MUSEUM DINING Combine the arts with artfully prepared cuisine—from fresh sandwiches to soft-shell crab tempura—at these major cultural institutions. 1C5 Restaurant Lounge: At the apex of the Royal Ontario Museum’s geometric Michael Lee-Chin Crystal sits a sleek restaurant and lounge featuring a thoroughly modern spread. It’s best savoured following a day of contemplating the museum’s many historical treasures 2Frank: The much-applauded 2008 renovation of the Art Gallery of Ontario not only created much more space for paintings, but also for locally inspired cuisine—including a popular brunch—at this chic but casual dining space named for architect Frank Gehry. 3Gardiner Café: Star chef Jamie Kennedy created the menu of healthy soups, salads and sandwiches, making the Gardiner Museum a noon-hour hub for a well-heeled but time- and calorie-conscious clientele.
