15 stand-out spots offering menus as part of Winterlicious 2019
January is going to be delicious thanks to the return of Winterlicious.
There are almost 200 restaurants participating in this year’s food-focused event, and all of the menus are sure to be delightful.
Here are 15 spots that stand out on the lineup for Winterlicious 2019.
AVIV
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Authentic flavours from Israel, Italy, Spain, Greece and Morocco come together at this spot just south of Casa Loma. New produce is shopped for daily to ensure the ingredients are as fresh as possible. They’ll be offering $23 lunch and $33 dinner prix-fixes, with dishes sure to transport you to warmer climates.
Address: 328 Dupont Street
Phone: 416-922-2433
Bar Buca
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This spot’s dishes are decadent and always bursting with flavour. The downtown location will be participating in Winterlicious with $23 lunch and $33 dinner menus, which are great prices to tuck into these rich and authentic flavours for.
Address: 75 Portland Street
Phone: 416-599-2822
Bosk
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Take this food-focused event as an opportunity to taste the flavours of Bosk. The distinctly-Canadian, Asian-inspired spot located in the downtown core’s Shangri-la is offering $33 lunch and $53 dinner menus for the duration of Winterlicious.
Address: 188 University Avenue
Phone: 647-788-8294
Café Boulud
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Indulge in some French fare to warm your tummy and soul this winter. The $33 lunch and $53 dinner options at this swanky spot are sure to meet your need for deep, rich flavours.
Address: 60 Yorkville Avenue
Phone: 416-963-6000
Boku
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Slurp up warm and cozy vibes at Boku. With $23 lunch and $33 dinner menus on for Winterlicious, you can enjoy plenty of steamy noodles on a cold January day.
Address: 42 Gristmill Lane
Phone: 416-368-8686
Canoe
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Take in spectacular views while enjoying spectacular food at this high-up restaurant. Winterlicious menus will be $33 and $53 for lunch and dinner respectively, and the dishes are sure to be as flavourful as the atmosphere is elegant.
Address: 66 Wellington Street West
Phone: 416-364-0054
The Drake Hotel
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Toronto’s “hot bed for culture” participating in Winterlicious is something to get excited about. The Drake’s menu is always on fire, and we can’t wait to see what they’ll be warming us up with in January. The lunch menu will be $28 while dinner is going for $43.
Address: 1150 Queen Street West
Phone: 416-531-5042
Insomnia
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This central spot has the ambiance you need on a cold winter’s night. With $23 lunch options and $33 dinner options, an extensive cocktail list and string lights reminiscent of the warm summer evenings, this is a Winterlicious spot you need to hit.
Address: 563 Bloor Street West
Phone: 416-588-3907
Mambo Lounge
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Good times and good food come together at this east-side spot. Look forward to authentic Cuban cuisine for $33 at lunchtime and, if you go on a weekend, live music too!
Address: 120 Danforth Avenue
Phone: 416-778-7004
N’awlins
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Get out of the city and down to New Orleans for a night at N’awlins. Jazz music and Cajun-Creole flavours come together to warm your belly and your soul. Last year’s menu featured Gumbo and blackened catfish… so you know it’s going to be good. It’ll be $43 for dinner at this spot.
Address: 299 King Street West
Pukka
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Pukka is pure decadence. Savour the bright, fresh flavours of Indian food in this classy resto on St. Clair West. They’ll be offering a $33 dinner option and there’s no doubt you’re going to enjoy every bite of it.
Address: 778 St. Clair Avenue West
Phone: 416-342-1906
La Fenice
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One of this spot’s Winterlicious features? Linguini Carbonara, made with Shrimp, Calamari, Mussels, Panchetta, Sweet Onion and Peccorino Romano with Crushed Black Peppercorn. Oh yes. Enjoy this comforting fare at a $28 lunch or $43 dinner.
Address: 319 King Street West
Phone: 416-585-2377
The Rosedale Diner
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Freshen up your winter plate at this midtown diner, offering up bright Mediterranean fare. The $28 lunch and $43 dinner options are sure to leave you satisfied and still sprightly, energized instead of weighed down.
Address: 1164 Yonge Street
Phone: 416-923-3122
Smith
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Fresh flavours, comfort foods and cozy ambiance come together at this Church Street spot to offer the perfect winter hideaway. Enjoy lunch for $28 or dinner for $43 and get yourself into a real hygge mood.
Address: 553 Church Street
Phone: 416-926-2501
Tabule
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The Yonge Street location of this Middle Eastern spot is participating with a $23 lunch and $33 dinner menu. Fuel up with fresh eats before you head back out into the blustery cold.
Address: 2009 Yonge Street
Phone:416-483-3747