Exploring Toronto with William Nylander: A Local's Guide to the City
Toronto Maple Leafs star William Nylander has been a resident of Toronto for more than ten years and considers the city his home. He recently shared some of his favorite local businesses with Amex, highlighting restaurants and date night spots. Despite not being a pizza fan, Nylander enjoys exploring the city and embracing Toronto life, even if it means facing occasional fines for his passion for the game.
Nylander, who was drafted by the Maple Leafs in 2014, enjoys being out in public, whether walking his dogs or shopping at Yorkdale Mall. He hopes to return to the ice soon to support the team during their upcoming road trip. Nylander shared his guide for a good time in Toronto, including favorite spots like Quetzal for Mexican food and Sotto Sotto for Italian cuisine.
When not on the ice, Nylander enjoys spending time with his dogs, Pablo and Banksy, and supporting local businesses like the Dogfather for grooming services. For date night, he recommends Joso's and Manita as great options. While he follows a game-day routine, Nylander doesn't have specific superstitions and enjoys a mix of pasta and Chipotle before games.
Nylander appreciates the relaxed dress code in the NHL and admires the style of his teammates like Auston Matthews and fellow Swedes Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Calle Järnkrok. He prefers shopping at Garrison for suits and browsing stores like Bottega Veneta for casual wear. Nylander's music taste remains diverse, with a recent shift towards podcasts like Joe Rogan and Lex Friedman.
In terms of entertainment, Nylander enjoys movies like Avatar and TV shows like Stranger Things. He chose the number 88 as a tribute to his brother and NHL player Patrick Kane. Reflecting on his journey, Nylander believes his younger self would be amazed at where he is today and hopes to bring a Stanley Cup to Toronto.