I recommend ordering a few of their smaller dishes to try, which should definitely include their renowned Bang Bang Broccoli!

"Khau Gully" is my favorite Northern Indian restaurant in Toronto. Street food is its thing but it's best to sit in for its beautifully painted dining room

The Shameful Tiki Room brings Polynesian-inspired food and an overwhelming list of tiki drinks — no jetlag required! One of the best themed bars around.

It’s rare that I leave this store without having bought something, be it a beautiful ring for myself, or a unique piece of artwork to give as a gift.

With environmental sustainability in mind, Gia is a “plant-forward” restaurant, with the goal of sourcing produce locally, and organic when possible.

Besides selling goods from small, often local, independent makers and mindfully selected brands, they also help to support local charities and initiatives.

Founded over 15 years ago as a purveyor of vintage goods at local markets and pop-ups, Philistine now has two shops of its own, both on Queen Street.

"Aloette" in Toronto is an upscale bistro with a wider range of food. Their burger is definitely a staple, and their iceberg wedge salad is a sleeper hit!

"La Salumeria" is always where I go when I need something delicious on-the-go during the day. It's a delicatessen that also makes the best sandwiches!

"Gift Shop" is a secret, magical, speakeasy-type cocktail bar at the back of a barber shop in Toronto. It's actually quite well known though, so get read

"Swatow" Toronto's been my go-to for that kind of Chinese food for years -- you know, the comforting, inexpensive stuff that's still plentiful & delicious.

"Parallel" in Toronto makes their own tahini with a huge stone grinder and they use it in just about every dish in the menu, including the amazing hummus.