Patio Guide 2015: this summer’s best new outdoor seats
Patio Guide 2015: this summer’s best new outdoor seats
After months of hibernating and sweater-wearing, Vitamin D–starved Torontonians can finally take to the streets (and backyards, and rooftops) to toast our seemingly shortest of seasons. And while it may still be illegal to crack a cold one in your neighbourhood park, there’s no shortage of spots in the city to sip something in the sun (or shade) this summer. In no particular order, here are 13 of this year’s best new patios:
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- <strong>El Caballito's "El Patio"</strong><br /> <strong>Good for:</strong> Pitchers of tequila-laced slushies.<br /> <em>145 Pearl St., <a href="http://www.elcaballito.ca/" target="_blank">elcaballito.ca</a></em><br />
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- <strong>The One Eighty</strong><br /> <strong>Good for:</strong> A view of the city's skyline from 51 storeys above Yonge and Bloor.<br />
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- <strong>Mascot Brewery</strong><br /> <strong>Good for:</strong> Bavarian snacks, beer and the feel of AstroTurf between your toes.<br /> <em>31 Mercer St., 416-979-0131, <a href="http://www.mascotbrewery.com/" target="_blank">mascotbrewery.com</a></em><br />
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- <strong>Speakeasy 21</strong><br /> <strong>Good for:</strong> An after-work martini and some of their fried pork belly bites (to match that sunburn you're about to get).<br /> <em>21 Adelaide St. W., 416-601-0210, <a href="http://www.speakeasy21.com/" target="_blank">speakeasy21.com</a></em><br />
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- <strong>The Porch</strong><br /> <strong>Good for:</strong> The Sunday afternoon "high tea" service (bologna and mustard sandwiches, pigs in a blanket) and the pitcher of Long Island iced tea that comes with it.<br /> <em>250 Adelaide St. W., 647-344-1234 <a href="http://theporchto.com/" target="_blank">theporchto.com</a></em><br />
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- <strong>Northern Belle</strong><br /> <strong>Good for:</strong> Pre- or post-picnic drinks.<br /> <em>913 Dundas St. W., 416-823-8969, <a href="http://www.northernbelle.ca/#about" target="_blank">northernbelle.ca</a></em><br /> <br />
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- <strong>Kasa Moto</strong><br /> <strong>Good for:</strong> Getting all dolled up for rooftop sushi (and potential celeb sightings).<br /> <em>115 Yorkville Ave., 647-348-7000, <a href="http://www.kasamoto.ca/#about" target="_blank">kasamoto.ca</a></em><br />
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- <strong>Furlough</strong><br /> <strong>Good for:</strong> Spirit-forward (read: boozy) classic cocktails, and maybe some oysters to share.<br /> <em>924 Queen St. W., 647-348-2525, <a href="http://www.furloughtoronto.com/" target="_blank">furloughtoronto.com</a></em><br />
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- <strong>Eastside Social</strong><br /> <strong>Good for:</strong> A pint and some devilled eggs.<br /> <em>1008 Queen St. E., 416-461-5663, <a href="http://www.eastsidesocial.ca/" target="_blank">eastsidesocial.ca</a></em><br />
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- <strong>Bar Raval</strong><br /> <strong>Good for:</strong> People watching, pintxos and vermouth (so much vermouth).<br /> <em>505 College St., <a href="http://www.thisisbarraval.com/" target="_blank">thisisbarraval.com</a></em><br />
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- <strong>Branca</strong> (opening June 19)<br /> <strong>Good for:</strong> Empanadas and a cachacha-based cocktail.<br /> <em>1727 Dundas St. W., 416-519-8165, <a href="http://www.branca.ca/" target="_blank">branca.ca</a></em><br /> <br />
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- <strong>Diwan Restaurant</strong><br /> <strong>Good for:</strong> Pre- or post-Aga Khan Museum visits for some tandoori fries and mint tea.<br /> <em>77 Wynford Dr., 416-646-4670, <a href="https://www.agakhanmuseum.org/dine" target="_blank">agakhanmuseum.org</a></em><br />
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- <strong>Fat City Blues</strong><br /> <strong>Good for:</strong> Live blues, crab boils and drinking like you're on Bourbon Street.<br /> <em>890 College St., 647-345-8282, <a href="http://www.fatcityblues.com/#main" target="_blank">fatcityblues.com</a></em><br />
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After months of hibernating and sweater-wearing, Vitamin D–starved Torontonians can finally take to the streets (and backyards, and rooftops) to toast our seemingly shortest of seasons. And while it may still be illegal to crack a cold one in your neighbourhood park, there's no shortage of spots in the city to sip something in the sun (or shade) this summer. In no particular order, here are 13 of this year's best new patios:
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