Toronto, Ontario, is a popular getaway destination and is considered one of the great cities of the world. As Canada's largest city, Toronto has art galleries, boutique shops, luxury hotels and Major League Baseball, NBA and NHL teams. Golfers visiting the city can play the courses at Copper Creek or Flemingdon Golf Club. Toronto also has a thriving Chinatown neighborhood (or spelled the Canadian way, neighbourhood) with many options for restaurants.
Bright Pearl Restaurant
The Bright Pearl is on Spadina, in the heart of Chinatown. The seafood is fresh and features Vancouver crabs and bass and live lobsters. Delicacies such as Peking duck,crispy lemon chicken and jumbo shrimp with vegetables are on the menu. The Bright Pearl has an all-day dim-sum bar and menu, and dinners can be ordered a la carte or in combination platters. Wine and beer are available for diners. The Bright Pearl offers diners a semi-formal dining room.
Bright Pearl Restaurant
346 - 348 Spadina Ave.
Toronto, ON M5T 2G2
(416) 979-3988
brightpearlseafood.com
Lee Garden Restaurant
Lee Garden is in the heart of Chinatown and has contemporary Chinese cuisine. You can watch the hustle and bustle of the action on the street as you dine on such items as deep-fried, crispy-skin chicken or grandmother-roasted duck. There are spring rolls and fresh rolls, as well as deep-fried crab cakes on the appetizer menu. Won-ton soup, egg-drop soup, and hot & sour soup are available for your selection. Wine and beer are available.
Lee Garden Restaurant
331 Spadina Ave.
Toronto, Ontario M5T 2E9
(416) 593-9524
leegardenrestaurant.ca
Mother's Dumplings
Mother's Dumplings offers diners authentic Chinese steamed and boiled dim-sum, dumplings and noodles. The dining area is small, and the restaurant is a popular lunch spot with locals. If you have a large group, it is recommended you call ahead and place your order so the chefs at Mother's can begin the food prep. The dumplings have beef, chicken, pork, vegetable and shrimp stuffing with a variety of spices and accompanying vegetables. Steamed, pan-fried and baked are all preparation options for the dumplings. Noodle dishes feature fresh vegetables and sauces. Chicken, beef, seafood, and vegetarian options are available for noodle entrees. Beer and wine are available with meals.
Mother's Dumplings
79 Huron St.
Toronto, Ontario M5T 2A8
(416) 217-2008
mothersdumplings.com
About The Author
A former Alaskan of 20 years, Eric Coufal now resides in California. He has written for publications including "Outside" and "Backpacker" and has written a book on life in small-town Alaska, "North by Southeast." Coufal attended Syracuse University and was a professional mountain guide and backcountry expedition leader for 18 years. He worked in Russia, Iceland, Greece, Turkey, Belize and much of Alaska.
