toronto bound
Blow off steam in the Big Smoke with these hot destinations.
sleep
The stunning Le
Germain is fantastic for business with its
free breakfast café, huge modern rooms and
brand new rooftop putting green. Fore! 30 Mercer
St., Toronto, 416-345-9500,
www.germaintoronto.com/en
eat
After shopping Bloor, decompress over lunch at the airy Jamie Kennedy at the Gardiner atop the newly renovated Gardiner ceramics museum. We recommend the striploin with fingerlings and haricots verts, and the deconstructed ribeye sandwich–with wine pairings, of course. Lunch daily; dinner Friday. 111 Queens Park (off Bloor), Toronto, 416-362-1957, www.jkkitchens.com
drink
In the financial district at happy hour? Slip into the pretty side patio at Ki, where excellent and inventive sushi (the soft–shell crab roll is a must), sake cocktails with Japanese mint and Bay Street brokers make for a potent mix. 181 Bay St., Toronto, 416-308-5888, www.kijapanese.com
shop
The world's first Umbra Concept Store is a vision in hot pink, with its massive façade and designers working right amongst the wares on the second level. Great little design–y gifts like the ever–popular bungee collection and Slumbra sheet sets. 165 John St. (off Queen), Toronto, 416-599-0088, www.umbra.com