Canoe (photo by Jo-Anne McArthur)
NATIONAL NIBBLING
At only 142 years, Canada is a relatively young nation, and one whose population has historically been composed of immigrants. It’s understandable, then, that we’ve just lately begun to develop a unique “True North” culinary identity, as exemplified by some of Toronto’s most respected restaurants—Canoe and Lucien among them. The dishes at these top spots change often based on the seasonal availability of ingredients, but they’re always patriotic in origin and inspiration. Expect a focus on game meats like bison and elk—plus naturally raised beef and pork—as well as fish and seafood from the Great Lakes and both coasts, accented by berries, locally foraged mushrooms and more.
