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Toronto Restaurant Openings: Sweet Olenka's, Starving Artist, Field Trip Cafe, Miss Thing's, Cosmic Treats

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Starving Artist TorontoToronto Restaurant Openings highlights the latest restaurant openings and closings in Toronto and also gives a preview of what's coming soon. Find us here every Thursday morning.

OPEN NOW

  • Just in time for summer, Sweet Olenka's - home to insanely delicious ice cream bars - has opened a new location. on Kensington Market 289 Augusta Ave.
  • Starving Artist takes over the former address of Lit Espresso Bar at 810 College St. The third location for this waffle bar is expected to open June 6.
  • Field Trip Cafe is now open replacing El Cafecito at 3 Westmoreland Ave. in Bloorcourt Village.

RECENTLY REVIEWED

OPENING SOON

  • Wrongbar (1279 Queen St. West) is being converted into a restaurant and bar and will be renamed, Miss Thing's.
  • Cosmic Treats a vegan ice cream parlour is in the works at 207 Augusta Ave. expect soft serve and candy too.

Have you seen restaurants opening or closing in your neighbourhood? Email tips to liora@blogto.com

Photo from Starving Artist by Jesse Milns


Sprawling new craft beer hall boasts 120 taps

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The Craft TorontoThis newly opened beer hall in Liberty Village has usurped Real Sports as the city's source for the most selection of draught beers. The menu offers the usual array of pub grub staples, plus a few Filipino snack foods (think chicharron and lumpia).

Read my profile of The Craft Brasserie in the restaurant section.

The story behind Toronto's hidden artist retreat

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artscape gibraltar pointOne of Toronto's most important spaces for artists is located far from the city's west-end galleries, east-end lofts and downtown museums. At Artscape Gibraltar Point on Toronto Island, where the flows of Lake Ontario meet and the poplar and dog wood trees grow right to the water's edge, the electric mix of urban and wild energy of Toronto's southern limit has fuelled the city's creative scene for 15 years.

Artscape will be celebrating the crystal anniversary of its island paradise on May 30 with EXVEE, a music and art festival for Toronto culture-lovers. The interactive and jam-packed festival headlined by the centre's musician friends MayleeTodd, Digits, bizZarh, Etiquette, L.atasha A.lcindor, New Fries and more, the event also offers up visual arts exhibitions, performances, beach portraits, tarot readings and the usual island fire antics and parades.

artscape gibraltar pointMore than 50 artists, including Shary Boyle, Stephen Andrews, Bill Burns and Ramon Serrano will be contributing pieces for sale and a silent auction with proceeds benefiting this important space for Toronto's creativity.

Artscape Gibraltar Point began its life as the original Island Public School. The oldest part of the building dates back to a 1909 one-room schoolhouse. The facility was added to and expanded to accommodate the growing Island population to create the current 30 000 square foot facility.

In the 1950s, Metro Toronto began demolishing houses to make way for an Island-wide park and enrolment in the school dropped. To make use of the empty space, the Toronto Board of Education established the Natural Science Program bringing grade 5 and 6 classes to the Island from the city for nature education.

artscape gibraltar pointIn 1998 when the new Island Public School was built 500 metres east, the building original school building seemed destined for demolition. Passionate Islanders, well seasoned in the art of activism from their fight to save their homes, fought hard to prevent its demolition.

Inspired by the setting, the Islanders had a vision to repurpose the school as an arts centre. Their cause was aided when Artscape took it on and with their backing, the Islanders were successful in saving the building.

In the 15 years since the old Island Public School was converted to an art centre, Artscape Gibraltar Point has hosted thousands of people through artist residencies, long-term studio rentals, musicians at Dale Morningstar's Gas Station recording studio (including Gord Downie and Ron Sexsmith) festivals, and yearly residencies (Sci-Fi writers have met there every year for the last 13 years!) and events.

It's a crucial Toronto art space located in the most serene setting.

