Hungry for breakfast off the beaten culinary path? Step into Byblos and you may never go back to traditional eggs and bacon again. Steeped in the culinary tradition of Iran and the middle East, even the humble omelette is elevated to exotic with cardamom and rose petals. Sip mint tea and dip poppy seed bread in ginger jam or try the sweetbreads awash in the natural light from the tall windows. The place is popular so come early, or make a reservation to avoid a wait.

This trendy restaurant boasts a stylish décor punctuated with royal blue and ochre, creative lighting, and touches of Portugal, whose cuisine inspires the menu. A comfortable, Mediterranean atmosphere pervades the place, and the food follows suit. You'll find rustic, savory dishes like veal, roast pork, bouillabaisse, and cod prepared in a multitude of ways (a traditional Portuguese food). To accompany your meal, more than 60,000 wines are available, along with a substantial variety of ports. Enjoy a glass or two with your meal or while sitting at the bar or on one of the restaurant's terraces. The ambience is warm, the clientele friendly, and the whole place one you're certain to return to again and again.

This popular bistro, located on the premises of the Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, makes for a popular diversion any time of the day but is a particular favorite for afternoon tea. For one price, guests can sample a variety of decadent treats, or they can choose à la carte options if appetites are lighter. Fragrant coffees and teas warm you beautifully on a cold day and make a delightful snack when accompanied by scones, tea sandwiches and pastries. A perfect way to while away an afternoon.

This restaurant's name is Greek for "circus," and the preponderance of activity gives you a sense of festivities in the big top. Chefs work busily in the open kitchen, servers drift among tables in almost-choreographed movements, and musicians serenade guests with jazz and R&B. The air is full of delicious scents, granting a foretaste of the exotic cuisine, which is Mediterranean tinged with Asian flavors. The combination is not only fascinating but mouthwatering as well. Desserts are also intriguing. Wine, pulled from a two-story, glass-encased structure, is available to complement any dish on the menu.