Toronto’s beloved restaurant fest, Summerlicious is back! Beginning tomorrow July 5 until July 21, you can visit almost 200 top notch restaurants here in TO and experience them with set prix-fixe menus. Eating out at new restaurants can get expensive extremely quick so this is the perfect opportunity to find a new date night spot, or venture to a new-to-you neighbourhood and explore. The prix fixe menus are $23, $28, or $33 per person for lunch and $33, $43, or $53 per person for dinner. There’s never been a better time to get out there and see why Toronto’s food scene is one of the best in the world.

Here are 6 restaurants definitely worth checking out during Summerlicious!

Miku

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Located at the bottom of Bay Street in the Financial District is Miku and it’s known as one of the best Japanese restaurants in the city. Miku is highly revered and recognized for bringing the art of Aburi to Toronto. Aburi means to ‘flame sear’ and that’s exactly what these talented chefs do. When the charcoal flame is applied to the fish, the heat changes the flavour and creates something new and exciting to eat. Miku’s Summerlicious menu features, of course, a selection of Aburi sushi but also mouthwatering entrees Confit Alberta Beef Shortrib and Saikyo Miso Baked Sablefish, along with intricate desserts that are sure to satisfy even the sweetest tooth.

STK Toronto

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While most steakhouses have more of an old school vibe, STK prides itself on being modern yet still delivering on the classic steakhouse dishes. Located in Yorkville, STK encompasses a fine dining experience with trendy design and its menu is a perfect match. Stop in for lunch and enjoy the restaurant’s signature burger or dig into the Manhattan Striploin for dinner. Either way, dessert here is a must so stick around and tuck into STK’s Upside Down Pineapple Spice Cake or the Strawberry Haze!

ONE Restaurant

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Another Yorkville fixture is ONE Restaurant that’s located in The Hazelton Hotel. Owned by iconic Canadian chef Mark McEwan, ONE is all about serving contemporary classics but with an updated and upscale twist. Grab a spot on the tree lined patio and take in the hustle and bustle of Yorkville while enjoying the restaurants Summerlicious menu that consists of items like P.E.I. Beef Carpaccio, Beef Short Rib, and Tandoori Chicken.

Bangkok Garden

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Did you know that Bangkok Garden was one of the first restaurants to introduce traditional Thai cuisine and culture to Toronto? Spend a night in Thailand when you visit this Thai Select Premium awarded restaurant and experience the authentic food, exotic beer selection, and of course, the extensive wine list. Bangkok Garden’s Summerlicious menu includes favourites like its Crab Tom Yum Dumpling, Khao Soi with Chicken, and Pad See Eew Seafood Noodle.

Amano Pasta

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If unpretentious Italian food is what you’re after, it’s time to venture to Union Station and visit Amano Pasta. This old school meets new school restaurant has been a favourite of ours for a while now and once you go, you’ll understand why. Chef Michael Angeloni uses the best locally sourced and often unexpected ingredients in his dishes and the restaurants house made pasta is literally a dream come true. We couldn’t be more excited that the Arancini with smoked provolone and burnt honey is on the Summerlicious menu, along with the Panna Cotta.

Cactus Club Cafe

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Popular Financial District spot, Cactus Club Cafe has always been on our radar but ever since our pal Kawhi was seen there, we’re itching to go back. Originally from the West Coast of the country, Cactus Club has become a Toronto institution and for good reason. The menu consists of exciting and vibrant dishes that are all made with fresh and local ingredients. Stop by for a little Summerlicious treat and try the Mini Tuna Stack With Citrus Tamari Vinaigrette and the Butternut Squash Ravioli With Prawns.

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Home to all things upscale, Yonge and Bloor will be getting a brand new gourmet grocery store within the upcoming weeks.

Celebrity chef Mark McEwan — the man behind notable restaurants like Fabbrica, ONE, and Bymark — will be opening a third location of his gourmet grocery store in the 1 Bloor Street East retail podium.

Set to open January 2019, McEwan’s Yonge and Bloor will span over 17,000-square-feet.

The massive gourmet grocery store will take up the entire concourse level and act as the anchor of the intersection. For those who have never been to a McEwan’s before, which has locations at Shops at Don Mills and in the Financial District’s PATH, the grocery store merges grocery shopping with restaurant dining.

The grocerant, as the McEwan Group calls it, will feature top-class products and elevated prepared meals, making it a high-end shopping and food destination for those who work, play, and live in the area.

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McEwan’s Yonge and Bloor will host a number of exciting new features.

In addition to the gourmet grocery store’s regular features, shoppers can expect a number of new features, too. Features expected to accompany the Yonge and Bloor location include McEwan’s Cafe, Fabbrica Pizza, a carving station and rotisserie (offering prime rib, porchetta, brisket, and more), a sushi bar, a hot and cold table, a salad and sandwich station, and a dry ageing room.

Visitors will also be able to shop McEwan’s diverse cheese and deli program, daily deliveries of seafood, and market-fresh produce.

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The new gourmet grocery store will be a welcome addition to Toronto’s busiest intersection.

With ample parking and plenty of seating, there’s no doubt that the grocery store will be a hit.

Bloor and Yonge is set to see many changes over the next few years. The area is rumoured to soon be home to a 20,000-square-foot Apple store, and will soon also welcome a new Over The Rainbow, an updated Birks, and Canada’s first Eataly.

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If you live by the motto, ‘Rosé all day,’ you’ll be happy to hear that this weekend, there’s an entire day dedicated to the crisp pink stuff in Toronto.

On Saturday, July 22, 2017, the inaugural Rosé Picnic will be taking over Fort York for a day of pink and white attire, live music, photo booths, food by celebrity Chef Mark McEwan, and of course, your favourite pink drink.

Tickets to this day-long event start at $65 for general admission, which includes a picnic blanket, wine glass, drink voucher, free sampling, and access to the Rosé Wine Bars, food pavilion, and boutiques. You can also purchase picnic baskets for two, filled to the brim with gourmet eats like tandoori chicken, beef tenderloin, or a vegan option.

With 3000 guests expected, the Rosé Picnic is sure to become a city tradition. Don’t miss out — get your tickets here, and don’t forget to adhere to the pink and white dress code, or you might be left standing rosé-less at the gate!

Will you check out the Rosé Picnic?

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