On an industrial stretch, a block north of Dupont, great food things are happening between the auto-body shops and fish wholesalers. Parallel, a 2018 addition to the strip, is built around a single ingredient: sesame butter. Made on site, it’s whipped into hummus, served with herb falafels, and found in the salad dressings. Tahini is turned electric pink with beets, it’s also smoked (in the fattoush salad), and it’s even steamed into latte form. The family-run restaurant is entirely open-concept. Walk up to the mezzanine for a great view of the sesame press and the indoor herb garden.
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Parallel
217 Geary Avenue, Toronto
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Neighborhood
Downtown North
Hours
ues 11am–5pm; Wed–Thurs 11am–10:30pm; Fri–Sat 11am–11:30pm; Sun 10am–4pm
Transportation
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Subway: Dufferin, then bus 29 N to Dupont St
Phone 416/516-7765 Prices Brunch $12–$14; main courses $12–$14 lunch, $15–$25 dinner Cuisine Type Middle Eastern Web site ParallelNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.