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Eating is fun in the western New York (NY) and southeast Ontario region too!
Western NY
In western New York and the Finger Lakes region you can find everything from fresh sushi and Sequoia, California-style food, to New American, Ukranian, and Greek gastronomy. Because the region accommodates the menu preferences of cosmopolitan tourists and university students alike, vegetarian and natural, organic foods as well as dishes with a Latin or Mediterranean flair are not difficult to come by, particularly in the Dewitt Mall in Ithaca, NY.
In Buffalo, NY you'll find “mom and pop” restaurants preparing Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Thai, Mexican, Arab, Caribbean, French, and “soul” food.
Of special interest is Moosewood Restaurant: It isn't just a restaurant, it's a culture! The restaurant has been in business since 1973, and the chefs and proprietors have lead the revolution in vegetarian cooking. They take health food and natural foods to a new level! The restaurant is located on its original premises, a renovated brick school-building.
For a taste of the local delicacies, try some of the award-winning Finger Lakes' region wines, sample a famous grape pie from Naples, NY, taste Phelps' renowned sauerkraut, or enjoy a tasty frozen custard in Rochester. In Buffalo be sure to try Buffalo Wings (that's where the name comes from), Sponge Candy, Pierogies and the notoriously delicious Buffalo-style rectangular pizzas.
Toronto
Toronto is one of North America's most ethnically diverse cities, so it's only logical that you'll find a culinary selection as broad and as plentiful as they come.
Some of the city's best Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mexican, African and Afro-Caribbean restaurants, as well as Ethno-Fusion restaurants, can be found downtown and in the Entertainment District, particularly along Bloor, Yonge, King, Front, and Dundas streets. Indian restaurants are scattered throughout the city, but several good options are clustered around Gerrard Street. For authentic Asian and Chinese food or even Dim Sum, a typical buffet-style Chinese dining experience, head to Chinatown along Spadina Avenue and Dundas Street near the Kensington Market area.
Danforth Street is the best place to find Mediterranean (Greek and Italian) as well as North African food. Kosher Jewish and Israeli food is generally found in the outskirts of the city on Bathurst Street and in the suburb of Thornhill. For trendy, happening bistros and cafes like the famous Rosebud, head to Queen Street West.
Toronto's dining scene also features a wide selection of patio dining near the Harbourfront and Queens Quay, as well as plenty of kid-friendly restaurants like the Rainforest Café and the Old Spaghetti Factory. The 360 Restaurant in the Canadian National (CN) Tower is the world's highest revolving restaurant and a novelty experiencing. Fine-dining restaurants are located throughout the city, though several good options can be found on Yonge Street near Eglinton Avenue or beyond Lawrence Avenue. An excellent meal at one of Toronto's most posh bistros will set you back $135 for two people, while dinner for two at a mid-range restaurant will cost anywhere from $20-70.
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