Crunchy shrimp rolls

EDITOR'S PICK

Minutes from Toronto Pearson International Airport in the Doubletree Hotel, Grand Chinese Cuisine offers top-notch service, an elegant atmosphere and authentic Chinese and Cantonese cuisine. Experience a Hong Kong–style dim sum meal—served daily until 4 p.m.—and choose from delicacies such as crunchy shrimp rolls ($5.50), har gau, steamed dumplings filled with prawn ($5.50) or deep-fried crab claw with cuttlefish mousse ($7.50), too. For dinner, try tasty house specialities such as pan-seared beef tenderloin in sweet tomato sauce ($15.95) or deep-fried green bass with lemongrass ($36.95). —L.K.

Karma Restaurant & Lounge

CULTURED CLUB

At the chic new Karma Restaurant & Lounge, only good things come back around. By day, folks nosh on appetizers like the succulent beef satay ($8), bread made from scratch and such entrees as maple-glazed salmon ($16) in a low-key environment. Once the sun sets, well-heeled patrons sip on daiquiris or martinis and dance the evening away. Groove to the music on Friday and Saturday nights, where a DJ creates live beats. —D.C.

Apricot Tree

TASTY TRIO

After a day of shopping in Sherwood Forest Village (1900 Dundas St. W., 905-823-6442), refuel at one of these three standout eateries.

1. At Rosewood Bistro & Wine Bar, an array of single-malt scotches, 20 taps of premium and micro-brewed beer, and an extensive wine cellar complement the fine French-inspired cuisine.

2. Celebrating 25 years of service, much-loved eatery Rogues serves delish dishes like home-style gnocchi and veal scalloppini.

3. A quaint café with a varied breakfast, lunch and dinner menu, Apricot Tree boasts an open-concept kitchen. Save room for dessert to try a strudel, mousse or torte made fresh on the premises. —L.K.