Food

Piccolo Restorante

By Annabelle Goodman – 8 Birch Ave 416 975 9150   This is one of the most charming spots in the city .Piccolo is situated in a tiny little old house on a quiet street. At night the twinkling lights ...

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Crème Brasserie

By Annabelle Goodman – 162 Cumberland St. 416 962 7363    Several times a friend suggested this fantastic place. I should have listened sooner. Crème is the ‘cream of the crop’ in fine dining. The location is charming as it ...

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Fanny Chadwick’s

By Annabelle Goodman – 268 Howland Ave. 416 944 1606 I wish I had known Fanny Chadwick. Apparently she was an author, loved parties and was a personality living in the Annex. Proprietors Lianne and Sarah pay homage to this ...

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Hanoi 3 Seasons

By Annabelle Goodman – 88 Gerrard St 416 463 9940 Five ladies went for dinner after the opera. I am not familiar with the Broadview area restaurants so was delighted to be introduced to the best Vietnamese dining spot. It ...

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Woodlot

By Annabelle Goodman – Woodlot 293 Palmerston Ave  ( at College St) 647 342 6307 I tried three times to get a reservation at this hot spectacular spot. On my third effort I was told that there is a communal ...

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Peter Pan Bistro

By Annabelle Goodman – Peter Pan Bistro 373 Queen St West 416  593  0917 I have been a patron at Peter Pan for over 30 years. I remember it as one of the first converted old diners in Toronto. The ...

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Fiermosca

By Annabelle Goodman – Fiermosca Trattoria 36A  Prince Arthur Ave 416 323 0636 I had planned to spend a quiet evening at home. Lately there has been too much spending and too much eating out. When my neighbor called to ...

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China House

By Annabelle Goodman – China House 925  Eglinton Ave 416 781 9121   This was a nostalgic evening. I remember taking my three children to China House for Sunday evening treats. We lived only a few blocks away. My eldest ...

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Cravings

By Annabelle Goodman – Cravings 3393 Yonge St 416  322 2200 This is without doubt the best value in town. The restaurant is beautifully appointed. The white pristine tablecloths make you feel as if you are dining in style. The ...

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Jacques Bistro du Parc

By Annabelle Goodman – Jacques Bistro du Parc 126A Cumberland St 416 961 1893   I remember when this spot was Jakes and then later Jacques Omelettes. When the artistic giant rock was placed in the park in Yorkville the ...

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