Organized by Artscape and its long time collaborators Wavelength, HealingPower Records and 88 Days of Fortune, EXVEE will be a triumphant echo of the venue's past festivals, like Wavelength's ALL CAPS and Vice Island , while sending resounding shock waves toward a bright future for Toronto's beloved art space by the lake.

EXVEE is at Artscape Gibraltar Point on Toronto Island on May 30, from 4pm - 1am. Take the boat to Hanlan's Point or Centre Island, private boat back to the city at the end. $20 tickets can be purchased online at Ticket Fly, and in-person at Rotate This (801 Queen St. W.) and Soundscapes (572 College St.).

Daniel Rotsztain is an artist and writer with a studio at Artscape Gibraltar Point. He also sometimes works there, though this piece reflects his own views and was not commissioned by Artscape.

Remington's could be next Toronto strip club to close

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remingtons strip clubThe days of the strip club in Toronto appear to be coming to a close. Just as the neon signage has slowly been erased from the once sleazy strip of downtown Yonge St., that sex that used to define the place is also on the way out. The latest casualty looks to be Remington's, the mostly male strip club just south of Gerrard.

There's massive development in the cards for the area, and the strip club is not part of the plans. Remington's opened in the early '90s as a gay strip club before opening its doors to women a few years ago. It's unlikely that the club will continue in another location as new zoning by-laws make it nearly impossible to open in highly trafficked downtown areas.

Condos, it would seem, are the krypton for men of steel in Toronto.

The top weekend events in Toronto: May 29-31 2015

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weekend events torontoWeekend events in Toronto will have you visiting fairs and festivals across the city and beyond. desiFEST takes over Dundas Square this Saturday, filling it with the sights, sounds and flavours of South Asia. The Halal Food Fest is also happening in Mississauga this weekend, if you're looking for some top-notch cuisine to cap off your weekend. And Pedestrian Sundays return to Kensington Market this weekend.

Here are my picks for the top events happening in Toronto May 29-31, 2015.

STREET CULTURE

Pedestrian Sundays in Kensington Market
It's the first Pedestrian Sunday of the year in Kensington Market, where you'll find a host of street performers, food on sticks, and the Kensington's Art Fair, which has returned for a second year.

FOOD & DRINK

Rexdale Foodie Festival (May 29)
Head to the Albion Library to get a taste of what Rexdale has to offer. With food-based workshops, cooking demos, zumba dancing and play area for kids, this event has all the ingredients for a good time.

Ontario Southwest City Fare (May 30)
Explore Ontario's Southwest region through food and wine at this iYellow event. Attendees will sample dishes inspired by the region as well as a range of cider, wine and beer.

Halal Food Fest (May 30-31)
The Halal Food Fest may be a little out of the way if you live downtown, but it's worth checking out for the delicious food. The fest offers samples, stores, and a street fest. There's a bonus if you're in touch with the Toronto food truck scene, a new one will be launching at the event: The Holy Grill.

MUSIC

Focus Fridays: Bonobo DJ Set (May 29)
Hit up The Hoxton on Friday to get your groove on to the sweet sounds of Bonobo. The famed electronic DJ will be taking the stage for this week's installment of Focus Fridays.

Go HARD Toronto (May 30)
Go hard this Saturday at Go HARD Toronto. Echo Beach will be crawling with some of your favourite electronic artists when the weekend hits. Eric Prydz, Dillon Francis and more will be taking the stage.

MOVIES

Studio Ghibli Double Bill: MY Neighbor Totoro & Howls Moving Castle (May 30)
If you're looking to geek out this weekend, the Smiling Buddha is where it's at. This Saturday indulge your love of all things anime as Hayao Miyazaki films play from noon till night.

ENTERTAINMENT

Queer Nation (May 29)
Get ready for a night of drinks and dancing. One of Toronto's newest club venues, Odd Thomas, will be hosting Queer Nation this Friday.

desiFEST 2015 (May 30)
Embrace South Asian culture through food, music and shopping when desiFEST takes over Dundas Square this Saturday.

