From toP: caFé BouluD; tucK
into eastern meDiterranean
c u i s i n e at B y B l o s
There is a buzz about Toronto and
[international chefs and restaurateurs]
see the caliber of restaurants that are here
and recognize we are developing into an
exciting and sophisticated hospitality city.
— Hanif Harji and Charles Khabouth
café boulud photo by ryan emberley.
The openings signaled toronto’s evolution (especially in
the context of the financial global economy at the time) as an
extremely attractive city for more affluent, well-to-do
travellers, businesspeople and clientele—visitors interested in
shopping, dining, and events such as the toronto international
Film Festival—enjoying the luxuries of what world-class cities
have to offer.
in the fall of 2012, the Four seasons hotel toronto
opened its brand new hotel with two restaurants, café
Boulud and d|bar by chef Daniel Boulud. Why toronto?
among the many connections he’s had to the city, including
personal ties and international clientele who have often
frequented his restaurants in new york city and globally,
Boulud adds: “toronto is an attractive place to open a
restaurant because it has always been very cosmopolitan
and creative. The city’s talents come from national and
international backgrounds and are contributing to the
ever-expanding creativity the city has to offer. toronto is one
of the most multicultural cities in the world and its endless
amount of ethnic neighbourhoods make it a great city for
food lovers. There are many different types of food concepts
made from these cultures, each bringing something new to
the city. The food scene is incredibly vibrant, growing and
constantly changing.”
WORLD-CLASS STATUS
The stylish d|bar at the Four seasons hotel toronto is the
place to see and be seen in yorkville, while café Boulud, which
introduced a new concept and a new menu in september 2015
offers a more upscale French brasserie experience. For many
visitors, often frequent travellers, there is gratification in the
familiarity offered by consistent high-end hotel brands—as well
as restaurants. Being able to get similar dishes in new york city,
singapore or toronto creates a sense of comfort, of trust and
loyalty that extends, like a stamp of approval, on the rest of a
city’s culinary offerings.
“The variety, the creativity and the talent of the city’s chefs,
along with their access to ingredients, and a great passion for food
essential toronto 2016-2017
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