All you need to know is it’s the Financial District’s best patio. Sure, you may wait for that drink, but hey it’s summer. Once you get past the clutter you may lose sight of all the towers around you. Read more.
The new gastropub (more British than French concept) features chicken Cordon Bleu with raclette, veal sweetbreads & steak frites. Canard also sports 150 classic drinks. It's soft-open - so get to it. Read more.
While most raved about the simple food under former chef Rocco Agostino, it will be worth heading back to Enoteca to see how DeMille puts his stamp on what was already a memorable eating experience. Read more.
La Bicicletta rates high on the index, carrying the finest selection of road bikes and apparel in the city. Read more.
a new concept that finally allows grown men to serve themselves beer rather than wait in line behind Mr. Indecisive and the well-perfumed hobo returning a shopping cart full of empties Read more.
It’s been around for years, a friendly, casual staple in what can sometimes be a stuck-up hood. If you're not already, you best to get acquainted with this long time favourite in the coming week Read more.
Consier this a casual spot if not an outright drunken standby. , this little hole-in-the-wall promises Montreal steamies just like in the Metropole, and it delivers.
With standing room only on most weekends, their live music-versus-DJ format continues to strike a chord with patrons, making it worth a look this long weekend for a couple of drinks. Read more.
the Bowery, a new “punk meets farm” restaurant and bar on Colborne St. Bowery just opened this week and is styled after one of NYC’s most notable (and drunkest) neighbourhoods. Read more.
Little Italy has a new shining bar star in Crawford, Star Wars pinball machine and second hand furniture complete the feels-like-a-bar feel. With five dollar pints has a welcoming vibe Read more.
A globally curated menswear shop with clothing lines carefully edited to suit 4 distinct tastes: razor sharp, sport luxe, executive attitude, or street couture. Read more.
New owners have stepped in, preserving one of the only drinking establishments where brown bagging your food is welcome as long as it means you’re washing it down with a few pints.
The buttermilk pancakes are solid, the breakfast and bean burrito, a standout. But what makes Luna shine is that it is nestled on an otherwise quiet residential street.
Nothing quite visionary, though we do spot some originality in the kitchen, especially in the excellently prepared osso buco, the rice ball appetizer and fresh baked cannoli. Read more.
Each piece is original and designed with the wearer in mind, a nice touch when trying to stand out in a sea of dark suits and plaids. For those with a strong sense of style, stop in for a shag today. Read more.
On any given night, you and your buddies can sample several fancy beers on the financial district's best patio. The Beer Bistro is one of those bars where you fell in love with drinking beer. Read more.
We ducked into the soft opening of Fishbar last week and were pleased to find delicious tapas, oysters and St.Ambroise beer-battered fish & chips that would make even Jacques Cousteau grin ear to ear Read more.
Sausage-and-beer themed restaurant opening should make your palms sweat with excitement. With 20 types of sausage on the menu we find a Bavarian beer hall aiming to redefine the term sausagefest Read more.
Garrison makes a good stab at paying homage to the classic barbershop. The spinning pole, the free beer, and the plush leather seat -- all of the staples are present. Read more.
Why? Because it's just like London -- in 1937. When a "public house" takes a stab at recreating the British pub experience & gets the blood sausage and scotch eggs 99% right, it’s worth stepping in. Read more.
There’s nothing like charging big prices for raw fish & getting away with it. Blowfish opens location No. 2. Frequenters of the original location will be familiar with the name and menu. Read more.
A reasonably priced plate of smoked-cheese macaroni. For further decadence, we found Smore's french toast that came recommended by the table to our left. Read more.
A cool place to stare at cute hipster chicks, drink some beers & maybe listen to some live music. The piston is always a good pick for drinks on the weekend.
With 10 bucks in your pocket you can order an oversized burger, sweet potato fries & a drink. Not bad eh? Choose between the Texan, the Great Brat Classic & about 6 others. Read more.
Meat cakes and macaroni, it's all taste and reason enough to check out this new spot in the Parkdale Roncesvalles triangle. Read more.
A big storefront, interesting clothing displays, but about 136,000 slight deviations from normal men’s tailoring. They offer some pretty stylish casual and contemporary business attire Read more.
It's a welcome reprieve from the glut of Starbucks that dot almost every street corner. If the stylish interior doesn’t lure in the Sotto Sotto-ites, the espresso most definitely will. Read more.
Makers of ground game burgers and sweet potatoes fries so simple and delicious you’ll wonder why you hadn’t thought of making them yourself. File this under "recommended eating" this weekend.
Consider enlisting the help of some experts at the upcoming Whisky Gala – a chance to taste a hundred different whiskies and learn from some of the best noses in the business. Read more.
The made to order ground beef, slice of cheddar and 2 slices of toasted bread are all it should take to satisfy the pickiest palettes.The restaurant's mission is to serve simple, great tasting burgers Read more.
