Today in Toronto BBQ Week begins with $15 meat and beer deals at 15 different bars and restaurants around the city until June 12. This week-long event won't help your beach body, but it will most definitely help satisfy your carnivore cravings. What takes priority is up you, and we're not judging anyone.

For more events, click on over to our events section.

• Trampoline Hall (The Garrison)
• Toronto BBQ Week (Various venues)
• Motown on Mondays pop-up party (Brooklyn)
• Social Media Week (Various venues)
• Lunchtime Live: Justin Grays Synthesis (Yonge-Dundas Square)

Have an event you'd like to plug? Submit your own listing to the blogTO Toronto events section.

Photo of the meats at Hogtown Smoke by Jesse Milns.

The top high end furniture stores in Toronto let you outfit your home with unique, well-designed pieces that'll make all of your guests envious. You can find many of these shops along King East or head to the Castlefield Design District for even more swankier selections.

Here are my picks for the top high end furniture stores in Toronto.

Avenue Road
No, this furniture store isn't on Avenue Road; it's on Eastern Avenue in Riverside. It's inside a heritage building and is filled with iconic contemporary pieces as well as plenty of natural light to make your shopping experience a pleasant one.

Design Within Reach
Sometimes referred to as Design Not Within Reach due to the high price point (everything is in USD), this store brings big-name designers to the retail market. The King East store features lots of Eames chairs as well as pieces by Le Corbusier and manufacturers such as Herman Miller and Knoll.

Kiosk
Even if you're not in the market for a $10,000 writing desk, you should still take a stroll around Kiosk's 20,000 square-foot King East space. With lots of natural lighting and glass-enclosed nooks and crannies, you'll have fun exploring and admiring the showroom.

Klaus
Klaus's King East store is filled with trendy pieces, artwork and neon signs. Expect to find numerous European brands and showstopper pieces by Tom Dixon, Moooi and COR.

Mjölk
If money were no object, I'd gleefully buy everything at Mjölk. This small storefront in the Junction features collections from both Scandinavian and Japanese designers, resulting in a clean, parred-down aesthetic.

Hollace Cluny
This Rosedale furniture showroom is a local destination and it's well-known across Toronto for stocking a wide range of contemporary and modern pieces. If you visit, you'll likely find items by designers such as Knoll, Speke Klein and Carl Hansen & Søn.

Poliform
Like an upscale Ikea, Poliform is divided into various rooms. It features Italian-designed furniture that's decidedly contemporary. You won't find any price tags here, a sure sign that this place is upscale.

Roche Bobois
With both classic and contemporary styles, this massive furniture store at Adelaide and Parliament isn't intimidating, though its prices might be. Most of the pieces need to ordered in from Italy.

Montauk Sofa
With soaring ceilings and lots of cement, this loft-like Canadian-owned store beckons you inside where you'll find an assortment of sofas, love seats and arm chairs as well as subtle accessories, benches and coffee tables.

ELTE
This store in the Castlefield Design District is best known for its vast selection of rugs and carpets. However, it also sells various other types of furniture as well as lighting, mattresses and linens.

Thanks to Carrocel for sponsoring this post.

Photo of Design Within Reach by Hector Vasquez.

This food stall is the express version of one of Toronto's most popular Taiwanese restaurants. Here you'll find a smattering of snacks based on the street foods of Taiwan as well as more substantial dinner options.

Read my profile of Papa Chang's Express in the restaurants section.

There are so many good new restaurants in Toronto and it's hard to try them all. From vegan Big Macs and Texas-style BBQ to cocktail-friendly French fare and sloppy Mexican tortas, here's what's hot in Toronto right now. Lineups should be expected.

Doomie's
Toronto vegans continue to go bananas for the meat-less, dairy-free Big Macs that recently landed in Parkdale. Since opening, people have been lining up for the iconic double decker burgers along with the rest of the menu, which features tacos, fries and indulgent deep-fried desserts.

El Rey
The hotly anticipated mezcal bar from Grant van Gameren and team opened in Kensington Market right at the beginning of patio season. Along with plenty of outdoor seating, you can try small-batch agave-based spirits as you dine al fresco with summery plates of ceviche and chicharron sandwiches.

