Toronto’s Best Hotels 2011 Pick: Best Hotel Restaurant

TOCA by Tom Brodi, at the Ritz Carlton Toronto, a hit with raving reviews for its refine Canadiana farm-to-table cuisine that supports local farmers and producers that celebrate the best of Canadian ingredients.  One, at the Hazelton Hotel Toronto,celebrity chef Mark McEwan‘s Yorkville outpost, attracts a splashy crowd looking for high-quality, finely executed classics Italian/French flavors utilizes local Ontario produce and provide plenty of pizzazz. The Drake restaurant, a personal favorite of mine helmed by chef extraordinaire Anthony Rose and his crew, with its tasty and generous dishes that offers great brunches fixing, ecclectic bar and busy bar.

 

(TOCA at the Ritz Carlton, Toronto)

(Drake Hotel Toronto)

(ONE Restaurant at the Hazelton Hotel)

Toronto’s Best Hotels 2011 Pick: Best Splurge

(Photos courtesy of Toronto Life)

One of the few Toronto luxury hotels opening,  The Ritz-Carlton Toronto opened last year is located right in the financial district, a brand known for its elegance and five star luxury service. The importance of first impression from the moment you enter the dramatic lobby with its high ceiling does not disappoint and you’ll feel that every staff desire to impress you is all around for the first wave of wow factor. The hotel dining destination offers a Canadiana-themed restaurant TOCA by Tom Brodi Executive chef and sip cocktails with your friends at their lounge DEQ overlooking the best view of CN Tower. There’s an on-site spa facility which is a must visit with an adjoining lap pool and a well-equipped gym. To up the ante, take advantage of upgrading your reservation to Club status, and you’ll get access to the 20th floor lounge which includes a generous offering of breakfast,honor bar and many other treats.