Yonge and Eglinton has another great diner to eat at, and we think you should head north for this taste of the South, taste their beignet’s, meatloaf and mac n’ cheese.
A mainstay for guys looking for wardrobe classics. Nothing flashy, just fine details in clothes that are built to last. We suspect now is a good time to check out this bastion of style. Read more.
The pizza here is substantial, its all-fresh, all-local & all-organic. A. List tip? Barbecue chicken. Just... barbecue chicken. Read more.
Smoked chicken wings, spare ribs, "competition style" chicken thighs (injected with brine), pork ribs -- you get the picture. Definitely worth a look this weekend. Read more.
Wine, food, star gazing, or just sitting in your robes & peering out onto Lake Rosseau will seal the deal. If not, a signature massage & eucalyptus steam at the resort’s spa most definitely will. Read more.
Fresh food, unassuming service, hot and smoky piri piri sauce, and a desert called heavenly cream, which tastes exactly as it sounds. Read more.
We had an ass-kicking session that left us short of breath and reconsidering our previous interpretation of what it means to be "fit." Read more.
It's cheap, filling and all you really want when you stomach is empty save for those last, ill-advised tequila shots Read more.
The Toronto Underground Cinema is showing the Leafs game on the big screen, followed by Slap Shot in all its grey, jaded glory this Saturday Read more.
The white brick, fireplace and hunting motif on the walls are rather perfect, as are the citrus-marinated fish 'n' chips ($17), pints of London Pride and Innis & Gunn and leather banquettes. Read more.
Rock Lobster Food Co. gives us yet another reason to hit Kensington this summer. Must-haves when visiting are the Lobsicle and Full Metal Jacket stuffed potato. Read more.
It's never been a better time to be a locavore. If local wines, microbrews and local food is your thing, you'll want to check out the Farmhouse Tavern when it opens later this week. Read more.
Indulge in the tastiness of the steak tartare, & the freshness of the roasted beet, chevre, maple syrup, white balsamic, watercress, & pistachio salad -- not to mention the lamb shank ravioli. Read more.
Drench some hand-cut fries and Maple Dale’s Cheese Farm curds with gravy, and you’ve got a delectable dose of one Canada’s signature dishes. Read more.
Offering their own version of pizza pockets alongside local and imported beers. In our humble opinion this 416 spot is as A. List as Bathurst gets. Read more.
The Beaconsfield has a nice patio, reasonable prices and a solid atmosphere. Across from (its evil twin) the Drake, the Beaconsfield houses an indie crowd and one that is friendly and welcoming Read more.
The owner has cast his ballot for Toronto’s best indie espresso. Seating is tight, especially with free wi-fi loving virtual office types already circling, but, hey -- demand is good, right?
Features award-winning products made not only with style and refinement in mind but, more importantly, functionality: luggage, pipes, shoes, watches, sunglasses, outerwear, and more. Read more.
TTS will be a "private bar," & prospective members must apply through the society's website. One of the house rules - do not ever attempt to order a cosmopolitan, you will be politely asked to leave. Read more.
A few expertly mixed mojitos at the Ritz's beautiful oasis of a cocktail spot is just the ticket for those in need of some rebalancing. This is the A. List, after all. Read more.
A Toronto institution, Scaramouche offers one of the city's best views. Try the passion fruit bavarois and keep off the beaten path at least a little. Read more.
The menu features combinations of Asian flavors elegantly sewn together with surgical precision, while the raw bar stands out as a key differentiator from other family ventures. Read more.
If you’ve spent time travelling the Adriatic, you’ve more than likely had Rakia with meals.The milky, brandy-like liquor is second in consumption only to water there, and now you can drink it here. Read more.
It's Toronto's premier Latin-influenced food truck. They are serving up classic South American delicacies like Venezuelan arepas, Peruvian tiradito and Mexican tortas. Read more.
Typical burger joints don’t serve mouthwatering Reubens stacked high with sauerkraut, gruyere & the saltiest of country ryes. Neither do they stock bourbons that would make Boss Hogg shed a tear. Read more.
Upon entry, we cozied up to the bar, took note of the French horn-inspired tap and menu punctuated by soft cheese, smoked bacon and root vegetables. Read more.
Features a $45 meatatarian prix-fixe that changes daily and a full suite of sophisticated cocktails that will please any patron. A great dinner pick. Read more.
In addition to their rich coffees, C House also offers traditional pastas, Italian cake specialties and gourmet handmade sandwiches, including panini, focaccia and piadine. Read more.
Acting as a community hub dedicated to the beauty of cycling, it simultaneously serves outstanding coffee. Read more.
Spiced ground meat is delicious &, for once, affordable. Though there’s the choice between meatball accompaniments (pasta, sandwiches etc.), variety isn’t on the menu, but it's in the $10 - $15 range. Read more.
We enjoy the duck and bacon sausage with blackberry sauce ($19), and relish every bite taken of the 40oz porterhouse ($75) -- it’s an indulgent cut, overpriced, but damn is it delicious. Read more.
