has a reputation for style with its intimate décor and exemplary service. Outfitted with in-house catering, sound and multimedia capabilities, Brant House is an adaptable venue. Cheval 606 King St. W.; 416-363-4933 www.chevalbar.com Inspired by the impulsive and playful parties of the world, Cheval is Toronto’s high-energy music-bar, providing an exemplary VIP nightlife experience for young, upscale, jet-setting professionals. CiRCA 126 John St.; 416-979-0044 www.circatoronto.com One-of-a-kind nightclub and entertainment venue that will link Toronto to the global mecca’s of New York, London, Paris and Tokyo. Launched by nightclub legend Peter Gatien. japaNeSe Benihana Japanese Steakhouse, at The Fairmont Royal York 100 Front St. W., The Fairmont Royal York Hotel; 416-860-5002 www.fairmont.com/royalyork Enjoy the excitement of teppanyaki cooking right at your table with Benihana’s highly skilled and trained chefs. Winner of WHERE Magazine’s Most Memorable Meal award for two consecutive years. Holiday Garden & Dodai Sushi 277 Lakeshore Rd. E., Mississauga 905-278-9882, 905-278-7312 www.dodaisushi.701.com This homey restaurant has provided authentic Chinese cuisine in the community for more than 40 years and has complemented it for the last 10 with fresh and exciting Japanese dishes and sushi. TORONTO 2009 | 119
http://www.crocrock.ca
http://www.thymeristorante.com
http://www.ironchef.ca
http://www.arribarestauranttoronto.com
http://www.thefifth.com
http://www.sottosotto.ca
http://www.kijapanese.com
http://www.toronto.com/blacksmithsbistro
http://www.gladstonehotel.com
http://www.vagabondo.ca
http://www.mikadosteakhouse.com
http://www.magicoven.com
http://www.liveatcourthouse.com
http://www.toronto.com/verona
http://www.thesultanstent.com
http://www.maro.ca
http://www.verticalrestaurant.ca
http://www.torontomarkham.hilton.com
http://www.branthouse.com
http://www.muzikclubs.com
http://www.fairmont.com/royalyork
http://www.rocndocs.ca
http://www.chevalbar.com
http://www.sound-academy.com
http://www.dodaisushi.701.com
http://www.spicelounge.ca
http://www.circatoronto.com
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Toronto Tourism Magazine 2009
Toronto Tourism Magazine 2009
Contents
Contributors
Welcome
Cityscapes
Toast of the Town
In the Night Garden
Gooooal!
Take a Moment
Faces of Toronto
Red Rocket
Past Perfection
Water Lust
The Artist’s City
Living the Green Dream
York Region and North Toronto
Mississauga Marvels
Vine Country
Discovery Walks
Neighbourhoods of Greater Toronto
Listings
Visitor Resources
2009 Event Calendar
Parting Shot
Toronto Tourism Magazine 2009
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