Camp out at these bars, restaurants and hotels — Toronto’s best TIFF celebrity hotspots — for your chance at seeing (or rubbing elbows with) stars during the festival.
The 19 best cheap eats in Toronto worth every penny
We round up some unbeatable spots in the city for budget bites with incredible value, from flame-grilled Danforth classics and crispy tater tots to spice-packed Indonesian family recipes.
Sonny Can’t Dance brings a high-energy steakhouse experience to King West
by Brianne Cail
Taking over the former Pizza Wine Disco space, Municipal Goods’ newest spot, Sonny Can't Dance blends yummy cocktails, steaks and playful midweek rituals.
M5V 1N6, Toronto
Book a tasting with one of Ontario's best winemakers before the season ends
by Katie Bridges
For just a couple more weekends, Mason Vineyard in Beamsville is open for tastings, from a casual glass of wine to a walking tour and seated tasting led by Kelly Mason herself.
Cassius serves an unbeatable happy hour on a King West patio
by Taylor Newlands
Before summer ends, soak up all the King West vibes from Cassius's secluded patio while tucking into a deeply discounted dinner paired with drink specials for happy hour.
This Spadina spot serves regional Thai cuisine that goes beyond the usual suspects
by Katie Bridges
Funky fermented flavours are on display at Isaan Der Thai, where owner Chatsuda Drouin flies the flag for the bold, distinctive cooking of northeastern Thailand’s Isaan region.
M5T 2E9, Toronto
The 24 best patios in Toronto that must be on your summer bucket list
These gorgeous, hidden oasis Toronto patios are the best in the city for vibes, drinks and food. Cross them all off your list and you're guaranteed enough fun to rival the summer of '16.
These 7 Toronto food and drink creators should be on your feed
by Katie Bridges
From restaurant finds and cocktail recipes to wine tips and food-fuelled travel, these local creators know what’s worth eating and drinking. Meet foodism’s six Creator Program members — plus the account bringing it all together.
Nobu Restaurant Toronto is serving an unlimted buffet brunch
by Taylor Newlands
Every weekend, Nobu Restaurant Toronto presents an extravagant smorgasbord of sushi, hot and cold dishes, a carving station and desserts.
Are those loud, partying Pedal Pubs in Toronto worth the hype? We find out
by Taylor Newlands
New legislation allows riders to drink on Toronto's Pedal Pubs, so we climb aboard the motorized party bike to see if it's as fun as all those screaming people make it seem.
Feel the heat: This Niagara-on-the-Lake dining room has Michelin ambitions
by Krista Faist
Led by a Fat Duck alum, Revé is a farm-to-fire concept that pairs a striking open-hearth kitchen with hyper-local Ontario ingredients and “unreasonable hospitality.”
A retro-cool cocktail and snack bar brings big charm to Queen Street East
by Brianne Cail
Blending a standout house martini, tinned fish and local plates, Bar Mini feels like a stylish '70s dinner party.
M4M 1K9, Toronto
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The Cozy Issue
No. 51
Summer may have vanished in a flash, but The Cozy Issue is here to make the case for sweater weather. This fall, we’re leaning into comfort in all its forms, from moody cocktail bars and inviting snugs to budget-friendly eats that deliver big flavour without the big bill. We explore Toronto’s growing obsession with Japanese whisky with Mizunara bar director Orlando Carreira, head to Yonge Street to see how Brazilian bakeries, restaurants and açaí shops are helping Little Brazil take shape, and fuel your caffeine habit with standout coffee shops and beans worth brewing at home. Plus, escapism’s Wanderlust Issue is packed with travel inspiration, from Polynesian magic to a Turkish gourmet adventure. And we’re introducing the foodism Creator Program, bringing six familiar faces from your feed into the fold. Consider us officially converted to cozy season.
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