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If you’re into the food scene, then check out these top-ranked neighbourhoods for epicurians.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”1.13rem” text_line_height=”1.18rem” custom_margin=”||5px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n By Josh Sherman<\/a>\u00a0| 8 minute read<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_post_title title=”off” author=”off” date_format=”M j” categories=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_post_title][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”100%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” max_width_tablet=”” max_width_phone=”100%” max_width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”21px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9mZWF0dXJlZF9pbWFnZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7fX0=@” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _dynamic_attributes=”src” _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”2px|||||” border_radii=”on|32px|32px|32px|32px” border_radii_tablet=”on|32px|32px|32px|32px” border_radii_phone=”on|0px|0px|0px|0px” border_radii_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||11px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”21px” text_line_height=”1.6em” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”36px” header_2_line_height=”1.3em” header_3_font_size=”1.25rem” header_3_line_height=”1.88rem” header_4_font=”|700|||||||” header_4_font_size=”1.25rem” header_4_line_height=”1.88rem” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Wahi analyzed data from Local Logic, a location intelligence platform, to rank GTA neighbourhoods in Toronto, York, Peel, Durham, and Halton regions in 11 categories based on lifestyle, needs, goals and interests. Wahi’s 2023 Where to Live rankings<\/a> consider neighbourhood attributes such as nearby schools, transit quality, park spaces, access to restaurants and shopping, and more.<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Toronto is a bona fide culinary hotspot, one that stands tall on the international stage. It\u2019s Canada\u2019s first Michelin destination<\/a>. It\u2019s also got the most diverse food scene in the world<\/a> \u2014 at least according to one global ranking. And, not only that, it lays claim to 31 of the 100 best restaurants in the country<\/a>, too. While the city\u2019s downtown core has a head-spinning array of options, there are strong contenders throughout the broader Greater Toronto Area. Wahi has ranked the GTA\u2019s top-ranked neighbourhoods for foodies across Durham, Halton, Peel, Toronto and York based on vibrancy, number of restaurants and cafes within walking distance, and more.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Oshawa\/Durham isn\u2019t the most talked-about regional food scene in the GTA. However, it\u2019s quickly shoring up its reputation among gastronomes, and for good reason. A booming tech industry has supported demand<\/a> for more mouth-watering options, particularly in Oshawa, and restaurateurs are stepping up their games throughout the region.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span> More commonly known as Downtown Oshawa, Central Oshawa is the cornerstone of the city\u2019s foodie scene. It has long hosted the Fiesta Week festival, an annual showcase of multicultural cuisine, music, and traditions. Meanwhile, new gastro pubs, cafes, and more continue opening their doors amid the local tech industry boom. Check out<\/span>:<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Though it might not have the abundance of independent options found in certain other pockets of Durham, as Pickering\u2019s buzzing commuter hub and shopping destination, Pickering Town Centre has scores of take-out and dine-in options. The regional Pickering Town Centre mall has more than a dozen choices for quick bites on its own. Surrounding the mall, there are a number of chain restaurants as well as a sprinkling of one-of-a-kind eateries, like Namak Handi, specializing in authentic Pakistani cuisine, and its neighbour, Hibachi Grill, which serves up Chinese and Japanese food.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n From stone-fire pizzas to Mexican-Indian fusion cuisine, Downtown Whitby\u2019s diverse eats make it a go-to for Durham\u2019s foodie set. 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Where to Live: Durham<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/span>–<\/span><\/p>\n1. Central Oshawa<\/b><\/a><\/span>, Oshawa<\/b><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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2. Pickering Town Centre<\/span><\/b><\/a><\/strong>, Pickering<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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3. Downtown Whitby<\/b><\/a><\/span>, Whitby<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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