The Vintage Spectacular Dance (May 31)
If 1940's music is your thing, the vintage spectacular dance will be right up your alley. Put on your finest duds and Jitterbug over to The Rivoli to dance to a 18-piece big band performing swing music.

Toronto Rock Playoffs (May 30)
If you prefer sports over swing dancing, the Toronto Rock Playoffs are happening this Saturday. Champion's Cup Finals is taking over the ACC for Game 1 between Toronto Rock and Edmonton Rush. Grab your tickets now.

SHOPPING

Rosedale Art Fair
The Rosedale Art Fair features over 50 artists exhibiting their work in various shops and restaurants on Yonge Street. Artists, like Toronto native Harrison Taylor, will be showing some of their best work and many shops will be offering discounts. Check out participating artists and venues here.

Midnight MRKT (May 29)
Midnight MRKT on King West is a much anticipated artisanal shopping extravaganza offering a night of local retailers, street food, craft cocktails and DJs.

The Eastside Pop-Up Market
The first installment in The Eastside Pop-Up Market series kicks off this weekend in Leslieville. A huge plus, Queen Margherita Pizza will be on the scene selling food for hungry shoppers.

For more events this weekend click on over to our Events section. Have an event you'd like to plug? Submit it for free using this form.

Captain John's finally ships out of the Toronto harbour

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captain johnsCaptain John's has finally left the Toronto harbour, vacating the place its occupied at the Yonge St. slip since John Letnik opened his floating seafood restaurant on the MS Normac in 1970.

The current ship, the MS Jadran, has been mired in legal complications related to back rent and other harbour fees for years, which finally resulted in its sale to the Marine Recycling Corporation after an attempt by entrepreneur James Sbrolla to restore the ship failed last August.

The removal somehow went off without a hitch, despite concerns that the vessel might sink when towed. It's now chugging its way to Port Colborne where it will be scrapped, much to the delight of harbour-facing condo owners and the sadness of nostalgic Torontophiles who mourn the increasing sanitization of this city.

Bid a last goodbye to Captain John's in this photo gallery.

This is what could replace the Gardiner Expressway

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Gardiner Expressway tunnelThere have been many ideas pitched for how Toronto should deal with the slowly crumbling Gardiner Expressway, from tearing it down to turning it into an elevated park. None, however, have been quite so bold as a new plan from CORE Architects. Pitched as part of the Toronto of the Future exhibit at Metro Hall, the plan is called "Dig Down and Build Up" and imagines a radically transformed Toronto.

In a nutshell, the concept calls for both the Gardiner and Lake Shore Blvd. to be removed in favour of a 12-lane tunnel that would span 10 kilometres across the foot of the city. A two-lane road would remain above ground to service residents and businesses, and a network of green space would be installed to enrich the city's lakeshore.

Gardiner Expressway TunnelSounds like a pipe dream, right? Well, in some sense it's just that, but the firm does include an economic plan as part of its proposal. Here's how that goes:

"By conservative estimates, the land value of this 14km stretch is $8 billion in today's dollar. The sale and development fees of this land should offset a sizeable piece of this project's cost. Public funds will cover only part of the cost since a good chunk of it can come from sale of the lands."

That sure sounds simple, but the scale of the idea is so ambitious that it makes Buckminster Fuller's ideas look conservative. One suspects that Toronto isn't ready for urban design on such a grand scale (can we have that Downtown Relief Line now, please?), even if the possibilities suggested by such a project are staggering.

TTC construction fiasco a nightmare for Leslieville

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Leslieville constructionMention the name "Leslie Barns" to folks in Leslieville and you're libel to get an eye roll. The construction affiliated with the new home for Toronto's low-floor streetcars has been a major downer for neighbourhood businesses and residents, and it just keeps going.

Already well delayed, the latest setback comes in the form of 60 metres of improperly laid streetcar track that will have to be dug up and removed, pushing a construction project that was supposed to be complete last fall into July. The TTC isn't on the hook for the cost of the replacement, as the fault is with the contractor, but that won't appease those who've been anxiously waiting for the work to wrap up.

