We recently returned to Calgary after spending nearly 6 weeks in Toronto. Despite having been in Calgary for over 6.5 years now, Toronto still feels like home. I had such an enjoyable time catching up with family, friends, and colleagues. The end of August and start of September is the best time to be in Toronto. The evening weather is still warm, patios are still open, and people are enjoying the last taste of summer. This visit was special in that we introduced Henry to so many of the people we care about. My Cousin Rebecca got married and the wedding was a blast. And importantly, we managed to get to my in-law’s cottage on Kennisis Lake for a week, which is one of my favourite places to spend time.
I live to eat and one of the best parts of being back in Toronto is trying new restaurants. Last year we went a bit crazy going out practically every night and so this visit we tried to be a bit more selective. We ate at: Casa Paco, Conejo Negro, Immigrante, Nobu, and Union.
Casa Paco stood out relative to the rest. It was an exceptional meal and a place I’m keen to return to. It’s so rare to have a meal that delivers excellence across atmosphere, food, company, and service. Eating there felt like sitting down in a cozy living room, being served by a caring and dedicated master of craft, enjoying consistently delicious food with unique wine to complement, and it was our first meal leaving Henry at home (with his grandparents). I highly recommend making a visit, particularly on Sundays, when they do Paella.
After enjoying building out a tracker for places we’ve eaten in Calgary, last summer I decided to do the same in Toronto. If you’re interested in seeing my Toronto list, you can take a peak here. And if you have any good recommendations, please share!