The list of 150 restaurants participating in this year’s Summerlicious has been posted on the City of Toronto website. Reservations open on June 18th but Amex cardholders can start booking on the 16th and 17th.

Ginza Sushi is a new sushi place that opened up at Bay and Bloor, across the street from Pusateri’s. It replaced the old Eggstacy Bar and Grill.

Sushi here was reasonably priced, comparable to Ashi Sushi and Sushi Inn. My friend and I shared one of the sushi combo platters and I was impressed by the size of the sashimi, there was very nice larger cuts to eat. Everything was fresh and the service was good.

Ginza is part of a chain of sushi restaurants that started 13 years ago. However this new location caters to a different crowd by opening later and offering a selection of martini’s. I have yet to try their delivery service.

There seems to be an abundance of sushi places in Yorkville. Let’s hope Ginza manages to tough it out. With a location a little out-of-the-way compared to some of Yorkville’s sushi staples, it remains to be seen.

Ginza Sushi
1255 Bay Street
647-351-0238

BlogTO continues their “Best of Toronto” series with a timely “Best Patios in Toronto” post. Out of their list, my two favorites are Brassaii and Le Select Bistro. Their site also has a handy Google Map of all their selections. Check the article out and discover some hidden gems (like a few in Kensington and the Annex).

I haven’t been yet, but The Host has opened up a location on Wellington St., near Wellington and Blue Jays Way. Related to the other Host’s around the city, I can only guess that it’ll have the same fine Indian food as the others.

Martiniboys just published their Essential Restaurants list and they have mentioned quite a few that are getting a lot of attention in the other press. Their list covers all the cities that MBO does, but here are the Toronto highlights:

Pizzeria Libretto
Table 17
Mildred’s Temple Kitchen
Nota Bene
Forte
Grace
Harbord Room
Madeline’s

I noticed Tutti Matti when my brother invited the family out to dinner near his condo. The food at Tutti Matti was so authentically Italian that I was suprised to learn the chef was not. Their menu is Tuscan focused and everything is so fresh and wonderfully prepared that it is surprising how reasonably priced it is. Definitely one of the best restaurants in the neighborhood.

Tutti Matti
364 Adelaide St. W.
Toronto, Ontario
416-597-8839