The section of track in question is located on Leslie street, which lessens the impact on smaller businesses in the area, many of which were impacted by construction on Queen St. last summer. Some day the new streetcar barns will be done, and there might even be functional vehicles to put in them. Some day!


New Toronto park closed to the public for the summer

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corktown commonWidely held as one of the nicest additions to Toronto's park system in years, Corktown Common will soon become a no-play zone for city residents. The park will be closed as of June 1 in preparation for the Pan Am Games, which plans to include the area as part of the athletes' village.

Although the Games run between July 10-26 (followed by the Parapan Am Games August 7-15), the closure of the park to the public will stretch all the way until September 30. That's quite the bummer for local residents who will soon be treated to crews installing a large fence around the park to keep them out, but at least it's temporary.

One suspects that more than a few Corktown residents will be happy to see the Pan Am Games go, as their neighbourhood is also going to be subject to a host of road closures and security measures when the athletes arrive.

Condo of the week: 19 Brant Street

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19 Brant Street TorontoThe spacious corner unit near King and Spadina is an adults playpen, that is, according to the listing agent. Kinky mental picture aside, the realtor isn't kidding around. There's 1,600 square feet of toys---the condo-sized terrace alone fits a four-person hot tub, pool table, heat lamp and lounge area.

Located in the Quad Lofts at 19 Brant Street, the almost $1.4 million two bedroom is more of a luxury playground than a typical condo in the city's fashion district. One of the largest suites in the nine-storey building, it's priced for the high-end professional who seeks a trendy boutique space rather than a miniscule unit in a soaring Yorkville high-rise.

19 Brant Street TorontoThe concrete interior has some nice design touches to soften the industrial feel of the condo. The kitchen features a slated wood ceiling that visually separates the cooking area from the rest of the open space and the master has floor-to-ceiling windows and decorative wood pieces to flatter the blank walls. The centerpiece of the condo is the open fireplace which also houses a built-in flat screen television and finished with a grey slate tile.

The King West neighbourhood is a fashionista's playground, lined with stylish clothing stores, high-end restaurants and nightclubs. Work, play or just stay home and have a cocktail on your new 800 square foot terrace.

19 Brant Street TorontoSPECS

  • Address: #804 - 19 Brant Street
  • Price: $1,399,000
  • Square feet: 1,600-1,799
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Parking: 2
  • Taxes: $6,028.98
  • Maintenance fee: $862.98/monthly
  • Walk Score: 99

19 Brant Street TorontoNOTABLE FEATURES

  • Wine fridge
  • Fireplace
  • Four-person hot tub and pool table
  • 10 ft ceilings
  • 825 sq. ft terrace
  • Storage locker and fitness studio
  • Underground parking

19 Brant Street TorontoGOOD FOR

Guest suites. The building features two private guest rooms which are far cheaper than staying at the Thompson or any other downtown hotel. These suites are comfortable and typically include a full kitchen and use of the building amenities like the fitness studio.

19 Brant Street TorontoMOVE ON IF

You like to cook at home.The design of the kitchen leaves much to be desired given the awkward distance between the sink and the fridge. Additionally, you might find the open space makes it difficult to watch TV or do anything else while you're cleaning the dishes.

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Toronto Food Events: Halal Food Fest TO, Carnivores & Cocktails, The Dirty Bird Pop-Up, Craft Brew Cruise, Toronto Taste

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toronto food eventsToronto Food Events rounds up the most delicious events, festivals, pop-ups, winemaker dinners, supper clubs and other food related happenings in Toronto this week and next. You can find us here every Friday morning.

