[Toronto] Smith

Location Review
533 Church Street
Toronto, Ontario
(416)926-2501
Website

Unassuming from the outside, this Church Street establishment is well known by locals for its brunch. When you enter Smith (@SmithToronto), you almost forget that this is Toronto. It is quaint and cozy, and felt like an elusive secret spot for only those in the know. But judging by the number of people who were already seated when we arrived, as well as the abundant 3 floors of seating, this most likely was not the case.

Everything about this restaurant feels intimate. The warm oak fixtures, candle lit ambience, freshly cut flowers, porcelain plates, and elegantly aged silverware; almost makes you feel like missed putting up some sort of white picket fence outside. Despite this, Smiths was unintimidating, relaxed, and perfect for the cordial catch-up brunch I was about to have.

Smith

[Toronto] The Harbord Room

Review Location:
89 Harbord Street
Toronto, Ontario
416-962-8989



Just the other day, Vickie (@kiki_bff), Grace (@foodinthecityTO), Joe (@jsinb88), Mike (@chopstickhero) Jing (@Jingloh), and I headed over to The Harbord Room (@theharbordroom) to celebrate a very special occasion. (a) it was on record as the hottest day of the year in Toronto (even in the air-conditioned restaurant it was not to be avoided...was still so so hot!), and  (b) we were about to try the the #1 burger as rated by Toronto Life (@toronto_life) More on this part later. So really, what's not to celebrate?