Ahead of the Toronto International Film Festival, several new restaurants and bars near key venues have positioned themselves as go-to spots for industry deal-making and post-premiere dining. Hollywood Reporter highlights five newly opened establishments across Toronto offering distinct cuisines and settings, from Middle Eastern fine dining to Pan-Asian small plates, aimed at capturing the influx of festival-goers, executives and film professionals seeking places to eat, drink and network during TIFF.

The list includes Arbequina, a Michelin Guide-rated Middle Eastern restaurant from chef Moeen Abuzaid; The Dirty Laundry, a Queen Street spot serving Tex-Mex food and cocktails; Mizunara, a Japanese whisky bar near Roy Thomson Hall led by chef Alyssa Figueira; a new casual Italian bar and bistro from restaurateur Charles Khabouth with chef Ben Heaton; and a Pan-Asian restaurant on King Street helmed by chef Seunghwa Lee, known for dim sum-style dishes and themed cocktails. Each venue is described with sample menu items, price points in Canadian dollars, and commentary from the respective chefs or owners on their culinary influences.