THIS WEEK

  • Northern BBQ (originally set to take place this Saturday) has been postponed due to the rainy forecast. The outdoor food fest has been rescheduled for Sunday, July 12 and will take place in the courtyard at the Dynamic Funds Tower (1 Adelaide St. East).
  • Halal Food Festival Toronto is on this weekend from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m on Saturday, May 30, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 31 at The International Centre, (6900 Airport Rd.) in Mississauga. Look forward to a main stage, demos, sampling, shopping taking place both indoors and outdoors.
  • Carnivore Club is launching a series of monthly box launch parties dubbed Carnivores & Cocktails, offering a sneak peek of the upcoming subscription box. The first event takes place Wednesday, June 3 from 6:30 p.m. at Bestellen (972 College St.). Entry is $30 at the door for the open bar and exclusive charcuterie board.

UPCOMING

  • The Dirty Bird is doing a pop-up at Dudebox on Saturday, June 6 from 10pm on at The 519 (519 Church St.). Admission is $10 at the door for a sweaty night of dancehall, hip hop, fried chicken and beer.
  • The second annual Toronto Craft Brew Cruise sets sail on Saturday, June 6 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. The cost is $45 for the scenic tour aboard the River Gambler, commutative mug, and five tokens redeemable for 4oz beer samples.
  • Tickets are still available for Toronto Taste, the foodie fundraiser in support of Second Harvest food rescue programs. Takes place Sunday, June 7, lakeside at Corus Quay. The all inclusive event costs $250 to attend (with a tax receipt issued for $125) and will feature 50 food stations helmed by Toronto's top chefs.

Batman finally spotted in Toronto for Suicide Squad

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batman suicide squadWe've been spoiled with Suicide Squad production photos over the last few days, including some detailed looks at the new Batmobile. During the first few shots of the chase scene between Batman and the Joker, however, the former was nowhere to be found.

batman suicide squadThat wasn't the case on Wednesday night, when Ben Affleck a square jawed stuntman showed off the the fancy new Batsuit as part of further filming related to a key chase scene between the Dark Knight and the Jared Leto's new neon green-haired Joker. And, hey, the dude looks pretty natural as Bruce Wayne's secret identity. This will be a less brooding version of Batman, to be sure.

batman suicide squadFor big photo galleries of the latest Suicide Squad production images, check out Just Jared and Screen Crush.

batman suicide squadLead photo by Summer Leigh Photography

The Club District gets a new live music venue and bar

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UG3Toronto's newest live music venue and bar is the third addition to the Underground Garage family. With cheap drinks, a laid back vibe, and live music, it might just be the best of the bunch.

Read my review of UG3 Live in the bars section.

Huge numbers of Pan Am Games tickets remain unsold

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Pan Am Games ticketsWith a month and a half left to go before the Pan Am Games roughly a million tickets remain unsold. The international sporting event has made 1.4 million ticket available, of which 400,000 have been purchased. Officials contend that their research indicated that sales will dramatically increase in the final month, but maybe they should rush that BASE jumper promotion out to generate some extra hype.

A whole number of ticket pushes are expected over the next few weeks, including the opening of a booth at Nathan Phillips Square and other locations across the city. The torch relay is also set to begin on Saturday, which organizers think will help pique interest in the Games. It better, otherwise this massive production risks becoming a fiasco.


New Barque spin off doubles as butcher and snack bar

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Barque Butcher Bar TorontoBarque has opened a novel new eatery. By day the place functions as a butcher and retailer for all things BBQ, while at night the space converts into a bar serving snacks and strong drinks. Look forward to dishes like the smoke-infused venison tartare, and strong drinks including a collection of hooch.

Read my profile of Barque Butcher Bar in the restaurants section.

High Park peacock is on the loose and jumping roofs

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high park peacockA peacock from the High Park Zoo has escaped, and was last seen jumping across rooftops in Roncesvalles. This is perhaps less dramatic than the spotting of a caiman last year, but somehow more preposterous given that the animal has been on the lam since Thursday.

The freedom-loving bird has clearly seen the Fugitive, making sure to remain elusive by staying off the ground. At some point, however, it will get hungry. And that's when some poor Roncy kid playing in his backyard is going to get the fright of his life. The lattes will fly as parents rush to protect the young one from this majestic and defiant bird. Never give in, peacock. Never.

