A casual dinner in Toronto, ON

Grabbing lunch or dinner around the TIFF Bell Lightbox? If you've a craving for thin crust, wood-fired pizza in an upscale atmosphere, stop in at one of these trendy King West trattorias where humble pizza pie gets the gourmet treatment.

Toronto’s posh Yorkville neighbourhood may sometimes seem intimidating, but you'll find there are plenty of welcoming places where you can relax with a fine beer. The area's robust patio offerings make post-work pints a must. Don’t forget that it's also a prime hood for a little casual TIFF-ing – people-watching here might result in a few celebrity sightings.

This happening stretch of King Street is filled with pubs and clubs that attract crowds of revellers, especially during the warm summer months. Whether you’re looking for a laid back eatery or a buzz-worthy nightclub, check out these trendy King West hotspots where you can eat and drink outdoors (weather permitting of course). [Image credit: iStock.com/Martin Dimitrov]

Our talented brewmasters are among the most beloved makers in the city, having carved out Toronto’s status as a destination for award-winning craft beer. Although the culture is home-grown and goes way back, post 2011, a slew of new spots have popped up across the city. Here are the stories behind both our famed microbreweries and innovative newcomers on the scene. [Photo credit: Celine Kim]

Whether you’re looking for a plateful of brain food to fuel your next study session or hankering for a greasy breakfast to cure your morning-after hangover, these wallet-friendly student haunts are sure to satisfy your cravings without breaking the bank. [Image credit: iStock.com/gpointstudio]

Cheesy, decadent and delicious, mac and cheese is a go-to when people in the city are in search of comfort food. Restaurants across Toronto offer classic dishes alongside trendy and internationally-inspired takes on the pasta dish. From Thai flavours to black truffles, there are lots of options to enhance your mac and cheese in Toronto. Here are the best bets![Photo courtesy of the Thompson Diner]

Dining out with a crowd doesn’t have to be difficult. Grab a group and head on over to these Toronto restaurants where dishes are served up family-style and sharing is definitely encouraged.

In a neighbourhood known for its food-savvy crowd, it’s no wonder the lowly burger has been elevated to an art form. From simple, yet mouth-watering cheeseburgers, to triple-decker, triple-meat monstrosities, here are a few burger joints on West Queen West that you won't want to miss.

Forget about vegetarian dishes being a cheap knockoff from their meaty cousins – the dishes at these west end spots are fantastic just the way they are. Whether you’re a full-time vegetarian or you just feel like taking a break from meat, check out these local restaurants for a nutritious meal.

Whether you’re a vegetarian looking to spice up your lunch break with some new flavours or you simply want to skip the meat for one day, these East End restaurants are sure to leave you feeling satisfied.

Although it seems like Leslieville exploded in popularity quite recently, it’s actually been slowly building a solid reputation as a place to go for foodies for well over a decade. You can walk down this strip of Queen East and find something to eat that fits whatever you fancy at the moment. Here are some terrific options!

When you’re craving fast food with character and flavour few things are better than marinated, grilled chicken, doused in garlicky yogurt sauce and wrapped in a warm pita blanket. Translated from Turkish, shish-taouk means “skewered chicken.” Technically, it can also mean kebobs, kebabs and donairs but the Toronto version is gently sizzling, chicken shawarma carved from a vertical spit.