Though its opening was decidedly lower key than that of David Chang’s dining spaces, Café Boulud is no less deserving of fanfare. This namesake restaurant of Michelin-starred chef Daniel Boulud—he has more than a dozen outposts worldwide—offers an upscale-casual culinary experience organized around a quartet of inspirations: classical French fare, vegetable-focused dishes, seasonal delicacies and international flavours. This latter carte tempts palates with intriguing combinations of Canadian and Mediterranean ingredients; more traditional offerings are equally desirable, with the elegantly plated likes of black cod persillade ($29), steak au poivre with bone marrow confit ($39) and roasted veal loin with veal cheeks and sweetbreads ($32). —Craig Moy
>> Café Boulud, Four Seasons Hotel, 60 Yorkville Ave., 416-964-0411; fourseasons.com,map and reviews
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