Miss Thing's owner Nav Sangha was inspired by both his travels to Tahiti and Bora Bora, and his daughter's diva-like antics, when he began working on a new restaurant concept to occupy the former Wrongbar space in Parkdale. In six months, Nav’s vision of transforming Wrongbar into a South Pacific-inspired tropical bar with his own aesthetic twists was complete. By July 2015, Miss Thing's opened its doors to the public, who were eager to step inside into another world.
The decor is a combination of Nav’s love of music and mid-20th century design. The space reflects a beautifully classic Polynesian-inspired look, with several musical elements. Look up and you’ll see golden gramophone horn light fixtures imported from India and re-purposed in Toronto. Above the bar, you’ll see a restored vintage iron gate and funky geometric shapes that serve as acoustic diffusers. The walls are decorated with floral murals and the chairs are classic gold-dipped Eames Eiffel Chairs. “There’s no thatching, tiki dolls or tiki statues here. We wanted people to feel as if they were walking into an old school hotel somewhere in the South Pacific, a sleek lobby bar, to make you feel like you’re on vacation,” says Nav.
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Miss Thing’s Fuzzy Wawa is the tropics in a drink. The daiquiri is served in a coconut and is a mixture of Havana Club 3-year rum, coconut lemongrass sake, kaffir lime syrup and coconut bitters. It’s delicious and Instagram worthy!
View this Smart ListMiss Thing’s has two poke bowls on its Polynesian-inspired menu. Found on both the appetizer and plates menu, Miss Thing’s creates fresh and authentic poke bowls for the dinner crowd. Its take on poke includes miso-cured rainbow trout, marinated salmon egg, chili radish, shiitake mushrooms, pickled ginger, sesame and coconut rice.
View this Smart ListWith a decor that pays homage to 1950s lobby bars with plush booth seating, a marble bar, and the right hints of tiki, Miss Thing’s is no doubt one of Parkdale’s most glamorous spots. Barman Robin Wynne’s lively tropical cocktails will satisfy your sweet tooth (bonus: they pair perfectly with Miss Thing’s classic Pan Asian and Polynesian dishes). Try the Fuzzy Wawa, a daiquiri served in a coconut with Havana Club 3 year rum, coconut lemongrass sake, kaffir lime syrup and coconut bitters. You’ll be dreaming of sandy beaches, rolling waves and the tropics in no time.
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