AUBERGE DU POMMIER
French

Exceptionally peaceful "country-in-the-city" atmosphere, perfect for romantic and special occasions. Two restored century-old cottages with fireplaces, wooden-beam ceilings, terrace with a stone fountain and flower-filled garden.The French cuisine moderne is pure poetry. For appetizers try a light mousse of smoked trout, poppy-seed pastry, or crabmeat remoulade. Main courses include fowl, venison, fresh caught fish and seasonal shellfish. Desserts are sybaritic. Attentive service. Substantial, yet reasonable wine list.

4150 Yonge Street      (416) 222-2220

LA RESERVE
Contemporary Italian

A striking modern showplace, boasting a fabulous decor of soaring marble walls, a glossy white piano and romantic dining area with heavy linen-laden tables. Catering to both power lunches and romantic evenings. This sought-after diner's haven delights those who enjoy great dining. The health-conscious Mediterranean menu is full of fresh, natural flavours. One of the best wine lists in the G.T.A.

8432 Leslie Street   Thornhill    (905) 881-0477

RICHLEE'S
Mediterranean

Luxurious, Old World atmosphere with inviting, friendly service. The menu, a tantalizing blend of the traditional and the exotic. Choose from a variety of tempting dishes, including provimi veal chop grilled over live charcoal, linguine a la pescatore and lobster bisque. Offering a carefully selected and well-priced wine list that spans the globe.

1959 Avenue Road   North York    (416) 483-9818

TERRA
International

Bold and beautiful. An extraordinary dining experience, with dazzling, imaginatively prepared Euro-Asian cuisine. Sought-after items of choice include succulent roast rack of tender spring lamb as well as the assorted seafood platter, visually resplendent with grilled lobster, jumbo-sized prawns, crab, and delicious sea scallops. Exotic fare includes barbecued ostrich festooned with risotto of roasted tomato. The grilled dishes in particular are faultless and accompanied by huge flavours. Flamboyant Terra stakes claim to also being one of the city's finest bars.

8199 Yonge Street      (905) 731-6161