![]() The reality is – this is good for the nation, and Michelin officials are just as excited to be part of the experience, looking at Canada as new frontier. Kidding aside, Toronto’s food community is giddy with these new anointments, even if some of the fine dining establishments have pricetags that could buy you a small car. No birthday cake for you! But I digress.) (The whole thing kind of reminded me of the hilariousĮpisode featuring the stern-faced Soup Nazi. Word is, before the website crashed, there were stern admonishments of absolutely no birthday cakes being allowed. Plus, the restaurant has standards to uphold. So be patient – and be prepared for the steep prices, as dinner for one can run you close to $700 per person. I suspect it’s easier to get two seats on the moon right now than it is to get a couple at Saito’s restaurant – reservations were mighty packed before the official Michelin announcements, but now? Well, the restaurant’s website has been crashing non-stop up to the time of finishing off this story. “authentic Japanese sushi omakase experience by the first and only Michelin 2 star chef stationing in Canada.” This guy could do stand-up – and it’s already been posted on the restaurant’s There will be others.”Įxecutive chef, Masaki Saito was happy and jovial when he went up on stage to accept his two-star award, cracking a few jokes and wowing the crowds. But, officials were quick to point out that “this is only the beginning – this is the very first guide. One suspects the city was full of brokenhearted chefs that evening, when word came their eateries weren’t in the running. (Seventeen restaurants received a “Bib Gourmand” ranking, which basically translates into great food at affordable prices – something to consider when you see just how expensive it can get to eat in a Michelin-star restaurant.) – 12 received one star, while one, Sushi Masaki Saito Japanese restaurant in the city’s west-end, received two. Interests have been piqued, travel plans have been re-jigged, serious eaters are heading our way, culinary travel will become standard buzzwords in the vacation industry.ĭuring the recent unveiling of the Michelin guide that took place in Toronto’s historical Evergreen Brick Works,ġ3 restaurants in total received Michelin stars It means serious gourmands across the globe are paying special attention to Canada. Other Canadian cities are also on the planning board. Toronto is the first Canadian city to get the Michelin experience ![]() And that’s exactly what happened this week, when Michelin officials – with all the pomp and circumstances, and a big, Casper the Friendly Ghost-like mascot in tow – finally revealed who in Toronto would be pinning those coveted stars on their menus. Having the official Michelin Guide finally show up and give the credibility Canada’s culinary industry deserves, seals the deal. ![]() We’ve always known Toronto to be a world class food city.
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