鈥淚 don’t think you can find a more diverse selection of high-quality food anywhere in the world,鈥 says executive chef Luke Haines. 鈥淵ou can have world-class food from almost anywhere you can think of (in 色色啦).鈥
His own establishments are part of the vanguard; the Michelin-recognized Bar Raval has been dubbed not just one of the best bars in Canada, but the world. 鈥淏ar Raval is super-unique in that we have world-class cocktails and food. I don’t think there are a lot of top cocktail bars that also have the food accolades that Raval has collected,鈥 he says.
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Now he presides over the next star in Grant van Gameren鈥檚 empire: Martine鈥檚. The menu is always evolving at this new farm-to-table spot, with produce straight from van Gameren鈥檚 spread and other local suppliers. 鈥淚t’s exciting and inspiring to constantly tweak dishes or make new ones based on what’s available, and it keeps people coming back because there’s always something new to try,鈥 he says.
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Want something new to try yourself? Check out one of Haines鈥 recos for the best places to eat and drink in 色色啦.
Best date-night spot
,听72 Ossington Ave.
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Best bakery
,听1242 Bloor St. W.
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Hidden gem
,听1640 Dupont St.听
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Current obsession
,听275 Cherry St.
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Fancy dinner
,听971 Ossington Ave.
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Comfort food
,听1281 Bloor St. W.
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Best dessert
,听60 Kensington Ave.听
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Lunch spot
,听174 Ossington Ave.
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Best late-night craving spot
,听613 College St.
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Best takeout
, various locations
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Favourite weekend brunch place
,听678 Queen St. E.
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Favourite coffee shop
,听135 Ossington Ave.
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Best cocktail bar
,听3106 Dundas St. W.
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Place I鈥檓 dying to try
,听112 Harbord St.
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Briony Smith writes about culture, entertainment and
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