Overwhelmed by Toronto’s burgeoning food scene? Vv Magazine’s Nicki Laborie narrows down the best dishes in the city to help you refine your options…

If you know me, you know I love food and love to go out. I generally eat out three to four times a week and, while I have my staple “go-to” spots, I also try to experience as many new places as I can.

People who are not foodie freaks like me often ask me where to go and what they should eat – and “often” is putting it mildly. The last time this happened, I thought to myself, “I need to write this down!” And so here is a list of my top 10 menu items at some of Toronto’s hotspots – places perhaps you’ve never heard of and need to try. No, I didn’t include burgers and pizza. Quite frankly, there are so many more insanely delicious dishes available in our city. So this is perhaps only part one… Stay tuned!