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If you’re the type of Toronto-dwelling record aficionado who knows your original-pressed from your re-issues and your double grooves from your roulette masterings, here is your guide to the city’s best bring your own vinyl nights and record-centric events. Or, if you’re new to the scene and interested in the old-school approach to easy listening, check out these bars spinning vinyl all week long.
Get it cold and ready at cafés and juice bars, sure, but if you’re one of those caffeine junkies who’s fallen hard for cold brew coffee, here are some unexpected spots you can duck in to for a quick fix or a few bottles to go.
At some point in the new millennium, ‘going for a drink’ evolved into a spectator sport. Bartenders are the new celebrity chefs and some bars even take reservations so they can treat clients to limited edition spirits mixed in new and delicious ways. Check out these nine hot spots that feature talented mixologists.
This long-established Toronto neighbourhood stretching from Avenue Road to Bathurst Street is full of wallet-friendly lunchtime eats. There’s everything from organic vegetarian, to exotic Mexican and Indian cuisine, to hearty comfort foods. Check out these speedy eateries when you’re busy and on-the-go.
When you're feeling squeezed for time at lunch, it can be hard to find a good meal that stands out from the usual fast food fare. Luckily, Toronto’s trendy West Queen West ‘hood has plenty of Instagram-worthy options for foodies who want to eat on the go in style.
Long gone are the days when a limp sandwich was all you could get for a quick bite downtown. Now, you can satisfy your wildest cravings with everything from gourmet burgers to vegan salad boxes, and still be back at the office on time for that afternoon meeting.
While the Danforth is known mainly for its long-established Greek community, this area represents the true cultural mosaic. It's home to a diverse set of restaurants, ranging from European to Asian, many of which offer amazing lunches for those on the go.
When you're feeling squeezed for time at lunch, it can be hard to find a good meal that stands out from the usual fast food and slice of pizza that so many have become accustomed to. But these amazing places along West Queen West will broaden your choices.
Americana has become a ubiquitous aesthetic across the globe, but Canadian trend-makers have made way for a look that's all our own. You know the one: it involves flannels, plaid, toques and really fine leather boots. Throw in some heavy wool blankets, outdoor-inspired decor, and a set of antlers and there you have it: Canadiana in all its glory. Get in on the look at these Canadiana-inspired apparel and decor shops.
Whether it’s sipped from a hipster-perfect stubby bottle, spouted from a Nitro tap system or just poured into a plain ol’ glass, cold brew coffee has officially taken Toronto by storm. In addition to the majority of Toronto juice bars serving up the sumptuous spin on the iced coffee, these home-brewed (high five) cafés and coffee houses will set you up with a chilled glass of the gourmet coffee drink.
There’s no need to wait till Sunday to enjoy your favourite brunch dishes. Toronto is home to plenty of weekday breakfast joints where you’ll find savoury eggs Benedict, inventive Huevos Rancheros and melt-in-your-mouth French toast. Start your morning off right at these local breakfast spots.
Nothing ushers in the summer season like the smell of freshly cut grass. If your lawn mower’s on the fritz and you’re looking to replace or repair it, skip the big box stores and check out these Toronto retailers where the grass is definitely greener!