More seriously, if you spot the peacock, do call Animal Services as they'd like to return it safely to the zoo. Check out a selection of social media action about the escapist below.

Have you seen the peacock? Let us know in the comments.

The Best Outdoor Sports Fields in Toronto

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outdoor sports fields torontoThe best outdoor sports fields in Toronto are some of the hottest spots in the city during the summer. The possibilities are endless when it comes to outdoor activities - all you have to do is show up! Lucky for us, outdoor playing fields are abundant in Toronto and many have been spruced up just in time for you to run, kick, throw and, most importantly, play on.

Here's a list of some of the best outdoor sports fields in Toronto.

See also:The best indoor sports fields in Toronto

Varsity Stadium
The 5,000-seat University of Toronto stadium is probably the most impressive field in the city outside of the Rogers Centre and BMO Field. Varsity stadium is a state-of-the-art artificial turf field with a 400m eight-track lane. The field is often booked up for international and intramural competitions, so book way ahead if planning something here.

Cherry Beach Sports Fields
Perfect for a game of pick-up or to practice with friends, the two regulation-sized elite soccer and lacrosse fields at Cherry Beach are a top spot for recreational sports in the city. The artificial turf fields can also accommodate field-hockey, football and ultimate frisbee and are home to many recreational sports leagues throughout the summer.

Sunnybrook
This beautiful park located in the northeast of the city centre offers a scenic alternative to many parks further south. The fields, which include cricket and soccer, are surrounded by multiple bike trails and dog parks, making the phrase fun in the sun rather apt. The only downside is that Sunnybrook is usually quite busy, especially on weekends.

Lamport Stadium
This 9,600 seat stadium in Liberty Village is just dying for you to kick a ball around. Lamport Stadium is a turf field primarily used for soccer and field hockey, and is a great space to blow off some steam after-work or on the weekend.. Looking to join a sports team this summer? Lamport is used often by outdoor sports leagues and is great at night.

Centennial Park
Centennial park in Etobicoke offers so much more than an outdoor space to run around on. Aside from the lush scenery, it has seven soccer fields, a baseball diamond, five softball diamonds, a 120-acre golf course, an eight-lane track, two cricket pitches and an exercise course. There's also 3,500 seat stadium primarily used for athletics and soccer.

Birchmount Stadium
Located at Kingston road and Birchmount, this stadium is a multi-purpose outdoor sports facility known for hosting an array of amateur events. The astro-turf field is in wonderful condition after being rebuilt in 2006, and is now surrounded by an 8-lane track, all open to the public throughout the entire summer.

Eglinton Flats
A huge outdoors space built on the Humber river flood plan, Eglinton Flats is a sports-focused park that draws a crowd of limber athletes. The flats have six soccer fields, four field hockey pitches, a rugby field, a football field, winterized tennis courts and two cricket pitches. The condition of the fields isn't always the best, but the scale is impressive.

North York Civic Centre Soccer Fields
These seven full-size soccer pitches are located at Bathurst and Finch, and almost always some space to get a game on. In my opinion, these are the best fields to practice on solo or in small groups. Whether it be soccer, frisbee, football, the fields at North York Civic Centre provide just the right combination of space and serenity.

Keelesdale Park
Keelesdale Park has two of the finest baseball diamonds in Toronto. The south side diamond is unfortunately unlit, so daytime play is the only time to make use of this outdoor area. Need to satisfy some late night baseball urges? Head over to the north side of the park for a nicely lit and fenced hardball diamond, usually being used by one of the many summer baseball leagues in the city.

Photo of the Cherry Beach soccer fields via Waterfront Toronto

The top 10 patios in The Beaches

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beaches torontoPatios in The Beaches will have you soaking up the sun only steps from Lake Ontario. Whether you're in search of a casual watering hole to throw back a couple pints or a classier establishment where you can sip some chardonnay, The Beaches has something for you.

