Best of the City 2012: three perfect post-work patios
FOR MINGLING
South of Temperance
20 Adelaide St. W., 647-477-1444
Whether you’re seeking sunshine or a starter marriage, South of Temperance is the place to schmooze. Go early— on a nice day there’s a lineup by 5:15—and try the Altos Coyote (fancy tequila, agave nectar, fresh grapefruit juice) with a tasty fish taco on the side.
FOR THE GAME
Aria
25 York St., 416-363-2742
The view at Aria’s piazza-style patio is of the ACC’s outdoor screen, so there’s no need to choose between the game and enjoying the weather. Sports fans looking for a beer alternative should try the signature Aria 75 (Beefeater 24, Cointreau, prosecco, lemon juice, simple syrup).
FOR A PARTY
Earls
150 King St. W., 416-916-0227
Earls’ bacchanalian outdoor space is rightly famous for its good-looking wait staff (the Earls Girls). The private booths fill up early and go late, which may be thanks to all those Jäger bombs. More reserved revellers can opt for the refreshing white sangria.
By Denise Balkissoon, Ariel Brewster, Andrew D’Cruz, Bronwen Jervis, Emily Landau, Signe Langford, Jason McBride, Mark Pupo, Peter Saltsman and Courtney Shea | Photographs by Sean J. Sprague
 with a tasty fish taco on the side.
FOR THE GAME
Aria
25 York St., 416-363-2742
The view at Aria’s piazza-style patio is of the ACC’s outdoor screen, so there’s no need to choose between the game and enjoying the weather. Sports fans looking for a beer alternative should try the signature Aria 75 (Beefeater 24, Cointreau, prosecco, lemon juice, simple syrup).
FOR A PARTY
Earls
150 King St. W., 416-916-0227
Earls’ bacchanalian outdoor space is rightly famous for its good-looking wait staff (the Earls Girls). The private booths fill up early and go late, which may be thanks to all those Jäger bombs. More reserved revellers can opt for the refreshing white sangria.
By Denise Balkissoon, Ariel Brewster, Andrew D’Cruz, Bronwen Jervis, Emily Landau, Signe Langford, Jason McBride, Mark Pupo, Peter Saltsman and Courtney Shea | Photographs by Sean J. Sprague){kind=link}
Except SoT is closing in about a month for good. Earls – really? This city deserves a better class of “guide”.
Agree with John.
earls….. this is Toronto I think we can do better than that. agree with john
AGREE with John…if you’re into the “look at me! look at me!” scene, give Earls a whirl…
ummmmm what about Bymark? One? Even the Black Bull for it’s atmosphere? TL is really becoming more and more off base with their ideas of good food and good atmosphere in this city