By: Lora Maghanoy, FW Editor
Nota Bene (180 Queen Street West)
Intended to be casual and laid-back, the
restaurant’s menu offers an eclectic spread that no
doubt sets itself apart from the other restaurant
popping up on the Queen West map. Dinner for
two can range for $150, but rest assured, you
absolutely will get your money’s worth.

Grace (503 College St.)
If you’re in the mood for home-style cooking,
comfort food at it’s best, Grace will surely not
disappoint. Nestled in Little Italy (a hotbed
for hip and trendy restaurants), the restaurant
resembles any common modern eatery, but
infuses LA (as in Los Angeles) elements. Relaxed
and has delicious food – really, what more can
you ask for?

Gilead Café (4 Gilead Place)
Adding to the increasingly cool King East
area, Gilead Café has opened its doors and is
another member of the Jamie Kennedy Kitchens
group. Everything is homemade and the kitchen
only uses seasonal produce. The café, set up like
a cafeteria, is furnished with a huge communal
table and additional intimate dining spaces.

Lucien (36 Wellington Ave. East)
The restaurant is as unassuming as its
clientele, attracting the likes of older businessmen
to the young hipsters. The menu features familiar
items, such as lamb, steak, chicken, beef and
salmon, but uses these ingredients in new ways.
On top of that, the atmosphere is welcoming and
warm.

Toronto is a city that loves its food. With new restaurants
opening everyday, it’s hard keeping track of where to treat our
palate. Here’s a list of FW’s more recent faves.

Cowbell (1564 Queen Street West)
If fresh and simple food is what you like, then
Cowbell is the spot for you. There’s something
incredibly endearing about a restaurant that
features its kitchen’s menu on a chalkboard,
handwritten by its staff. It changes almost
daily, entirely dependent on what is currently
in season and fresh. The restaurant exclusively
uses organic cuts of meat, which are produced
by local farmers.