Stella & Quang
Things To Do
Unionville
It is a nice, fun area for visit during summer. Unionville is in Markham, 40 mins away from our wedding venue and 40 mins away from core downtown.
Toronto Islands
A quiet corner in the heart of a busy Toronto. You can have a walk or bike around the island, swim, do standup paddleboard, or just chill and have a wine with friends.
Casa Loma
Named after the renowned Gothic Revival hilltop castle and its gardens, Casa Loma is a posh residential area offering serene streets lined with Edwardian, Tudor and Georgian houses.
Dragon Legend
Best all you can eat Asian food in town!
Trinity - Bellwoods
We love walking along Queen Street West and stop at Nadage for an almond croissant then sit and chill at Trinity Bellwood, one of the most hipster spots in Toronto.
I Miss You
If you are into finding designer deals/resales, I Miss You Vintage is worth a visit. It is right around Pho Tien Thanh and Bang Bang Ice cream (convenient!)
Holt Renfrew
Holt is the luxury retailer's flagship and largest store with four floors and boutiques. Many flagships of other companies are located here as well, such as Harry Rosen, Town Shoes, Lacoste, Gucci, Coach, and Chanel (in which the Canadian flagship became one of the largest in the world.) Holt is located at the heart of Yorkville, a nice neighbourhood of the Old Toronto.
Han Ba Tang
Delicious Korean fusion cuisine paired with an innovating drink selection makes Han Ba Tang the perfect setting for your night! We've tried tacos, buns, kimchi fries (yes, you heard it right!), and soups there. But we highly recommend trying the special dinner with corn cheese. It is only available from 5 pm to 8:30 pm every day so you should visit the restaurant accordingly!
Nomé Izakaya
Small plates of Japanese fusion fare & sake served in a modern wood- & stone-accented space. Everything there is good. They have $1 oyster Tuesday, in case you are into oysters like we are!
Guu Izakaya
Minimally decorated haunt serving up small plates of Japanese eats, plus sake, cocktails & beer. It is quite noisy there. We recommend the baked oysters!
Chantecler
Our favourite fine-dining French restaurant! Beef tartare is a must try here. They also do shuck a buck here on Tuesday. The Prince Edward Island ones, not the big, soggy, cheap ones!
Crown & Dragon
Crown & Dragon is known for great deals on the best wings in town, in a wide variety of house fusion flavours. 1/2 price wings on Tuesday and Thursday evenings (5:30 pm to closing) and all day Sunday!
Banh Mi Boys
Asian-inspired subs, sandwiches, tacos & steamed buns! I love every single item they have on the menu. Cheap and tasty food!
Pho Tien Thanh
Busy no-frills soup spot for ample ingredients topped with steaming broth & classic Vietnamese fare. Besides Pho, Bun Bo Hue here is best in town!
Pho Son Vietnamese Restaurant
Heard of Bun Cha Hanoi? The dish that Barack Obama and Bourdain Anthony tried and loved when they visit Hanoi? Pho Son offers the most authentic Bun Cha in town! Our fav spot every weekend!
PAI
Best rated Thai resto in town! Make a reservation or prepare to wait for 30+ mins to be seated.
Sabai Sabai Kitchen and Bar
The cooking of Northern Thailand & Laos is featured with full bar in a relaxed, art-filled setting. The minced pork lettuce wrap "Laap Lao" is recommended!
Bang Bang Ice Cream & Bakery
We highly recommend London Fog, Burnt Toffee, and Lychee and Rosewater flavours! And Pho Tien Thanh is a few steps away from this awesome ice cream place.
Windsor Arms Hotel
For high tea lovers, Stella recommends this!
Nadège Patisserie
Best croissants in Toronto! We recommend the almond and chocolate croissants! Also, they are known for their macarons!