If you're looking to celebrate the New Year but are dreading the thought of overpowering music, jam-packed crowds and black tie dress codes, read on to see all the gems Toronto has to offer for your ideal end-of-year affair. From hip pubs and cozy eateries to board game cafés and comedy shows, there's sure to be something that fits you just right.
Warm ginger smells on cold winter days – it’s a signal that the holidays are here. Whether you like the traditional ginger snap or the ginger cookie made with molasses, you can enjoy this seasonal flavour right here in Toronto. From Liberty Village to Bloordale Village, and everywhere in between, indulge your craving for gingerbread cookies.
2015. It was a good year for Toronto foodies and restaurant entrepreneurs alike. Whether you’re looking for the most buzz-worthy new taco joint, what’s happening on the Parkdale strip, or which seasoned spot has enjoyed a recent makeover, we’ve got the goods. Check out some of the just-born and reinvented spots that have caught our interest this year.
Now Donna! Now Dashiell! Now Pauline and Veronica! The holiday season is upon you Toronto – it’s time to gather friends and family dear for some comfy cocktails and cozy dinners, and these chummy diners, trendy bistros, and historical spots are sure to fit the bill. Read on as we take you for a carriage ride through the frosty streets of Toronto and some of the city’s most charming venues to gather during the holidays.
Indian food spells comfort, and few things complement a night in with friends or a Netflix marathon more than ripping off a piece of melt-in-your mouth naan bread and dunking into a plate of rich, warm butter chicken. But, if you’re north of Bloor, you don’t need hit Little India when a craving strikes. Here’s our top Indian delivery spots for the mid to uptown crowd.
You’ve heard about wing deals and drink deals, but how about oyster deals? Toronto: meet buck-a-shuck oysters. There are specials in the city every day of the week (though some are limited to happy hour) so you never have to pay more than 1$ for oysters ever again.
Thing about Toronto weather? With the majority of our months spent in blistery autumn or frozen winter, tis usually the season to curl up with a good book and a perfectly rendered, piping hot latte. Check out our list of Toronto’s cutest and coziest cafes to swing by this winter season.
Date night at the ACC? If you find yourself more ready for a quiet cocktail than for a rubbing of elbows with sloshy sports fans, know that the stadium-district and downtown core are flush with sexy spots that fit the bill. On those post-game nights when you’re looking for an antidote to the crowd, these hotel bars and long-loved canteens will set you up with anything from a Manhattan to a craft beer to a late-night dinner.
Attention sports fans! If you’ve scored yourself tickets to this weekend’s basketball, hockey, or baseball showdown, chances are you’ll be looking for a good-vibes place to grab a bite before the action starts or a pint to celebrate the result. We’ve got the goods on Toronto’s favourite go-to spots around the ACC and the Rogers Centre to pre-game, party afterwards, or just catch the event on a big screen.
Mediterranean cuisine hails some of the tastiest dishes on the planet. A breakfast shakshouka, warm pita dipped in labneh, iskander, Turkish tea…the list goes on and on. Thank the heavens that Hogtown has jumped on the bandwagon, giving birth to a number of establishments to satisfy our cravings. And for those who have traveled and tasted the goods firsthand, I’m sure you’ll agree that Toronto does Mediterranean food justice.