TORONTO - Elite Traveler
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CONCIERGE RECOMMENDATIONS<br />
We asked Toronto’s top concierges to share their personal recommendations for the perfect day<br />
MELINDA WAGNER<br />
LEAD CONCIERGE, THE RITZ-CARLTON, <strong>TORONTO</strong><br />
Phone: +1 416 585 2500<br />
Website: www.ritzcarlton.com/toronto<br />
“Start your morning at St. Lawrence market and enjoy a famous peameal<br />
bacon sandwich at Carousel Bakery. From there, head to the Art Gallery<br />
of Ontario, which has recently been wonderfully revamped by Frank<br />
Gehry. The gallery has some beautiful exhibits, especially works by Henry<br />
Moore. After visiting the gallery, stop for lunch at Crème Brasserie before<br />
spending the afternoon shopping in Yorkville, Toronto’s answer to Rodeo<br />
Drive. In the late afternoon, pamper yourself at the Ritz-Carlton Spa<br />
with one of the signature Proudly Canadian treatments, or take part in a<br />
yoga session at the Spa’s private studio. Before dinner, sip on a cocktail<br />
at TOCA Bar before heading to its sister restaurant TOCA by Tom Brodi,<br />
where diners can visit Canada’s only guest-accessible cheese cave and<br />
enjoy the affineur’s daily selections.”<br />
BEsT REsTAuRANTs<br />
Ruby Watchco<br />
Cuisine: Contemporary / Eclectic<br />
Address: 730 Queen Street East, M4M 1H2<br />
TOCA by Tom Brodi<br />
Cuisine: Canadian<br />
Address: The Ritz-Carlton, 181 Wellington Street West, M5V 3G7<br />
HANNA-LEENA sORRI<br />
FAIRMONT GOLD suPERVIsOR & CONCIERGE, THE FAIRMONT ROYAL YORK<br />
Phone: +1 416 368 2511<br />
Website: www.fairmont.com/royalyork<br />
“Begin the day with brunch at Joy Bistro<br />
on Queen Street East – the Eggs Florentine<br />
and Dutch Oven Pancakes are amazing.<br />
Afterwards, take a walk in Leslieville and<br />
visit the cheese market and the local vintage,<br />
music and furniture stores. Be sure to stop<br />
at Ed’s Real Scoop for a sweet blood orange<br />
sorbet before heading to the Distillery District<br />
where you can spend time wandering through<br />
all the beautiful art galleries. Enjoy a late<br />
lunch at Pure Spirits Oyster House and Grill,<br />
followed by a trip to Balzac Coffee to get you<br />
ready for an exciting 60-minute Segway tour<br />
of the Distillery District. After, head back<br />
to the hotel to freshen up before dining at<br />
Carisma Restaurant. I recommend the grilled<br />
calamari for start, followed by the pumpkin<br />
ravioli for main. The Berber Lounge is the<br />
perfect after-dinner drinks spot, setting you<br />
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Vaticano<br />
Cuisine: Italian<br />
Address: 25 Bellair Street, M5R 3L3<br />
BEsT sHOPPING<br />
Holt Renfrew<br />
For: <strong>Elite</strong> designer fashion<br />
Address: 50 Bloor Street West, M4W 1A1; 25 The West Mall, M9C 1B8;<br />
Yorkdale, 3401 Dufferin Street, M6A 2T9<br />
BEsT TO DO<br />
Distillery District<br />
up for a night of dancing at Reservoir Lounge,<br />
an impressive jazz venue.”<br />
BEsT REsTAuRANTs<br />
EPIC<br />
Cuisine: Contemporary fine dining<br />
Address: The Fairmont Royal York,<br />
100 Front Street West, M5J 1E3<br />
L.A.B.<br />
Cuisine: Molecular Gastronomy<br />
Address: 651 College Street, M6G 1B7<br />
Trevor Kitchen and Bar<br />
Cuisine: Fine dining<br />
Address: 38 Wellington Street East, M5E 1C7<br />
BEsT sHOPPING<br />
Bloor Street<br />
For: Luxury and designer goods<br />
MELINDA WAGNER<br />
BEsT TO DO<br />
Toronto Islands<br />
HANNA-LEENA sORRI
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