Adamson Barbecue
The hours are weird (11 a.m. on weekdays until they sell out) and the location is in a remote Leaside industrial park, but that won't deter Toronto BBQ enthusiasts. Adamson's specializes in Texas-style BBQ such as brisket, ribs, turkey, pulled pork and sausage.

Torteria San Cosme
Move over tacos, tortas are the new big thing in Toronto. The Mexican sandwiches from this bustling Kensington Market lunch counter are hearty two-handers stacked with meat and melted cheese and slathered with beans and gauc.

Charbol
Tucked away down a laneway on Yorkville Avenue, this charming bistro from the same folks behind Cava draws inspiration from the South of France. The cozy spot serves a menu of indulgent fare, like oysters on the half shell, Riesling-poached foie gras and a carefully curated list of French wines.

Imanishi Japanese Kitchen
This snack bar was a big hit during its pop-up residency at the Churchill and it now has a permanent location in Little Portugal. The must-eat spot boasts a rotating selection of small plates, including recent features like tebasaki chicken wings and red snapper head karaage.

Artisan Noodle
Shaanxi-style Chinese cuisine found an instant following in North York with this casual noodle house. Find the the placed packed to capacity with every patron hunched over a bowl of handmade pulled noodles and pork jia-mo.

Bandit Brewery
In addition to house suds, such as the smoky porter, expect to find a menu of snack foods like beer-battered cheese curds and fried chicken tails along with hearty steak and potato entrees at this new brewpub on Dundas West.

Captains' Boil
The Captain's Boil brought Asian-Cajun seafood boils to Toronto and this mini-chain must be doing something right because it already has four outposts in and around Toronto.

Photo from El Rey by Jesse Milns.

Farmers' markets in Toronto bring the country to the city. They pop up for a few hours at a time and sell the season's best produce, baked goods, organic meats, fish and more straight to consumers.

Here are my picks for the top farmers' markets in a Toronto neighbourhood near you.

ANNEX
Find the Bloor/Borden Farmers' Market in the parking lot at Bloor and Lippincott from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. every Wednesday in the warmer months.

BAYVIEW & LEASIDE
The farmers' market at the Toronto Botanical Garden happens Thursdays from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. year round. The weekly showcase features organic meats, local produce and raw unpasteurized honey, as well as a collection of food vendors.

BLOORDALE
The farmers' market at Dufferin Grove pops up every Thursday throughout the year. In the winter months, it moves inside, but when it warms up, you'll find vendors lining the sidewalks hawking produce, locally pressed olive oil and ready-to-eat fare from the park's wood burning oven.

BRICKWORKS
While not exactly on the Danforth, you can get to Evergreen Brick Works via a shuttle bus from Broadview station. Here, 50-plus vendors sell everything from fresh flowers to breads. Food vendors like Doug's Public Kitchen and JK Frites make it even more delicious.

CABBAGETOWN
The Cabbagetown Farmers' Market takes place from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays from May to October in West Riverdale Park.

DANFORTH EAST
The farmers' market run by MyMarket at East Lynn Park runs Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Expect to find farm fresh eggs, butter tarts and seasonal produce from Ontario farms.

DUNDAS WEST
Trinity Bellwoods Farmers' Market is a weekly affair happening Tuesdays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the north-west corner of the park. More than two dozen vendors sell their goods here; you'll even find Island Oysters Shuck Bar for slurping on-site.

EAST YORK
Stock up on Ontario produce, baked goods, honey and preserves at the East York Farmers' Market. The outdoor market runs mid-May to October on Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the East York Civic Centre on Coxwell.

ETOBICOKE
Shop local and enjoy a little al fresco dining in a freshly landscaped picnic area at Montgomery's Inn Farmers Market every Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

FINANCIAL DISTRICT
The Nathan Phillips Square Farmers' Market brings fresh fruits and veggies, cheese and fresh bread straight to city hall. The market pops up on Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m..

THE JUNCTION
The Junction Farmers' Market runs at the Junction train platform (2960 Dundas St. W.) from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. every Saturday. Local favourites, such as Hogtown Charcuterie and The Saucy Pierogi join visiting farmers, wineries and artisanal producers.

