Guidebook for Toronto
Food Scene
The Tempered Room is owned by chef (and friend) Bertrand
Alépée. Best coffee, sandwiches, desserts and croissants ..arrive early to avoid disappointment. Items go fast.
51 locals recommend
The Tempered Room
1374 Queen St WThe Tempered Room is owned by chef (and friend) Bertrand
Alépée. Best coffee, sandwiches, desserts and croissants ..arrive early to avoid disappointment. Items go fast.
Drinks & Nightlife
I've been eating and drinking at La Hacienda since the mid-90's. The decor hasn't changed - part of its charm. The Mexican menu is all the hits - nachos, tacos, burritos - for all kinds of diets. Reasonably priced and the back patio is a hidden gem in summer.
8 locals recommend
La Hacienda Restaurant
640 Queen St WI've been eating and drinking at La Hacienda since the mid-90's. The decor hasn't changed - part of its charm. The Mexican menu is all the hits - nachos, tacos, burritos - for all kinds of diets. Reasonably priced and the back patio is a hidden gem in summer.
The Dakota is a gem in my neighbourhood. Basement bar with great live music, friendly staff. They host a bluegrass brunch and a 'Good Enough Live Karaoke' night, if you have ever wanted to front a live band.
351 locals recommend
The Lakeview Restaurant
1132 Dundas Street WestThe Dakota is a gem in my neighbourhood. Basement bar with great live music, friendly staff. They host a bluegrass brunch and a 'Good Enough Live Karaoke' night, if you have ever wanted to front a live band.
Parks & Nature
Pack a picnic, celebrate a birthday, read a book, meet-up with friends, play tennis... anything goes in Trinity Bellwoods.
217 locals recommend
Harbourfront
Pack a picnic, celebrate a birthday, read a book, meet-up with friends, play tennis... anything goes in Trinity Bellwoods.
Arts & Culture
Check out the Contemporary Art floors in particular for Canadian content. "Contemporary Art is the AGO's vital link to the world we live in."
2262 locals recommend
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St WCheck out the Contemporary Art floors in particular for Canadian content. "Contemporary Art is the AGO's vital link to the world we live in."
Shopping
Great record store. Tickets for local shows are also sold here (cash only).
14 locals recommend
Rotate This
186 Ossington AveGreat record store. Tickets for local shows are also sold here (cash only).
Essentials
FreshCo is close and great for grocery shopping but have a plan B if you are planning meals. The day you want basil because you are craving a caprese salad will be the day they don't have basil. The store can sometimes look like you just missed a feeding frenzy, but the prices are great and location convenient, so you put up with the lack of stock of certain items.
339 locals recommend
FreshCo
22 Northcote AveFreshCo is close and great for grocery shopping but have a plan B if you are planning meals. The day you want basil because you are craving a caprese salad will be the day they don't have basil. The store can sometimes look like you just missed a feeding frenzy, but the prices are great and location convenient, so you put up with the lack of stock of certain items.