7 Best Department Store Restaurants

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Even at your favorite, go-to department store, shopping gets exhausting. Particularly when you just go in to get one thing and you wind up browsing for 3 hours. And by then, you're famished. Department stores must see scores of hungry-looking faces at checkout because across the board, they've opened small, but chic eateries offering actually delicious fare, from pick-me-up cappuccinos and pastries and gourmet salads to more substantial dishes—not to mention cocktails and wine. The newest of which is Stella 34 in the enormous Macy's on 34th Street in New York City. Here are five other eateries right where you need them.
STELLA 34


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Macy's, New York

This behemoth, block-long department store on Herald Square has plenty of places to grab a bite but none as elegant as the recently opened Stella 34, an Italian trattoria on the sixth floor. In a former storage area, the airy space with large picture windows features a soothing white-on-white décor (perfect after tackling the store's frenetic main floor or the new second floor shoe department). Enjoy a glass of prosecco and house-made pastas, Panini, and wood-oven Neopolitan pizzas at the long serpentine-shaped bar or at one of the tables overlooking the Empire State Building.
ZODIAC



Neiman Marcus, Dallas
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After a day of shopping for designer clothes, handbags, and stiletto heels in this downtown flagship, head to the sixth floor restaurant, which has been a Dallas tradition for more than 50 years. During lunch, start with the famous popovers served with a sweet strawberry butter followed by a lobster Cobb salad; if you're there for dinner, sip a martini in the bar before sampling braised pot roast with seasonal vegetables or seared Alaskan salmon with roasted potatoes.
NORDSTROM GRILL



Nordstrom, Seattle

The décor of the Grill, located on the lower level in the Nordstrom's flagship, is rich with mahogany, brass, and etched glass as well as historic black-and-white photos of the Nordstrom family and downtown Seattle. The menu ranges from causal fare like ale-battered halibut with house made tartar sauce and fries to more refined dishes like wild King salmon with market vegetables and roast chicken with leeks, wild mushrooms, and an herb spaetzle—and don't miss the flourless chocolate cake.
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Bergdorf Goodman, New York

You never know if you might spot a celebrity in this seventh-floor jewel-box space designed by Kelly Wearstler with Central Park views—at the very least you'll see Fifth Avenue society ladies with their purple Bergdorf bags. Stop by for tea, cocktails (there's a nice selection of wines by the glass), or some sustenance. Menu favorites include the Gotham salad, a mix of diced chicken, beets, ham, and gruyere cheese, pan-seared halibut with grilled asparagus, and filet of beef with wild mushrooms.
BARNEY GREENGRASS



Barneys, Los Angeles

This Beverly Hills offshoot of the famous deli on New York's Amsterdam Avenue is known for its smoked salmon, sturgeon, caviar, and other delicious (and pricy) delicacies. Located on the store's top level, this always-buzzing spot (only open for breakfast and lunch) attracts everyone from tourists to Hollywood agents from nearby William Morris who conduct power lunches on the terrace. Order the matzo soup and the thick-as-phonebook pastrami sandwiches.
WALNUT ROOM



Macy's, Chicago

Though Marshall Field's, dating from 1907, is now a Macy's, the venerable Walnut Room on the seventh floor remains. This classic restaurant, decorated with walnut paneling and crystal chandeliers has an Old World elegance that is hard to match in any restaurant, let alone one in a department store. The menu features comfort food like chicken pot pie and over-baked meatloaf, and be sure to save room for its signature dessert, the super-creamy Frango mint chocolate ice cream pie.
HOLTS CAFÉ



Holt Renfrew, Toronto

Located within Holt Renfrew, Canada's most upscale department store, this sleek Euro-style cafe is perfect for a post-shopping glass of chardonnay or an espresso and if you're having lunch, try the tartines (open-faced sandwiches) made with Poilane, a rustic sourdough bread flown in from Paris—the grilled chicken breast with goat cheese and truffle honey and the flank steak with a chimichurri sauce are especially good.

