Chef’s Choice: Lorraine Hawley of Mabel’s Bakery picks her favourite restaurants

Photograph by Ryan Szulc

Who better to guide a fantasy food tour than a chef? We asked some of the city’s top culinary talents to walk us through their ideal day in Toronto restaurant meals.

BREAKFAST
“I’m always trying to re­create Mitzi’s oatmeal pancake recipe. I never get it, so I keep going back.” 100 Sorauren Ave., 416-588-1234.

LUNCH
“I’m addicted to burgers. When I’m on the go, I pick one up at the Burger’s Priest.” 463 Queen St. W., 647-748-8018.

DINNER
“My favourite comfort food is the chicken fusilli with goat cheese and pesto at Domani.” 335 Roncesvalles Ave., 416-516-2147.

DRINKS
“I love the mojitos at La Cubana, a cute new Cuban place a block away from my house.” 392 Roncesvalles Ave., 416-538-7500.