Chef’s Choice: Tye Thomas and Bryan Lavers of Thomas Lavers Cannery pick their favourite food destinations

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:
“Rose and Sons’ PLB special melt: a grilled cheese stuffed with bacon, sausage, pickles and a fried egg.”
176 Dupont St., 647-748-3287

LUNCH:
“We love stopping by Valdez for lunch. You can sit by the kitchen while they make you one of their ceviches.”
606 King St. W., 416-363-8388

DINNER:
“All the meat at Sanagan’s comes from small Ontario farms. We like to buy bone-in rib steak for dinner.”
176 Baldwin St., 416-593-9747

DRINKS:
“You’ll find us at Cold Tea most nights after we close. They have great cocktails and awesome bartenders.”
60 Kensington Ave., no phone