KING WEST
The Metro Hall Farmers' Market brings together local growers and food purveyors every Thursday from late May to late October, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in this courtyard off King West.

LESLIEVILLE
The Leslieville Farmers' Market draws huge crowds to Jonathan Ashbridge Park on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Here you'll find seasonal delights from local farms, plus artisanal sourdough from De La Terre and refreshments from Earth & City and Augie's Ice Pops.

LIBERTY VILLAGE
MyMarket at Liberty Village pops up in the Green P lot on Hanna Street on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the summer months. Expect to find certified local farmers selling their crops, including local strawberries, asparagus and nectarines when in season.

LITTLE INDIA
Every Wednesday from June to October, The Fairmount Farmers' Market pops up in the park from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Find vendors like The Pop Stand and Crown & Anchor Food along with a number of local produce purveyors.

NORTH YORK
At Mel Lastman Square, the farmers' market happens on Thursdays from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. The weekly market kicks off during the last week of May and will run until the end of October.

QUEEN WEST
The John Street Market springs up next to Grange Park on Wednesdays in the summer months from 3:30 to 7 p.m. Do your grocery shopping here and meet local farmers, artisans and merchants. The market currently sets up along Stephanie Street while Grange Park undergoes revitalization.

RIVERDALE
Withrow Market is on rain or shine every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Withrow Park. Meet urban beekeeper Brian Hamlin and shop his wares while loading up on fresh veggies and French-style sourdough.

RONCESVALLES
The The Sorauren Farmers' Market runs year-round on Mondays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. In the summer months, you'll find the market occupying a grassy parkette at the corner of Wabash and Sorauren Avenue, while in the winter it moves inside to the Field House.

SCARBOROUGH
UTSC Farmers Market is an on-campus source for produce, bread, cheese and more. In the summer months, you'll find the vendors every Wednesday from 11 a.m. 3 p.m. at UTSC's outer parking lot number 4. In the winter, it happens once a month indoors at the aptly named The Meeting Place.

ST. CLAIR WEST
The Stop's farmers' market at Wychwood Barns is open year round. Head here on Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon to fill up on sandwiches from Dundas Park Kitchen before stocking up on kitchen staples.

ST. LAWRENCE MARKET
Every Saturday from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m., the world's best marketplace gets even better as an influx of merchants congregate to sell fresh fruits and veggies, flowers, baked good and organic meats. The North building is under construction, so the market has been temporarily relocated to Lower Jarvis.

YONGE & DUNDAS
Appletree Markets and Ryerson Eats host a farmers' market from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the corner of Gould Street and Victoria Street every Wednesday from mid-May to the first week of October.

YONGE & EGLINTON
Appletree's Uptown Market opens on the front lawn of St. Clements Church every Thursday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. from June to October.

What did I miss? Disagree with my selections in the comments.

Photos by Vera, Denise McMullin and Jesse Milns.

There's no shortage of new burgers to try in Toronto. These restaurants have debuted new, improved classics, burger bao, gamey creations and meatless monstrosities.

Here are my picks for the top new burgers in Toronto that you gotta try.

The Skyline
This deluxe old school is done right at this newly revitalized Parkdale diner. While the recipe stays true to the classic combination of beef, cheese and bacon, it's all done with premium ingredients then dressed with red onions, tomato slices, pickles and house-made mayo.

Doomie's
This vegan restaurant in Parkdale has become instantly famous for its mock Big Mac, though there's more to the menu than just meatless McD's. Order the Wild West for a patty topped with onion rings, "bacon" and BBQ sauce, then upgrade sides with fun fries and optional dairy-free milkshakes spiked with booze.

Maple Leaf Tavern
For the ultimate cheeseburger, head to this newly minted tavern on Gerrard. The historic venue is newly refurbished is home where wood fired grilled burgers come topped with house-made cheese, dill relish and garlic mayo.

Junction Local
The elk burger at this new joint in The Junction starts with a lean, gamey meat patty nestled into a brioche bun and then loaded with delectable toppings including aged cheddar, bacon marmalade, crispy shallots, pea shoots and mayo.

