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TASTING TABLE NATIONAL

Tasting Table NATIONAL

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Traveling Table: Toronto

Innovative and classic cuisines meet in Canada's largest city

Photo: Sifu Renka

Toronto's food scene has blossomed in the past few years, making the city all the more compelling as a quick weekend destination. Below, your edible itinerary:

The Black Hoof Anywhere else, chef Grant Van Gameren's pork-based charcuterie would shine. But here they quickly cede the spotlight to other unlikely meats (pictured) on the plate, such as blueberry-cured bison, duck prosciutto and horse salami. Try the thinly sliced beef tongue--piled on house-made brioche with tarragon mayo--with one of Jen Agg's classically inspired cocktails. 928 Dundas St. W.; 416-551-8854

Pizzeria Libretto Ensconced on a nightlife-heavy thoroughfare, this bustling, no-reservations pizzeria makes Toronto's only authentic Neapolitan pie. Service and presentation are bare bones, but the ingredients--sourced from Italy and local farms--are impeccable. 221 Ossington Ave.; 416-532-8000 or pizzerialibretto.com

Culinarium Journey to Midtown for edible souvenirs from this charming shop that stocks goods exclusively from within the province of Ontario. Come away from a visit with Thunder Bay birch syrup, cold-pressed oils and Niagara fruit vinegars. 705 Mount Pleasant Rd.; 647-430-7004 or culinarium.ca

Barchef Set aside several hours to explore the 30 cocktails at the city's most imaginative drinks spot. The Martini Three Ways--served straight up, encapsulated and foamed--is an inventive introduction to modern cocktailing. Even so-called classics are spiked with playful details like coconut bitters, cinnamon syrup and ground star anise. Bar Chef, 472 Queen St. W.; 416-868-4800 or barcheftoronto.com

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 Pizzeria Libretto 928 Dundas St. Toronto M6J 1W3 416-551-8854 Michael's Genuine Food & Drink 221 Ossington Ave. Toronto M6J 2Z8 416-532-8000 Culinarium 705 Mount Pleasant Rd. Toronto M4S 2N4 647-430-7004 Bar Chef 472 Queen St. W. Toronto M5V 2B6 416-868-4800 The Black Hoof 928 Dundas St. Toronto 416-551-8854 Pizzeria Libretto 221 Ossington Ave. Toronto 416-532-8000 Culinarium 705 Mount Pleasant Rd. Toronto 647-430-7004 Bar Chef 472 Queen St. W. Toronto 4168684800
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