We ordered very simply - lobster with ginger and green onion, salt and pepper shrimp and snow pea greens. It was all very good, and (IMO) nicer and fresher seafood than I've had at Xam Yu in recent years. Nicely prepared as well. We saw what looked like a very lovely steamed fish being eaten at the next table - we'll be back for sure.

Thanks to you all...

Taste of China it is - I think. Thanks to you all. Anything anyone has particularly enjoyed there?

I know it's a question that's been batted around here from time to time - can anyone recommend a decent Chinese meal downtown? I can't bear the drive from downtown to Richmond Hill/Markam right now... And I'm discounting LWH which is great, but I'm thinking about something less grand.

And particularly - is any one of the seafood restaurants to be preferred?

Thanks very much,..

I'm visiting Hull/Gatineau soon - does anyone have any cheese shop recommendations ?

I would highly recommend the Niagara St. Cafe. Very seasonally driven, nice place, good food. It's a bit of a ways where you are staying (well, perhaps a $10 cab) but a much calmer vibe than Bloor St.