Menu changes daily, and you never know what you'll get--in a good way. Hooray for adventurous chefs and the customers who appreciate them!
Unpretentious and arguably the most comprehensive beer list in the city, this is a beer geek's heaven. Newly reinvented international menu is much improved, and a dog-friendly (but not fancy) patio
A secret, huge patio in the back, and live music most nights. Careful, you may have to cough up a cover if there's a band
THE venue in Toronto for live latin, international or jazz, with a dance floor to match the high-quality acts from around the world. A real Toronto secret!
The name says it all: wicked cheese, awesome bread and killer coffee. Order ahead or go early for the fresh baguettes before the sell out.
Shameful but convenient. Re-branding and reinventing itself, it continues to improve
The pork belly Banh Mi is all the rage...and for good reason. Don't forget to try their homemade sodas. Cucumber is delicious on a hot day
Put yourself at the mercy of the staff, they love to give you unexpected gems that might not be on the wine menu
Sweet (and savory!) baked goods. Want a cake to order? Do it a week in advance--they're busy supplying half the city's kickass restaurants with goodness
Really, really great apps. I'd say that the apps were the highlights rather than the mains.
It doesn't get any more local than this--heritage hen eggs in all their sandwiches says it all. Food made with love. Equally great to grab & go.
Try the Full Metal Jacket (aged rum, Crown Royal, Averna) & the Raging Bull (tequila, akvavit, Averna again), splendid examples of retro revival mixology from cocktail creator Sandy De Almeida. Read more.
Huge selection of bitters (cocktail heaven), a great chef's table by the kitchen and the secret private room in the wine cellar. Oh and the food is great!
