Contents
EssEntial
2017/2018
toronto
Shopping
40
Food & drink
48
30
French Pastries .............................................................. 36
Japanese Cuisine ............................................................ 37
Best Restaurants ............................................................. 38
Bars and Lounges ............................................................ 40
Italian Fare ..................................................................... 42
Barbecue Joints .............................................................. 43
Culture
Art Galleries and Museums ............................................ 46
Outstanding Shows ........................................................ 48
explore
55
Ossington ...................................................................... 51
Bloor-Yorkville .............................................................. 52
Entertainment District ................................................... 53
Old Town ...................................................................... 54
Distillery District ........................................................... 55
Downtown Map ............................................................. 56
AlSo inSide
A Note From the Editor .................................................... 8
A Note From the Concierge ............................................ 10
Contributors ................................................................. 14
Only in T.O. ................................................................... 58
on the Cover
Grey Gardens: Alix Critchley; Sydney’s: Jennifer Rowsom;
La Banane: Chuck Oritz and Rick O’Brien; Éclair and
Valentino bag: photo by Carlo Mendoza, fashion styling
by Chad Burton for Plutino Group
6
where
EssEntial toronto
raval:
slEEpinG BEauty:
Designer Handbags ........................................................ 18
Trendy Womenswear ...................................................... 20
Vintage Finds ................................................................. 22
Gorgeous Gems ............................................................. 23
Fine Menswear ............................................................... 24
Bespoke Accessories ...................................................... 26
Luxury Timepieces ........................................................ 27
Beauty Emporiums ........................................................ 28
Personal Shopping .......................................................... 29
Fashionable Footwear ..................................................... 30
Memorable Gifts ............................................................ 31
Couture Kids ................................................................. 32