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The top places for pre-show dining and post-show snoozing

The Old Prune features fanciful artwork
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Restaurants

Bijou
A little jewel indeed: nearly every dish focuses on a local or seasonal ingredient, dressed up with a creative twist. Read the full review >>
How much: Two-course prix fixe $42, three courses $49.
Where: 105 Erie St., 519-273-5000.

The Church
It’s the same church, but chef Amédé Lamarche has a new dogma: molecular gastronomy (one of two tasting menus, as well as a number of the à la carte dishes, is “postmodern”). Read the full review >>
How much: Mains $34–$49.
Where: 70 Brunswick St., 519-273-3424.

Down the Street
An airy, high-ceilinged space where bare tables and a long slate-topped bar foster an amiable pub-café vibe, this restaurant is deep in the heart of Shakespeare country. Read the full review >>
How much: Mains $16-$26.
Where: 30 Ontario St., 519-273-5886.

The Old Prune
The peaceful sun-dappled garden room is surely one of Stratford’s loveliest, and the food is as quietly assured as a veteran performer. Read the full review >>
How much: Five-course prix fixe $70.50.
Where: 151 Albert St., 519-271-5052.

Rundles
Cosseted in the airy, sunset-lit dining room, it’s impossible not to surrender to the charms of chef Neil Baxter’s food. Read the full review >>
How much: Table d’hôte menu $81.50. No à la carte.
Where: 9 Cobourg St., 519-271-6442.

Originally published April 2008

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