Quoi faire à Toronto, ON

Have you been hunting for the best guacamole in Toronto? Look no further. Whether you’re after citrus flavours, chunky texture or spice, you’ll find the guacamole to suit your needs right here. This list is guaranteed to make you long for Mexico then assuage you with the best local alternatives. Salud! [Photo of El Catrin by Parisima Baha]

These days, glasses and checkered shirts are in, so why not impress your date by combining romance, fun, and knowledge in an epic outing at one of Toronto’s many nerd-friendly establishments.

So you’ve finally gotten up the nerve to ask your crush out for a drink, but you don’t want this to be just like any other first date. You need the best pub experience Toronto has to offer and we’re here to help. [Feature image: Amsterdam Brewhouse]

Chock full of latte lovers and cortado connoisseurs, midtown Toronto has seen a huge influx of coffee shops and cafés, each on an aesthetic playing field all their own. For a caffeine boost and a dose of decorative perfection, we’ve got the goods on some of the most unique spots the area offers. [Feature image: Istanbul Café and Espresso Bar]

Born to the streets of urban Japan, the izakaya is traditionally understood as a place to stay and drink. Whether it’s a divey hole where a stomach is quelled with copious deep-fried edibles, or a refined eatery delivering a superb culinary and social experience, the city is rich with unique takes on Japanese food and atmosphere. Itadakimasu! [Image credit: iStock.com/PamelaJoeMcFarlane]

There’s no end to the professional beauty services available in Toronto’s ever-changing Leslieville and Riverside neighbourhoods. Whether you’re looking for a pre-party pedi, bikini wax, an enzyme peel or a cutting edge hairstyle to ring in the new year, the east end has it all, for both men and women. [Feature image: Fuzz Waxbar]

With the success of Rhonda Rousey and the reinstatement of former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon “Bones” Jones, the UFC has never been more intriguing. Fans excited enough to check out mixed martial arts for themselves will be pleased to know that there's a spate of gyms in Toronto to accommodate them. We've assembled some of the best gyms for mixed martial arts training in the city.

Some of Toronto's best baguettes, breads and butter tarts are baked in the east end, their heavenly aromas pouring out of the oven and onto the bustling Queen Street East strip. Other bakeries in Riverside and Leslieville feel like true hidden gems, tucked up side streets that only the locals frequent. Here are the spots to visit on the east side. [Feature image: Bobbette & Belle]

Whether you’re craving gourmet pizza, pad Thai or pork-stuffed burritos, there is no shortage of good grub you can get delivered to your front door in South Riverdale. East enders can choose from Italian, Japanese, Indian, Chinese or straight-up North American cuisine that is sure to satisfy every tastebud. Bonus: Most restaurants on this list offer generous portions and vegan options. [Feature image: Hey Meatball]

Take it from somebody who has lived there: Southeast Asia is a diverse cornucopia of cuisine, with various regional nuances often unseen to the naked eye. Like the rest of that part of the world, Thailand features a unique cross-section of fare, and downtown Toronto offers a pretty good sampling that can be delivered right to your door.

If you live in Toronto's east end, you don’t need a fortune cookie to tell you that you’re in for some top regional Chinese cuisine. With wallet-friendly prices and enough styles of chop suey and chow mein to last a lifetime, these tried-and-true Chinese restaurants deliver value as well as dinner.

With all its ooey-gooey goodness and limitless toppings, pizza is practically the perfect meal. And with these 10 places delivering right to your doorstep, you can indulge any time of the day or week. All you have to do is pick up the phone or visit their website and a steaming fix of your favourite comfort food will be headed your way.