HOME Travel Guide Common Sense Travel
decorative font style
    Travel >> Holiday Travel >  >> Hotel & Food

Discover Toronto's Fusion Scene: 7 Neighborhoods, 20 Global Culinary Gems

Discover Toronto s Fusion Scene: 7 Neighborhoods, 20 Global Culinary Gems

Hungry for the new taste of Toronto? With a pinch from this neighborhood and a dash from that one, you can craft your own day of fusion.

Distillery District

Classy Victorian architecture sets the tone for some of the coolest eating spaces.
Japanese: Guu Izakaya
Mayan: Soma Chocolate
British: Brick Street Bakery

Junction

It's raw, warehousey, and cheap, and billed as the next West Queen West.
Vietnamese: Pho Huong (394 Pacific Ave.)
Mexican: La Revolucion
Italian: Vesuvio Pizza

Kensington Market

An eclectic jumble of grocers, cafes, bars, and shops where you can pick up ingredients (tortillas, coffee, Asian fruits) or sit down for a whole meal (burritos of a lifetime, lazy brunch).
Chilean: El Gordo
Mexican: La Tortilleria
Spanish: Torito

Discover Toronto s Fusion Scene: 7 Neighborhoods, 20 Global Culinary Gems

Photo: Courtesy of Paulette's Original Donuts and Chicken. 

Leslieville

The current heartbeat of the food world resides in this super hot 'hood.
Global: Leslieville Cheese Market
French: Bonjour Brioche and Bakery
Truly Canadian: Paulette's Original Donuts and Chicken

Little Italy

Old mafioso meets new-age club kids. Makes for some interesting people-watching.
Jewish: Caplansky's Deli
Truly Canadian: The Black Hoof

Roncesvalles Village

Revitalized Little Poland has cleared away pierogies and cabbage for fancy coffee, but eateries still retain a cozy, homegrown vibe.
Italian: Defina Pizza
Polish: Cafe Polonez
Truly Canadian: Maybels Bakery

Trinity Bellwood

Proximity to the enormous park is key for post-lunch napping.
Polish: Czehoski
French: Nadege
Truly Canadian: Foxley (207 Ossington Ave.)

MORE ON FATHOM

Discover Toronto s Fusion Scene: 7 Neighborhoods, 20 Global Culinary Gems

10 Toronto Bars for Shaking Off a Chill  
Food Tour of Montreal: Old School Vs. New School 
Toronto's Afterhours Science Experiment (at the Bar)


Hotel & Food
  • How Top NYC Chef Angie Mar Eats in Spain: Life-Changing Restaurants

    Before she became one of New York City’s best chefs, The Beatrice Inn’s Angie Mar was on a totally different career path. Inspired by a food-fueled trip around Spain, she returned home with new ambitions. Here are the restaurants that changed her life.SPAIN - Eight years ago, I was in the midst of a huge career change. I had left my job of nine years in commercial real estate, packed up two suitcases, and bought a one-way ticket to Spain wi

  • Discover Minneapolis Nightlife: 5 Neighborhoods for an Unforgettable Evening

    The nightlife scene in Minneapolis can’t easily be summed up in a word or two—each of the city’s neighborhoods has its own unique feel, and local establishments range from trendy speakeasies to dive bars that haven’t changed their decor in decades.  Visitors to Minneapolis can relax with a pint at a taproom in Northeast, sip cocktails on a rooftop in Uptown, or pair a beverage with eats from around the world in Whittier. But despite their differences, these Minneapolis neighborhoods have one thi

  • Best Late-Night Eats in Brisbane: A Complete Guide

    Case of the munchies after 10pm? Skip your usual greasy fast food go-to and dive into Brisbane’s after-dark options that will both satisfy your cravings and tantalise your tastebuds. Greaser Bar This American-influenced basement bar in the heart of Fortitude Valley is open to midnight every night of the week. The best bits and grits from US is the fare up for grabs. Red Hook Nestled in Gresham Lane, this American-style burger joint is open til at 9pm Mondays and Tuesdays, 10pm Wednesd