Almighty Bao
The kitchen operating inside the Churchill Bar is serving up craveworthy snack-size burgers. The Mighty Burger ($8) might be small but it sure is mighty.The patty is smooshed into the flat top as it sears for that perfect crust of caramelized beef and then its loaded onto a puffy bao and dressed with sliced tomatoes, onions, lettuce and secret sauce.

Thanks to Budweiser for sponsoring this post.

Photo of the Skyline burger by Jesse Milns.

If you've spotted a brain somewhere in Toronto don't panic; it's probably part of the Brain Project, a massive public art installation happening around the city this summer.

The Brain Project, which includes more than 100 brain sculptures scattered throughout the GTA, is raising awareness for brain health. It's also a fundraising initiative for Baycrest Health Sciences, which does lots of research into Alzheimers and dementia (you can donate $5 by texting BRAIN to 45678).

As Spacing writes, in terms of a large-scale public art exhibition, these brainy sculptures resemble the infamous Moose in the City project, which invaded Toronto back in 2000. So far, however, the Brain Project is not quite as divisive as that one was.

Although the list of participating artists is quite diverse. Canadian artist Charles Pachter created a brain, as did the Los Angeles-based street artist Mr. Brainwash along with local artists such as celebrity photographer George Pimentel, Erin Rothstein and Lovebot's Matthew Del Degan.

Kim Kardashian West and North West (yes, that Kim K.) also worked on a brain; you can see this mother-daughter collaboration at Union Station.

Photo via @thebrainproject_ on Instagram.

The Beaches Movie Night series returns for the third time this summer, but with a few fun changes. Organizers have extended the outdoor family-orientated film fest to nine weeks starting July 9 - August 31.

This is an all-ages bring-your-own-blanket or low-laying lawn chair type gig that happens in two parks along Queen Street: Kew Gardens at Lee Ave and Ivan Forrest Gardens at Glen Manor Drive on alternating weeks. It's free and there's free popcorn!

Viewers can vote for which blockbusters they'd like to see this summer via the BIA'sFacebook page right now, and programming will be announced Friday, June 10.

Photo via the Beach Village BIA Facebook page.

Soon you won't have to spend your lunches hunting down Toronto's sushi burrito truck. That's because Aaron and Sam Serruya are opening Toronto's first sushi burrito restaurant, Su&Bu.

Su&Bu will feature an extensive menu of sushi burritos and poke bowls. Signature burritos and bowls will come with tuna, salmon, tempura shrimp, surimi crab or tofu. They'll also be offering customizable options so you can create your own burritos and bowls.

Su&Bu hopes to open its doors sometime this August at 106 John Street where Union Juice used to be. They're also planning a Thornhill location at 8020 Bathurst inside a Yogurty's.

Sushi burritos are one of the most popular street eats in Toronto right now. Lineups at Toronto's SUSHITTO On the Road food truck are usually about 30 people deep.

If you've always wanted to own a luxury hotel, now's your chance to live the suite life. That's because Toronto's Four Seasons hotel is for sale, reports Reuters today.

The Yorkville hotel, which is owned by Saudi Prince al-Waleed bin Talal's Kingdom Holding Co., could go for around $250 million. And if you think that's a lot of money, you'd be right. According to Reuters, it could end up being one of the most expensive Canadian hotel deals ever.

This Four Seasons, which features 259 rooms, made its debut in 2012. The first Yorkville Four Seasons opened its doors in the 1970s. The Four Seasons hotel chain got its start in Toronto and its Toronto property currently features Cafe Boulud and a swanky spa and indoor pool.

Photo by James Paolo in the blogTO Flickr pool.

The best parks to have a picnic in Toronto are popular destinations as soon as the weather heats up. While some offer little more than a patch of grass in a sea of picnic blankets, others are less populated and offer scenic trails and pristine views best enjoyed with a tall can in a brown paper bag and maybe some snacks if you're feeling fancy.

Here are the best parks in Toronto for a picnic.

