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One of the most popular restaurants in Chinatown, this delightful spot serves standard Cantonese and Mandarin fare in a clean, bright setting. Dim sum is doled out daily from 8am to 2.30pm. As a benefit to both hungry diners and dieters, many entrees are available in small and large portion sizes.
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This vibrant Nuevo Latino eatery is a neighbourhood favourite featuring tableside guacamole presentation – mashing up avocado to a desired spice level in a mortar made of volcanic rock. Entrees highlight traditional regional specialities like snapper Veracruzana and grilled quail on a sugar cane spear. Crowds can be thick at times so wait time can vary, despite reservations – the perfect opportunity for another killer margarita.
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Be prepared to either shout or stay quiet and people-watch at this always-bustling bistro located in the heart of the always- bustling Gold Coast neighbourhood. Authenticity here reaches from the red façade to the white-apron-wearing servers to the decadent chocolate crepes – perfect for dessert or a sweet weekend brunch.
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About the only thing black here is the fashion – it seems to be the colour of choice among the guests at this temple to slick, all-white minimalism (and of course, that black would be Prada). Inside, acclaimed chef Paul Kahan creates contemporary American cuisine that has won national awards and kept Blackbird at the forefront of the city’s fickle cuisine scene for years. Specialities include sautéed Maryland soft shell crabs, asparagus 'noodles’ and Vidalia onions and crispy suckling pig with red grapes.
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'Charlie Trotter’s is the best restaurant in America – discuss.’ If it’s not at the top, it’s unquestionably among a handful of the country’s most lauded dining destinations. The atmosphere here is surprisingly laid back – servers are genuine and friendly, and there’s no pressure to decide what to order, since chef Trotter offers only two, multi-course prixe fixe menu choices. Both change daily but always focus on fresh, seasonal fare and innovative techniques.
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