Toronto Tourist Restaurants For A Delicious Escape
By: Emmy Gnat
If you’re visiting Toronto, the classic tourist checklist of course includes a trip to the CN Tower, the ROM, and Casa Loma. However, let’s not neglect the importance of food in The Six. With its diverse cultures, Toronto brings a variety of foods to its people and a trip would be incomplete without tasting all this city has to offer. Here are a few notable tourist restaurants to visit while you’re in town.
One of the top and most unique bars in Toronto, CHILL Ice House puts your Canadian winter tolerance to the test with their -5 chamber of ice. Upon arrival you receive a complimentary parka. Once the door opens, the dazzling blue light that is reflected off the all ice kingdom engulfs you. The interior is decorated with ice sculptures done by local artists. If you really can’t take the cold, there’s a warmed up bar at the back – but I mean don’t you want the street cred to say you made it through?
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Hopefully your view from across the table is not too distracting, because you won’t want to miss the 360-degree tour of Toronto. The award-winning restaurant serves up authentic Canadian dishes with local ingredients to give visitors an authentic Canadian experience. Some may be concerned that a revolving restaurant would be nauseating and completely unappetizing, but here it is hardly noticeable and the highlight of the meal. If you have a long distant significant other coming in, this the perfect (and warmest) way to show them all of Toronto.
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David Chang brings his world-class culinary expertise to the Shangri-La Hotel. The communal wood tables set a casual yet sophisticated atmosphere. In the heart of downtown Toronto, this restaurant is constantly turning over tables. Come for a quick pork bun snack or stay for some of Toronto’s best ramen noodles. Try out the eight course-tasting menu selected specially by the chef. With the constantly evolving menu, you’ll never get bored of the dishes. Don’t forget to make your way upstairs to the Milk Bar at the end of the night, for some birthday cake truffles and the famous crack pie.
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Get ready to indulge in your bite-sized, cutlery free meal at this downtown joint. The diverse menu represents the many cultures that populate The Six. Dishes from South American empanadas to Korean fried chicken grace the table in their miniature forms. The servers here know the specials inside out even though the menu changes offend. Open from five to two in the morning, this place is perfect for a late night bite. You could also grab pre drinks at their abundant bar before heading out. The lively atmosphere is sure to hype your squad up for a great night.
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