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Feeling some delicately rendered sushi rolls or a little crispy tempura tonight? If you’re also keen on dinner and a movie on the sofa, or just a chill night in, check out these west-end sushi spots that are upping the game, not just with their oh-so-fresh menus, but also with their quick, no-charge delivery.

Sometimes searching for a restaurant that delivers in this city is like looking for The Holy Grail. Sure third-party delivery services have improved the landscape, but asking for delivery and getting a “Yes” is still a rare occurrence. Thankfully, we've done the work for you, separating the wheat from the chaff among the delivery options that do exist.

Toronto is the main stage for everything new and bold in Canada’s jewellery scene. Local artisans and designers blend the old and new, pushing the boundaries of everyday bling. These shops offer a selection of the finest handmade jewellery, all crafted with the utmost attention to detail, style and functionality.

Toronto’s streets are brewing with cafés – from the corner coffee shops at the end of your residential avenue to the retail coffee giants dotting the narrow downtown streets. You'll find these sweet spots serving up everything from your average latté to the more discerning Argentinian maté. Here are some of our favourite spacious cafés where you can settle in to pass a few comfy hours.

Wander into a coffee shop in Toronto and the best kept secret off the menu is probably the cortado. Typically served in a glass tumbler, a cortado is one part espresso and one part velvety steamed milk. These west-end cafés serve up a taste of the Spanish classic, offering quiet, communal spaces for a quick bite and your daily caffeine fix.

Halloween might be everybody’s favourite scary holiday, but Toronto's haunted homes and buildings will give visitors a fright all year round. If you fancy a scare, check out the local tours that will you guide you through the stories and corridors of these spooky spots around the downtown core.

If you’re hosting this year’s Thanksgiving fete, you’re likely in need of some good old-fashioned tableware. Upgrade the affair with a colourful autumnal centrepiece, some festive linen napkins, or a signature cocktail (in a envy-inspiring tumbler, no less). If not your area of expertise, keep calm. These masters-of-the-homeware-touch are here to help. [Image credit: iStock.com/mythja]

For many, the Halloween season is the most important celebration of the entire year and as such, Toronto’s costume and décor game is decidedly strong. So you best be ready. Looking for the perfect piece to complete your guise (or just a last-minute costume), or keen on decking out your spot with everything from fake spider webs to animatronic zombies? Check out these spooky spots for all your Halloween needs.

For many years, Toronto’s billiards scene was well, lacking. Elderly dives and pubs hosted rickety tables and a questionable clientele, while beloved brewpubs and craft cocktail spots remained mysteriously billiard-less. For a while there, it seemed there was nowhere in the city where you could enjoy some good company, delicious drinks and a few rounds of pool – that is, until these sweet bars stepped up.

Not every day can be casual Friday. Thankfully, Toronto is home to a number of big-name retailers and independent boutiques that carry smart suits and other tasteful wardrobe staples for well-dressed women. Channel your inner working girl and shop for office appropriate attire at these women’s wear stores.

The Toronto Food and Wine Festival takes over Evergreen Brick Works this weekend for a whirlwind of gastronomical delight, from dinner parties hosted by internationally renowned chefs to the Grand Pavilion, a culinary smorgasbord which invites food and drink creators to tout dishes and beverages for eager passersby. Yeah, we're excited too. Meanwhile, here is your get-stoked guide to some of the local talent showin’ up.

Much to our delight, Monica Heisey (aka Torontonian extraordinaire) is also a self-proclaimed professional park-dweller. The irreverent young creative took us through the day of a breakout author and park-hang expert: after popping by TYPE to sign a few copies of her new collection I Can’t Believe It’s Not Better, Monica hits the nearby Trinity Bellwoods or Christie Pits – and here’s where she stops for a quick picnic upgrade.