Air Canada unveils top 10 best new restaurants for 2024
Air Canada revealed its 2024 Top 10 Best New Restaurants in Canada during a celebration in Toronto this week, with Montreal’s Sabayon taking top spot.
Led by acclaimed pastry chef Patrice Demers and sommelier Marie-Josée Beaudoin, Sabayon offers intimate afternoon tea and evening dinner services that showcase locally sourced seasonal ingredients.
In second place, Toronto-based Mhel, by co-owners Seung-min Yi and Young Hoon Ji, serves Korean-Japanese dishes with a touch of magic.
Taking third place, Édith Foliot and Didier Lortie’s Maison de Soma redefines farm-to-table dining from a 600-acre property in the Laurentian Mountains.
Andy Shibata, Vice President, Brand at Air Canada, said: “At Air Canada, we are thrilled to share the very best of our country with the world and for more than two decades, this program has shone a spotlight on Canada’s vibrant, world-class culinary scene.”
Shibata continued: “Food is an enriching part of travel experiences and through this program which supports new businesses, we hope to inspire travellers with even more compelling reasons to explore our country.”
Now in its 23rd year, Air Canada’s Best New Restaurants reviews dining spots opened across the country between late spring 2023 and May 31, 2024. Judged by a single, anonymous reviewer, the Top 10 list evaluates all aspects of the dining experience, from culinary vision and quality of ingredients to service and overall team spirit.
This year’s Top 10 restaurants were selected by award-winning cookbook author, Wall of Bakers judge and culinary journalist Tara O’Brady. Her gastronomic journey spanned over 30 restaurants in 16 cities nationwide, from a cliffside bed and breakfast in Bay Bulls, Newfoundland and Labrador, to a bustling kitchen in Victoria Public Market.
The 2024 Air Canada’s Best New Restaurants program saw the return of special mentions including Dish of the Year, Dessert of the Year, Cocktail of the Year, Design of the Year, Sides of the Year and Concept of the Year.
The Top 10 Air Canada Best New Restaurants of 2024 are:
- Sabayon (Montreal, QC)
- Mhel (Toronto, ON)
- Maison de Soma (Mont-Tremblant, QC)
- Takja BBQ House (Toronto, ON)
- Café Malabar (Victoria, BC)
- Parapluie (Montreal, QC)
- Bar Prima (Toronto, ON)
- Fat Rabbit (St. Catharines, ON)
- Gary’s (Vancouver, BC)
- Crumb Queen/Andy’s Lunch (Winnipeg, MB)
Go to www.aircanada.com for more.
