Just two years ago, Toronto’s dining revolution was merely in its infancy stage, said Benjamin Leszcz in Bon Appétit. Today, the city’s West End has “exploded with ambitious eateries,” and the boom has become so visible that even celebrity chefs Daniel Boulud and David Chang are setting up Toronto outposts. The whole city, it seems, “has embraced an era of culinary adventure.”
The Black Hoof This West End trailblazer helped change expectations. Want proof? “One of the most lauded dishes” at this no-frills destination is horse tartare, mixed with spicy nduja and served with crisp fries and caper hollandaise. The dish is “a bewitching combination of crunchy, salty, fatty, and creamy.” But don’t miss the Hoof’s charcuterie platter or beef tongue sandwich. 928 Dundas Street W., (416) 551-8854
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