August was a busy month that many restaurant reviews were pushed back. Now, safely tucked in Kingston, I finally publish these post-summerlicious reviews. Deal-seekers will still find discounts for notable places. Centro, Aria, Célestin and Fifth Grill all had large-scale promotions. Aria continued to solidify its place as Toronto’s best new restaurant, while Fifth Grill and Centro continued to fall from their glory days. Yorkville continues to be a safe bet, with ONE and Crème Brasserie delivering notable eats at notable prices. And finally, Nervosa, the Yorville guru sets up a new shop in hipster’s paradise. It is Gusto 101 and will no doubt be heard from again and again.
(Bracketed ratings are for restaurants where fewer than three dishes have been sampled.)