Tuesday 24 July 2012

Hot night, wind was blowin' - Toronto

I’ve said this countless times to my friends,very few things beat a hot night out in the City, there is something about the summer heat that brings out my love of Toronto.


A few summers back I had the chance to live in the heart of Toronto, at College and Spadina, next to Chinatown, Kensington Market and the University of Toronto. Basically a few of the places you want to visit while in town. So here are a few of my favorite places to go at night, that will help you discover Toronto at its finest.  


A great night out always starts with a great dinner:
Cremini Mushroom Pizza
at Pizzeria Libretto


1. Pizzeria Libretto - for the best pizza you will ever have, I advise on ordering the pizza with the sausage, as it is made in house. Sorry pals, no gluten free pizza here. I go to the location on Ossington, it is the original spot.


2. The Grilled Cheese - in Kensington Market, its grilled cheese done great, my little "insider tip" is, order your grilled cheese, and tell them you'll be at Ronnie's (the bar across the street from the restaurant) and they will deliver your grilled cheese to you !!! Ronnie's is a great place to start and end your night, but you can just stumble outside the bar and hit up any of the hidden bars in Kensington.


3. The Beaconsfield - the best macaroni and cheese you will ever have. Just go.


Watering Holes


After you have had your pizza at Libretto, Ossington Street is a great street to start and finish your night off, if you want dancing, head to Levack Block for a great night of d. Or The Painted Lady, if you don't feel like paying cover at Levack Block. The DJ's are outstanding at both places. Around the corner from The Painted Lady, on Dundas Street, is Communist's Daughter , its a little hidden, but once you find it, you won't forget it. It is seriously a chill place, but gets rowdy nonetheless. I spent a wild Halloween there, but that is another story for another day. Or never.


Another area that is worth discovering, is Roncesvalles (again in the West end of Toronto), its traditionally a Polish area, but its becoming the next great neighborhood with great shopping, and its proximity to High Park. The pub that my friends and I hang out is The Local, a tiny pub with a great selection of beers. A guaranteed great night out. 


After pub grub


After your night out on Ossington, you're going to need something to help you and your stomach the next day. Stumble over to Poutini's on Queen Street, for some Poutine, I always order the standard classic poutine. Tip, consider leaving the bar a tad early to get your poutine, yes its worth leaving the bar early for.




Do you have a list of favorite places that you wish tourists knew about for your City?


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