Photo Credits: Stella 34, Macy’s, New York: Patina Restaurant Group; Zodiac, Neiman Marcus, Dallas: Courtesy ofNeimanMarcus.com; Nordstrom Grill, Nordstrom, Seattle: Noel Barnhurst; BG, Bergdorf Goodman, New York: Courtesy of Bergdorf Goodman; Barney Greengrass, Barneys, Los Angeles: LA Tourism & Convention Board; Walnut Room, Macy’s, Chicago: Courtesy of Macy's; Holts Café, Holt Renfrew, Toronto: BlogTo

5 Reasons to Go to Toronto Now

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Canada's largest city has something for everyone. Toronto is home to 2.7 million residents from over 200 cultures, and this diversity is reflected through eclectic neighborhoods and world-class art, restaurants, and entertainment. T.O. is known for its brutal winters, so get there before the temps drop!
UP-AND-COMING NEIGHBORHOODS
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A favorite of locals for years, the neighborhood of Leslieville is quickly becoming an in-the-know attraction for foodie tourists due to unique restaurants and hip specialty shops. To get a crash course in all this hood has to offer, try the Leslieville Food & Cultural Walking Tour, which visitsRuby Eats, the food pantry of celebrity Chef Lynn Crawford; Dark Horse Espresso Bar; Hooked, a sustainable seafood shop; and much more. The Junction is a formerly dry neighborhood that has turned into a premiere nightlife destination. Head there for craft beers at Indie Alehouse and live music over vintage board games at 3030. Although not new, the Historic Distillery District is home to high-end boutiques, art galleries, and restaurants, and is a popular film location for movies and television shows.jav download 
WORLD-CLASS MARKETS

The St. Lawrence Market was named the world's best food market by National Geographic in April 2012, and it's easy to see why. A functioning market since 1803, it has grown to comprise three buildings: the South Market building, which is home to more than 120 artisans and specialty food vendors, as well as the Market Galley exhibition space; the North Market building, which hosts the Saturday Farmers' Market full of fresh meat, cheese, and produce; and St. Lawrence Hall, a retail space, office building, and event space. Don't leave without a legendary peameal bacon sandwich from Carousel Bakery and a container of duck fat from Whitehouse Meats for your own culinary concoctions. Try Kensington Market for a perfect display of the cultural diversity in Toronto where you'll find goods like exotic spices, sweet treats, and vintage clothing from Europe, the Middle East, South America, and Asia.
NEW HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS

To accommodate the influx of visitors over the past five years, hotels and restaurants continue to pop up downtown and beyond. Langham Hospitality Group will re-brand Toronto's largest hotel, the Delta Chelsea, as the Eaton Chelsea this summer through a multi-million dollar beautification of the exterior, lobby, interiors, Market Garden Restaurant, and meeting facilities. The 1,590-room Eaton Chelsea will serve as a full-service, urban resort with five restaurants and lounges and separate adult and family recreation areas. Toronto's newest restaurant is Against the Grain Urban Tavern in the Leaside neighborhood, a multi-million dollar space with 3 bars, 2 patios, and 18 craft and micro brews available on tap. The menu will feature classic favorites like smoked pork ribs and steak frites, and global inspirations like lemongrass-cured trout, duck confit, and kimchee tacos. Finally, a trip to Canada isn't complete without poutine, so head over to Smoke's Poutinerie to try their re-vamped menu of over 30 different types.
TORONTO ISLANDS

One of Toronto's best-kept secrets is the Toronto Islands. A 10-minute ferry ride transports visitors from the hustle and bustle of city life to a quiet world of serene lakes, tranquil beaches, marinas, quaint cottages, and tree-lined paths. The Toronto Islands are made up of three major islands, the most popular of which is Centre Island which features picnic areas, bike paths, and an amusement park for small children. Cars aren't allowed on the islands, so we suggest the Island Twilight tour through Toronto Bicycle Tours. You won't get a better view of the gorgeous Toronto skyline!
FESTIVALS GALORE

Toronto can easily rival any other North American city for the title of "Best Annual Festivals." Pride Toronto, held at the end of June, is one of the largest Pride celebrations in the world with an estimated attendance of over 1 million people. Caribana Toronto, officially held on the first weekend in August (but events last for three weeks), celebrates Caribbean heritage in Toronto through parties, concerts, and of course, the Toronto Caribbean Carnival Parade.

One of Toronto's biggest music exports, rapper Drake, has brought Caribana to a new level with his 4th annual OVO Fest, which will feature Frank Ocean, James Blake, and some of Drake's special friends as headliners. Finally, the Toronto International Film Festival in early September draws tons of A-list celebrities to the city, and is the world's largest public film festival, screening more than 300 films from around the world.

Photo credit: Poutine courtesy of Smoke's Poutinerie; All other photos courtesy of Tourism Toronto