Sway Toronto holiday resturant picks

17 December 2010 No Comments

Room Service Restaurant
1006 St. Clair Ave. W., Toronto
416-654-7666
roomservicetoronto.com

This relaxed restaurant has become a favourite among the staff at Sway. In fact, you’re likely to bump into editor Jon Sarpong sitting at his favourite table on any given night.

But he’s not the only one who has taken a liking to this hidden gem. The flavourful fusion menu has grabbed the attention of patrons throughout the Greater Toronto Area with regular customers coming in from as far as Hamilton, Ont. Room Service is also gaining an international reputation, recently claiming the Number 1 Toronto restaurant ranking on tripadviser.com.

Our recommendation: On a cold day, start with the stuffed plantain, which is filled with savoury ackee, salt fish, onions and bell peppers. It will have you warmed up in no time.

Chatterpaul’s
3500 Brock St. N, Whitby, Ont.
905-665-7575
chatterpauls.com

The suburban Durham Region may not instantly come to mind as the home of diverse culinary fare. But since 2008, Chatterpaul’s has been serving up some of the finest food in the GTA.

The restaurant’s ultra-cool interior balances perfectly with the progressive menu, which features ingredients from the four corners of the world. Reservations are a must, as the joint is jumping every night of the week.

Our recommendation: Try the jerk rubbed breast of chicken with basmati rice. It will definitely have you planning a return trip.

Ellington’s Music & Cafe
805 St. Clair Ave. W., Toronto
416-652-9111
ellingtonsmusicandcafe.com

These days, you can pretty much find a coffee shop at every corner. But if you’re looking for more than coffee, visit Ellington’s Music & Café.

It’s a relaxed, jazz-filled hangout spot that is popular with St. Clair’s arts community. International coffees from Guatemala, Ethiopia, Papua New Guinea, Colombia, Peru, Tanzania and Costa Rica paired flawlessly with a sumptuous dessert are the perfect cure for cold winter nights.

Our recommendation: Get a steaming cup of Ethiopian java along with a slice of freshly baked cake or cookies or… on second thought, just try it all!

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