Trinity Bellwoods
This centrally located park is the place to be on a sunny weekend in Toronto, and everybody knows it. Food-wise, you can pre-order a basket from H-Bar or some BBQ from Big Crow, or collect your own impromptu picnic from Poutini's, Chippy's or Nadege.

High Park
This sprawling green space is a haven for picnickers because it features grassy areas and lots of shade. For big get togethers, there are 18 designated picnic sites, though barbecues are not permitted in the park. Pick up treats in advance or have yourself a bite at the Grenadier Café.

Ward's Island
Escape the city to Toronto's serene islands for a day of R&R. Pack a picnic before boarding the ferry then spend the day lounging in the sun, sipping ice tea and filling your lungs with cool, lilac-soaked air.

Christie Pits
A post-swim picnic doesn't require a lot of planning at this park on Bloor. Grab a slice of pizza and some doughnuts from Apiecalypse Now or a few snacks from Tacos El Asador and then find yourself a spot away from the sports fields.

Ashbridges Bay
Walk past the main picnic area near the parking lots to discover a charming little peninsula peppered with pristine tables and shady areas. The lakeside attraction is a popular spot to eat, swim and be merry, but once the sun starts to set it can be quite romantic too.

Scarborough Bluffs Park
This collection of parks stretches 15 kilometres across Lake Ontario and offering plenty of picnic opportunities and unparalleled lookout points along the way.

Dufferin Grove
Dufferin Grove is very close to the subway and it's outfitted with gazebos and bonfires, making it an ideal picnic destination.

Cherry Beach Park
This sandy beach is accessible by bus and offers a waterfront view. Stock up on provisions at the nearby T&T or score a poutine at the food truck parked in the lot. If you stay past sunset, you can wrap up your day at the drive-in.

Bluffer's Park
This remote park at the base of the Bluffs boasts some of the city's most surreal scenery. Swim at the sandy beach or stake out a grassy picnic areas along the winding waterfront for a BBQ.

Beaches Park
The east end park boasts sandy shores and green spaces. It's easily accessible via TTC and the vibrant stretch of shops along Queen East offers all the provisions you'd need.

Sunnybrook Park
Follow the walking trails and waterways through the grassy lands near Leslie and Eglinton to find prime picnic spots. The park connects to the Toronto Botanical Gardens if you want to do some exploring.

Withrow Park
Lush green trees, grassy fields and a fire pit make this park south of the Danforth a very attractive picnic destination. Plan your picnic on a Saturday to coincide with the weekly farmers' market and don't even bother packing ahead.

Corktown Common
Beautiful marsh trails against an urban backdrop make this park appealing. There are playgrounds, a splash pad and a pavilion at the top of the hill outfitted with a fireplace, outdoor grill and large communal picnic tables.

Humber Bay Park West
This scenic park in Etobicoke juts out on to Lake Ontario. It's a sweet spot for picnics as well as for birdwatching. It's not too far from a butterfly habitat, which means you might attract some colourful new party guests.

Colonel Sam Smith Park
The wooded shoreline in the Kipling and Lakeshore area boasts excellent views of the sunrise and is known as a good spot for fishing. Take a stroll through a network of paths surrounded by trees, birds and other wildlife before settling down for a picnic.

Etienne Brulé Park
This beautiful park near the Old Mill offers hiking and biking trails along the Humber River with lovely picnic spots along the way. Bring your own food.

Lead photo by Hector Vasquez.

It's been two weeks and the High Park Zoo's capybaras are still on the loose. The pair went missing on May 24 and have been on the lam ever since. Though the Zoo might know where they're hiding.

The Toronto Star reports a man named Ben Lovatt spotted one of the animals in High Park on Sunday evening. He and his friend tried to capture the lone capybara, but they were unsuccessful.

As the Star notes, numerous Torontonians have called the city's 311 information line claiming to have seen the capybaras. Despite these leads, the two runaway rodents remain at large.

However, as the National Post writes, the Zoo is hot on their trail. According to a post on the Friends of the High Park Zoo (FHPZ) Facebook page, zoo officials are actively looking for the capybaras.

While responding to comments regarding the rodents' safety, a FHPZ representative posted, "Staff know that they are in the park and where they are. Yes tracks have been confirmed, now to get them home." Godspeed.

