¡°We really are blessed to be surrounded with so many different chefs who tell their stories through their food,¡± says Josh Ling, chef de cuisine at Caf¨¦ Ren¨¦e. ¡°I love that when you go out in ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½, you can get absolutely everything you¡¯re craving ¡ª and even discover a bunch of new places while you¡¯re out.¡±
Multitudes have been discovering the buzzy Caf¨¦ Ren¨¦e on King West, thanks to its prominent place in the city¡¯s social-media firmament. DaiLo owner Nick Liu started up the Italian brasserie, with Ling holding it down with a sinfully rich menu. ¡°The unapologetically butter-filled food says goodbye to your diet plans and ensures that you get to eat all your cravings that you are too afraid to cook for yourself at home,¡± he says.
When Ling doesn¡¯t feel like cooking at home, here are the spots he hits in ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ for the best in food and drink.
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Best date-night spot
,?1194 Bloor St. W.
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Hidden gem
,?2021 Yonge St.
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Repeat reservation
, various locations
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Fancy dinner
,?176 Ossington Ave.
Linny’s
Daniel Neuhaus
Best dessert
,?93A Ossington Ave.
Bang Bang Ice Cream and Bakery
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Best late-night craving spot
,?484 Dundas St. W.
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Best takeout
, various locations
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Favourite coffee shop
,?226 Greenwood Ave.
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Place I¡¯m dying to try
,?4 Front St. E.
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Briony Smith writes about culture, entertainment and
lifestyle for the Star.
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