But, as always, a select few stand out as among the best. With the demise of Moishes, one might have thought that steakhouse fever would've sizzled. Consulting Chef-extraordinaire Dominick Zoffranieri spent months designing the menu, a carnivore's culinary cache. Now, I'd trade in my velvet throne in a snap for one of those comfy leather club chairs waiting for you at Cantine . Owned by Pierre Hamel and Paul Beggs, and veteran restaurateur Joey Bersani, Cantine has hospitality heavyweight behind it.
Veterans know what customers want.
Nothing at Cantine is too much trouble. While on the subject of quaint and cozy, check out the Corner House . At the foot of Casa Loma, it went through an intense renovating campaign under the watchful eye of charming chef Herbert Barnsteiner and wife Michelle. And although it just squeaked in a four-star rating, the Barnsteiner name still counts in cuisine. He came from Germany to open Acqua, worked for Movenpick, and spent four years as the head chef at Jump.