Photo by Ben Lovatt on Facebook.

Toronto's first ever Mac & Cheese Festival received mix reviews last year, but a change of venue (to Ontario Place) and better attention to detail meant that year two went off without a hitch, save for a bout of rain on Sunday. Food supplies stayed strong each day, crowds never got too dense, and the dishes were novel and creative. It was a bit tough to find the beer, but that cut down on lines, too.

Check out 24 of our favourite eats from the 2016 Mac & Cheese Festival in Toronto.

Now in its fourth year, Field Trip has once again lived up to the hype as one of the city's best outdoor music festivals. With headliners including The National, July Talk, Santigold, Charles Bradley, Jazz Cartier and Robyn closing off the weekend at Fort York Garrison, the festival has worked out most of the kinks for beer and food lines and brought the good vibes in full.

Despite a storm that blew into town on Sunday afternoon that suspended the festival for three hours (and led to confusion on both patrons and security) for how to evacuate the premises, the show continued with shortened sets, starting with the Screaming Eagle of Soul, Charles Bradley, and ending with a collective dance party with Robyn.

Check out all the highlights in this photo gallery from Field Trip 2016.

Today in Toronto there's a history lesson worth staying awake in class for. Pride Toronto is holding a Human Rights Panel at The 519 in the Village about the 1981 Bathhouse Raids, which pretty much changed the lives of gay people forever in Toronto. Margaret Atwood will be in attendance, as well as some other key players.

For more events, click on over to our events section.

• Purple Rain/Nigerien Purple Rain Double Bill (Royal Cinema)
• Pride Toronto Human Right Panel: Bathhouse Raids (The 519)
• Mad Hot Ballet: Outta This World after party (Polson Pier)
• Motion City Soundtrack Farewell Tour (The Opera House)
• Twenty One Pilots (Molson Amphitheatre)
• Learn to Throw Knives (Toronto Knife Throwing)
• Drink and Draw: Growing up Barbie (East Space)

Have an event you'd like to plug? Submit your own listing to the blogTO Toronto events section.

Knife throwing photo by Jesse Milns.

You should probably avoid jaywalking in Toronto next week. That's because paid duty police officers will be directing traffic at eight different intersections. The city is putting $250,000 towards this initiative to try to thwart congestion and encourage both drivers and pedestrians to obey the rules of the road.

This pilot project kicks off on Monday, June 13 and will last for four weeks. There will be another four week trial some time this fall, writes CBC News.

As CBC reports, Mayor John Tory indicated that he'd eventually like to get civilians to direct traffic. This would not only save money, but it'd also let our city's police officers dedicate their time to more pressing matters.

Here's where you can expect to see the traffic cops:

• Queen and Bay
• Front and Simcoe
• Lake Shore Boulevard and Parklawn Road
• Yonge and Sheppard
• Front and University
• Bay and Bloor
• Adelaide and University
• Bay Street from Bloor Street to Front Street

Photo by asianz via the blogTO Flickr pool.

This week on DineSafe city inspectors gave a conditional pass to one of the most popular sushi joints in The Annex. New Generation Sushi sported a yellow card for infractions related to improper equipment maintenance and inadequate pest control.

See which other restaurants landed on DineSafe this week.

D-Beatstro (1292 Bloor Street West)
Inspected on: May 31, 2016
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 3 (Significant: 3)
Crucial infractions include: N/A

Liberty Shawarma (716 Queen Street East)
Inspected on: May 31, 2016
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 4 (Minor: 2, Significant: 1, Crucial: 1)
Crucial infractions include: Operator fail to ensure food is not contaminated/adulterated.

Phipps (420 Eglinton Avenue West)
Inspected on: May 31, 2016
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 4 (Minor: 1, Significant: 2, Crucial: 1)
Crucial infractions include: Operator fail to ensure food is not contaminated/adulterated.

HoSu (254 Queen Street West)
Inspected on: June 1, 2016
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 3 (Minor: 1, Significant: 2)
Crucial infractions include: N/A

Cafe Plenty (250 Dundas Street West)
Inspected on: June 3, 2016
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 1 (Crucial: 1)
Crucial infractions include: Operator fail to maintain hazardous food(s) at 4C (40F) or colder.