Here, in no particular order, are my picks for the top patios in The Beaches.

For more patio ideas, check out our Toronto Patio Guide or download our iPhone or Android app.

Murphy's Law
Murphy's Law has one of the best, and only, rooftop patios in The Beaches. It gives diners an aerial view of the area, allowing them to take in a view of both the downtown skyline and Woodbine Park. Murphy's sidewalk patio is also a great option, but can get a little noisy due to its proximity to the streetcar tracks.

Whitlock's
Whitlock's, known for its buffet brunches, has a mid-sized sidewalk patio in the heart of The Beaches. It has minimal decor and outstretched awning that provides some much needed shade.

beaches torontoMullins
Mullins is a old and faithful Upper Beaches haunt. The pub's sidewalk patio is not the largest, but it's a great option if you're in the area. It serves up all the pub standards and has a welcoming crowd of regulars.

Hogtown Smoke
Hogtown boasts a cozy backyard patio furnished with rustic wooden tables. If you want to feel like you're at a good old-fashioned summer barbecue, this is the place to be. Grab a beer, some brisket and soak up the sun. You won't regret it.

The Stone Lion
The patios at The Stone Lion are tried and true Beaches favourites. Though the name has changed, the two patios that once belonged to Lion on the Beach have remained the same. If you're looking to mix and mingle with locals, this is where you'll find them.

Salty Dog
The Salty Dog may not be known as the classiest establishment, but its patio claims some prime Beaches real estate and is large enough to fit you and a number of friends. If you've got a larger group it may be your best bet in the area.

beaches torontoSauvignon
Sauvignon is one of the most upscale patios on offer in The Beaches. The restaurant boasts an impressive wine list and a menu with everything from veal osso bucco to poached Nova Scotia lobster salad. If you prefer the finer things in life, this is the patio for you.

Outrigger
Outrigger flaunts a large, sun-drenched patio in the east end of The Beach. With pub grub, branded umbrellas and classic patio furniture, this casual space is the place to be when the warm weather rolls in.

Veloute Bistro
Veloute's patio is in the back of the restaurant and boasts a charming garden around its perimeter. The upscale menu offers fine dining favourites like beef tartar and braised lamb shank.

The Loop
The Loop has an expansive sidewalk patio in the Upper Beaches. With enough seating to comfortably seat sixty, this is place to go if you're with a larger group. The menu is filled with pub favourites like wings and nachos.

strongbowThanks to Strongbow for sponsoring our 2015 Toronto Patio Guide.

Did I miss any? Add your favourite Beaches patios to the comments.

Road Closures in Toronto: May 30 - June 1 2015

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road closures torontoRoad closures in Toronto for the weekend of May 30 and June 1 rounds up the key transportation shut-downs affecting the city, including street and TTC closures.

KEY ROAD CLOSURES IN TORONTO

Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway
Both highways will be closed for the Becel Ride for Heart on Sunday from 2am to 2pm. The Gardiner closure stretches from Carlaw Avenue to Highway 427.

Various downtown closures
The Walk for Values parade will result in rolling road closures around than Nathan Phillips Square starting at 11am on Sunday. The route is as follows: Northbound University Ave. to Gerrard St., east to Yonge St., south to Queen St., west to City Hall.

Allan Road
Maintenance work on Allan Road will lead to lane closures this weekend. Watch for the curb lanes to be closed in both directions at the Lawrence Avenue exit on Saturday.

TTC CLOSURES

Line 1 (Spadina)
Service will be temporarily suspended both days this weekend between Downsview and St. Clair West. Construction at Eglinton West Station means that shuttle buses will not stop here as part of the surface route.

Over and above the special closures this weekend, construction projects across Toronto result in numerous other road restrictions across the city. For a comprehensive list of such closures, you can consult the official map maintained by the City of Toronto (also available as a PDF.)

Photo by CurlyCam in the blogTO Flickr pool.

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