Where Anthony Rose likes to go for great steaks, icy treats and a day at the races

My splurge

House of Chan on Eglinton West makes some of the best steaks and lobster in the city. I usually order the strip loin, fried rice and these delicious shrimp that are deep-fried and wrapped in bacon.

My father-son bonding spot

Ding Tai Fung Shanghai Dim Sum in Markham is a great place to take children, or at least mine—Simon, who’s six years old. The menu has a lot of options, and the servers treat kids really well.

My escape

I like going to Woodbine racetrack, because you can eat outside and watch the ponies go by. It’s like dinner and a show.

My guilty pleasure

I have a thing for the peanut butter and chocolate ice cream from Baskin Robbins. I’ve been going back to it for years.

My morning hangout

I go to the Woodlot for breakfast quite a bit. I have the Red Fife bread with some butter and a good cup of black coffee, and I’m good to go.