Even though I’ve lived in Toronto all my life, I’m ashamed to say I’ve only partaked in Summerlicious festivities twice. Once at Fred’s Not Here and most recently, Little Anthony’s Italian Ristorante. What I love most about this event is that it brings people together, gives a reason for people to reconnect with old friends and is an excuse to try out a new restaurant that you’ve never been to before. From what I remember, Fred’s Not Here had good food, but the tables were tight and we were knocking elbows with our fellow neighbours. From the outside, Little Anthony didn’t look like much but once inside, it was a pleasant surprise. The floor to ceiling windows brightened up the entire restaurant and for the 1.5 – 2 hours while you’re inside, you don’t feel as if you’re in Toronto. The food was good; they even have the option of ordering smaller portions of all their entrees (if you’re not ordering from the prix-fixe menu) which is so key for someone trying to develop healthy eating habits!
Little Anthony’s Italian Ristorante – Taken from my smartphone
With over 150 amazing restaurants to choose from, I found it a bit hard to figure out which restaurants I wanted to go to so I decided to turn to the power of social media and ask for recommendations. According to my friends, this is the narrowed down list of must try restaurants:
- Café Moroc (The Bar at Sultan’s Tent)
- North 44
- Canoe
- Sassafraz
- Toula
- Bistro 990
- Biff’s Bistro
- Jump
- Brassaii
- The Pan on Danforth
Super excited to check out Boiler House next week in Distillery District; have heard many amazing things. The last time I went to Distillery, it was closed for a private wedding reception to a gorgeous couple. Also just got corrected that Sultan’s Tent (Café Moroc) and Pan on Danforth is open for summerlicious. Thanks @jackboeuf & @jbalendran. I’ve booked Cafe Moroc for next week! Woohoo!
Where have you been to Summerlicious? Are there any other recommendations you would add to my list?
I’ve been to Fred’s Not Here for Summerlicious last year and I agree that the food was good but the space was very tight! I’ve dined at Sassafraz before with their regular lunch menu and disliked both the dishes that were ordered – the food wasn’t fresh. Went to Toula for Summerlicious this year and was greatly disappointed by the quality of the food but the view from the top of the Westin was very nice.
Other restaurants not on your list that I’ve heard good things about: Auberge du Pommier and Sen5es – restaurants I’ll be trying for Winterlicious
Thanks Chelsea for your feedback! I’ve heard great things about Auberge du Pommier as well – it’s just too bad it’s not downtown.
Summerlicious just had to roll around at a time when I’m trying to eat healthier. Sigh. Can never win. lol
Pan on the Danforth is also a part of Summerlicious 2010! Just saw it on the list.
Also, I’ve been to Biff’s Bistro but not for summerlicious. Ate their salmon on the patio last summer – simply delicious. So I would imagine their summerlicious menus are just as good
haha clearly I fail at identifying summerlicious restaurants.. lol Thanks for the tips!