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"It shouldn’t come as a surprise that this restaurant is a bit of a scene: It’s run by renowned local chef Patrick Kriss (of Alo Restaurant), and it’s part of the Ace Hotel, which opened in 2022. That being said, don’t mistake this for some forgettable see-and-be-seen spot, or just another nondescript hotel restaurant. In the relatively short time it’s been open, Alder has ensconced itself as a neighborhood fixture and local favorite, attracting some of Toronto’s coolest residents with its sleek design (think soaring concrete and polished wood) and Mediterranean menu (which benefits from a wood-fired grill). Come here in a group, order some shareable plates for the table (the potato flatbread is a highlight), pout over an Ace Martini, and you’ll be blending in with the Torontonians in no time." - Todd Plummer