The history of what was once Toronto's most luxurious restaurant Stay in the loop Sign up for our free email newsletter. Unsubscribe anytime or contact us for details. The Arcadian Court in the Bay Store at Queen and Yonge still exists, but it's no longer generally open to the general public. Instead of being “the place where Toronto does lunch,” it's now a private event space — highly sought after for wedding receptions, gala dinners and corporate functions. This is a pity, as the venue has been a part of the Toronto scene for over eight decades. I remember when it was a favourite place to enjoy a quiet lunch amid the hustle and bustle of the city's downtown. For many years, I visited it the week prior to Christmas to take part in its special yuletide buffet.