Patria - simple and amazing!

Newly opened Patria is one of the best kept secrets along the bustling King West Strip.  It's completely hidden off King street, down the alley way next to Weslodge, and you discover this new open concept Spanish restaurant from the brains behind the aforementioned Weslodge -Hanif Harji and Charles Khabouth. 

Hawker Bar

 Hawker Bar pays homage to Singapore style street 'hawker' food with it's own rustic and Western twist to it.  A team of super friends including the owners of one of my very favourite establishments, Poutini's, are behind this intimate resto located on the trendy Ossington strip and have opened my eyes and taste buds to the versatile sweet, sour and spicy flavours of Singapore cuisine.

Origin - Finally!

There have been a ton of reviews on this place and it was one of the top spots that i've been waiting to try for a while, always looking for the perfect occasion or date to go but as times became busy, there never was the right opportunity.  As my dear friend Merissa said she was coming for a short visit to Toronto from Jordan, I thought ah ha, she is my excuse to go to this hip resto.

SpiceSafar

Boutique-Bakery-Cafe Lounge is what the sign outside this muted location states.
When I found the place - it was sleek and non descript from the outside with a small sign over the door- you walk in and it's sexy, cool and loungy. It's very dark and intimate with ambient beats playing in the background and find a little corner for you and your friends to chill out in.

Cava - spanish delight

One of my very favourite drinks in this world are Cava- spanish bubbly and this Yonge and St. Clair neighborhood restaurant has an extensive list of them.