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Spiked with tangy Portuguese piri piri sauce, then barbecued to perfection; served on a bun or with roasted spuds.

Little India street vendors prepare grilled corn glazed with lemon juice and spices.

This elegant restaurant in the venerable Windsor Arms Hotel has for decades been a city favorite for a romantic Sunday brunch. The traditional-style buffet includes salmon, made-to-order omelets, roasts, and desserts.

This Annex institution hops on the weekends, when locals line up for tasty omelets, blueberry pancakes, “samnscram” – scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and scallions – and strong lattes. Some patrons, local writers among them, hold down tables for hours, immersed in the neighborly atmosphere.

Classic Chinese dishes more than make up for the unpromising surroundings of this restaurant, located in a mall.

Superstar chef Michael Stadländer creates an unparalleled experience that books up months in advance. Intimately gathered in Stadländer’s farmhouse, diners feast on exquisite multiple courses showcasing organic ingredients, many of them raised, grown, or foraged on the farm.

Deep-fried chickpea balls in pita pockets stuffed with tahini sauce, onion, and tomato – a Lebanese specialty.

Caribbean music blares while diners chow down on island food: patties, jerk chicken, and plantain, accompanied by refreshing guava or coconut juice.

The neo-Gothic splendor of the University of Toronto’s Hart House (see University of Toronto) sets the tone of refined tradition, and the menu adds sparkle to the sedate surroundings. Fine sandwiches, soups, and an extensive selection of wines by the glass.

More refreshing and lighter than ice cream, Italian ices come in an assortment of flavors, from lemon to caramel.