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Toronto's Fifty Best
Restaurants

Downtown Toronto     part II

  Cuisine:  Asian    Contemporary   Continental   French   Italian  Mediterranean   N. American   Steak     Locations:   Yorkville   Danforth/Other  Midtown/Uptown   N.Toronto

CANOE  &  JUMP CAFÉ & BAR
Uniquely located on the 54th floor of the Toronto Dominion Bank Tower is one of Canada's finest restaurants. The design is clean, simple and unpretentious, yet absolutely stylish. It's big and bold, with a spectacular bar and absolutely breathtaking view that makes it one of T.O.'s hottest after-work destinations. Canoe brings a passion for food, wine and innovation to the heart of Toronto's business and theatre district. Definitive Canadian cuisine, using many indigenous and local products.
Canoe: T-D Centre,  54th floor  (416) 364-0054
Jump:  Commerce Court East  (416) 363-3400

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CHIADO          Portuguese
Named for Lisbon's oldest neighborhood, where great food and wine were enjoyed in wonderful bistrettos. A long dining room, resplendent with paintings, is the setting for thoughtful, attentive service mixing a quiet convivality with romantic tables. The chefs achieve great intensity of flavours in their creations by using only fresh fish, farm-raised capon and free-range chicken. Focusing on a Mediterranean diet that uses herb-infused oils, olive oil, and savory reduction sauces. Chiado has the largest collection of fine Portuguese wines in North America, and superb Vintage Ports.
864 College Street (West of Ossington)  (416) 538-1910    

COURTHOUSE MARKET GRILLE
Built in 1852 by the same architects who designed St. James Cathedral and other Toronto landmarks, the works of Canada's famous group of seven are proudly displayed. The pristene setting for this rotisserie restaurant is a diner's sanctuary offering a savoury variety of entrees and appetizers. The chef's fresh approach to cooking, uses only the finest ingredients in wonderfully prepared entrees, including the tenderest Filet Mignon and aromatic Leg of Lamb in natural jus. Lively bar and a cigar room.
57 Adelaide Street East   (416) 214-9379   

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FAR NIENTE      California Grill
A little bit of California in Toronto. Visit Far Niente and discover the warm, comfortable glow of Napa Valley. Lush greenery and cedar-beamed ceilings create a light and airy atmosphere. The exceptional menu features grilled steaks and salmon, seafood, hearty pastas and fresh breads. Complement your meal with a bottle of wine from the 10,000 bottle cellar. The wine list features a wide range of excellent wines from California, Italy, France and Oregon.
187 Bay Street   Commerce Court  (416) 214-9922

HARBOUR SIXTY STEAKHOUSE
Situated in the 1917 landmark, Toronto Harbour Commission building, this splendidly designed restaurant, with its three distinctively-different dining areas, has already gained a reputation for substance and style. The open-kitchen concept conveys subtle yet rich aromas of USDA Prime steaks, rib roasts, succulent fresh seafood and lobster dishes. Bold yet simple appetizers and salads, followed by exquisite desserts including Apple Tarte Tatin and Grand Marnier Souffle.
60 Harbour Street     (416) 777-2211  

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