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Ed's Real Scoop
www.edsrealscoop.com2224 Queen Street East
Toronto, Ontario M4E 1E9, Canada
(416) 699-6100
This old-fashioned ice cream parlor serves up seasonal flavors like pumpkin, apple pie and strawberry rhubarb.
Grand Electric
www.grandelectricbar.com1330 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario M6K 1L4, Canada
(416) 627-3459
Well worth the wait to get in — order the tacos and have a bourbon to drink. A fun place to meet friends.
Ici
www.jpco.ca538 Manning Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M6G 2V9, Canada
(416) 536-0079
Ici has the vibe of a friendly neighborhood hangout with a light French menu that foodies obsess over. And they do — book one of its 24 tables in advance.
L'Ouvrier
www.louvrier.ca791 Dundas Street West
Toronto, Ontario ON M6J 1V, Canada
(416) 901-9581
Don’t miss the globally-inspired menu, which includes everything from shrimp wontons and oysters to braised short ribs and panko crusted pig cheeks.
Nadege Patisserie
www.nadege-patisserie.com780 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario M6J IG2, Canada
(416) 368-2009
Although the most popular item at this patisserie is the macaroon — in every flavor and color imaginable, from caramel to pistachio — the pain au chocolate with almonds is also notable.
Parts and Labour
www.partsandlabour.ca1566 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario ON M6R 1A6, Canada
(416) 588-7750
This 6,000 square foot industrial space offers live music in the basement and an always-packed restaurant on the ground floor. If you’re there for brunch, try the buttermilk pancakes.
Queen Margarita Pizza
www.queenmargheritapizza.ca1402 Queen Street East
Toronto, OntarioM4L1C7, Canada
(416) 466-6555
You can’t go wrong with any of the Neapolitan-style pizzas, but we’re partial to the Diavolo—extra spicy, no cheese.
Terroni
www.terroni.com57 Adelaide St East
Toronto, Ontario M5C 1K6, Canada
(416) 504-1992
A cool Italian eatery (with a sister outpost in Los Angeles). The lower level room is a cozy spot for larger parties.
The County General
www.thecountygeneral.ca936 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario M6J 1G9, Canada
(416) 531-4447
Gourmet but casual — the County General’s specialty is its fried chicken sandwich on a buttermilk biscuit with avocado chutney.
Woodlot
www.woodlotrestaurant.com293 Palmerston Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M6J 2J3, Canada
(647) 342-6307
The Woodlot is a local favorite because of its eclectic menu — a mix of vegetarian offerings, hearty country fare and Italian comfort food. And it always smells like there’s home-made bread being baked.