Dark Horse Espresso (215 Spadina Avenue)
Inspected on: June 3, 2016
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 3 (Significant: 2, Crucial: 1)
Crucial infractions include: Store ice in unsanitary manner.

New Generation Sushi (493 Bloor Street West)
Inspected on: June 3, 2016
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 5 (Minor: 2, Significant: 3)
Crucial infractions include: N/A

Note: The above businesses each received infractions from DineSafe as originally reported on the DineSafe site. This does not imply that any of these businesses have not subsequently corrected the issue and received a passing grade by DineSafe inspectors. For the latest status for each of the mentioned businesses, including details on any subsequent inspections, please be sure to check the DineSafe site.

61 Atlas Avenue is a three bedroom, four bathroom detached house, just north of St. Clair West. Listed at $1,460,000, the newly renovated dwelling is two-and-a-half storeys and features an oversized back terrace and a funky custom staircase.

The footprint is wide and the layout is quite spacious, spanning 2,000 square feet. Like most sleek renos, the fixtures and materials are brand new. The main level showcases a marble fireplace, a standout wood, metal and glass staircase and a contemporary pot lit kitchen.

The second floor boasts a traditional floor plan - hardwood floors, a master and walk-in closet and ensuite. The steep climb to the loft-style third level adds drama to this otherwise contemporary space, and could serve as an office or better yet, the Netflix binge-watching playroom.

SPECS

• Address: 61 Atlas Avenue
• Price: $1,460,000
• Lot Size: 25 x 103 FT
• Bedrooms: 3+1
• Bathrooms: 4
• Parking: 1
• Taxes: $4,107
• Walk Score: 85
• Listing agent: Ann Cohen, Royal LePage
• Listing ID: C3510155

NOTABLE FEATURES

• Approx. 2,000 square feet
• Custom staircase
• Marble fireplace
• Stained glass windows
• Master with walk-in closet
• Detached garage

GOOD FOR

A great neighbourhood. There's plenty to love about this community-oriented area, catering to a generation of younger families with schools, playgrounds and accessible transit in walking distance. A ton of restaurants line the streets and the nearby Wychwood Barns has a great doggie park and weekend farmers' market.

MOVE ON IF

You're wary of the flip. The old property, almost unrecognizable from its present-day makeover, was gutted and renovated only a couple of years ago. Back then, the house was on the market for just $649,000, and sold for $710K. In today's soaring housing market where the average detached is fetching over $1.2 million, that would be a steal.

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS
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Thanks to Bosley Real Estate Ltd, Brokerage for sponsoring our House of the Week. All content and editorial selected and written by blogTO.

This old school diner might be under new management, but all day breakfasts, banquet burgers and open-faced sandwiches are still menu staples.

Read my profile of the Skyline Restaurant in the restaurants section.

Toronto restaurants and eateries are all trying to whip up the dessert of the summer by creating gluttonous, Instagram-worthy treats. The latest offerings come from Junked Food Co., which is jumping on the soft-serve bandwagon to dole out crazily adorned vanilla cones ($5.95-$6.95 each) that resemble some sort of Willy Wonka-esque fever dream.

Here's what you can find on Junked Food Co.'s soft serve menu.

The Talk Nerdy To Me if you're in need of sugar rush, grab one of these with Nerds, blue raspberry-flavoured gummies and candy-coated marshmallows.

If you skipped breakfast, you can pick up The Cereal Killer, which includes Lucky Charms, Froot Loops and butterscotch drizzle.

Junked Food Co.'s take on a PB&J is The Peanut Butter and Sooo Jelly cone with Swedish Berries, Swedish Berry jelly, crushed banana chips, toasted marshmallows and peanut butter drizzle.

The Jumbo Junkie, which features a secret combination of candy, chocolate and sauce.

The Smoreo comes with a smorgasbord of toppings, like crushed Oreos, white and dark chocolate chips, toasted marshmallows and Belgian waffles pieces. Watch how it's made below.

Photos by Jesse Milns.