My mom & I are doing a Washington sightseeing tour next weekend. We have 3 nights. I'm pretty sure about the first 2 nights but need help for our 3rd night.
Friday night we're booked for an early dinner at Rasika
Saturday night at Masa 14
Sunday I'm torn between Birch and Barley vs. Oyamel. I know they're not exactly directly comparable. (they both have availability)
Mexican food is lacking in Toronto so I'm leaning towards the latter but could be swayed either way. Which is best in terms of atmosphere & value? We're staying in Dupont Circle if that makes a difference at all.

Thanks nsxtasy!! That's exactly the response I was looking for.....I haven't even contemplated brunches & snacks...That's a whole other endeavour!

3 nights the end of April. Here's what I'm thinking:

I have Sable booked for sure on the Saturday night...this one I'm 100% sure of.
Sunday night I booked GT fish & oyster (couldn't get a reasonable time on the Friday or saturday night I'm there).
Friday night I'm torn between Moto, Sprout & Mexique

Looking for interesting, buzzy atmosphere, maybe a little romantic (are those oxymorons?)...and of course incredible food.
Opinions? I'm leaning towards sprout...but Mexique sounds really interesting.
Is GT happening on a Sunday night or should I consider something else?
Thanks in advance!

I have reservations tomorrow night but the most recent posts were from the fall....recommendations?

If you're willing to head west to Ossington (Ossington & Dundas) I would suggest The Saint. Sounds like what you're looking for.

guu
bent
lee

Ici
Keriwa
Starfish
Acadia
Oro
Harbord Room
Bent

what about woodlot? they have a great vegetarian menu.

agree about the saint. what about weslodge? not my cup of tea but definitely a scene.
bent fits the bill as well but they don't take reservations.

swish by han (maybe not that great for 'settling in'), cava, bestellen, the playpen, the saint, fishbar, lee...all have reservations available on open table.
i've been to all of the above...if you can get a booth at the saint, i find that it's cozy with great service and allows for leisurely meal).

The Saint
Harbord Room

Supermarket in Kensington Market sounds like what you're looking for.

Nota Bene is on diningdatenight.com 30% off the entire bill including booze...makes the prices more palatable...i've never had a bad meal there. i actually find it a nice place to linger and i do find it celebratory....it's a big, open, sleek room. different than your above, previous experiences.

+ 1
i've been there twice and enjoyed it immensely both times. it's playful & fun. the hostess is sweet (no 'tude) and the servers are doing their jobs well...i personally can't stand the over-describing every item on the plate (i've read the menu- i ordered it!) but that's what they've been told to do.....i don't think it's trying to be splendido or per se.
re: the decor...again, creative, playful and fun. my biggest complaint about this place is the noise...it's loud!

i went to the playpen (gerrard & carlaw) last friday night. it was definitely condusive to conversation. the food was tasty...not necessarily mind blowing but some of it was creative and interesting. the service was attentive & friendly and the decor funky but not over the top. i also thought the prices were really reasonable.
would definitely recommend.

what about swish by han?
pravda? i haven't eaten there but i heard the food is not bad (russian food?)....i've walked by during their dinner hours (before it turns into a night club) and looked like an interested place to eat with a group. the atmosphere & decor is certainly unique....then you can just stay there after dinner and drink & dance the night away!

i haven't been to the 3 restaurants you mentioned in years...haven't heard much about them.
i'll second swish by han for fun & yum.
everything else that comes to mind would definitely have a 'corporate' crowd. especially on a thursday night...o & b, ki, blowfish, beerbistro.

if yonge & summerhill isn't too far, the terroni's (upstairs) or bar centrale (downstairs) is fun. i prefer bar centrale but it's definitely more cramped on the lower level. upstairs, the terroni's menu is the regular terroni's menu (which i 'like', don't love) but the space is really nice upstairs and good for a group.

Supermarket in Kensington Market

wondering the same thing...we're booked for saturday night. now i'm re-thinking!

Starfish or George would both fit the bill.

thanks for the replies!
foxley's doesn't take reservation....i like foxley but not 'special' or interesting enough.
campagnolo or enoteca? not sure i want to take a new yorker for italian here.
really really don't love buca (am i the only one??)
and gusto falls into the no reservation (not eating at 6:30!), italian category.....
hmmm.....right now i'm booked at bestellen....guess i'll keep it for now....the saint has time at 9 which is fine...are you suggestion the saint over bestellen??

I know it's last minute but need some help. Looking for great food first (of course) but something that also has a buzzy vibe. My guests first time in Toronto and has one night. Any food type any price. Something that shows him what toronto has to offer.

Lee
Origin
Harbor 60 (I've seen a d.j. in the bar area on a Friday night)

Eggplant!

thanks sgordon...very helpful

Food quality and creativity?
Ambience?
Wine selection?
Vibe?

Price point doesn't matter....Which should I keep?

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Mas (Farmhouse)
39 Downing St, New York, NY 10014

ABC Kitchen
35 E 18th St, New York, NY 10003

We're young, hip (at least think we are :) ) early 40's from Toronto. Frequent NYC often.
Want a good vibe yet we like places with a bit of a romance factor. Love all styles of asian food.
We're there on a Monday & a Tuesday (Nov 7th & 8th-soon!!).....
Once I decide on one of the above I'll need help with my second night....oy!...have Boulud Sud booked but reconsidering it...not sure about the reviews & location. also considering Tocqueville, La Promenade Des Anglais (thanks rgr for adding to my dilemma), Ai Fiori, ABC Kitchen (although looks they have no availablitity until 10ish). Amazing food is of course the priority but as this is a little getaway/holiday I'm looking for a place with a good vibe too....again, price isn't really a consideration.
Is that enough info to help me? Please, pretty please.

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Kyo Ya
94 E 7th St, New York, NY 10009

ABC Kitchen
35 E 18th St, New York, NY 10003

Ai Fiori
400 5th Ave, New York, NY 10018

Boulud Sud
20 W 64th St, New York, NY 10023

thanks wilfrid...i'm definitely not looking for 'moderately like'....
definitely want 'wow'!...price isn't really an issue. neither is cuisine. we'll eat anything. leaning more towards 'buzzy & upbeat'...not so keen on the upper west side but happily will travel for food.
coming in from toronto but been to nyc countless times. staying in soho.
totally different but i'm booked at kin shop our first night. coming in beginning in november so a little limited re: reservations.
what about gotham?
another suggestion???

Who has the edge re: food, ambience, service, wine selection?
If you've been to both, which do prefer and why?

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Tocqueville
1 East 15th Street, New York, NY 10003

Boulud Sud
20 W 64th St, New York, NY 10023