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Dear reader, Thinking about diner classics launches me on a giddy trip through time: patty melts, Reubens and creamy rice pudding; crinkle-cut fries, grilled-cheese sandwiches, cherry-chocolate sundaes and that bottomless white mug of nuclear coffee. Whether on a brunch date, out with the kids or recovering from a hangover, Torontonians always make time for a quality diner. Places like George Street, Vesta Lunch, the Senator and Rosedale (RIP) are part of our identity—historic temples to tasty food, and examples of why we fell in love with Toronto in the first place. The tradition continues with Alice, a new spot in Little Italy and Table Talk’s top post this week. Here, the diner spirit remains, albeit with some kooky twists. Deep-fried corn sprinkled with spice and cheese gives poutine a run for its money. Big Mac–inspired tacos riff on the Mickey D's mainstay. And the caesar salad? Well, it’s just as you remember it, which is to say, damn good. Also in today’s newsletter: everything to eat at Okeya Kyujiro, a hot new omakase joint in Yorkville. Plus, a menu tour of the Michelin-pedigreed Thai-fusion restaurant Le Lert. For all our food-and-drink coverage, visit torontolife.com or subscribe to our print edition. |
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| - Barry Chong, city and real estate editor |
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Little Italy was screaming for a culinary overhaul, and courtesy of new restaurants like Martine’s, Casa Paco, DaNico and Contrada, it’s finally happening. The latest addition to the neighbourhood’s all-star roster is Alice, a deeply TikTok-able new spot for cocktails, street food and creatively upscaled diner offerings. |
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| Okeya Kyujiro in Yorkville—a theatrical omakase experience inspired by a night at Cirque du Soleil—is now dishing out meals at $350 a person. Clearly, chef Takuya Matsuda takes his fish seriously. |
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| Beef pot pie flavoured with lemongrass, Thai pork belly served on mashed potatoes and gravy, and a mango sticky rice that looks like a beach. It’s all on the table at Chef Chatchalit Chuayruk’s Le Lert. |
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| In the latest issue: dispatches from the canine wars. Plus, inside the making of LSL, the $680-a-head uptown restaurant everyone’s talking about; a night owl’s guide to dining out after midnight; a Q&A with the city’s new WNBA boss; and more. Still not receiving Toronto Life at home? Subscribe today. |
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