🎉 Toronto Summerlicious Day 5: Canoe 🎉

🏙️ The Iconic Sky-High Dining Experience Celebrating nearly 30 years atop TD Tower's 54th floor, Canoe remains one of Toronto's most legendary elevated restaurants. Specializing in modern Canadian cuisine with locally-sourced ingredients, I went in skeptical about "views over flavors"—but left thoroughly impressed by both! 📍 66 Wellington St W (54th Floor, TD Bank Tower) 💺 Seating Strategy: While everyone dreams of window seats (especially the prime CN Tower-facing corner spots!), they're never guaranteed. Pro tip: Even if OpenTable shows limited Summerlicious time slots, you can often order from the Summerlicious menu during regular dining times! 🕯️ Atmosphere Note: The moody, dim lighting creates an intimate vibe—but makes food photography challenging. Our server George was exceptional, paying attention to every detail (like carefully placing cutlery from the window side, even in booth seating!). 🍽️ Course by Course Breakdown: 🥧 Veal Shank Tatin Flaky pastry enveloping veal that tasted like savory-sweet meat floss buns! Paired with tangy yuzu sauce and mellow saffron sauce (the latter being the perfect balance). 🐟 Salmon Tartare A minimalist approach—delicate but perhaps too subtle compared to other starters. 🦆 King Cole Duck Leg Confit perfection! Crispy skin (with just one slightly tough spot), juicy meat. 🥩 Alberta Beef Three perfect medium-rare striploins atop braised short ribs and truffle potato purée (the undisputed star—earthy and luxurious!). The short ribs had a red-wine depth with a faint tannic edge. 🍋 Lime Posset Tart A refreshing finale—just tart enough, with a crumbly crust. Light enough to devour entirely! 🧀 Duo of Ontario Cheese Two cheeses with crackers and pear chutney: one bold and salty, the other paneer-like in texture (mild and crumbly). 🌟 Final Verdict: Standouts: Veal tatin's sauces, duck leg's crispiness, truffle mash, and that zesty lime tart. 🏆 Why Canoe Wins: ✅ Views that dazzle (even locals gasp at the CN Tower proximity!) ✅ Service that anticipates (shoutout to George!) ✅ Elevated but unfussy Canadian flavors 💡 Perfect For: Anniversary dinners • Impressing out-of-towners • Sunset cocktails with a view 📸 Tag your Summerlicious adventures below! Which spot should we try next? 👇 #TorontoFoodie #SummerliciousTO #FineDiningToronto #CanoeTO #ElevatedEats